Freedom Park at Navy Pier
The USS Midway Museum and Port of San Diego made a commitment in 2004 that one day they would develop a park on Navy Pier. After many years of negotiations and planning, the Coastal Commission’s approval in February 2023 paved the way to begin building the park, YOUR park – Freedom Park at Navy Pier.
Freedom Park Legacy – www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxxd3FdTuZk
Timeline & Design
Building a 10-Acre Park
Designs are currently being developed to create a park that will extend from the west end of Navy Pier, around Midway, to the Bob Hope memorial. Spanning nearly 10 acres, it will be the largest veterans park on the West Coast and tell the story of everyday heroes who served our country and preserved our freedoms. Demolition of the last remaining building on the pier has begun and is scheduled for completion in Spring 2025.
Groundbreaking – April 25, 2024: https://youtu.be/WLHcilha-Ug
Park Funding
Cost Projection
The project is projected to cost a minimum of $65 million for a complete overhaul and update of the pier itself, followed by the demolition of Building 11 and the construction of the park. With commitments to date from the Port of San Diego ($11.7 million), the USS Midway Museum ($15 million), Congressman Scott Peters ($2 million), and private donors ($6 million), approximately $30+ million will need to be raised through fundraising led by the USS Midway Foundation.
$11.7 Million | Port of San Diego |
$15 Million | USS Midway Museum |
$2 Million | Congressman Scott Peters’ Office |
How to Support & Naming Opportunities
To learn how to leave your legacy at Freedom Park, download the presentation about this exciting next chapter for Navy Pier, San Diego Bayfront, and the USS Midway.
Freedom Park Legacy Brick
Although Freedom Park at Navy Pier will not be ready for a few more years, you can own a piece of it today! Click here to purchase your very own Freedom Park Legacy Brick and join us today by leaving your legacy for tomorrow.
Freedom Park Donors
Thank you to our incredible network of Freedom Park supporters! To date, we have received nearly $10 million in gifts and pledges, with $35 million left to go in our fundraising goal.
Capital Campaign Committee
Honorary Committee
Capital Campaign Chair
Committee Members
As of March 15, 2024
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