Poway

Poway was incorporated in 1980 in an effort to preserve its rural flavor. While independent from San Diego it's connected to areas, such as Rancho Bernardo of San Diego North County via the Poway Unified School District. Poway is located about 25 miles northeast of Downtown San Diego and is home to many thriving businesses, Pomerado Hospital (operated by Palomar Pomerado Health System), 48,000wonderful people (according to the census of 2000) and a landscape of rolling boulder hills.

Poway Unified School District (P.U.S.D.) one of the best features of Inland North County San Diego is world-class and is consistently ranked among the top public schools in California. Even if you don't have school age children, the Poway schools are a real benefit to keep our home values up and our neighboring children educated. P.U.S.D. serves nine communities: Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Carmel Mountain Ranch, Sabre Springs, Bernardo Springs, Bernardo Point and Rancho Pe??uitos and the two developing communities of 4S Ranch and Santa Fe Valley (west of Rancho Bernardo).

The school district office is located at 13626 Twin Peaks Road and the phone number is 858-748-0010. Please click PUSD to obtain more information on PUSD and view the websites of various points of interest concerning PUSD in your community.

Nicknamed "The City in the Country" describes Poway's distinct western feel, especially during the annual "Poway Days" celebration, when the professional rodeo comes to town and during the Poway Street Fair. It's nestled in the boulder-strewn hills of Inland North County with a network of equestrian, cycling and hiking trails catering to the outdoor/country lover in many of it's residents.

Poway offers residents a good deal of independence from the planned communities we see so often around San Diego's Inland communities. Many areas are free from homeowner's associations and neighborhood rules and regulations. Poway has a terrific variety of homes. Old Poway offers more affordable housing while the northern half has many upscale homes. It's interesting to note as you drive through these acreages that many of the homes blend beautifully with the surrounding hillsides.

The Poway Center for the Performing Arts is one of the finest facilities for performing art lovers. This 800-seat theatre offers a variety of top-notch entertainment including plays, dance recitals and concerts. It is located at 15498 Espola Road. Poway, CA 92064; adjacent the Poway High School. To contact them for performance information please call 858-679-4261 or check their website at www.powayarts.org.

Lake Poway Recreational Area located at the east end of Lake Poway Rd. is an extensive recreational facility with volleyball courts, softball diamonds, fishing, boating, picnicking, hiking and camping. Nature lovers flock to the 700-acre Blue Sky Ecological Reserve in Poway, home to rare plants and animals as well as the Clyde Rexrode Wilderness area.

Old Poway Park is a unique feature to Poway with a railway theme located at the corner of Midland Rd. and Temple St. (14134 Midland Rd.. Here you will find a Heritage Museum, operating steam train, historic buildup, picnic areas and a Farmer's Market every Saturday from 8-noon to purchase you fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, eggs, honey and more. Enjoy!

Poway Community Park located at 13094 Civic Center Dr. offers swimming, lighted athletic fields, and auditorium, dog park, tennis courts, basketball court and a seniors center.

Volunteer Park Ranger Program assists with the management of 3000 recreational acres including a 61-mile pedestrian and equestrian trail and 400 recreational programs. For more information on this go to www.ci.poway.ca.us/cur_issues/volunteer_ranger.

The South Poway Business Park is one of the largest and most successful commercial developments in the state. Over 300 businesses, established and start-up employ over 12,000 people.

Poway Community Library located at 13137 Poway Rd is operational Mon-Thurs 10-8, Fri-Sat 10-5 and Sun. 1-5 please call 858-513-2900 for further information on Bookstore Satellite Branch hours.

Poway also focuses on creating fun, educational and leadership opportunities for teens in the Poway Teen Rec.Club (PTRC). Membership is free but requires a minimum of 3 meetings per month, which are held every Wed. at the Poway Community Park from 6:30-9pm. Members are actively involved in drug, alcohol and tobacco use prevention programs, a variety of community service projects and volunteer program for those 13-17 years old. Monthly special events are hosted for members and friends including karaoke, casino night, dances and more. PTRC publishes a quarterly newsletter featuring articles on community service opportunities, club rec. program information on Teen Issues Committee progress reports and other fun topics. For a copy of the newsletter access their site at www.ci.poway.ca.us/ptrc/index.html or for more information on PTRC please call 858-679-4384.

Poway Transit is available by Metropolitan Transit Development Board (MTDB) as part of the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) of San Diego. MTDB provides service through Poway in major areas such as Poway Rd, Midland, Community, Twin Peaks, Espola and Pomerado. For a complete listing of route directions and times contact San Diego MTS at www.sdcommute.com/RiderInfo/communities/poway.

 In addition to the many public facilities and organizations within Poway, there are private facilities for those craving a little seclusion. Among them you may find private golf courses and Country Clubs.