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🌳 Our parks don’t play around
Park and recreation projects coming in 2023 and 2024
Riviera Del Sol Neighborhood Park is taking form. | Photo via @CityofSanDiego
Get outside, San Diego. Based on the 2024 fiscal year budget, the city has allocated a lot of green to new outdoor spaces. San Diegans can expect many parks and rec projects to start taking shape in the next few months.
Riviera Del Sol Neighborhood Park
This 4.9-acre park will provide the Otay Mesa community with lawn areas and picnic space, playground and fitness equipment, and basketball courts. Substantial construction is expected to be done by mid-2024, with its anticipated completion by early 2025.
Chollas Triangle Park
In the 2024 fiscal year budget, city officials proposed $2.3 million to develop a 10-acre area of land near the Oak Park, City Heights, Redwood Village, and El Cerrito communities. The development is expected to include walking paths, community gathering space, and playgrounds, but the project’s timeline is still in the works.
Bankers Hill will get a 0.6-acre mini park with an observation deck overlooking Maple Canyon and the city’s first tribute to the 8,000+ San Diegans who have died from AIDS. Construction is ongoing and expected to be completed by the end of this year.
Dog Parks
Many active San Diegans have four legs, and these upcoming dog parks are in different stages of development across communities:
University Heights is expected to debut its dog park at an open space near Park and El Cajon boulevards later this summer
A 0.22-acre space at Eugene Brucker Education Center in University Heights
Paradise Hills
Gompers Park in Chollas View
Allied Gardens Off-Leash Dog Park
Plus, there will be more offerings in the downtown area. Waterfront Park is currently undergoing construction to extend its amenities, and a community-focused renovation is in the works at Gallagher Square in Petco Park.
Events
Tuesday, June 27
Twilight in the Park Concerts | Tuesday, June 27 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Spreckels Organ Pavilion, 2125 Pan American E. Rd., San Diego | Free | The Marcia Forman Band brings the summer sounds.
John Cruz | Tuesday, June 27 | 8 p.m. | Belly Up, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach | $25 | The Hawaiian singer performs with The Donnis Trio.
“Twelfth Night” | Through Sunday, July 9 | 8 p.m. | The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego | $62-$116 | Shakespeare’s play is brought to life with romance, music, swordplay, and more.
Wednesday, June 28
San Diego Women’s Foundation 23rd Annual Grant Celebration | Wednesday, June 28 | 6-8 p.m. | San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd. | $45 | The public is invited to partake in this cocktail hour, followed by a speaking program and grant awards to support early childhood education.
Double Peak Brewing Co. Trivia | Wednesday, June 28 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Double Peak Brewing Co., 1801 Diamond St., Ste. 101, San Marcos | Free | Answer questions, grab a pint, and win prizes.
Nelly | Wednesday, June 28 | 7:30 p.m. | San Diego County Fair, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. | $35-$60 | “Ride Wit Me,” because it’s not “Just a Dream” — the Grammy Award-winning rap superstar takes the grand stage at the fair.
Thursday, June 29
ARLO Wine Dinner with DAOU FamilyEstates | Thursday, June 29 | 6 p.m. | ARLO, 500 Hotel Circle N., San Diego | $125 | Savor a 4-course dinner by Chef Josh Mouzakes — each course thoughtfully paired with wonderful wines.
Logic: “The College Park Tour” with Juicy J | Thursday, June 29 | 7 p.m. | Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., San Diego | $44-$405 | The Grammy-nominated rapper and the Three 6 Mafia legend headline the downtown San Diego ballpark.
What does your neighborhood need? The City of San Diego is asking locals to provide feedback in its infrastructure survey, open through Monday, July 31. Results will impact the 2025 fiscal year budget and city officials plan to use data during their annual revision of the Five-Year Capital Infrastructure Planning Outlook.
Festival
Most major studios — like Disney, Marvel, HBO, Sony, Netflix, and Lucas Films — have opted not to host panels in Hall H, Comic-Con’s most popular room, due to uncertainty from the Writers Guild of America strike. Organizers are working to ensure the event remains a fun and educational celebration for fans. (CBS 8)
Art
A new mural honoring the labor and sacrifices of farmworkers was unveiled in Chicano Park. The piece — aimed at showcasing the continued fight for labor rights — was painted by Mario Chacon, Ariana Arroyo, and Gary Hartbur, and shows laborers hunched over and using short tools, a practice outlawed in the 1960s. (CBS 8)
Open
SoCal-based taco chain HomeState can now list Oceanside as a hometown. The brand specializes in breakfast tacos with a Texas influence — though it does have all-day offerings. The dog-friendly store is now open at 510 Vista Way, and is open daily, but hours vary.
Closed
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in La Jolla has closed after 23 years in business at the Aventine complex at 8970 University Center Lane. The brand’s other San Diego location will keep cooking downtown. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
History
Oceanside has declared the 95-year-old Maddox property a historic site for its architectural significance. The Mission Revival-style home is named for its original owners and remains intact with its 1928 design. This distinction means any alterations or demolition would require City Council approval. (The Coast News Group)
Concert
“Juicy” news — Doja Cat is bringing “The Scarlet Tour” to Viejas Arena on Sunday, Nov. 5, with guest Dorechii. Ticket pre-sales begin tomorrow, 10 a.m., and general public sales start on Friday, June 30, 10 a.m.
Shop
We’re excited to introduce, Trailblazing Love, the newest brand added to our online store (Six & Main). From camping to coastal adventures, this local business inspires couples to explore the world and nurture their relationships through outdoor-based activity boxes. Shop the perfect activity box now.
Transit
⚡️ Bolt to Pacific Beach
The Beach Bug is now rolling in Pacific Beach
We’re amped to ride this shuttle. | Photo via @CityofSanDiego
Beachgoers are getting ready to catch The Beach Bug — San Diego’s new, all-electric shuttle that will connect the Balboa Transit Station to Pacific Beach while traveling up to 25 mph.
Riders will be able to hail a vehicle from the 4-car fleet via an app or phone call. Shuttles began operations on July 12, and can now be used by travelers.
When The Beach Bug launches, it will begin with a 3-month free pilot program. After that, riders will pay $2.50 for all-day access.
Planning a beach trip? Once the PB shuttle begins making its rounds, its hours will be:
Good morning, San Diego. Recently, I learned the Kangaroo Bus at the San Diego Zoo is not a bus dedicated to taking you to the bouncy marsupials (they’re actually located in the Safari Park). It gets its name because you can hop on and hop off like a kangaroo.
I know this should be obvious, but please tell me I’m not the only person who overlooked the meaning of its name.
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