Construction ramps up across Mission Bay
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Crews at work on South De Anza. Photo: Claire Trageser/Axios
Construction is everywhere around Mission Bay as multiple projects and updates are in the works.
Why it matters: The park is one of the city's biggest attractions and has its own source of funds, so it's easier to pay for upgrades, even as the city faces budget issues, according to city officials.
Here are some of the projects:
Dana Landing and Quivira Bay: The city put out requests for proposals in February to renovate the restaurant and marina, which has four buildings, boat docks and a parking lot.
- Mayor Todd Gloria is lobbying for a state law that would exempt Mission Bay from affordable housing requirements "to ensure it is abundantly clear that housing does not belong within Mission Bay," according to a city news release.
South De Anza: Three projects: repairing and replacing the parking lot, rebuilding the bathrooms, and replacing the basketball courts and playground.
- It's supposed to be done before Memorial Day, but anything left over will have to wait until after Labor Day, city spokesperson Tyler Becker told Axios.
- That's because the California Coastal Commission bans summer construction.
- The whole thing will cost $14.5 million and be done by spring 2027, Becker said.
Ventura Cove: The city knocked down the old bathroom and is building a new one, Becker said.
- It's also building more sidewalks and parking spaces, including for electric vehicles.
- This costs $4.4 million and will be done by early 2027.
Yes, but: One of the biggest projects, a plan to build a campground and restore wetlands at De Anza Cove, is stuck waiting for approval from the California Coastal Commission.
- The project is called De Anza Natural, and would feature a waterfront trail, nature center and area for non-motorized boats, plus golf facilities, tennis courts and ball fields.
- The plan would have space for camping and RVs, and would include 143 acres of restored wetlands, according to a city release.
Last year, the City Council approved 10-year leases with Campland on the Bay and the Mission Bay RV Resort, but could end those agreements early if the wetlands expansion goes through.
Follow the money: South De Anza and Ventura Cove are funded by the Mission Bay Park Improvement Fund.
- This fund was set up by voters in 2008 and requires that some of the rent money from Mission Bay hotels be saved for Mission Bay.
Friction point: City leaders had considered charging for parking at Mission Bay and beaches, but now appear to be backing away from that idea after the upheaval around Balboa Park parking fees