César Chávez Park Improvements Project
The Port of San Diego is working with the community to inform the design of the next phase of improvements to the park, specifically the southeastern waterfront area of César Chávez Park, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the community experience, ensure environmental sustainability, and reflect the vibrant, local heritage and culture of Barrio Logan. This community-based design process involves engaging with stakeholders and the public to solicit feedback on the proposed designs and ensure the surrounding community is represented in the project plans.
Thank you for your feedback!
Thank you to everyone who came out to our community meetings to discuss the initial design concepts for the project! Port staff and consultants are evaluating the feedback and designing a single concept that will be presented to the Board of Port Commissioners during a public meeting for review and input. Additional community and stakeholder input will be welcome.
If you are interested in viewing the results of the community feedback we've collected so far, please click on the summary report linked below.
Project Background
Since its opening in 1990, the Port of San Diego has championed continuous improvements to César Chávez Park (formerly Crosby Street Park) to maximize recreational opportunities for the surrounding community, while protecting the vital coastal environment.
The Port of San Diego is using a community-based design process for the project, which involves engaging with stakeholders and the public to solicit feedback, ensure the surrounding community is represented in the project plans, and build a sense of civic ownership for the future César Chávez Park. Throughout the process topics to be discussed will include enhanced amenities, enhanced community connectivity, more opportunities for play, and more ways to gather.
Recent improvements
- 2024: Restoration of the park's recreational field with improved sprinkler system.
- 2023: 20 new colorful and flowering trees planted for shading and improved air quality.
- 2016: Additional lighting added in the park for evening activities.
- 2016: Picnic tables, benches, shading, and telescopes added to César Chávez Park Pier.
Anticipated Project Timeline
- 2024-2026 (Current): Community and other stakeholder outreach, concept design, engineering design, and entitlements.
- 2026-2028: Procurement and construction (as funding becomes available)