Landscape Update: San Vicente Park

Nancy Zadrozny, Landscape/Open Space Manager • June 27, 2024

Creating a safe and beautiful environment.

After completing our annual weed abatement mowing, the Landscape Team is in Fire Fuel Management mode, a new process being developed this year. The goal of this work is to identify homes that need the 100-foot clearance per County Codes, which may extend beyond their property line and back up to open space. Additional clearing and limbing up of trees will also be a focus in our Open Space areas.

 

View the Fire Abatement Plan Map

 

The Turf Reduction Project at San Vicente Park will be completed by the end of this month, and the final county inspections and approvals will occur next month. Numerous plants have been placed in various areas of the park, and we look forward to seeing the plants fill in, especially the new Butterfly Garden with many native plants and other pollinator attractors. Plant name tags will be added to identify the varieties. A natural area for kids to climb on tree stumps and logs is planned to be added soon. We hope you take a moment to come by, stroll the pathways, enjoy the serene environment, and be inspired by the beauty of our native plants and other drought-tolerant garden plants.


Pickleball players are invited to use the new pathway from the west side, which was developed in conjunction with this project. This access point features a beautiful new rock retaining wall, a DG path and an interesting mix of succulents lining the walkway.

Hope on the Fairway: A Community Rallies Behind Grant

By Tiffany Pressler • November 19, 2025
A sold-out tournament at the San Vicente Golf Resort brought friends, family, neighbors, and local businesses together in an extraordinary show of support for 10-year-old Grant Carlson as he battles T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.

Manager Spotlight: Chris Ostermann, a Sous Chef with a Passion for Food and Creativity

By Tiffany Pressler • November 19, 2025
In the kitchen at the San Vicente Resort, culinary inspiration is always simmering, thanks to the creativity and dedication of the resort’s talented Sous Chef, Chris Ostermann. Passionate about food, learning, and the art of inventive cuisine, he brings both skill and enthusiasm to the heart of the San Diego Country Estates dining experience.

Colton Snyder: November’s Employee of the Month

By Tiffany Pressler • November 19, 2025
The San Diego Country Estates is proud to recognize our November Employee of the Month, Colton Snyder, who is our dedicated equestrian maintenance lead. Known for his hard work, reliability, and commitment to keeping the equestrian facilities in top condition, he ensures that riders and horses alike enjoy a safe, well-maintained environment every day. His attention to detail and steady leadership help the equestrian center run seamlessly, rain or shine.
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