César Chávez Park Improvements Project
The Port of San Diego is seeking community input 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.
Join Us!
Thank you to everyone who took our survey and/or attended community and pop-up events in April and May! Port staff has compiled all of the feedback and is excited to share the initial design concepts at an upcoming community meeting.
Event Details
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Perkins Elementary, 1770 Main Street, San Diego, CA 92113
If you are unable to attend this meeting, a new survey will launch that evening. It will include the latest design concepts. You can access the survey at the link below.
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. After the initial round of outreach, Port staff and consultants will evaluate the feedback, draft some design concepts, and share the concepts with the community for further review and input.
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 soon as funding becomes available)