Mikasa Park Renovation

https://www.city.yokosuka.kanagawa.jp/5560/park/renewal.html

More than 30 years have passed since the last major renovation of Mikasa Park, and its facilities are aging. Furthermore, the area at the back of the park, including the former musical fountain and outdoor stage, has seen few visitors except during large-scale events.

The renovations will primarily focus on the management office, a large covered plaza, the lawn area, and a large playground equipment area.  Furthermore, we will develop new revenue-generating facilities such as cafes, shops, and restaurants, aiming to create a park that can be enjoyed by even more people.

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https://www.city.yokosuka.kanagawa.jp/5560/nagekomi/2025_0312_1.html

Mikasa Park, which is positioned as a satellite facility of Yokosuka City's "Route Museum" and houses the "Mikasa," one of the world's three major memorial battleships, has undergone extensive renovation work for over 30 years.  Due to the aging of its facilities, the city has planned a renewal project, including collaboration with private businesses, to create new attractions.

At Mikasa Park, the operation of the aging musical fountain was discontinued at the end of July 2023, and the pumps and water pipes were removed.  Following this, a trial sounding (social experiment) was conducted in October 2023, soliciting event proposals from private businesses to understand the current state and challenges of the park in preparation for renewal.

Based on these circumstances, Yokosuka City has decided to promote the Mikasa Park Visitor Attraction and Exchange Hub Function Expansion Project, utilizing Park-PFI, DB method, and the designated manager system to renovate Mikasa Park and develop and operate it as a "hub for creating and disseminating new attractions that will draw many visitors from both inside and outside the city."

The renovated park will be named: YOKOSUKA "WA" PARK

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