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{{Short description|State park in San Diego, California}}
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'''Border Field State Park''' is a [[state park]] of [[California]], United States, containing beach and coastal habitat on the [[Mexico–United States border]]. The park is within the city limits of [[Imperial Beach, California|Imperial Beach]] in [[San Diego County]], next to the suburb of [[Playas de Tijuana]] in Mexico. It contains the southernmost point in the state of California.<ref name="Website">{{cite web | title = Border Field SP | url = http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=664 | publisher = California State Parks | access-date = 2011-10-02}}</ref> The refuge forms the southern part of [[Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve]].


Border Field State Park contains [[Friendship Park (San Diego–Tijuana)|Friendship Park]], which is just inland from the place where the border meets the ocean. Immediately adjacent is the [[Initial Point of Boundary Between U.S. and Mexico]].
'''Border Field State Park''' is a [[state park]] in [[California]] located within the city limits of [[Imperial Beach]] in [[San Diego County]], adjacent to the [[United States–Mexico border]] and the suburb of [[Playas de Tijuana]]. It is the southwesternmost point of the contiguous US and is also the southernmost point in the state of California.[[Image:TJ Border Beach.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Beach at Border Field State Park in [[San Diego, California]] (near [[Imperial Beach, California|Imperial Beach]]). (Tire tracks from Border Patrol jeeps are visible on the beach.)]]


==History==
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The [[Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve]] contains much of Border Field State Park and is an important [[wildlife]] [[habitat]]. The salt and freshwater [[marsh]]es give refuge to migrating [[waterfowl]] and resident [[wader|wading bird]]s, such as [[Black-necked Stilt]], [[American Avocet]], [[Green-winged Teal]], [[American Wigeon]] and [[pelican]]s. The park offers hiking, horse trails, surf fishing and birding.
The [[Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo]] was concluded on February 2, 1848, officially ending the [[Mexican–American War|war]] between the [[United States]] and [[Mexico]]. It provided that the new international border between the two countries be established by a joint [[United States and Mexican Boundary Survey]]. The commission began its survey at Border Field. During [[World War II]] it was base for [[Border Naval Outlying Landing Field]]<ref name="Website" /><ref>[https://members.tripod.com/airfields_freeman/CA/Airfields_CA_SanDiego_S.htm#border Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields: California - Southern San Diego area]</ref><ref>[http://sunnycv.com/history/exhibits/military.html sunnycv.com Military Bases in the South Bay]</ref><ref>Van Wormer, Stephen R. "A Land Use History of the Tia Juana River Valley," California State Parks, Southern Service Center, June 2005.</ref>


<gallery mode="packed" heights="150" caption="Escalating militarization of the U.S.’s border barrier at Border Field State Park" style="line-height:130%">
The [[Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo]] was concluded on February 2, 1848, officially ending the [[Mexican-American War|war]] between the [[United States]] and [[Mexico]]. It provided that the new international border between the two countries be established by a joint U.S. and Mexican [[Boundary Commission (Mexico)|Boundary Commission]]. Both commissions surveyed and located the initial borderline at Border Field.
File:Monument marking the Initial Point of Boundary Between U.S. and Mexico (1974 photo).jpg|1974 border
File:Frontera San Diego Tijuana.jpg|2008 border. (Border Patrol vehicles present in image)
File:United States - Mexico Ocean Border Fence (15838118610).jpg|2014 border
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==Habitat==
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The [[Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve]] contains much of Border Field State Park and is an important wildlife [[habitat]]. The salt and freshwater [[marsh]]es give refuge to migrating [[waterfowl]] and resident [[wader|wading bird]]s, such as [[black-necked stilt]], [[American avocet]], [[green-winged teal]], [[American wigeon]] and [[pelican]]s. The park offers hiking, horse trails, surf fishing and birding.<ref name="Website" />

==Visitors==
For [[fiscal year]] 2014–2015 61,799 people visited the Border Field State Park,<ref name="Visitors">{{cite web|title=California State Park System Statistical Report 2014/15 Fiscal Year|publisher=Statewide Planning Unit Planning Division California State Parks|url=http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/795/files/14-15%20statistical%20report%20-%20internet.pdf|format=PDF|pages=32–33|access-date=June 6, 2016}}</ref> up from 45,633 in FY 2011–2012.<ref>{{cite web |title=California State Park System Statistical Report 2011/12 Fiscal Year |publisher=Statewide Planning Unit Planning Division California State Parks |url=http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/795/files/11-12%20statistical%20report%20internet.pdf |format=PDF |pages=28–29 |access-date=June 18, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140701160742/http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/795/files/11-12%20Statistical%20Report%20INTERNET.pdf |archive-date=July 1, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


Approximately 53,000 people visit the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve and Border Field State Park each year{{Citation needed|date=January 2008}}.
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| width="30%" align="center" rowspan="{{{rows|1}}}"|To the South<br/>'''[[Tijuana]]'''
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Initial Point of Boundary Between U.S. and Mexico]]
*[[Friendship Park (San Diego–Tijuana)|Friendship Park]]
*[[Imperial Beach]]
* [[List of beaches in San Diego County]]
* [[List of California state parks]]
*[[Mexico–United States international park]]
*[[Playas de Tijuana]]
*[[Tijuana River]] (''Río Tijuana'')
*[[Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve]]
*[[Tortilla Wall]]
*[[Tortilla Wall]]

==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category|Border Field State Park}}
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* [http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=664 California State Parks Official Site]
* [http://www.ci.imperial-beach.ca.us/ City of Imperial Beach] Official website
* [http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=664 Border Field State Park]
* [http://www.tijuanaestuary.com/visitors_center.asp#borderfield The Tijuana River Estuary and Border Field State Park]
* [http://trnerr.org/plan_a_visit/borderfield/ Border Field State Park (Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve)]
*{{cite web |url=http://www.airfields-freeman.com/CA/Airfields_CA_SanDiego_S.htm#border |title=Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields: California - Southern San Diego area |author=Paul Freeman |date=8 September 2012 |publisher=California Pilot Associated }}
* [http://www.californiacoastline.org/cgi-bin/image.cgi?image=10106&mode=sequential&flags=0 More images of Border Field State Park]

* [http://www.vyuz.com/121205_Border1.htm Article: A look inside Imperial Beach border patrol]
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{{Tijuana River Watershed}}


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[[Category:Beaches of San Diego County, California]]
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[[Category:South Bay (San Diego County)]]
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Latest revision as of 03:01, 26 October 2024

Border Field State Park
Border Field State Park sign
Map showing the location of Border Field State Park
Map showing the location of Border Field State Park
Map showing the location of Border Field State Park
Map showing the location of Border Field State Park
LocationSan Diego County, California, United States
Nearest cityImperial Beach, California
Coordinates32°32′36″N 117°6′23″W / 32.54333°N 117.10639°W / 32.54333; -117.10639
Area1,316 acres (5.33 km2)
Established1972
Visitors62,000[1] (in FY 2014/2015)
Governing bodyCalifornia Department of Parks and Recreation
Websitehttp://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=664

Border Field State Park is a state park of California, United States, containing beach and coastal habitat on the Mexico–United States border. The park is within the city limits of Imperial Beach in San Diego County, next to the suburb of Playas de Tijuana in Mexico. It contains the southernmost point in the state of California.[2] The refuge forms the southern part of Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve.

Border Field State Park contains Friendship Park, which is just inland from the place where the border meets the ocean. Immediately adjacent is the Initial Point of Boundary Between U.S. and Mexico.

History

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The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was concluded on February 2, 1848, officially ending the war between the United States and Mexico. It provided that the new international border between the two countries be established by a joint United States and Mexican Boundary Survey. The commission began its survey at Border Field. During World War II it was base for Border Naval Outlying Landing Field[2][3][4][5]

  • Escalating militarization of the U.S.’s border barrier at Border Field State Park
  • 1974 border
    1974 border
  • 2008 border. (Border Patrol vehicles present in image)
    2008 border. (Border Patrol vehicles present in image)
  • 2014 border
    2014 border

Habitat

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The Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve contains much of Border Field State Park and is an important wildlife habitat. The salt and freshwater marshes give refuge to migrating waterfowl and resident wading birds, such as black-necked stilt, American avocet, green-winged teal, American wigeon and pelicans. The park offers hiking, horse trails, surf fishing and birding.[2]

Visitors

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For fiscal year 2014–2015 61,799 people visited the Border Field State Park,[1] up from 45,633 in FY 2011–2012.[6]

To the East:
San Ysidro 		California State Beaches To the South
Tijuana

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "California State Park System Statistical Report 2014/15 Fiscal Year" (PDF). Statewide Planning Unit Planning Division California State Parks. pp. 32–33. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c "Border Field SP". California State Parks. Retrieved October 2, 2011.
  3. ^ Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields: California - Southern San Diego area
  4. ^ sunnycv.com Military Bases in the South Bay
  5. ^ Van Wormer, Stephen R. "A Land Use History of the Tia Juana River Valley," California State Parks, Southern Service Center, June 2005.
  6. ^ "California State Park System Statistical Report 2011/12 Fiscal Year" (PDF). Statewide Planning Unit Planning Division California State Parks. pp. 28–29. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 1, 2014. Retrieved June 18, 2014.
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