VOICE & VIEWPOINT NEWSWIRE
Can’t afford a gym membership or a local sports program? Looking for ways to get outside and be active? The Waterfront Park on Pacific Highway in Little Italy has expanded to include a new recreation area and is free to use for all San Diegans.
Open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m, the new facilities include:
- A basketball court
- Two pickleball courts
- Workout and fitness stations
- Table tennis
- An off-leash dog park
- Benches
- Drinking fountains
The recreation area offers equipment check-out from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. during summer, and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. from fall to spring. Designed with equity in mind, the facilities and features are aimed to make an active lifestyle accessible to everyone.
“I am very excited to open up this new active recreation at waterfront park as the latest investment we are making in helping San Diegans stay active and healthy,” said District 3 Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer.
The product was a result of dozens of meetings and surveys of community members by the parks and recreation department.
The new area stands adjacent to the county administration building, boasting views of San Diego’s bay. Surrounded by drought-tolerant trees and plants, the 1.25-acre area enhances ambiance, promotes environmental sustainability, and buffers noise from sports activities.
The County’s Department of Parks and Recreation, along with Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Terra Lawson-Remer, marked the opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by an interactive pickleball workshop.
For more information, visit sdparks.org
