LATEST NEWS: Border Patrol redesigns Friendship Park with limited access and no human touch.
Go here for FFP press release.
Go here for more pictures.
Go here for information about the vigil on the 9th.
 

Friendship Park is a unique venue of great historical significance to both Mexico and the United States, and has served as the centerpiece of California's Border Field State Park since its inauguration by then-First Lady Pat Nixon in 1971. Our government should continue to embrace its regular public use to promote the kind of friendship on which the true security of both nations depends. (go here to see the press release about the re-design of the park )

 
Our Position
 
We believe that security, safety and friendship can be ensured at Friendship Park through the following measures:
  • A careful allocation of Border Patrol staff which acknowledges that Friendship Park is a unique location warranting special accommodations;
  • Training in public relations, crowd control, Spanish language, cultural competency and constitutional rights for all staff who will be assigned to work the park;
  • Supervised access to the historic monument and the beach below during all daylight hours;
  • An appropriate ceremony at the earliest possible date to celebrate the park's re-dedication to the cause of international friendship.
 
detainedFebruary 21, 2009 Pastor detained while serving
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FilnerElected Officials Support restoring Friendship Park. Read more...
ConstructionThe Wall Construction of the border wall. Read more...

picMrs. Nixon opens Park The First Lady says "there should be no fences". Read more...
picHow it was History of Friendship Park.
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ConstructionImmigration
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URGENT! NEEDS ACTION NOW!
Sign the Petition to Secretary of Homeland Secretary Napolitano today!

Friends of Friendship Park is petitioning the Homeland Secretary for the immediate restoration of public access to Friendship Park. Please sign the petition to add your name to the many who support the restoration of this historic symbol of good relations between the US and Mexico.

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Next Events

La Posada . Remembering the migration of Mary, Joseph and Jesus at the time of the birth of Christ. 12/13/2009 3pm-5pm

Friendship Garden/ Jardín de amistad beautifying the bi-national garden. Saturday November 21

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Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall . Silent vigil in hope of no more walls Nov 9th noon

Ricochet Language Exchange. Come Make friends and practice your Spanish on July 11th

 

 

Latest News

La Posada at Border Fence

FFP laments re-design of San Diego border park

Press Release Regarding Potention danger of the wall to the Tijuana Estuary

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Read the open letter to Secretary Napolitano

Dan Watman arraigned

Homeland Security should reopen Friendship Park--Steve Breen

Federal Officials create opening over border fence public access