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.

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Malin's Match

Freedom Park at Burnham Navy Pier: Where vision meets valor.

Malin Burnham’s visionary leadership helped bring the USS Midway Museum to San Diego, forever changing how we honor veterans in our city. Now, with Freedom Park at Burnham Navy Pier, we have the chance to create the West Coast’s largest tribute to those who served – while celebrating Malin’s lifelong commitment to community and philanthropy.

Through a matching gift campaign, every dollar raised doubles our impact, building a space that embodies freedom, San Diego’s rich military heritage, and Malin Burnham’s extraordinary legacy. Together, let’s honor our heroes and the man who helped bring their stories to life.

Creating a landmark worthy of heroes and a legend.

Match Malin today!

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.

Support Freedom Park today!Download Freedom Park Brochure

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.

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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.

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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.