Mt. Helix Park is private park that is free to the public maintained by the 501(c)(3), Mt. Helix Park Foundation. Built in 1925 in honor of Mary Yawkey, our park offers 360-degree views of San Diego, featuring a 35ft memorial cross, outdoor nature amphitheater, nature preserve, and …

Mt. Helix Park is a photo-rich environment. Photographers frequent the hilltop which features 360 degree views, a historic rock wall and amphitheater, a memorial cross and is home to a variety of plants and wildlife.

Park in the bottom lot and take a wonderful walk to the top. Located at the corner of Vivera Drive and Mt Helix Drive. Lower Parking: 10105 Vivera Dr

Dedicated to a mother, Mary Yawkey, Mt. Helix Park has been a staple in San Diego since it was built in 1925. The 35 ft cross sits at an elevation of 1365 ft or 416.05 m. The Park is a perfect place for a picnic, a quiet walk or for photography.

Don't miss the Mt. Helix Park Foundation's annual Family Nature Day featuring local conservation groups, lectures, demonstrations, crafts and more. Tickets are free and include parking and shuttle rides to the top!

Mt. Helix Park, the "Crown Jewel of East County," is truly a unique and historic site. Built as a memorial to Mary Carpenter Yawkey, Mt. Helix Park with its huge outdoor Amphitheatre nestled into the hillside below the magnificent 35-foot-tall Christian Cross crowning this 1,370 foot mountain peak, is one of the most recognized

Mt. Helix Park provides a one-of-a-kind spectacular backdrop for your special event. Built in 1925 to honor a mother, the Park is a place of historical interest, a cultural epicenter, and home to a native habitat that supports endangered pollinators.

Mt. Helix Park is open 365 days a year to the public. From Point Loma to Lakeside, the Park offers an amazing 360º view of San Diego. Come explore everything that we have to offer from the diverse ecosystem to the historic amphitheater.

Mt. Helix Park Foundation is the non-profit organization responsible for preserving and enhancing the Park, amphitheater and cross memorial on top of Mt. Helix Mt. Helix Park. 4901 Mt. Helix Dr. La Mesa, CA 91941 (619) 741-4363

Join us as we celebrate the historic nature preserve, native plants, and the wildlife that rely on the native habitat at Mt. Helix Park. Fun for all ages from adult learning lectures to activities for the kids. Bring a picnic or grab something from the food truck.