Game, on: It’s playtime at Children’s Park. The city has officially completed its revitalization of the downtown San Diego park at 326 W. Harbor Dr. in the Marina District.
The $9 million
effort to transform the 1.4-acre space has been in the works since before the pandemic, which has resulted in delays. The redesigned park includes:
- A children’s play area and exercise equipment for adults
- An off-leash dog area
- Lawn games and picnicking equipment
- A public walkway through the Civic Pond
- A public restroom that will be staffed by an attendant
- “Petrichor ” — a public art sculpture commissioned by the city, created by Miki Iwasaki
According to Mayor Todd Gloria, a food and drinks vendor will be coming soon to the park, too. This project is part of an ongoing effort to increase and redevelop outdoor, public spaces , especially in urban parts of San Diego.