When taking a stroll through South Park you can feel the heart and soul that goes into the eclectic mix of over 70 independently owned small businesses that operate in this charming, tree-lined neighborhood. New and old businesses alike work together to create a healthy business district for visitors near and far to enjoy. For a good time, come out and visit South Park located in the heart of San Diego, CA.
SOUTH PARK HISTORY
South Park is located east of Balboa Park and was one of the first suburbs of Downtown San Diego. Serious development in the South Park neighborhood started around 1905 with the extension of streetcar service by the Bartlett Webster developing company.
Streecars in San Diego
In the 1910s, South Park became one of the many San Diego neighborhoods connected by the Class 1 streetcars and an extensive San Diego public transit system that was spurred by the Panama-California Exposition of 1915 and built by John D. Spreckels.
These streetcars became a fixture of this neighborhood until their retirement in 1939.
30th and Fern
The Historical 30th & Fern commerical center located between 30th St., Fern St. and next to Juniper St. consists of three historically significant buildings which helped transform South Park from 1913 to 1945.
Keeping History Alive
This restored center was originally home to one of San Diego’s oldest surviving Fire Stations (Fire Station No. 9), the Rose Grocery Store and the Burlingame Garage.
South Park is now considered one of the major historic urban communities of San Diego. Learn more about Historical 30th & Fern and it’s history. .