Friends of La Jolla Shores | Preserve the Reserves

North Restroom Reconstruction

foljsadm — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:13:45 +0000

The North Comfort Station will be similar in design and function to the existing South Comfort Station with the addition of four (4) dressing/shower rooms.

South Comfort Station

Proposed Layout for North Comfort Station Overlaid On Existing Restroom

Preserve the Reserves

foljsadm — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:08:18 +0000

We need your help to preserve the natural beauty of La Jolla Shores for enjoyment of all!

An Eagle Scout Project Benefits Kellogg Park

foljsadm — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 20:27:48 +0000

Matthew Pawinski, an Eagle Scout candidate, worked closely with Friends of La Jolla Shores to build a new footpath from Vallecitos into Kellogg Park. Matthew’s goal was to find a way to discourage through traffic across “The Map®”. This will ensure that through traffic will take an alternate route so “The Map®” continues to be a clean, vibrant resource for everyone to enjoy.

“My goal was to improve a place where I have come to play for over a decade,” Pawinski said. “Surfing is my passion and the ocean is my second home.”

Read more in La Jolla Light

New Shade Structure for Children’s Playground

foljsadm — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 00:14:43 +0000

Generous donations have enabled a shade structure to be installed over the life-sized bronze statue of J.J. in the children’s playground at Kellogg Park La Jolla Shores. Shade will ensure that the statue does not heat in the summer sun – allowing J.J. to be enjoyed by children of all ages the whole year round.

The shady area has proved popular with both children and parents alike. It is designed to enhance the beach-side setting, providing a safe area to both rest and play.

A Whale of a Tale – from the Ocean to the Shores

foljsadm — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 00:11:39 +0000

J.J. with her trainer at SeaWorld San Diego

D. Lynn Reeves sculpting small replica statue

Life-sized statue of J.J. in studio

In 2011, Friends of La Jolla Shores honored J.J. the famed baby gray whale with a life-sized bronze statue, installed in the children’s playground at Kellogg Park La Jolla Shores.

On January 11, 1997, a newborn gray whale was rescued from a beach in Marina del Rey, CA. Named J.J., the baby whale was successfully rehabilitated at SeaWorld San Diego. Fourteen months later, J.J. was almost 18,000 pounds heavier and 18 feet longer than when she was found. She was released into the ocean about 2 miles off Point Loma, the largest animal ever released into the wild.

Friends of La Jolla Shores decided to replace the much loved dolphin sculptures in the children’s playground, which had deteriorated beyond repair . . . what could be more fun than a life-sized bronze sculpture of “J.J. the Orphaned Baby Gray Whale”® at one week old… accurate in every detail, according to the experts who saved and raised her.

D. Lynn Reeves, the Artist, worked closely with J.J.’s Veterinarian and Trainers, and didn’t stop making changes until they said he had her “just right!”… so much so that when they looked at her eyes, they felt like she was looking at them! BronzeArtwork, a local foundry, documented every step of the way and we posted J.J.’s progress on our website for all to follow…another educational opportunity.

“J.J. Day” was the 15th of May, 2011 and J.J. was joined at the Birch Aquarium by Bev Hoskinson, the woman who found her in Marina Del Rey, and nine of J.J.’s SeaWorld Trainers and several hundred community members to give her a royal welcome. She was installed in the children’s playground in Kellogg Park the next day.