Project Summary

The San Diego County Administration Center Waterfront Park transformed two large 12-acre on-grade parking lots into a vibrant community and regional open space. The park features expansive civic greens, a children's play area, intimate garden rooms, and an interactive fountain. A 250-car underground parking garage was constructed off Ash Street to replace the former above-ground lots. The park’s amenities include a splash fountain, themed gardens like a Mediterranean garden and a children's play garden, as well as spaces for picnics, large events, sports, and lounging.

Nasland Engineering served as the civil engineering consultant, designing sustainable elements such as low-water irrigation, drought-resistant landscaping, low-energy lighting, and permeable ground surfaces to reduce stormwater runoff into the bay. Before construction, Nasland prepared a site preparation package, including the demolition of several buildings to clear the area for the park's construction.