Poway
The City of Poway has a populations of over 50,000 people and because of its size and location in the northeast part of San Diego County it is known as "The City in Country". With over half of the Poway's 40 square miles dedicated to open space you often do not feel like your in a major city after all.
In many aspect Poway has become one of the leading areas in San Diego. The school system is tops in the county including the sports programs that produce some of California's best teams. Excellent dining and shopping opportunities exist throughout the area. For the outdoor types Poway has over 82 miles of trails and 25 great neighborhood parks. Additionally, the city hosts about 50 community events each year. The most popular events in Poway are the Old Fashioned 4th of July, the Train Song Festival, the Christmas in the Park, and the Youth Fishing Derby.
Lake Poway is one of the top recreation destinations in the city. Stocked with trout and other fish, Lake Poway is one of the top fishing destinations in Southern California. For information on the park and the hours for fishing call (858) 668-4770. Blue Sky Ecological Reserve has some great trails for those looking to do some hiking. Part of the Reserve was damaged by the San Diego Wildfires that hit the town during 2003 and 2007, but the nature has rebounded and visitors can now see firsthand how the nature bounces back beautifully after such devastation.