DPR Awards Crossword 2025

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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. What is the last name of DPR’s first director?
  3. 11. Park Rangers positions were originally given this title.
  4. 12. Where would you find fine examples of Victorian architecture from the 1880s and 1890s?
  5. 13. California’s renowned historian owned this rock house and surrounding ranch in Spring Valley.
  6. 14. The Minshall family ran summer camps on their ranch with its oak-filled valley before gifting it to the County in 1971.
  7. 15. Name the oldest San Diego County Park.
  8. 17. What is the first name of our first female park ranger?
  9. 18. In Spanish, the name of this park roughly translates to “mountain meadow” or “pasturing place.”
Down
  1. 1. The forgotten town of Stowe and the Goodan family ranch were part of this canyon.
  2. 2. Which historic house near Old Town also served as the county courthouse.
  3. 3. This Mexican rancho dates from 1823, and still contains many historic elements of the original site.
  4. 5. This park was the site of an overland mail stage station.
  5. 7. El Monte Park includes trails that highlight this early water delivery system.
  6. 8. This county park ranch house now displays the earliest iron safe in California.
  7. 9. This park is named for the daughter of the captain of the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians.
  8. 10. This park is said to have gotten its name in contrast to nearby Paradise Mountain.
  9. 11. Where can the Guardian of Water sculpture be found?
  10. 16. This county park is on a mountain that was once called Smith Mountain?