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 video
How to Support & Naming Opportunities
To learn how to leave your legacy at Freedom Park, download our brochure about this exciting next chapter for Navy Pier, San Diego Bayfront, and the USS Midway.
Freedom Park Legacy Brick
Freedom Park will be complete in a few short years – secure your place in history today! By buying a Legacy Brick that will be built into the Park, you will leave your legacy for tomorrow and for future generations.
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.
Timeline & Design
Building a 10-Acre Park
Designs are in development 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
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 ($7.5 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 |
Capital Campaign Committee
Honorary Committee
Philanthropist
USN (Ret.)
Philanthropist
Capital Campaign Co-Chairs
CEO, La Jolla MJ Management
USN (Ret.)
Committee Members
As of March 15, 2024
USS Midway Foundation Chair
Principal & Creative Director, Before Breakfast
Associate General Counsel, Aalyria Technologies
USS Midway Museum Trustee
MajGen, USMC (Ret.)
CEO, USS Midway Museum
Emergency Medicine
CEO, Chamber of Commerce
UCSD School of Global Policy & Strategy
Founder, Sudberry Properties
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