Paradise Creek Education Park Expansion and Improvements Project

The Paradise Creek Education Park Expansion and Improvements Project aims to enhance public access and environmental health in National City, California, by creating new public spaces, improving water quality, and restoring and expanding estuarine wetland habitats adjacent to Paradise Creek. The initiative seeks to improve ecological resilience while providing opportunities for community engagement through educational programming that connects residents with local natural resources. Work will focus on landscape rehabilitation, stormwater management, and habitat connectivity to support native species and mitigate urban runoff impacts. The project is being managed by the City of National City in collaboration with state environmental agencies, with primary coordination handled by the California Water Boards and the National City Community Development Department. Lauren Kim, an Environmental Scientist with the Water Boards, and Martin Reader, Assistant Director of Community Development for National City, serve as the main points of contact for inquiries and partnership opportunities. The initiative is publicly forecasted as a future procurement opportunity with a posted date of June 1, 2026, and is located within the 91950 zip code area. No set-aside type or NAICS code has been specified at this stage, but the project is anticipated to involve environmental construction, ecological restoration, and public infrastructure improvements.