Mission Bay Park Improvements Program

The Mission Bay Park Improvements Program is a comprehensive initiative by the City of San Diego to revitalize the 4,235-acre Mission Bay Park Improvement Zone. The program focuses on four primary objectives: improving water quality and circulation, restoring shoreline and wetland habitats, expanding upland preserves, and enhancing visitor-serving infrastructure. Key implementation elements include the restoration of the Oceanfront Walk seawall bulkhead, the expansion of eelgrass beds, and the revitalization of the North Fiesta Island, Tecolote Creek, and Cudahy Creek wetlands. Additionally, the program addresses deferred maintenance of public safety and recreational facilities, updates park signage, and closes gaps in the bicycle and pedestrian circulation network to improve multi-modal transportation. The project is governed by the City of San Diego Charter and the 2002 Mission Bay Park Masterplan, with extensive environmental oversight conducted through a Program Environmental Impact Report. Technical requirements include adherence to OSHA and Cal-OSHA safety standards for hazardous substance abatement and strict biological monitoring, such as a 120-day plant establishment period for habitat restoration. Performance is centered in San Diego, California, with specific focus areas including the Mission Bay Landfill and various shoreline locations. While total contract value is not specified, individual component estimates range from approximately 8.5 million dollars for Tecolote Creek to over 76 million dollars for shoreline restoration alternatives.