Through a grant with the California Conservation Corps funded by the Active Transportation Program, the City of Escondido partnered with Urban Corps of San Diego to support increased active transportation opportunities at the Dixon Lake Recreational Area. The project added a decomposed granite waking path/loop to help complete the existing walking trail, installed split rail fencing around the area and planted 6 oak trees. The split rail fence helps keep park users on the trail and supports erosion control. Urban Corps participants, called Corpsmembers, ages 18-to-26 years old in their second chance program were able to learn these skills on site while earning a paycheck and caring for the Escondido community.
