Começou a construção do maior parque para veteranos da Costa Oeste, o Freedom Park no Navy Pier, um projeto conjunto plurianual com inauguração prevista para 2028. Porto de San Diego e os votos de Museu USS Midway formaram uma parceria para entregar o que será o maior parque para veteranos da Costa Oeste. Quando o Freedom Park for inaugurado, celebrará a história militar da região e contará a história dos heróis do dia a dia que serviram o nosso país e preservaram as nossas liberdades.
De acordo com o porto de San Diego, o Freedom Park se estenderá por quase 10 acres desde a extremidade oeste do Navy Pier até o Bob Hope Memorial.
Custo de construção do Freedom Park
O custo total de construção do projeto é estimado em cerca de US$ 65 milhões. O Freedom Park foi aprovado em 2023 pelo Comissão Costeira da Califórnia. Em fevereiro deste ano, o conselho de comissários do Porto de San Diego aprovou um contrato de US$ 7.4 milhões para demolir um prédio na entrada do cais e abrir caminho para a construção do parque.
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Construction of Freedom Park at Navy Pier is set to enhance the North Embarcadero area of San Diego Bay, known as the Port’s most visible and accessible waterfront space and often referred to as San Diego’s “front porch.” This addition will complement an array of existing public amenities that the Port has developed over recent years. These include public parks and plazas, various dining options, and engaging public art installations.
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Transformando o Navy Pier: comodidades no Freedom Park
The project team plans to construct a wide public promenade along the north side of the Navy Pier, designing it to seamlessly connect the pier’s east and west ends with a network of pathways and trails spreading across the park. This will incorporate educational elements to enhance visitor engagement and understanding. The design includes comfortable seating areas, ample bike parking, and shade structures to ensure a pleasant experience for all visitors. Additional features in Freedom park include a low seat wall complemented by a turf mound, perfect for sitting, picnicking, and active uses. The landscaping will focus on plant species native to California, supplemented by selected non-native, non-invasive shade trees to enrich biodiversity and aesthetic appeal.
To enhance the experience, for visitors at Freedom Park they will find play equipment and seating options spread across the park. There will also be a flagpole and designed seating areas at the end of the pier. Visitors can explore monuments like the John Finn Memorial honoring San Diegos first WWII Medal of Honor recipient and a statue called ‘Family Homecoming’. For convenience there will be restrooms along with a snack stand offering affordable treats. Moreover, the project team will dedicate a mobile microsite and app to providing insights about the pier, Midway, and San Diego Bay. 
Freedom Park at Navy Pier has more to offer. Numerous dining and shopping spots catering to a wide range of tastes and preferences make the waterfront lively and vibrant. You can enjoy a meal, at the Carnitas Snack Shack. Explore the lifestyle hub of BRIC located at the intersection of Broadway and Pacific. BRIC features the Intercontinental San Diego hotel, two Marriott hotels along with dining and retail choices.
