Agua Hedionda Lagoon

Stewardship of much of the lagoon is held by NRG Energy due to its ownership of the former Encina Power Station.

The lagoon is known as a place to walk, and for stand-up paddleboard, kayaking, wakeboarding, waterskiing, jet skiing, and wave runnering.

Entities such as a parks department may maintain passive recreation areas for the well-being of the public and for the preservation of wildlife and the environment.

[4] Regulations have been enacted on visitors in order to a reduce pollution on the lagoon, including a prohibition on alcohol consumption.

Public events must be approved by the City of Carlsbad Parks and Recreations Department and during these scheduled proceedings, swimming or wading are not allowed.

Boats are not allowed to anchor, because doing so would disrupt the lagoon's natural environment and endanger the species that live in the waters.

The center opened in 2006 and features a large California native plant garden, and expansive lagoon views.

Encina Power Station, owned by NRG Energy, was located on the lagoon's southern shore and paid for the dredging.