Got there a little before 3p.m. Stopped by to admire the art. Yes there were homeless people off to the side, young and old folks, workers, women sitting at the benches, kids hanging out, all sorts of people. We clearly looked like from out of town as we looked a bit out of place, and a minority in the area, BUT we had no issues. No one bothered or harassed us. We simply made it quick, and enjoyed the art. Went in and took lots of photos, walked around, and left. Luckily got street parking. All we had to do was cross (but be careful). Lots of history, culture, and talent went into the art under the bridges. read more

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So much history tucked under the Coronado bridge. It is important to walk and absorb the artwork created by really talented artists. Pay attention to the messages of each column. The culture resonates throughout the area. Pay your respects to the lives lost and to the lives who are fueling positive energy into the community. Stop under the bridge before crossing over it. It will really put things in perspective. read more

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I was here for a recent event, it was diving into a new world and culture for me, and I felt good about being there. I would like to get to know the place more when the future events come up, because the last one was massive, Alicia Keys was there, and there were motorcycle crews, old school cars, and lots of food. Can't wait till the next one. read more

Of the many areas of the city of San Diego there are those that have many years of history to the starting of National City for the Bario Logan My le of Cars that has many historical places. Chicano park was one of the many that were here in the city that were near the ship yards for the construction of the Coronado Bridge that was being built over the park many of the races and ethnic groups that lived in the Bario Logan.. Of the many parks and the historical places that are the many that have been created by the construction companies for the park has been the bottom side of the bridge yet with the art work brings color. Art work that has been show cased in many ways here in San Diego to being life to the many parts Chicano Park has made use of the many spires and the he columns to showcase art. For the art work that has spread out over the many areas from the park that showcases many artists yet the art work has no titles or the artists names. To showcase art work you need to have the artists names and the piece of the mural or the wall mural that has been done. The art work that has been created over the many years that Chicano Park has been here there has been many artists that created great murals on many parts. The study of art and the many artists that tells so much of the area and how the art work tells how the park how history of art is told not to be shown as graffiti. As a Yelp Elite Reviewer there have been times that I've seen the many parks yet this one that has been the artists of the past the 50 60 70s the art shows over the many support cement pillars . The bridge and the park so have history of the many years . Chicano park can say is one of the artists zones that has shown about the history of the Bario Logan area. read more

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One of the best things you can see in San Diego. Truly unique, truly beautiful. Tells a story from generation to generation. Better than a museum and FREE! There are a few unhoused people around, but they don't bother anyone. There are families having a picnic, and kids playing with their parents. It's not like a hot bed of crime or anything like that. And the restroom situation has drastically improved since the last time I was here. They are safe, stalls have doors again and they go a fresh paint job with murals and art on the inside of the restroom walls too. read more

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Great park to see murals and walk around. There is parking on the sides. There are also tables and trash cans. read more

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Chicano Park has so much history. Being Mexican American and seeing our culture all over in Barrio Logan was amazing. The Chicano Park art is a must see wow!! What a work of art telling the stories with it . This park has a playground and a plaza in the middle . We got tickets for the Chicano Museum near the park it was small but very cute and educational. General admission was $8 dollars and for community admission is $3. Overall this is a must visit park . I want to go back . read more

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Nice tiny park to walk through and enjoy some local art on pillars. Few tables and benches to eat at. The surrounding area and neighborhood is also artsy. Easy on the eyes and culturally special too. read more

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The murals are full of history and reflect the resilience and determination of a community. While it's under a freeway and might seem sketchy at first, I felt safe and found people to be friendly. Everyone should visit this gem and experience the powerful, brilliant artwork. read more

This place brings me hope. Love. Strength. Courage. And pride. Knowing this is my community. Although not big, everything about this place helps me feel whole again. During the days you can see people playing games, to chilling, to burning medicine, to having a cookout. I especially like to come during the many different cultural celebrations to support local and BIPOC owned businesses. The history is fascinating on the walls. It's in the grass. It's in the courts. And if you listen closely enough it'll speak to you! read more

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Love coming here for the murals. However, they need to do something about the homeless. There are blankets in the playgrounds and we found a homeless person sleeping once in the slides. read more

Fun to walk through and look at all the art. They were still painting more when we went. Had a stage like area and a playground. read more

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Coming here and seeing all the artwork was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! I seriously felt so ALIVE walking through Chicano Park My eyes couldn't capture it all fast enough so much detail in each mural I'm so glad I came here!! This is definitely a MUST come spot!! Chicano Park is a park located beneath the San Diego-Coronado Bridge in Barrio Logan, a predominantly Chicano or Mexican American and Mexican-migrant community in central San Diego, California. The park is home to the country's largest collection of outdoor murals,as well as various sculptures and architectural piece dedicated to the cultural heritage of the community Because of the magnitude and historical significance of the murals, the park was designated an official historic site by the San Diego Historical Site Board in 1980 The murals were officially recognized as public art by the city in 1987 Chicano Park, like Berkeley's People's Park, was the result of a militant (but nonviolent) people's land takeover. Every year on April 22 (or the nearest Saturday), the community celebrates the anniversary of the park's takeover with a celebration called Chicano Park Day. read more

Lots of really colorful and vibrant artwork under the overpass in Barrio Logan. People were reading, taking photos, and looking at the different murals. I felt safe there going there in the morning. Pros: -There are multiple picnic tables scattered throughout -There is a children's playground -people were playing basketball across the street -free small parking lot for park Cons: -n/a read more

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The murals are beautiful but it doesn't feel super safe down here. Lots of homeless people are in this area but come during the day and take lots of pics. read more

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We've been to Barrio Logan numerous times over the last two decades but never taken the opportunity to visit Chicano Park ... until recently.  Chicano Park contains massive murals, painted on the pillars of Coronado Bridge, that depict the life and struggles of San Diego's Mexican community.  We took our time walking through the park, gaining an appreciation for the Chicano art on display.  The iconic images, originally created as a form of protest, are colorful and moving.  I highly recommend visiting Chicano Park ... and learning about the history of the park before your visit.  Knowing the history of the Chicano movement and the park helps with understanding and appreciating the artwork.  There's a small car park, and most parking is on city streets.  We took the Blue Line trolley to Barrio Logan and walked from the station to the park. There are public restrooms. [Note: Celebrating my 900th Review] read more

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We came on a Thursday morning before going to Coronado Island. We wanted to make sure we showed our baby a legacy site. We saw a brown beret hanging out which was very cool. There is also a mural revitalization project going so we also got to see artists doing their masterpieces. I wish there was a way to listen to history, like an audio recording via website so we had to google a lot of stuff. I'm unsure of the politics but hope the city can continue to support this. I wish we had an outdoor mural museum in San Jose. read more

Such a beautiful park. The art is so amazing. Each painting tells a story. I am so happy i finally was able to stop and see this masterpiece in person. read more

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At Chicano Park In San Diego, CA BARRIO LOGAN...!!! Visiting My Prima Before We Go To Maneadero, BC. Mexico. For Our Reunion Familiar...!!! read more

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I never realized how social and outgoing I was until I was stuck at home in quarantine / shelter in place. I just knew that I liked to stay busy, keep learning, stay creative, and be happy. Good Vibes Only! I needed to get out of my apartment and do / see something creative, so with a little quick Google search, I was able to find Chicano Park. I visited Chicano Park in June 2020 (3 months after pandemic started). My first trip outside of my apartment (aside from going to the Grocery Store). I definitely had the feeling of FREEDOM (so to speak), jajajaja. According to SanDiego.org (website), Chicano Park is the geographic and emotional heart of Barrio Logan, located in Logan Heights, San Diego's oldest Mexican-American neighborhood. The park is home to the largest concentration of Chicano murals in the world with more than 80 paintings on seven acres dotted with sculpture and gardens. Pictures looked beautiful, I busted out my DSLR camera and drove there on a Sunday morning. The area isn't that great, but it's okay, I went during the daytime and only stayed for an hour or two. Murals were beautiful; I was able to walk around comfortably with my facemask on but had to avoid the playground area (congregation of people and their kids). Definitely fulfilled my craving / need to get out of my apartment and do / see something creative. ENJOY!! read more

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Such a cultural hub! This park is filled with beautiful murals that give an ode to Mexican culture. The feelings here when observing the murals are profound as it is marked with deep history and love for the community. Yes there is some graffiti and some litter around but like most places in SoCal. read more

A friend told us about this park before coming to Cali. Definitely a cultural experience. Although I don't speak Spanish, I had to translate a lot as I wanted to understand the murals. There are picnic table, playgrounds, and open space here. read more

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An amazing store loved the service and the greeting as you walk in into the museum my first time here with my daughter

Never disappoints! A great scenic and unique place to celebrate the Chicano experience. If you haven't went to admire the art work , you should stop by. There are a few local businesses to support nearby. read more

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**June 2021 Visit** What a cool place to visit! This park is somewhat of an unconventional location as it's located underneath a freeway overpass, but I think it's really clever! On one side of the park there is a skate park and on the other there's a small playground with picnic benches painted with the Mexican flag colors. The graffiti style artwork along the pillars is pretty amazing, though it does have tones of pain, suffering, and hardship. Regardless, if you're planning to enjoy some local grub in an open area, this is a good option! read more

its free, its ouside, and filled with culture. come on a nice day, grab your camera and relax. i came here for a good hour and checked out all of the artwork and grafitti. plenty of areas to sit down and relax. theres even grills in some parts of the park, and you can tell people have a good time here. great for the kids too. and a bunch of kids were skateboarding. love the culture and the life thats on the walls here. i hope one day a walking tour can be created to really go into depth and teach people about this place. read more

Chicano Park is a beautiful park. We went early in the morning. I definitely felt safe. There were people walking, skating and loitering. The art here is amazing and fills one with pride. The story behind the park is awesome. My teenage son really enjoyed his experience and I had to Google some of the people depicted and it was a great history lesson. read more

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This was a great place to visit. The artwork was amazing. The murals and tributes were very beautiful. Being here made me very proud of my people and culture. I recommend to read history about the park and artwork prior to visiting. read more

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Who knew a highway overpass could be turned into a massive canvas of art? Chicano Park is home to the largest collection of outdoor murals in the United States. These murals -- painted on the towering bridge pylons beneath the San Diego-Coronado Bridge -- were created by local artists to beautify the neighborhood and recognize different aspects of Chicano culture. This colorful place sprawls in all directions, and coming up with the best game plan to tackle it was difficult to say the least. And okay, I fully admit it... I might have not been the best guide here. I started out with a mapped out mural viewing plan. But before I knew it, I was like, "Ohh look, it's a mural of the Mexican Revolution." Then pulled my friends in the opposite direction, "It's the Virgin Mary..." Before circling back to the original way, "It's a painting on immigration! What does it mean?" Hey, at least I can admit that I have a problem! But just how did this unique park get here? It all started in 1970, when residents rallied together to stop the construction of a California Highway Patrol station that would raze the community. Hundreds showed up and formed a human chain around bulldozers, occupying the area for 12 days. After months of negotiations, local artist Salvador Torres proposed to transform the bridge into a massive canvas. And as they say, the rest is history. Chicano Park was signed into law in 1971 and the murals popped up just 2 years later. I recommend wandering the park and seeing some of the most important civil rights leaders - from Frida Kahlo to Pancho Villa. You can come with a plan or just wander aimlessly like us. In either case, you'll enjoy this incredible FREE outdoor art gallery. read more

This was probably the biggest surprise of our trip to San Diego. The collection of murals was incredible and we came on a Saturday when there were dozens of classic lowrider automobiles and ethnic mesoamerican dance performances. We were only expecting to spend 1/2 hour but ended up being here for over 2 hours. read more

Incredible and amazing place. mind blowing art.. simply no place in the world like it. Ive spent hours admiring the art and skateboarding. i like to scout for rocks and the things before i skate.. ive run over batteries, rocks, death stars.. all sorts of random bits... many cracks too which are ok.. but can be challenging.. be respectful... be smart.. read more

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Really cool park with a TON of history and culture. I actually went here with my Chicano arts class when I was completed undergrad to look at some of the murals. Side note: For people visiting just be smart about when you go (ie: don't go at night by yourself just because you decided to go on a whim) BONUS: amazing food choices around there now in Barrio Logan. read more

No it's not clean or 100% safe. There may be sticky layers of beer grime mixed with piss and homeless body oil on the stone walls. Most days when there aren't lowrider gatherings or some kind of faux bohemian tourist attraction, there are droves of jaded malcontents, dejected addicts, burnouts, and those who teeter dangerously between the extremes. Like the plantations in New Orleans, this park is a spectacle of pain and despair. No I'm not talking about the murals or any of the neighborhood's attempts at subverting history through art. I'm talking about the phenomenon of occupying such an ironic space beneath the tangled mess of freeway bridges near the shipyards where gusts of wind carry the sooty essence of nearby laborers and commuters. Juxtaposing the new apartments, breweries, and art stores with the dirty alleys and Tijuana families living on the margins of San Diego's economy, this park is a place of tension. Come gawk and stare but it might make you sick of yourself. It's all good, proceed to the next theme park and forget all about it. read more

It's really cool to see all the murals painted along the park. I enjoyed looking at the artwork while sitting on a picnic table to eat lunch. However, I was confronted by a homeless man who didn't seem to want to leave me alone. I didn't feel comfortable staying there, and the area itself is a bit sketchy and rundown. Perhaps if I wasn't alone it wouldn't have been an issue. read more

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This is a great cultural spot to walk and soak in the heart and soul of the artists. I enjoyed my visit while my kids played at the park with dad. Loved the messages of hope despite heartache. read more

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Love stopping by here when I'm coming down to San Diego even if it's just to walk around and take pictures and the history behind it is amazing if you're in the area stop by and visit. read more

Wonderful area, lots of culture. Came with some friends and loved the area, lots of wonderful art and amazing Chicano Pride read more

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Great Time Enjoying Barrio Art! SITREP Chicano Park is right *smack* next to the freeway, but in that lies the truth of the beauty of this park experience: the less advantaged can use the freeway supports as a tapestry to share their artistic vision. THE SETUP Walking through Chicano Park you get to see a lot of beautiful works that contemplate both the history of Native Americans and of the Mexican peoples. From very intimate encounters between family-members, neighbors, loved ones to sweeping vistas of national movements and promoting causes, the art here speaks to one on so many different levels. THE LOWDOWN The art in Chicano Park speaks volumes about the challenges and struggles of people of color. read more

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This park is different. This is not for you if you are scared of other people who less resources or afraid of the homeless here and there. Believe me, there are much more in East Village than here. I like the murals, the history of Latino activism (although I cannot stand that one of the murals says 'varrio' instead of 'barrio', who made tremendous orthographic aberration!!!??. In any case, I like to go and walk around alone, in my thoughts, and check the new graffiti appearing now and then (i love graffiti as urban art, in any city in the world, we cannot be less!). This is a park to be discovered and rediscovered. Go and check those Mexican folkloric dances and mingle with people, take a look when they put those altars, have a picnic in the non manicured grass, chat with Mexican families, you won't see that many babies around (really prolific people:). Or just take a nap below one of those painted bridges and philosophe a bit about life. Do all this during day time if you are afraid to go at night. During day time I have always feel safe and respected. read more

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Didn't get to explore the whole park. They have some paints under the bridges. Interesting murals. They also have a park for the kids to play at. There is also a restroom by the park. Also there's a water fountain and a skate ramp behind it. read more

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