Border Field State Park
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| Border Field State Park | |
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| Location | Imperial Beach, California |
| Nearest city | Imperial Beach, California |
| Governing body | California Department of Parks & Recreation |
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.
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.
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 U.S. and Mexican Boundary Commission. Both commissions surveyed and located the initial borderline at Border Field.
Approximately 53,000 people visit the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve and Border Field State Park each year[citation needed].
| To the East: San Ysidro |
California State Beaches | To the South Tijuana |
See also
External links
- California State Parks Official Site
- City of Imperial Beach Official website
- The Tijuana River Estuary and Border Field State Park
- More images of Border Field State Park
- Article: A look inside Imperial Beach border patrol
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