Sweetwater Park Opens as Largest Bayfront Recreation Area in Chula Vista

Sweetwater Park, the largest park in the Port of San Diego, opened on Wednesday in Chula Vista, featuring 39 acres of recreational space, including nature playgrounds, walking and biking paths, and areas for passive activities like bird watching. The park is part of a larger redevelopment project aimed at transforming the South San Diego Bay area, which includes the upcoming Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center, set to open in May with 1,600 rooms. The park's development cost nearly $20 million and includes amenities such as educational displays about local wildlife and a 25-foot public art installation. Local officials anticipate the park will enhance access to the bay, promote tourism, and boost the economy significantly, potentially by $500 million annually. The overall Bayfront redevelopment plan envisions a world-class destination with over 200 acres dedicated to parks and open space, along with various community facilities. This project reflects a long-term vision dating back to a master plan approved in 2012.