Did you know Valley Center had TRAILS?

Valley Center Trails Association (VCTA)

The Valley Center Trails Association (VCTA) is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that was formed to develop and maintain a system of multi-use trails and pathways in Valley Center for recreation and non-motorized travel.

Background: In May 1999, at the request of community residents, the Valley Center Community Planning Group formed an ad hoc Non-Motorized Trails Subcommittee. The Subcommittee was tasked with putting together a proposal for a system of multi-use, non-motorized trails for Valley Center. The goal of the subcommittee was to produce a plan acceptable to the community. In March 2000, the Planning Group approved the Subcommittee's proposal for a trail system based primarily on public land, public right-of-way and voluntary trail easements. That goal having been accomplished, the VCTA was formed to work under the Valley Center Parks and Recreation District (formerly known as the Community Services District) to bring the trail system to reality.

The VCTA has been busy working on various projects. We have been involved in the Valley Center Community Plan update process, also known as GP 2020, to make sure trails and pathways are in our Community Plan, as well as the County's Community Trails Master Plan. We worked on the County Trails Program Goals and Policies, which was approvied by the Bard of Supervisors on January 9, 2002. We made a presentation to the Escondido City Council and gailed support for a Valley Center entrance to Daley Ranch. We are also pursuing grant money to help pay for trail fencing, sinage, surfacing material, etc. Our plans for the near future include starting work on a trail at the Valley Center Community Hall and the surrounding Parks and Recreation District property.

The VCTA is committed to working with the community of Valley Center, other communities and San Diego County to develop a multi-use, non-motorized trail and pathway system that connects public schools, public parks, neighboring communities and regional trails.

The VCTA needs volunteers to help with mapping, trail construction, community outreach, fundraising, grant pursuit, etc. Please join us at our meetings! Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Valley Center Community Hall. You can reach the Valley Center Trails Association for questions or membership information at: VCTA, PO Box 754, Valley Center, CA 92082, or by calling (760)751-2103.