Printer-friendly version
By Shiloh Ireland
September 3, 2022 (Lakeside) – The new 13.88-acre Dianne Jacob Equestrian Center, long a dream for Lakeside residents, is finally becoming a reality after numerous delays. Located on Moreno Avenue at Willow Road, the covered arena and several outbuilding constructions are moving at a steady pace. The steel is prefabricated and as of mid-August when these shots were taken, the roof is in place as well as one wall of the arena.
The grandstand will hold 400 people. The newest target date for opening is early 2023. This will be a premier facility for Lakeside and Southern California that will feature junior rodeo, dog and car shows, farmer markets and more. A care-taker will be on site.
Did you know that early on in concept, a soccer field was discussed for this site? Lakeside and the surrounding equestrian communities will have a fun place for the whole family. The original name of the park was changed to former supervisor Dianne Jacob of District 2 in honor of her tremendous efforts to bring this park to fruition.
The following are some of the features gleaned from the county website:
The Dianne Jacob Equestrian Park is being constructed by the County’s Department of Parks and Recreation. Construction began in November 2020 and is anticipated to be completed by early 2023. Improvements and amenities on the property will include the following:
- Covered arena
- Outside arena
- Livestock corrals
- Multi-purpose building
- Fully functioning kitchen/concession building equipped with new equipment, grease trap, and appliances
- Restrooms with showers
- Detached restroom building
- Recreational vehicle overnight parking with utility hookups
- Recreational vehicle pad with utility hookups where a volunteer County-contracted park host may stay
- Warm-up track
- Publicly accessible day-use area with staging amenities including a shade structure on a concrete pad with picnic tables, ADA accessible parking, hitching posts, trash enclosure for manure, and a hose bib
- Public use perimeter trail with potential future trail connections to other parks in the region
- Manure composting area
More information can be obtained by contacting County Parks and Recreation.
Recent comments