DPR Awards 2025 - v2

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Across
  1. 4. This park, named for the land donor, was the first recreational facility in Southern California to accommodate visitors of all abilities.
  2. 6. In Spanish, the name of this park roughly translates to “mountain meadow” or “pasturing place.”
  3. 9. The forgotten town of Stowe and the Goodan family ranch were part of this canyon.
  4. 10. This park was the site of an overland mail stage station.
  5. 12. Which historic house near Old Town also served as the county courthouse.
  6. 13. El Monte Park includes trails that highlight this early water delivery system.
  7. 14. The Minshall family ran summer camps on their ranch with its oak-filled valley before gifting it to the County in 1971.
  8. 16. Where would you find fine examples of Victorian architecture from the 1880s and 1890s?
  9. 20. This county park is on a mountain that was once called Smith Mountain?
  10. 21. This team produced more than 650 graphics projects
Down
  1. 1. Where can the Guardian of Water sculpture be found?
  2. 2. Name the oldest San Diego County Park.
  3. 3. This park is named after the spineless plant grown by Hugo Thum, who experimented with growing as cattle feed.
  4. 5. This Mexican rancho dates from 1823, and still contains many historic elements of the original site.
  5. 7. This park is named for the daughter of the captain of the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians.
  6. 8. What is the last name of DPR’s first director?
  7. 11. What is the first name of our first female park ranger?
  8. 13. This team processed requisitions totaling over $22.5M
  9. 15. This division manages a portfolio of more than 81 CIP projects valued at more than $315M.
  10. 17. Acronym for this team that acquired five properties with 1,113 acres of open space
  11. 18. Park Rangers positions were originally given this title.
  12. 19. California’s renowned historian owned this rock house and surrounding ranch in Spring Valley.