The 13 public restrooms in Mission Bay Park that were closed early this summer due to city budget cuts are reopening.

Mayor Todd Gloria, Council President Joe LaCava, and Councilmember Jennifer Campbell on Wednesday announced that the City of San Diego will reopen the restrooms through December 2026 after identifying funding to restore operations while maintaining a balanced City budget.

In a new release issued after a Wednesday morning news conference at Mission Bay, Mayor Gloria said, “Balancing this year's budget required difficult choices, and closing restrooms was one of them. I understand the frustration this has caused for families and visitors who use Mission Bay, and I have been clear that if a responsible path to get these facilities reopened, we should take it. Thanks to Councilmember Campbell and Council President LaCava for stepping up with funding from their Districts, we have that path to reopen these restrooms for the remainder of the calendar year.”

In response to Gloria’s update, San Diego City Councilmember Raul Campillo (District 7) issued the following statement:

“I have been pushing hard against this public health issue alongside community leaders and local medical professionals since it was proposed. I'm proud that my advocacy, along with that of tens of thousands of San Diegans on this important issue finally got through to the Mayor, and much needed relief is coming to our community. I thank him for hearing what San Diegans have been asking for and delivering today. And though we will soon see these restrooms opened, the job is not done. They must be monitored and maintained, and I will continue to advocate for a cleaner, safer, more welcoming San Diego for everyone.”

(Photo reporting partner 10News)

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