Calumet Park Stairway Proposed for Beach Access

Bird Rock has a beautiful, tranquil coastline, but it’s difficult to access. Bird Rock resident Claudia Anderson is a surfer who would like to see more access points to the coastline. She proposes building a staircase at Calumet Park to enable more people to visit the tide pools in Bird Rock. A well-worn dirt path currently leads from the park down to the beach. Anderson aired her suggestion at the Bird Rock Community Council (BRCC) meeting on March 2. “The question is, ‘What is Bird Rock?’” Anderson said. “We’re not just restaurants and shops. People are missing the fact that we have a great natural resource in our backyard — tide pools. Access to the beach will help bring people to visit Bird Rock.
The city needs to secure all the funding for the project before it can begin construction, which is estimated to start in late 2011. To voice your opinion about building a staircase at Calumet Park e-mail brcc@san.rr.com.

Source: LJVN

Do you need less stress and more joy?

Find your folly, follow your bliss, get your joy back! You hear this and really want to act on. Well, I found there is no better way to have fun, connect with your neighborhood than to jump on a beach cruiser and ride around town. If you live in La Jolla and don’t own one, now is the off season and best time to buy. If you’re not sure you want to commit you can also rent a beach cruiser from Bird Rock Surf Shop. There are so many routes to choose from, the La Jolla bike path, and the coastal route from Windansea to La Jolla cove. Or going south to the Mission Beach Boardwalk or Mission Bay loop. Sundays are a wonderful day to clip on a basket and head over to La Jolla’s Farmers Market. I rode mine recently to Bird Rock Coffee Roasters for my latte (did you know you can add a cup holder!), then down to Calumet Park to enjoy the wind in my hair, smell the ocean air and hear all of the sounds of our neighborhood coming to life! It was all I needed to start my morning and feel inspired and connected.

Bird Rock Oktoberfest Celebration

First annual Bird Rock Oktoberfest Community Picnic at Calumet Park! Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy great food, your friends and neighbors and a beautiful sunset. This Tuesday, October 6, 5:30 - 7:00 pm.
Price $12 Adults, $8 Children payable at the picnic. Enjoy Knockwurst, Bratwurst, Hot Dogs, Sauerkraut, German Style Potatoes and Assorted Desserts.

Calumet Park, a hidden gem in Bird Rock

Calumet Park is a small park off Midway on Calumet Ave in a residential neighborhood of Bird Rock. It over looks the ocean and a popular surfing site called Rock Pile. This is a popular destination for locals to meet up with dogs, for family picnics, watch sunsets and for weddings. Events can be permitted for up to 80 people. In addition, Bird Rock has two fabulous resources to help you plan your wedding, Bridal Bar and bridal boutique Chez Bride Moderne.