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A Day at the Park

You and the family are invited to join FREE multicultural celebrations along the San Diego Bay waterfront!

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This Saturday: Pepper Park

Bring the family and join us at Pepper Park for a FREE family-friendly multicultural celebration along the San Diego Bay waterfront.

Saturday, April 4 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.  

3299 Tidelands Ave, National City, CA 91950 
 

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Email Reminder Sign Up: Exclusive Pepper Park Water Bottle Giveaway

The event is free to attend. Guests who sign up for A Day at the Park: Pepper Park email reminders will have the opportunity to collect a free water bottle (with proof of email reminder), while supplies last. 

Email Reminder Sign up!

 

 

Picture of the Port of San Diego's Pepper Park Water Bottle

Available while supplies last!

Food and Fun

Participating Food Vendors Kids Activities
  • Kujo Eats
  • MaBella
  • Rodeo's Taquizas
  • Mayari Coffee
  • Goodeatzkitchen
  • Cups and Straws
  • Valerio's Bakery
  • Face painting
  • Rad Hatter
  • Henna art
Stage Schedule
11:10 a.m. Musicians of the San Diego Symphony
11:30 a.m. Opportunity Drawing #1
11:40 a.m. Harana Band of San Diego
12:20 p.m. Welcome Ceremony 
12:35 p.m. Mariachi Nuevo Aguadulce 
1:05 p.m. Opportunity Drawing #2
1:15 p.m. PASACAT Philippine Performing Arts Company
1:45 p.m. Opportunity Drawing #3
2:00 p.m. Sabrosas Latin Orchestra
2:55 p.m. Closing Remarks

Get Here

Free on-site parking and shuttle services will be available. Shuttle services will run approximately every 30 minutes, 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Stop #1: Paradise Valley Hospital, Medical Office Building, the South Gated Employee Parking Lot, 655 Euclid Ave, National City, CA 91950

Stop #2: Olivewood Elementary School, 2505 F Ave., National City, CA 91950
 

Updated Pepper Park Features

The redesign of Pepper Park was a team effort in partnership with the community, stakeholders, and local leaders. During the celebration, here are just a few of the updates to look out for and enjoy:

  • The Port’s FIRST Splash Pad
  • The pirate-themed playground
  • Play and picnic areas, a new entry plaza and more! 


     

Upcoming Event: Barrio Logan

Bring the family and join us at the Port's park in Barrio Logan for a FREE family-friendly multicultural celebration along the San Diego Bay waterfront.

Saturday, April 11 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.  

1449 Cesar E. Chavez Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92101 
 

 

A little girl enjoys a snack

Email Reminder Sign Up

The event is free to attend. Want a reminder about A Day at the Park: Barrio Logan Bayfront Event? We’re happy to help with email reminders.

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Get Here

Free on-site parking, parking at the Continental Maritime Lot, and shuttle services will be available.

Shuttle services will run approximately every 15 minutes, 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

 

Connecting Communities with San Diego Bay  

A Day at the Park events are part of the Port of San Diego’s new “Expanded Access Events” category under the Port’s Tidelands Activation Programs (TAP). Each year, the Port engages and collaborates with local communities to plan events in our under-activated waterfront parks.  

 

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