Jul 22, 2024 - Things to Do
New basketball, pickleball courts open at Waterfront Park
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New recreation amenities at Waterfront Park include basketball and pickleball courts. Photo: Kate Murphy/Axios
There's a new place for adults, pups and kids to play at Waterfront Park downtown.
Driving the news: The free active recreation area with a basketball court, two pickleball courts, a fenced off-leash dog park, table tennis and workout equipment officially opened Monday.
Zoom in: San Diego County Parks and Recreation built the 1.25-acre space in an underused area in the northeast corner of the bayfront property.
- The basketball court and the pickleball courts are first-come, first-served, with open play and challenge courts for pickleball, Fox5 reported.
- Adults can rent out recreation and sports equipment (paddles, balls, bocce and chess sets) for free with a valid I.D. from 8am-8pm in the summer and 8am-7pm the rest of the year.
- There are also shaded benches, drinking fountains (for people and pets) and walkways through gardens.
If you go: Visit the park from 6am-10pm daily.
- The new amenities are on the opposite side of the popular playground and behind the interactive splash fountains still under repair.
- There's limited street parking, paid lots and public transportation nearby.
