Maddox Park to Open Nov. 11 in Mira Mesa
The long-delayed San Diego park will welcome visitors with a dog park, playground and restrooms after years of setbacks.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Maddox Park in Mira Mesa is scheduled to open to the public on Nov. 11, 2026. The city broke ground on the park in 2022 and had originally promised completion in 2024.
Why it matters
Lawsuits, supply chain delays and a change in contractors pushed the timeline back by years, leaving San Diego residents waiting for amenities that were first promised more than two years ago. The opening gives the Mira Mesa neighborhood a new dog park, playground and restrooms.
The park broke ground in 2022 and was originally promised for 2024, a delay of roughly two years. The opening date of Nov. 11, 2026 follows a June 2026 contractor estimate of 30 days to completion.
The players
City of San Diego
The municipal government that built and operates Maddox Park and oversees its contracts.
The details
The park features a new dog park, playground and bathrooms. Salk Park, built at the same time, remains closed while the contractor works to improve the soil condition of its grass area to meet contract requirements.
Timeline
2022: City broke ground on Maddox Park.
2024: City's original promised completion year.
June 2026: Contractor said the park would open within 30 days.
Nov. 11, 2026: Maddox Park opens to the public.
Later in November 2026: Soil testing expected at Salk Park.
Roadmap
Maddox Park was first promised for 2024, and its delay reflects the common pattern of municipal construction projects slipping under lawsuits, supply chain problems and contractor changes. The Nov. 11, 2026 opening arrives roughly two years behind that original commitment.
Mira Mesa residents can plan visits to Maddox Park's new dog park, playground and restrooms starting Nov. 11, 2026. Families waiting on Salk Park should expect its opening to depend on the soil testing results later this month.
The takeaway
The Maddox Park delay shows how lawsuits and contractor changes can stretch a public project far past its first target date. Residents waiting on nearby Salk Park should watch for the soil testing results expected later in November.
What happens next
Soil testing at Salk Park is expected later in November 2026, which will clarify when that park can open.
Further reading
Explore more San Diego openings and closings to see what else is changing across the city.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV.
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