Parks

Relax, enjoy and come out and play on the waterfront in one of the lovely parks of the Port of San Diego.

Community driven. Port maintained.

Across our 34 miles of San Diego Bay waterfront, the Port has 23 public parks and a variety of public spaces.

Each of these parks is designed with the community in mind. From gathering public input to creating spaces that showcase the community and surrounding environment, we invite you and your loved ones to discover a public park along the waterfront, connect with nature, and enjoy.

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Questions about park permitting?

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Or contact Parks & Recreation at parkpermits@portofsandiego.org

Freedom Park - coming soon. Click for details.

San Diego Skyline view from Harbor Island

Harbor Island Park

Harbor Island

Enjoy the iconic view of the City of San Diego while taking a stroll along San Diego Bay.

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Lane Field Park

Embarcadero

Explore the park to find the historic home plate, pitcher's mound and surrounding bases.

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Pepper Park

National City Marina District

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Point Loma Marina Park

Shelter Island

Portwood Pier Plaza

Imperial Beach Pier

A place to gather by the beach.

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Ruocco Park

Embarcadero

Open green space, stunning views and inspiring artwork make Ruocco Park a favorite spot to take a break.

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San Diego Bayfront Park

Embarcadero

Enjoy the panoramic view of San Diego Bay and San Diego's vibrant waterfront.

Shelter Island Shoreline Park

Shelter Island

A scenic park with plenty of amenities to enjoy a day by San Diego Bay.

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Spanish Landing Park

Harbor Island

A relaxing place to ride a bike, take a walk or have a picnic by the marina.

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Sweetwater Park

Chula Vista Bayfront

Unlike any other park along San Diego Bay, Sweetwater Park is an open space for visitors to explore the unique wildlife habitat of the Chula Vista Bayfront.

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Tuna Harbor Park

Embarcadero

Take a walk through history at Tuna Harbor Park.

Parks Stories & Highlights

Rigors of Flight Sweetwater Park installation

Behind-the-Scenes: Coordinating the Art Along the Wonderfront

A behind-the-scenes journey through the Art and Design Committee's planning meetings for the Tidelands Art Collection, focusing on how ideas evolve into actionable plans that drive community engagement. The first subject being the "Rigors of Flight"…

A behind-the-scenes journey through the Art and Design Committee's planning meetings for the Tidelands Art Collection, focusing on...

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From Cultural Touches to Scenic Views: Here are Four Features You'll Love About Sweetwater Park

Sweetwater Park, the newest gem of the Chula Vista Bayfront, is a must-visit destination that perfectly blends nature, culture, and relaxation. This thoroughly designed park showcases specialty gardens filled with native plants, shrubs, and…

Newly Planted Shade Trees at Spanish Landing Park West

Get to Know Your Local Trees: Spanish Landing

At Spanish Landing Park West, a grove of recently planted trees is helping the Port of San Diego improve its commitment to sustainability, beautification of existing park space, and climate resilience.

Discover the newly planted trees at Spanish Landing Park West and how the Port of San Diego is improving its public spaces with...