Active Park Projects
Buchanan Street Mall Renovation Project
City park and pedestrian walkway that runs through a five-block section of the Western Addition, from Eddy Street to Grove Street.
Buena Vista Park Improvement Project
Extensive improvements to the paved path network.
Community Opportunity Fund (COF)
This initiative of 2020 Health and Recovery Bond that provides an opportunity for San Franciscans to nominate park capital projects for funding.
Crocker Amazon Baseball and Softball Fields Renovation
This project would fully renovate the baseball and softball fields at Crocker Amazon.
Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation Project
This project will transform Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park into a vibrant, five-acre park at the heart of San Francisco.
Gene Friend Recreation Center
Construction of a new recreation center to replace existing building.
Golden Gate Park
Active projects in Golden Gate Park, including Kezar Pavilion and Senior Center Outdoor Recreation Area.
India Basin Waterfront Park
Development of a new, 10-acre waterfront park with parks, trails, and a comprehensive set of programs and amenities.
Jackson Playground Improvement Project
Renovation of entire park, including accessibility improvements and reinvigorated clubhouse.
Japantown Peace Plaza Renovation Project
Renovated plaza including improvements to paving, planting, seating, and central gathering space.
Jefferson Square ADA Path Improvements
This project will perform maintenance along the southern and western park edges to improve accessibility, infrastructure, and overall user experience.
Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project
Renovation of this legendary park facility to create a flexible and multi-purpose facility to accommodate more recreational activities and to better function as a disaster response facility in the event of a major emergency.
Koshland Park Improvement Project
This project will enhance accessibility, improve site stability, and expand opportunities for community use throughout this vital green space.
Marina Improvement and Remediation Project
Environmental remediation, environmental stewardship, trail improvements, and increased public access and recreational amenities.
McLaren Park
Active projects in McLaren Park, including Herz Rec Center, Louis Sutter Playground, Shelley Promenade, and Yosemite Creek Daylighting.
Minnie and Lovie Ward Athletic Fields Renovation
This project will remove and replace the existing synthetic field turf on the playfields.
Mission Bay Future Parks Project
This project will design and develop five open space parcels as part of Mission Bay Parks.
Mission Creek Park South Extension Project
This project will expand existing bike and pedestrian routes throughout Mission Creek Park completing the last link in a string of Mission Bay’s creekside open spaces.
Ocean Beach Climate Adaptation Project
Enhancing recreational and open space elements, including planned improvements to trails, restrooms, beach access stairs, and parking lots.
Portsmouth Square Improvement Project
This project will completely renovate the park with funding from the 2020 Health and Recovery Bond.
Precita Park Improvements Project
This project will add a prefabricated, single-stall, all-gender accessible restroom as well as related site improvements.
Rachele Sullivan Park Project
Future park site at 11th and Natoma totaling .48 acres.
Randolph-Bright Mini Park Children’s Play Improvements
Renovation of Mini Park to add children’s nature exploration area and improve pathways and access points.
San Francisco Irish Famine Memorial Project
This project will construct a concrete platform and guardrail to host future artwork, such as informational plaques and a statue memorializing the Great Famine (1845-1852).
Silver Terrace Children's Play Improvements
Renovation of the playground with a nature-forward design, as well as improvements to irrigation, landscaping, fencing, and picnic seating.
South Sunset Clubhouse Renovation
Reconfiguration and renovation of the interior of Clubhouse, as well as access improvements, landscaping, and beautification.
Sunset Dunes Project
Run, stroll or roll— anyone, including bikers, joggers, pedestrians and skaters, can use this route and enjoy nature.
Tenderloin Recreation Center Children’s Play Area Improvements
Completed May 2026. This project constructed a new Children’s Play Area (CPA) with Nature Exploration Area (NEA), seating areas, and ADA improvements.
Twin Peaks Trails Improvement & Promenade Project
Improve the main trail, repair existing trails and steps, eliminate social trails, and additional wayfinding signage.
Project Updates
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Project Updates
Seven Park Projects Moving Forward Through Community Opportunity Fund
Transformative program empowers residents to help shape future of San Francisco’s parks Read on…
Vision for New 5-Acre Waterfront Park at Embarcadero Plaza Moves Forward
Final concept design approved as legislation advances public-private partnership and funding plan Read on…
Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation | Concept design at Rec Park Commission, June 18
This Thursday, Rec and Park staff will be presenting the concept design for the Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation Project to the Recreation and Park Commission for approval. This marks an important milestone for the project, and we want to Read on…
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