SAN DIEGO, CA — Beyer Park is now one step closer to opening in San Ysidro — the city has received $8.5 million from the state for its construction.

The funding is part of the "Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program," and will help city officials construct a skate park, a children's play area, a picnic area including amphitheater seating, sports courts and exercise equipment, with lighting and landscaping throughout the park. It will also help with habitat restoration, officials said.

Beyer Park will be an 8-acre park constructed on an approximately 43-acre site in the San Ysidro community, according to the city. It will also have a dog park, restrooms, walking trails and more.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria called the grant program "an example of how we can ensure access to high-quality parks for all San Diegans no matter where they live."

Construction on the park is scheduled to begin on Feb. 16, 2023, according to a map of the project.

Beyer Park is one of 112 projects throughout California — including five in San Diego County — to receive money from the state through the initiative, which officials said is the state's largest-ever investment in expanding park access to underserved communities.

Click here for a complete list of the award recipients, and here for a map showing the 112 project locations.

"California State Parks is incredibly proud to announce grant funding for projects that will improve access to parks and open space and contribute to a better quality of life for so many Californians," California State Parks Director Armando Quintero said. "Many of these projects will become a source of community pride, thanks to neighborhood residents, local park agencies and non-profit organizations who worked together to design vibrant parks reflecting each community's unique needs and creativity."

The other San Diego County parks receiving money are:

Patty Davis Park $1,862,506 Create the new Patty Davis Park in the City of Chula Vista by converting a street. Construct two playground areas, a community garden, picnic areas with shelter, and a pathway/trail with art, with lighting and landscaping throughout the park.

Eucalyptus Park Improvements $7,140,000 Improve Eucalyptus Park in the City of Chula Vista. Construct an artificial turf multipurpose field with lights, an interactive water feature, a skate/scooter plaza, a bike skills and jump area, a walking path with fitness equipment, and eight pickleball courts with lights. Renovate the recreation building, the playground, the dog park, the parking lot, and the lighting and fencing around the park.

El Toyon Park $5,632,571 Improve El Toyon Park in National City. Construct a community event and farmers market area, four pickleball courts with fencing, a community garden, Class I bikeway, walking paths, three new shade structures, a new scoreboard, public art, a sports warm-up area, a gateway entry, and security cameras, with new lighting, landscaping and signage throughout the park. Renovate existing tennis courts with fencing, renovate the artificial turf sports field and add new lighting and landscaping throughout the park. Renovate the basketball courts, the dog park, two playgrounds, the adult fitness area, the picnic lawn, existing class 1 path, bleachers, existing parking lots, and restrooms

Avenida De Benito Juarez Park $1,121,216 Create the new Avenida De Benito Juarez Park in the City of Vista. Acquire approximately .22 acres. Construct a new playground, a passive recreation area, and picnic area, with landscaping and irrigation throughout the park.

Fallbrook Local Park $1,200,000 Create the new Fallbrook Park in the County of San Diego. Construct a skate park, a play area, pathways, picnic areas with shade, a multi-use field, a dog park, a parking area, and a restroom building, with lighting and landscaping throughout the park.