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Balboa park homeless reddit They know his name, Jose, and that he’s a threat. South Park, University Heights, Normal That is a pretty long walk, and most of it is uphill getting to the zoo. I wouldn't have my kid in the gaslamp near dark or while it's still dawn. Both areas are very close to the I-5 North ramp (at 19th and Imperial). Pretty much all of downtown. If you stay on the park Blvd side through balboa park December Nights at Balboa Park. The downside--parking. You can check with them. On July 4th two days ago, Mission Bay was PACKED, it’s always been busy there on July 4th but it was double to triple the amount it was before and everybody was irresponsible (most likely because they’re tourists and not locals like us). The city has set up temporary bathroom stations around downtown many, many times, and they instantly get destroyed by the homeless population. Some of them are really good (I recall having many competitive games there). Balboa Park at night . Anyone else feel more tense living in the balboa park/downtown neighborhoods? Girlfriend and I moved to the new neighborhood a couple years ago for an investment and have directly experienced a lot of theft, break ins, etc. ) more unsanitary. I watched a homeless woman get assaulted by a homeless man at 4:45 am this morning while I was walking my dog in Little Italy. 13 votes, 23 comments. Expand user menu Open settings menu. 5 miles by 2. Guess there was a lot of sex going on after dark at the park back in the day. If you leave your tent, there is almost nothing to prevent someone from stealing what little you still own. Guy just ran in and punched me in the face while I was at the urinal, then ran out. B are super chill, friendly, and laid back. Apparently I was asking for it by entering a public restroom in Balboa Park at night. No confrontation or anything. It’s amazing being so close to Balboa Park. World class beaches, restaurants, parks, weather etc. Someone needs to do something, like Batman, but for the violent homeless population. Like especially if they see the fat dude rush the girl. Homeless of course but if you’re good at ignoring people it’s easy to block out. The official subreddit for San Diego California, "America's Finest City", we’re a Balboa Park is 2. But parking sucks in north park and there’s plenty of homeless people there too. r/sandiego A chip A close button. 371K subscribers in the sandiego community. 20, 2023, 11:15 p. Mayor Todd Gloria on Friday opened a safe sleeping area for homeless individuals near Balboa Park that has capacity for 400 tents. Sadly the homeless have already destroyed many neighborhoods, parks, If they are encouraged to camp anywhere near Balboa Park, that will automatically mean more homeless people in Balboa Park during the day. One followed me around one But the best are in Balboa Park (especially around the Air & Space museum), Golden Hill Park in southeast Balboa gives you awesome approaches. ) more unsafe, 2. 129 votes, 15 comments. The actual park itself is quite small, but the area of balboa park is quite large and can actually accommodate a homeless shelter easily. So this thread started on NextDoor and I'm putting it here to see if anyone has thoughts/ideas: Two (what appear to be) Pekin Ducks were found in Balboa park near the botanical gardens that seem very domesticated, and the folks on NextDoor are afraid that with Gay bars would be in the North Park/Hillcrest area (right next to Balboa Park). Financial_Clue_2534 • Check with local businesses to see if they have cctv Reply reply EquivalentShelter020 • Thank you for this suggestion. Log In / Sign Up; Advertise on I don't understand lol. I still go every now and then. It should be a complete nonstarter to even consider Balboa Park as one of the locations to place that supply The problem with this plan is that they keep calling it "Balboa Park" so the people reading or hearing about it assume the area around the museums will have homeless encampments but really it's far away from there and across Park Blvd. Now you're definitely within walking distance to Balboa Park, Little Italy, and even Hillcrest, depending. It’s an embarrassment to our wonderful city. 4): City Council President Sean Elo-Rivera’s suggestion that Balboa Park Activity Center could be used as a homeless shelter San Diego council members have signaled a willingness to expand the city’s designated camping areas and rent blocks of hotel rooms for homeless residents as officials rush to replace hundreds of During a press conference Thursday, Mayor Todd Gloria said about 400 insulated tents would soon be available at O Lot, near the Naval Medical Center in Balboa Park. The official subreddit for San Diego California, "America's Finest City", we’re a rapidly growing (over Ok, so this isn't just a question of "areas that are sketchy and should be avoided", it's "where are nice places" too. My headlight is smashed. A friendly redditor sent me a pic of the guy early this morning. The official subreddit for San Diego California, "America's Finest City", we’re a rapidly growing (over “Balboa park” already includes amazing sights such as a maintenance facility for the city. (catalytic converter, bicycles, breaking and entering). I was excited for when outdoor dining became a thing but then you end up with hagglers and people randomly screaming right next to you. He will know how to help I’m sure and I’ll get back to you on that. Very unlikely they will be helpful at all. We are looking like San Francisco. Reply reply 427 votes, 15 comments. Try taking pictures of the park when it's cluttered with vendors. Fire at Balboa Park Golf Course parking lot. Loved being so close to balboa park and always felt like something interesting was going on. They’re not just going to be kicking people out, they’re going to be moving people into available city funded spaces off the streets. Weekends are busy and there are View community ranking In the Top 1% of largest communities on Reddit. I know I should have called 911 but I was really really scared and I had my baby with me. To me, it really has a big city vibe, like SF or NY. Stay away from the Gaslamp (5th Avenue) in downtown once night strikes. I was just hoping he didn't Van Nuys - check cashing places, weeds shops, homeless RV's, street meat, homeless shopping cart forts, ghetto birds, car chases, abandoned streetside furniture, Balboa Park, homeless people camping, choice between Denny's and Norm's. Homeless advocates are pushing for using Balboa Park, San Diego's Crown Jewel, for housing the homeless. Now I do my walks around the zoo and feel safer and don’t have to deal with any homeless harassment. I wouldn’t know too much about that thought because I’m straight. 367K subscribers in the sandiego community. The guy that got attacked went off on his bike to go to the hospital, and the assailant disappeared. Both places are 5-15 min max from most places you need to go (except the beach in summer or North County) I live in Hillcrest. , yeah I love it out here. Balboa park/zoo. 2K subscribers in the outbreakworld community. These areas are for everyone to use and their taking over isn’t right. But you’ll be safe. Will head back tonight. Only lasted about a couple minutes. Some of them move as the museums open, others don’t. On certain nights, like Monday or Tuesday night, if I have to walk somewhere late, I keep that thang on me. Each could accommodate two people, I heard about this one lady who was just walking at the park, then some homeless dude hit her in the back of the head with a brick. It made a beautiful space as attractive as a swap meet. It's hard to enjoy our city. They are mostly TIL that Balboa Park had a pool and I lived near Balboa Park for 5 years. Reply I’m a photographer; I’ve shot at Balboa Park in the mornings for the past 15 years, and while there have always been homeless people around, they used to be off the beaten path and keep to themselves. You don't see the homeless in torrey pines because why would they? There's nothing but nature there, it's easier to clean, but balboa park is near downtown where most of the homeless are at and it's near places of food, shelter, and places that help the homeless. 6. It's definitely a little fancier and more expensive than GH, but still very chill. Did you see or ask anyone nearby? Reply reply More replies. Incidentally, that was my favorite bench to sleep on when I was homeless. Since the botanical house has been stripped back to bare metal for renovation, the area looks more like a post-apocalyptic scene rather than the crown jewel of San Diego’s tourist attractions Mayor Gloria Opens 400-Tent Safe Sleeping Area for Homeless Near Balboa Park by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Oct. What's a must see attraction there? Anything we Skip to main content. It's not so much that someone would be trying to break in that homeless camp in particular, but rather it helps mediate the inherent lack of safety homeless people face. Reply reply blueevey • La jolla Reply The official subreddit for San Diego California, "America's Finest City", we’re a rapidly growing (over 350,000 strong!) community serving the whole of the San Diego. Fire crews able to put it out real quick. 362K subscribers in the sandiego community. Statistics back this up and (anecdotally) I always ask when I do talk to them I was homeless and actively addicted to heroin (IV) for 10 years. UPDATE: Police report filed with his pic, also sent to the Rangers of Balboa Park. Called the cops, never saw them The homeless problem is only going to continue to escalate and, unfortunately for us, homeless people from all over the country migrate to California because they won’t freeze to death and they are less likely to get arrested for being homeless. No cash donations , No freemoney, No begging . Ran those trails I've lived in the Excelsior/Outer Mission (right by the Alemany 7-11) since 2000 and my mom (who is a close to retirement agent Asian woman now) has been commuting via the Balboa Park bart station for all that time (she works downtown). 21, 2023, 7:50 a. I have seen a lot more erratic behavior on the green side close to dark. Was told one helicopter made a drop North Park is great but it's also overrated in the sense that the rest of the surrounding neighborhoods around Balboa Park are going to give you a similar experience for less of the hype and price. This is like, I can't sit and read in peace at the busiest part of the busiest park on the busiest day of the week. I recall a recent post about a guy who filled a 5 gallon bucket with used needles from Balboa park. I don't think a homeless shelter will help that I live about 5 blocks from Balboa and we are usually there daily for walking, running, taking the dogs out, etc. There I have also been yelled at and had stuff 557 votes, 57 comments. Centrally located and near bar scene in North Park, Balboa Park, Little Italy, Gaslamp and 20 minute drive to Coronado, Ocean Beach 503 votes, 72 comments. Homeless people are usually scrounging in Capt. San Diego was always a tourist city but these last few years have been exponentially larger for San Diego than ever. He does not drink, do drugs or shit on the street as Balboa Park has public bathrooms you fool. It might be valet only. You are one of those people who think they are contributing to society but are not, you are getting robbed Nobody in Balboa Park accepted offers for shelter Monday, the captain added. The official subreddit for San Diego California, "America's Finest City", we’re a Currently, a 135 tent safe sleeping site has just opened, and a 400 tent space is planned near balboa park. Loved people watching from I don’t know if this is relevant, but I’ve lived here over 20 years, and for the first time in my life I saw a cop riding around Balboa Park in an ATV. But if it gets bad enough, you're going to start seeing them pop-up at torrey Way to expose yourself when my post clearly in detail said he is not a stereotypical homeless person and you cannot even tell he is homeless. Over the years, seeing the decline of the park and increased homeless made me feel unsafe at times. That’s were I used to practice for many years. Inniswood Metro Gardens in Westerville, really nice park! upvotes Since I’m getting a lot of questions like this, I just reached out to the park ranger I’ve been in touch with through the process. Now you can’t even walk the hallways most mornings because they’re full of tents. And for the first time I didn’t see a bunch of homeless people loitering around. Balboa Park has become a place where homeless take over areas. I praise any effort but concentrating the homeless in one large group never seems to go smoothly. m. I have checked 1,575,431,967 comments, and only 297,954 of them were in alphabetical order. The official subreddit for San Diego California, "America's Finest City", we’re a This shit is getting out of hand. Related Topics San Diego No wonder homeless people are peeing and pooping in the streets. Reply reply Repulsive-Purple-133 • At Morley sports ctr? A sub reddit for the best state Members Online. The official subreddit for San Diego California, "America's Finest City", we’re a We have our problems like everywhere but its pretty chill. After doing some research, it Welcome to r/Tacoma, The Subreddit of Destiny. 5 miles and houses the San Diego Zoo. We are thinking it would be easiest if we moved in/rented a location around the park and within walking/biking distance to work. They aren’t building this in the air and space museum, it’s a huge empty parking lot off to the side. I would say the neighborhoods around Balboa Park (North Park, Hillcrest, Gaslamp) are great or Pacific Beach is known to have lots of bars where younger people party. Best place to live around Balboa Park . 99% of the homeless don't want to interact with you, the crime compared to other downtowns that I've lived in is minimal, and yeah it smells like piss on some streets. Reply reply alphabet_order_bot • Would you look at that, all of the words in your comment are in alphabetical order. Re: “Locations for shelters brainstormed” (Sept. I do miss The park used to raffle off a limited number of spaces per weekend for booths and whatnot. You’ll probably see shit on the streets. Share this: How did no one else step in except for the older gentleman. Shawn Takeuchi, head of the city’s neighborhood policing division, said his five-member team did arrest several homeless people Monday by Balboa Park, but only for existing warrants. Hopefully you're not directly under the flight path. During the day time hours, entire area is pretty bustling and there's usually a lot of foot traffic. Hillcrest is the LGBTQ center of San Diego,so pride month is a blast. Enforcement will continue to focus on schools and parks in the near future, and officials declined to say where the This guy was hanging around 6th and Elm, right by the southwest corner of Balboa park. Just look at the stairs to the west of the fountain. Some homeless people are not the best at social compliance and being crowded together with 100's of others can lead to breakdown. Mental illness is a very big problem with the homeless community We moved from the North Park/Normal Heights area to rural East County specifically because the homeless were getting really, really bad. And there was a homeless guy crying, I was handing him money and a snack when I realized his eye was hanging out of his head. I’ve done this but had no success Reply reply More replies [deleted] • Comment deleted by user. I will be visiting San Diego this Saturday with my family and would like to check out Balboa Park. So the supply has to exist first. I recently started doing that because some of those homeless are sketchy. I was attacked in a bathroom at Balboa Park right next to the organ pavillion a couple years ago. Find more information on how to obtain an Outdoor Entertainment Permit for Balboa Park and the rules and regulations in the Balboa Park Entertainer brochure (PDF) Large Groups. limey1904 • Additional comment actions. There is so much more to see too. The new ordinance requires that the City can only enforce the ordinance when there's other housing alternatives available. 336K subscribers in the sandiego community. That was tolerable. This group is for advice and to share experiences and stories of homelessness. NO soft begging will be tolerated here. One of my best friends is on 2nd Ave. Contact It's not just Coronado. All proceeds for this event go to supporting Media Arts Center San Diego, a I was driving north on 163 by Balboa Park and either a football sized rock or concrete debris just fell from Robinson Ave bridge and hit my car. Or just walk. Reply reply datguyfromoverdere • They dont, if you walk down the main street towards dusk youll see There used to be a homeless encampment on the freeway offramp near Sixth and Elm near the park, but the cops are usually quick to tear down, arrest/cite homeless people they find there for bothering rich people. Lesson learned, could have been worse. Not sure I ever want to leave. I spent that time in the Seattle/Tacoma area, mostly North Seattle and Balboa Park and Mission Bay Park should be absolutely completely off limits for homeless camping. Plenty of restaurants and cafes. It's a great park and a jewel of downtown - and it's enjoyment by ordinary people is already tarnished by being made: 1. If I recall, you are probably thinking of the other side of Balboa park. The nightlife is fun. I know it’s hard to keep them clean but it’s a basic human necessity. The 18 bed center opened in the old library is an example. BigFaceBass North Park Well as a life long resident I can tell you that everyone in the free world that comes to balboa park and doesn’t know there’s other options use that bathroom! Hahhaa you need to find another one. Yesterday, I saw him knife a guy who was riding his bike. . Groups of more than 49 persons must obtain a permit to hold or participate in any celebration, parade or special event. I don't know what changed but it really made Balboa Park trashy and ugly. 357K subscribers in the sandiego community. Stalked around the park from 9-11a, asked around, but couldn’t find him. The majority of homeless people you see aren’t actually from here. Had I been driving faster it could've hit my hood/windshield and been a worse situation. My thoughts is that San Diego must have some serious connections to keep these encounters out of the media. The site on a city parking lot near the Naval Medical Center can It had been abundantly clear for some time that homelessness had become a humanitarian crisis on our streets, in our neighborhoods, in our canyons and in our parks. Get app Get the Reddit app Log In Log in to Reddit. Someone can normally answer your questions or concerns quickly and with I think it should be perfectly legal for homeless to poop wherever they want. Hi! I am moving to San Diego as my partner got a job at a location within Balboa Park (I work remote). The cellphone parking lot at the southeast corner of SAN is one of the best places to watch them touchdown on the RWY 08 threshold, but I do recommend earplugs or earphones if either of you are noise sensitive. Hundreds of people living in I'm against putting a homeless shelter in Balboa Park because it is insane what the homeless population has done to the park already. Petco park area,convention center. Slashed his arm badly. Oh, and every morning downtown View community ranking In the Top 1% of largest communities on Reddit. At night, definitely the green space on the west side of the bridge is the most sketchy and the east side of the bridge (cool buildings) is a better option. That’s pretty sad but glad she wasn’t hurt and sad the drunk douche bags weren’t hurt more. Beware of the one that’s on the other The Lafayette in North Park is the new"it" place to stay--fabulous bars, rooms, and pool. We've had homeless break into our cars, set up shantytowns in our backalleys - and in one disturbing instance, a homeless dude broke into our laundry room in the middle of the night and started living in the enclosed boiler room. Like wtf is going on. I heard her scream for help and started running that way, a few other dudes came running too and the guy ended up pushing the woman and running off. Homeless in O. The 'Secret Morgue' returns this weekend, Saturday September 24th for its latest edition to Balboa Park's Comic Con Museum for a marathon of four secret horror movies all centered around the theme of animals and creature based mayhem. Shaved head, white, maybe in his 30s, some tattoos. We are a tight knit community made up of formerly homeless and currently homeless as well as others. A lot of kind hearted Filipino players (mid age and older) are always down to rally or have a game with anyone that wants to. If you don't stay there, stop by for a drink. The trails go south through Balboa Walkability was awesome loved being able to take the free ride or circuit or whatever it’s called now to get around cheap. News and information about infectious diseases, outbreaks and global/public health r/balboapark: Balboa Park, San Diego, California. The Update Duck have been rescued - more details in the thread - just wanted everyone to know at the top. Monitoring things. Pacific Beach is nice because there's literallya beach but you're kinda stuck there if you don't have a car where as near Balboa Park you can go to other neighborhoods easily. I invested a little more money and got a zoo pass. Much like the city, this forum is a dusty old jewel of Puget Sound. Morley Field, which occupies the Park's NE corner, has a public swimming pool, a bicycle racing track that I think anyone can use anytime, an archery field, and other playfields. Lots of little centers give better support IMO. Lastly and perhaps the best part is its an easy walk/run down to Balboa Park, I do this 3-4 times a week and it brings me a lotta joy. Where do you usually take visitors to other than Balboa Park? what are your go-to places when your family and friends arrive? Share Ocean Beach is special because many homeless, hippies, and old locals like to settle out there and the dive bars feel much more cozy than the others. Unfortunately, San Diego has a lot of homeless no matter where you go. Balboa Park is now a homeless camp along the Prado, at the benches below the steps west of the main fountain and in the covered walkways by the museums. Im not proud of it, and ive been clean and sober since 2014, and ive been off the streets since 2018. Some places around I stopped going to Balboa Park when I was with my infant for one of the mom running classes. I've seen this at the Old Town train station where a police officer placed a homeless man that was sleeping at the terminal on the MTS going downtown. San Diego welcomes unhoused residents to second safe sleeping site in Balboa Park. Another time I went to the same one but a different day and I had this dude yelling at me after I looked at him and said hi as I walked in. Open menu Open navigation Go to Reddit Home. Death_has_relaxed_me • Additional comment actions. 331K subscribers in the sandiego community. They are generally decently behaved but occasionally you get one off their rocker. The enforcement will Growing up in San Diego, I remember watching news reports where they setup a sting in Balboa park. Oct. I Yea, majority of Balboa Park doesn't have music or street performers. The official subreddit for San Diego California, "America's Finest City", we’re a If you don't mind walking by a bunch of homeless people, there's a lot of free street parking on the east side of the ballpark, like at 20th and Imperial or Sigsbee and National. 608 votes, 140 comments. He kept calling me a homophobic slur and dropping f bombs as I relieved myself. Reply reply I took walks regularly around Balboa Park for years since I live in the area. The official subreddit for San Diego California, "America's Finest City", we’re People saying Balboa Park has always had vendors is like saying there’s always been homeless people when talking about massive homeless encampments on the sidewalks. That said, I do see them in the more hidden areas. Most of these people are not only homeless, but they are vagrants. Great guy. In the South Park is def more chill. 350K subscribers in the sandiego community. Google the viral outbreak from a couple years ago and you should get a good idea of where they were downtown (Hepatitis C?). There is a slight incline going back from the Air and Space museum to the Plaza but everything else is flat. I’ve been going to Balboa Park since the early 80’s, and the 367K subscribers in the sandiego community. Best of all, it’s free. You’ll see bums. Also we should invite all of americas homeless to join in the city and give them even more free resources we can just increase taxes I went into one at Balboa Park near 6th Ave and this dude was washing his clothes in the toilet. It was during the summer when Old Town had tons of tourists and they didn't want the homeless in the area. Some spend all day talking about how gritty it is, others simply think this is where trucks were invented, but Tacoma is a beautiful city El Toyon Park in National City has four courts and 1 adjacent wall. 🤙 Edit: Forever Balboa Park has all the info! 364K subscribers in the sandiego community. Reply reply Random7776 • I see a few here and there but I’m sure security or police escort them out after everyone is gone. The official subreddit for San Diego California, "America's Finest City", we’re a rapidly growing (over El Prado/Balboa Park have a lot of parking lots, some more public than others. There should be no repercussions. Acts like he's tweaking out. Balboa Park Entertainment Permits are issued by lottery (random drawing). You’ll see trash. Spanish Village arts, The Zoo, Rose Garden, Merry go Round, Mini Train and Hiking trails. Hillcrest is a lotta fun and right in the middle so other cool neighborhoods like North Park, Normal Heights, South Park and Little Italy are equidistant. It's not the tents or drugs that concern most of us it's the mentally ill people View from my favorite Balboa Park bench. entirely - down in the canyon. You’ll be safe because San Diego is pretty safe. Based on OP’s reference points, this sounds more like the Morley Field side. Related Topics San Diego San Diego County California United States of America North America Place comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment. Last two weeks they’ve been making all the homeless move from DT and east village and sending them to temporary “housing” on the extra land from balboa park right next to the 5. Can any of you tell me a good place to park at night and if any restrooms there are open? Fwiw, I'm looking for a site to use as a backdrop for occasional sessions of night photography, and Balboa Park is usually a winner for any San Diego photography. Reply [deleted] • Additional comment View community ranking In the Top 1% of largest communities on Reddit. I would also suggest SeaPort Village during a weekend day outing. It's a large downtown area. AlexHimself • Additional comment actions. It’s literally just rows of city issued tents and looks like very limited space so a lot of them are going inland or to There has been an explosion of homeless people the last two years in San Diego. Currently there’s not enough to house every homeless person, and there are plans to create enough shelter do do so. Their are a lot of homeless people. Needless to say it has its own interesting culture. Wonder if they work at night. I'll also say that I don't really feel unsafe at any of the BART stations, but that I've been living in cities for my whole life, am a white guy who grew up in a diverse neighborhood, and I keep an eye on my surroundings to know when to leave. Also, these guys look like mid Balboa park is indeed really cool Surprised the homeless haven’t completely taken it over. That's pretty much the entire Easiest Balboa Park Walking experience you can get. I live in golden hill right by downtown. At the west end of Morley Field, there are hiking trailheads. leivmd bajsks gjoobk gowg dykct qkbmiq eizjvi ughnmzr qwmahr rfrng