By SDCN Staff
San Diego, CA–The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has approved the renaming of the Port’s park in Barrio Logan to “Chicano Park on the Bay.”
The action recognizes the Barrio Logan community’s historic connection to the Chicano movement as well as the iconic Chicano Park, located a few blocks north, which was established after community pressure in 1970. The renaming of the park comes after months of engagement and meetings with the Barrio Logan community.
“At the Port of San Diego, we are committed to providing coastal access for all,” said Chair Ann Moore, Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners. “Our decision today to rename the park to Chicano Park on the Bay reaffirms our commitment to creating a welcoming space along our waterfront that is also a reflection of the rich and diverse history of the Barrio Logan Community.”
Following troubling allegations against labor leader Cesar Chavez that came to light in March, the port removed his name from its park in Barrio Logan. Then, at their April meeting, the Board of Port Commissioners directed staff to conduct comprehensive outreach and community engagement to rename the park. Between May and August 2026, Port staff collected name recommendations from residents, community organizations, and Barrio Logan stakeholders through multiple community events, an online survey, and two advisory committee meetings hosted at the Port Administration Building.
The board’s decision followed a staff report confirming the proposal met multiple criteria outlined in the port’s naming policy, known as Board Policy No. 781, including that the recommended name reflects the historical and cultural significance of the park, commemorates places, people, or events of continued importance to the Port of San Diego, and reflects the San Diego region’s ethnic and cultural diversity.
The port will now begin updating all internal and public-facing maps, signage, records, and digital resources to reflect the new name.
