Ruocco Park

STAY CLASSY SAN DIEGO
When looking for the #1 park within walking distance of the USS Midway Museum, make sure you don’t have to take a #2.
TL;DR
Waited on a bathroom for two guys to get done having relations, left full of $hit.
While waiting for my harbor tour I felt the urge to go, so remembering I had passed a bathroom in the park, I went back knowing there was just enough time to get there and back.
I walked up to the men’s side of the public bathroom and saw someone in the far stall with the door shut. Walking in further showed me the door was missing on the nearest stall. The lady cleaning the women’s side said «he’s been in there a while» then yelled at him «hey I need to clean the bathroom can you hurry up?» The occupant replied «I just got in here I’m about to $hit!» Knowing she was trying to hurry him along so I could use it I smiled and she went on with her cleaning.
About five minutes go by and I know I will only have a few moments to make it back to the ship before departure.
I heard rustling of a belt and the door opening on the stall I was delighted, finally I can get on with it and go about my business.
A man comes out, tucking in his shirt and has a suspicious like on his face as he walked over to the bench about 20 feet away.
At this point the stall door was shut so I looked under and saw another set of shoes.
It was a quick walk back to the boat, I wasn’t going to take the risk of whatever was left of the stall once those two were done with it.

The park to go when it’s a holiday, weekend and the parking meters are available. Apricot loves walking I mean running and rolling in the grass. Although I see several homeless people in this park, I am sure their appreciation of it’s open but friendly space is not a coincidence. And I guess it’s also because there is a washroom nearby.
Sometimes there is art which is what I found on my last visit.
It’s next to Seaport village but I appreciate it more as an open space to run around with Apricot when the tourists are not in abundance.
Otherwise, I have to go to other places when this is packed.

This beautiful park. Its name Ruocco, but I call People’s Park. Remind me very much of glorious People’s Park in home Stalingrad. Many times waiting in toilet paper line we would watch the little comrades play on open cement spaces with rocks.

Awesome little park next to Seaport village to the south, the finally opened police station across the street, and the Midway museum to the north. Its nice to have more open space to sit, catch some sun, have a picnic, and people watch. There is a bathroom in the park and benches. Parking is either at seaport village or at the Headquarter’s.

I’m really glad we had a chance to do our Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony for USS GRIDLEY (DDG 101) here! The location was perfect right next to Seaport Village, Tuna Harbor and the Midway Museum. Parking was great for the Sailors and all who attended with metered parking close by and parking at Building 1 of the CNRSW complex.
San Diego Port Authority was a breeze to work with to reserve the park for our special occasion. Quick shout out to Sofia and her team to get all the paperwork squared away and to make this a great venue for our ceremony.
A few fun facts: The benches have installed «dividers». I thought it was interesting, but Sofia told me that they had to do something about the homeless sleeping on them. It’s sad, but I understand what they had to do. I had a lady (looked like she was homeless) ask for money from me several times the day before during our rehearsal and asked for a blanket. I do wish I had an extra blanket for her. Be prepared to deal with the homeless while you come check out this beautiful park!

Went for a walk down by the harbor the other night with my dogs. Came across this park and thought it was adorable. I liked that they had doggie poop bags and the restrooms were relatively clean being it was a public one. The park is well lit at night and plenty of benches to watch the beautiful harbor.

Such a pretty park!
The start of our race was here and there was ample room for all the participants. Lots of grassy areas, but very limited shade.
There is a bathroom and modern looking trash cans along the sidewalks. I like how there’s access to the embarcadero and the harbor. Such a beautiful walk/​run!
The parking situation sucks as we had to walk about half a mile for our car due to construction in the area.

The newest park in the marina area of San Diego, Ruocco is a welcome addition. It’s nice to stroll through on the way to Seaport or the embarcadero but I wouldn’t necessarily hang out here. They do have restrooms and water fountains for dogs and people.

Great place to enjoy a beautiful walk with your significant other. Also, its next to the Seaport Village Mall

I come to this park when I want to enjoy the waterfront with my dog. She gets to run around and I just relax on the grass and enjoy the San Diego skyline!
Benches are throughout the 3.3 acre park with a few picnic tables and public restrooms. It features signature art by sculptor Roman De Salvo made of eucalyptus branches suspended by cables anchored to towering masts. Go check it out if you haven’t seen it!

I guess this is sort of a park, but not really. It’s really a slightly-​smaller-​than-​one-​block grassy area with some seats and a few nice sculptures right outside of Seaport.
If you happen to be around here I’d imagine it’s a nice place to hang out but I wouldn’t exactly go out of my way to visit.