Revitalized park space offers new recreational opportunities for visitors of all ages and abilities
SAN DIEGO – On Saturday, November 19 Mayor Todd Gloria and City Councilmember Jennifer Campbell joined San Diegans to celebrate the reopening of Tecolote Shores North in Mission Bay, a popular playground for locals and visitors. This portion of a larger project to renovate several facilities along Mission Bay includes improvements to the playground, comfort station and parking lot.
“These improvements in the Tecolote Shores area of Mission Bay Park are emblematic of our efforts to get things done for San Diego residents and, in this case, our visitors, too,” said Mayor Todd Gloria. “I was thrilled to cut the ribbon today and I’m proud to know that folks from all over the world will be enjoying these amenities for many years to come.”
The $3.8 million park features upgraded play equipment to provide access for all users, an adult fitness course, shade structures, improved landscaping and irrigation. Other renovations to the site include a retrofitted comfort station, parking lot improvements and an ADA-compliant pathway with security lighting that connects Tecolote Shores North and Tecolote Shores South.
“I am incredibly grateful to have this upgraded facility in Mission Bay,” said Councilmember Jennifer Campbell, who represents District 2. “This beautiful new area means residents can enjoy the outdoors by taking a stroll or playing on the playground. I want to thank Mayor Gloria for his interest in ensuring people have outdoor spaces like these to enjoy, as well as the Engineering and Capital Projects and Parks and Recreation departments for creating this wonderful space.”
The opening of Tecolote Shores North completes Phase 1 of the City’s Tecolote Park Improvements project. Phase 1 included Tecolote Shores North and the De Anza Cove adult fitness course, which opened in May. Phase 2 includes upgrades to Tecolote Shores South. That work is expected to begin in the coming weeks and be completed in May 2023. The total cost for Phases 1 and 2 is $8.38 million. This project is paid for through the Mission Bay Park Improvement Fund.
(City of San Diego Release)
