Project Background & Description

A note from the Friends of the Oak Park Branch Library and community:

In 2019, the Oak Park community celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Oak Park Branch Library. Built in 1969, the 5,200-square-foot library is “well-loved, but sadly outdated.” In 2016, the Friends of the Oak Park Library, the Oak Park Community Council and other community members began a concerted grassroots effort to bring awareness of the need to build a new library that would offer expanded programs and services, increased book capacity and a safer, modern facility that would be more functional for staff and library patrons. From a dream to reality, the new library will be an invaluable resource to Oak Park residents and surrounding communities. Through cooperative endeavors with the Eastern Area Planning Committee, Oak Park Community Council, Friends of the Oak Park Library, State of California, City of San Diego Public Library and Parks and Recreation Department, City Council District 4, and community representatives, the new library is expected to be built in 2026.

The vision for this library facility includes a large community room, children and teen areas, study rooms, a computer area and well-developed exterior spaces. The new facility will allow for expanded programs and services, including the "Do Your Homework at the Library" program, music and art events, room for used book sales, nature studies, STEAM projects, IDEA Lab and other creative projects. The unique location on College Grove Drive will provide a view of the San Diego skyline. Adding to the natural beauty of the Chollas Lake area, this new library will create exciting opportunities for all.

Budget & Anticipated Schedule 

The Oak Park Library project is in the bid and award phase. An estimated budget and schedule are available on the project information page.

Conceptual Design Proposals and Survey

The conceptual design proposals and the associated survey for the Oak Park Library are now available, both online and in person. The survey is open through June 21.

ONLINE

To review each of the conceptual design proposals and vote online, please click on the links below.

Conceptual Design A

• Click to view the static concept design display boards of the project.
• Click to view the interactive panoramic view slides of the building and outdoor public spaces. Move the cursor to see the navigation tools, which include rotating the view 360 degrees and advancing to the next slide.
• Click to view the flythrough video of the building and the project site.
• Click to view the interactive 3D digital study model. Click to download the free 3D model software app.

Conceptual Design B

• Click to view the static concept design display boards of the project.
• Click to view the flythrough video of the building and the project site.

Conceptual Design Survey

IN PERSON

To review each of the conceptual design proposals and vote in person, visit the existing Oak Park Library at 2802 54th St. There, you can review the two conceptual design proposals on display and fill out a physical survey and submit it to the library's staff.

Upcoming Community Meetings

• Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 7 p.m. | Eastern Area Community Planning Group meeting | Teen Challenge International, 5450 Lea St., San Diego, CA 92105

Past Community Meetings

• Oct. 11, 2022 | Eastern Area Community Planning Group presentation
• July 11, 2023 | Eastern Area Community Planning Group presentation
• Jan. 4, 2024 | Community design-build forum

Contact Us

For questions about this project contact the Engineering & Captial Projects Department at 619-533-4207, email engineering@sandiego.gov or submit your inquiry online. Please reference "Oak Park Library" in your inquiry.