City of San Diego Celebrates Completion of Community Park and Phase 1 of AIDS Memorial in Bankers Hill

December 1, 2024, 4:00 pm

Mayor Todd Gloria was joined today by San Diego City Councilmember Stephen Whitburn and the San Diego AIDS Memorial Task Force to celebrate the completion of Olive Street Park in Bankers Hill and Phase 1 of the City’s first AIDS memorial.   Read more about City of San Diego Celebrates Completion of Community Park and Phase 1 of AIDS Memorial in Bankers Hill

Mount Hope Cemetery Serves as Final Resting Place for Many of San Diego’s Most Notable Citizens

October 30, 2024, 12:59 pm

Did you know Mount Hope Cemetery is the only active City-owned and operated cemetery? Among the many cemeteries in San Diego, it serves as the final resting place for some of the region’s most notable citizens. Mount Hope Cemetery was first envisioned in 1869 to meet the needs of the fast-growing… Read more about Mount Hope Cemetery Serves as Final Resting Place for Many of San Diego’s Most Notable Citizens

New Neighborhood Park in Otay Mesa Opens

October 24, 2024, 12:43 pm

Mayor Todd Gloria and City Councilmember Vivian Moreno today joined City staff and community members to celebrate the completion of Riviera Del Sol Neighborhood Park in Otay Mesa – one of five new City parks that will open this fiscal year.   Read more about New Neighborhood Park in Otay Mesa Opens

Fall Festivals Offer Spooktacular Halloween Fun

October 18, 2024, 2:14 pm

The City of San Diego has a fun lineup of seasonal activities planned for kids of all ages this fall season to get everyone into the spirit of Halloween. Fall Festival events are planned at multiple recreation centers and parks throughout the City and promise a spooktacular time.More than 35 events… Read more about Fall Festivals Offer Spooktacular Halloween Fun

New, Upgraded Community Pool Reopens in Carmel Mountain Ranch

October 14, 2024, 9:04 am

On Saturday, Oct. 12, Mayor Todd Gloria, Councilmember Marni von Wilpert and community members celebrated the reopening of the Carmel Mountain Community Pool, which recently received a variety of facility and programmatic upgrades. The aquatic facility, located in the Carmel Mountain Ranch… Read more about New, Upgraded Community Pool Reopens in Carmel Mountain Ranch

Therapeutic Recreation Services to host 25th Annual Luncheon in Honor of World Mental Health Day

October 7, 2024, 10:55 am

The Parks and Recreation Department’s Therapeutic Recreation Services (TRS) is proud to present the 25th annual Consumer Luncheon for people living with mental or behavioral health conditions. The free event will be held this Friday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.   Read more about Therapeutic Recreation Services to host 25th Annual Luncheon in Honor of World Mental Health Day

Children’s Park in Downtown Receives Top Architectural Honor

October 4, 2024, 8:37 am

The City of San Diego’s Children’s Park in Downtown was selected by the 2024 Orchids & Onions Jury to receive an Orchid Award for Landscape Architecture. The prestigious honor was given out last night at the San Diego Architectural Foundation’s annual Orchids & Onions Awards Gala. Read more about Children’s Park in Downtown Receives Top Architectural Honor

Extensive Cleanup at Wightman Street Neighborhood Park in City Heights

September 27, 2024, 10:52 am

In an extensive cleanup effort this week focused on Wightman Street Neighborhood Park in the Chollas Creek neighborhood of City Heights, City of San Diego crews cleared more than 8,000 pounds of trash – including large appliances, mattresses, boxes and clothing – caused by illegal dumping and… Read more about Extensive Cleanup at Wightman Street Neighborhood Park in City Heights

Next Phase of Construction at Mira Mesa Community Park Begins

September 25, 2024, 2:45 pm

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and City Councilmember Kent Lee joined City staff and community members to celebrate the start of construction on the second phase of a major improvement project at Mira Mesa Community Park. Read more about Next Phase of Construction at Mira Mesa Community Park Begins

Construction on Clairemont Park Improvements Begins Today

September 12, 2024, 1:47 pm

In an effort to provide more accessible recreational spaces for all San Diegans, Mayor Todd Gloria today joined City staff and community members to kick off construction on the Olive Grove Community Park ADA Improvements project in Clairemont. Read more about Construction on Clairemont Park Improvements Begins Today