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Waterfront Park — San Diego, California

Waterfront Park in San Diego: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12; Free.

Address1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101
HoursPark 6am–10pm daily; interactive fountain generally 10am–6pm per the County page (a staging version of the page lists 9am–9pm — flagged in the report). NOTE: the fountains have been shut off for maintenance/leak repair — check the County page for current fountain status before planning a splash visit
PricesFree
Age notesNo official age guidance; the south side has a children's play zone and the interactive fountain is a splash-play feature (County page).
BookingOpen public park; no reservation for general use.
Suggested timeAbout 1.5 hours
AccessibilityNot confirmed on the County pages fetched 2026-11-05.
ParkingDowntown street and garage parking nearby; Not confirmed on the County pages fetched
Official tipsThe park's centerpiece is interactive water play: an 830-foot-long fountain running nearly the length of the park with jets shooting water 14 feet into the air, and basins that create a one-inch-deep splash area made for children, alongside a large interactive playground and civic green (County of San Diego Parks). County parks are open 365 days a year; local parks run sunrise to sunset. No alcohol is allowed at Waterfront Park, and the active recreation area can close during storms.

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.