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Waterfront Park at The County Administration Center

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Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, has splash fountains, big lawns, a children’s play zone with a snack bar and an off-leash dog area. The park is open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. No entry fee is stated; parking is in paid garages or on the street.Checked October 23, 2026.

6 a.m. to 10 p.m.open daily
Freeentry (no fee stated)
10 to 6fountain jets
2paid garages
Fountains playing along a long shallow pool, with people on the lawn beyond and buildings behind.
The fountains at Waterfront Park. Keizers, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Who it suitsAll ages; kids and dogs
Address1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101
HoursPark 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily; park office 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; fountain jets 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; reflecting pools 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
ClosuresThe page listed “Upcoming Closures: None” when read 2026-10-23
ParkingTwo paid garages on weekends, holidays and after 5 p.m. weekdays; metered and free street parking
Information(619) 232-7275
Official pageOfficial page

What You Will Find

Open space around the County Administration Center: splash fountains, large lawns, a north recreation area (off-leash dog park, pickleball, basketball, table tennis and a native garden) and a south children’s play zone with a snack bar. Trolley and bus stops are nearby.

Waterfront Park at The County Administration Center Open the map. © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What We Could Not Verify

  • Garage prices are not confirmed. County Parks, (619) 232-7275, can confirm. Closures were read on 2026-10-23 and can change.

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FAQ

Is it free?

No entry fee is stated. Parking is paid in two garages on weekends, holidays and after 5 p.m. on weekdays.

Sources

  1. County Parks: Waterfront Park

Checked October 23, 2026 by It’s San Diego. Cite this page: It’s San Diego (itssandiego.com), checked October 23, 2026. Free to quote with a link to this page; tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.