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1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101
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Reservations: (619) 232-7275
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Park Hours: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.,
daily
Park Office Hours: 8
a.m. – 6 p.m., daily
North and South Fountain Jet Hours*:
Temporarily Off
North and
South Fountain Reflecting Pool Hours*: Temporarily Off
The North Active Recreation Information Booth (Sports Equipment Loaning booth) Will Be Closed at 05:00pm on (12/24/2024), (12/31/2024), and (01/01/2025).
The North Active Recreation Information Booth (Sports Equipment Loaning booth) Will Be Closed on Christmas Day (12/25/2024).
PARKING: Street parking and pay lots available nearby. Public transportation is recommended. Get additional parking information.
*FOUNTAIN UPDATE: The Waterfront Park Fountains continue to be off for maintenance and repair. The design and planning phase of the repair project is wrapping up. Construction is expected to start Late November/Early December 2024 and complete by May 2025 or sooner. We apologize for any inconvenience.
View the Park Brochure. Watch the video!
Watch the timelapse video of the 2023-24 construction project to build Waterfront Park’s Active Recreation Area!
ABOUT THE PARK: Welcoming residents and visitors alike, Waterfront Park is the most significant waterfront open space in downtown San Diego. The historic landscape and landmark County building form the park’s center, while an interactive splash fountain extends from the building and into the park defining a large green lawn area. View fountain safety tips. The park also features an innovative play area, intimate garden rooms, benches, restrooms and several picnic areas.
EVENTS IN THE PARK: The Park can
accommodate special events of many sizes, including concerts,
festivals, farmer's markets, birthdays, weddings and anniversaries.
It’s also the park that hosts the County's first Summer Movie in the
Park each year. Want to hold an event at Waterfront Park? Complete
this form and email it to
park staff.
NOTE: Waterfront Park is a smoke- and alcohol-free park.
Alcohol is only allowed when appropriate permits are obtained.
View additional park rules.
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