Project Background

The Dennis V Allen Park project involves the creation and approval of a General Development Plan (GDP) for the existing park in Dennis V Allen Park/Mt. Hope Recreation Center. The General Development Plan Amendment is to make additions and changes to the recreation center and other park improvements. 

Scope of Work

This project is to amend the General Development Plan through community engagement to Dennis V Allen Park that includes the following:

• A new recreation center with restrooms & surveillance cameras

• Monument sign on Gateway Center Drive entrance

• A walkway/trail to loop around the park

• An off-street parking lot next to the driveway

• A dog Park

• A gazebo structure with picnic benches

• a driveway connecting Boundary Street to Gateway Center Drive

• Relocation of the existing playground

• Lighting improvement throughout the park

• A Ball Field towards the park's north end

• Adding fitness equipment

• A small community garden or futsal

• Demolition of the existing restroom to make way for the driveway & parking lot

• Resurfacing/striping the existing basketball court into 4 pickleball courts.

The scope will be explored and finalized during the GDP process through community, Council Office, Parks & Recreation Department and other stakeholder engagement to determine exactly which of these park amenities, and potentially others, will be included. 

Recent & Upcoming Community Meetings

• Mt. Hope Earth Day Fair

   Saturday, April 27th, 2024 10AM - 2PM | Location: 850 Boundary St, San Diego

• Public Meeting #1

         Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 6 PM - 8 PM  | Location: 616 Raven St, San Diego, CA 92102

Project Schedule

• Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2024
• Community workshop process: TBD - To be determined.
• Parks and Recreation Board consideration of GDP date: TBD - To be determined.

For more park project information, visit the Parks and Recreation Current Park Projects webpage.

Contact Us

For questions or concerns about the project, contact the Parks and Recreation Department through the Ask Parks Public Comment Form. Please reference "Dennis V Allen Park/Mt. Hope Recreation Center" in your inquiry.