Geography

El Cajon, California was a small agricultural valley located in San Diego County. It was a suburb of the larger city. The town was home to a large number of farmers, merchants and other middle class residents.

El Cajon boasted a 99 percent literacy rate. Typical residents had high school or college degrees. A number of Spanish speaking immigrants were part of the demographic mix. The area was also home to a winning baseball team.

One of the most interesting aspects of the community was its geography. The area was bordered by Mexico. This meant that residents had to contend with legal battles over irrigation and other factors that could have hampered commercial success.

Population

Located 120 miles south of Los Angeles, El Cajon is a vibrant, diverse community. It has an unemployment rate higher than the national average. However, it is also home to more than a quarter of the county's Hispanic residents, making it one of the most diverse cities in California.

The city is surrounded by mountains and boasts a number of educational, recreational and cultural activities. It is also home to the East County Performing Arts Center. There are 23 elementary schools, four high schools and several middle schools in the area.

El Cajon is a large city in southern California. In fact, it is the fifth largest city in the county.

Schools

Schools in El Cajon are diverse and offer a variety of options for children. These schools can be religious, secular or private. There are several highly rated public schools as well.

El Cajon is a city in San Diego County, California. It is known for its diversity, and is often referred to as the "mini-United Nations." The city is home to numerous retail centers and residential communities.

One of the largest industries in El Cajon is finance, which is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the area. Other industries include professional and business services, trade, transportation, and government.

El Cajon, CA is a city that boasts a high concentration of faith-based private schools. These schools are largely funded by tuition, though some may receive grants.

Recreation

The El Cajon Recreation Department provides quality recreation facilities and programs to the residents of El Cajon, CA. They offer structured programs for children and adults, and operate five full-service community recreation centers.

One of the department's programs, the Aquatics program, provided 12,540 hours of swim instruction to 2,208 participants. In addition, the department operated a citywide Instructional Program that included preschool, gymnastics, dance, and day camps.

Among the program's most popular programs is the Tiny Tot pre-school program, which provides fun activities and games to younger kids. Another program, Little League, is a sports skills and teamwork program for ages 3-5.

Throughout the year, the department offers a variety of free events to the community. These special events include America on Main Street, which bolsters the economy of the downtown district.

Parks

The El Cajon Parks and Recreation Department has been hard at work making life more fun for the kids during the coronavirus pandemic. One of the things they are doing is helping local kids find career exploration opportunities. Using their mobile recreation program, they are supplementing parks that do not have recreation centers.

Several of the parks are getting a face lift with help from the Army National Guard. Among other things, they are sprucing up Stoney's Park. This small park honors B.W. "Stoney" Stone, who passed away in April.

Another new project is the 10-Minute Walk program, which encourages residents to walk to a nearby park. Approximately 44 percent of El Cajon residents are able to do the feat of walking to the nearest park in ten minutes or less.