China Basin Park

San Francisco, CA – Merit Award, Parks & Recreational Fields

SUBMITTED BY

Janet Luehrs, Bookwater Irrigation Consultants

PROJECT OVERVIEW

• Located in the Mission Bay area of San Francisco along McCovey Cove.
• Popular pre- and post-game spot for Giants fans, with views of Oracle Park and the Bay.
• 5-acre park, 15 years in the making, part of Mission Rock re-development.
• Only park in the area with a beach next to the bay for kids to play.
• Features a sloped turf area offering views of the bay, Bay Bridge, and ballpark.
• Abuts the Bay Trail and has an elevated boardwalk over native plants for stormwater absorption.
• Central Plaza with shaded tree groves for gathering and dining.
• Sustainable design, part of LEED Gold-certified Mission Rock development.
• 11,000 sq. ft. stormwater garden captures and conveys runoff.
• Native, water-tolerant plants promote biodiversity and natural engagement.
• Innovative soil and climate-responsive irrigation support landscape health.

ROLE OF THE IRRIGATION CONSULTANT

• Coordination with structural soil consultant.
• Designed the irrigation system to meet the State of California AB1881 / Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
• Provided all water use calculations and tables per the ordinance and city requirements.
• Provided irrigation system construction / bid documents.
• Provided written specifications per the owner’s design requirements.
• Coordinated closely with the landscape architect and the contractor.
• Provided construction administration services, including submittal review, addendums and Requests for Information, as well as record drawings.
• Provided construction observation throughout the construction phase.