3 things to know: the redesign of Pepper Park at the National City Bayfront

Construction is expected to begin in early 2024.

A rendering of a pirate-themed playground at Pepper Park along the National City Bayfront

Ahoy, there: One of the additions will be a pirate-themed playground.

Rendering via Port of San Diego

Last year, we told you about the $6.1 million redesign of Pepper Park along the National City Bayfront, an effort to improve and rebalance land use at the prime public space.

Last week, the Board of Port Commissioners approved a Coastal Development Permit for the project. Now we know more about what’s coming to the 5.2-acre park adjacent to Pier 32 Marina — and we’ve got renderings, too.

SD Pepper Park July 2023 rendering

A visual of the “perched beach” coming to Pepper Park.

Rendering via Port of San Diego

Three things you should know:

  • The project is designed to improve the park’s existing spaces and additions will include a pirate-themed playground, a “perched beach” area, an overlook, a hillside play zone, and a splash pad.
  • Construction is set to begin in early 2024 and the Port of San Diego says it’ll take 12-18 months to complete.
  • If additional funding and certification becomes available, a future 2.5-acre expansion of the park could also be in the cards.
SD Pepper Park July 2023 renderings

A hillside play area is also planned.

Rendering via Port of San Diego

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