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==Visitors==
==Visitors==
For [[fiscal year]] 2014-15 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|accessdate=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 |accessdate=June 18, 2014 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6QR15sTDQ?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.parks.ca.gov%2Fpages%2F795%2Ffiles%2F11-12%2520statistical%2520report%2520internet.pdf |archivedate=June 18, 2014 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref>
For [[fiscal year]] 2014-15 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|accessdate=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 |accessdate=June 18, 2014 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6QR15sTDQ?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.parks.ca.gov%2Fpages%2F795%2Ffiles%2F11-12%2520statistical%2520report%2520internet.pdf |archivedate=June 19, 2014 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref>


Small portions of the park often become flooded and are inaccessible to the public. New border fences have also taken small portions of the park away.
Small portions of the park often become flooded and are inaccessible to the public. New border fences have also taken small portions of the park away.

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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′4″N 117°7′22″W / 32.53444°N 117.12278°W / 32.53444; -117.12278
Area1,316 acres (5.33 km2)
Established1972
Visitors62,000[1] (in FY 2014/2015)
Governing bodyCalifornia Department of Parks and Recreation

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 located within the city limits of Imperial Beach in San Diego County, adjacent to the suburb of Playas de Tijuana in Mexico. It is the southernmost point in the state of California.[2] Immediately adjacent is the monument marking the Initial Point of Boundary Between U.S. and Mexico.

History

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.[2]

Evolving border restraints at Border Field State Park
  • 1974 border
    1974 border
  • 2008 border. Note the Police vehicles patrolling the border
    2008 border. Note the Police vehicles patrolling the border
  • 2014 border
    2014 border

Habitat

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

For fiscal year 2014-15 61,799 people visited the Border Field State Park,[1] up from 45,633 in FY 2011-2012.[3]

Small portions of the park often become flooded and are inaccessible to the public. New border fences have also taken small portions of the park away.

Beach at Border Field State Park in Imperial Beach near San Diego 2007 (before fortification).
To the East:
San Ysidro 		California State Beaches To the South
Tijuana

See also

References

  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 2011-10-02.
  3. ^ "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 June 19, 2014. Retrieved June 18, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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