San Diego’s Waterfront Park
San Diego, CA
The centerpiece of San Diego’s Waterfront Park, the 830-foot-long fountain and children’s splash area have helped turn a non-descript municipal building site into a vibrant gathering place, where splashes of laughter are as common as seemingly endless sprays of water.
OTL installed 31 water jets, spaced at about 24 feet on center, to create an urban avenue of water play. Individually, each jet shoots arcs of water some 14 feet in the air, providing hours of enjoyment to children of all ages. Collectively, the symmetrical arches of water provide a perfect complement to dramatic waterfront views, helping bring the city’s bond with the waterfront inland.
In addition to maximizing flexibility by programming the jets and fountain basin to operate in four modes – completely dry to all jets and 1-inch reflective pool in operation – OTL installed the fountain’s intricate piping, mechanical and filtration system. Aided by the expertise of OTL professionals, some 80,000 gallons of water is safely stored in an underground reservoir, where it is constantly filtered and recirculated, resulting in a safe and sustainable city asset.
KEY SERVICES
- LED Lighting
- Water Feature Construction
- Sanitization Systems
- Filtration Systems
- Mechanical Systems
- Fountain Programming
IDEA
When San Diego community development agencies established the Visionary Plan for the North Embarcadero, they imagined their beautiful waterfront becoming the “front porch” to their entire community.
To turn this dream into a reality, they selected amenities that not only celebrated the area’s natural beauty, but also established it as a vibrant focal point for social and economic activity. The creation of an interactive splash fountain fulfilled both objectives by giving residents and visitors a place to let their hair down and get their feet wet, against a backdrop of one of the most picturesque waterfronts in the country.
When San Diego community development agencies established the Visionary Plan for the North Embarcadero, they imagined their beautiful waterfront becoming the “front porch” to their entire community.
IMPACT
“Absolutely love this waterfront park! You get the best view while relaxing in the big open grass area enjoying the nice cool breeze. ” Anne B. National City, CA
“My 18-month-old grandson LOVES water. He had a hysterically fun time here walking and splashing in the “pool” and playing with the water jets. He had so much fun with the water that he never made it to the actual playground. ” Randy, El Cajon, CA
“It’s perfect for families with all the little pools, fountains, green grass for picnics and playground equipment. It’s designed for fun under the sun. ” Jeff S, San Diego, CA
“This place is just adorable! I brought my 10-year-old daughter, my 8-year-old nephew and my 2-year-old son to test the waters. They absolutely LOVED it! ” Vanessa O., Chula Vista, CA
