History of kit carson park

Park in Escondido, California, United States of America

Kit Carson Park is a 285-acre (115 ha) municipal park in Escondido, California, United States. The park was named after Christopher (Kit) Carson, the famous scout who guided Captain John C.

Frémont over the Sierra Nevada during a government exploration expedition.^[1] The park sits in a valley that is approximately 5 miles (8 km) west of where Kit Carson fought in the Battle of San Pasqual. A historical monument commemorating the battle is located on Mule Hill, one mile southeast of the park.

History

The City of Escondido acquired the land for its largest regional park from the City of San Diego in 1967. 100 acres (40 ha) of the park have been developed, and 185 acres (75 ha) have been preserved as natural habitat.

The park has been described as the "city's recreation hub" with a "giant recreation complex".^[2]

A Sports Center opened in 1997^[3] which