Free Sand and Bags During Major Rain Events
The City of Escondido provides sand and empty bags for filling at the Escondido Sports Center in Kit Carson Park, located at 3315 Bear Valley Parkway. Sandbags are available during the sports center operating hours of Monday - Friday, 3 to 7 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, 1 to 6 p.m.
Escondido residents will need to bring identification and their own shovels and be prepared to fill the sandbag themselves. Maximum limit of 10 bags per household. For more information, call 760-839-4668.
Please note: Sandbags are not available at Escondido Fire Stations.
Sandbag Vendors
The following is a list of companies in Escondido that have indicated to the San Diego County Office of Emergency Services that they will be carrying sandbags this winter. Prices may differ greatly. Please call the store for the latest information regarding prices and availability.
Dixieline Lumber (filled/unfilled, no bulk sand)
561 N. Tulip Street
760-745-7271
Grangetto’s Farm & Garden Supply (unfilled)
1105 W. Mission Avenue
760-745-4671
Home Depot (unfilled, no bulk sand)
1550 W. Valley Parkway
760-432-9600
Home Depot (filled/unfilled, no bulk sand)
1475 E. Valley Parkway
760-233-5410
RCP Company (filled/unfilled, bulk sand)
1070 W. Mission Avenue
760-480-9696