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Port-selected artist to create artwork for Pure Plaza splash pad mechanical enclosure

Imperial Beach City Council · February 18, 2026

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Summary

The Port of San Diego and Imperial Beach announced artist Nicole Pete will create a two-sided design for the Pure Plaza splash pad mechanical enclosure, combining a bright beach-side for children and an educational Tijuana Estuary side highlighting birds and Kumeyaay culture; the artist will pursue community outreach before final design.

Scott Davis, public art administrator for the Port of San Diego, introduced Nicole Pete as the selected artist for the mechanical enclosure at Imperial Beach’s Pure Plaza splash pad after a public call that drew nearly 50 submissions from four Southern California counties.

Pete described a two-sided concept: a colorful "beach side" aimed at…

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