Community Opportunity Fund (2020 Bond)

Seven park project moving forward through the 2026 Community Opportunity Fund (COF)!

Read our press release, June 18, 2026 > > Horizontal line

What is the Community Opportunity Fund (COF)?

The Community Opportunity Fund (COF) is a citywide capital program that provides an opportunity for neighbors, community groups, park advocates, and partners to nominate capital projects for funding. Park users know how to make their parks better and we want to help you make those positive changes happen!

Established in the 2008 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond, the COF program has improved 35 city parks, utilizing $17 million of public bond funding and $13.7 million in philanthropic investment, in-kind donations, and sweat equity. The COF is now in its third Bond cycle with $6 million allocated from the 2020 Health and Recovery Bond for the next round of awards .

What are the COF’s Goals?

The COF has five main policy goals:

1. Foster community stewardship

2. Enhance park experience and identity

3. Leverage resources from the community

4. Deliver the program in an efficient and streamlined manner

5. Consider geographic equity and offer benefits to disadvantaged communities

2026 Application Materials (reference):

• Sample application
• Application instructions
• Scoresheet for reviewers
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• Implementation Plan

Project Updates

If you would like to receive updates about the Community Opportunity Fund (COF), please visit the News Flash section of our webpage and subscribe to " Rec Park Improvements | Initiatives: Community Opportunity Fund (COF) ." To receive updates about all our active projects, subscribe to “Rec Park Improvements | All Project Updates.”

Alexis Ward

Project Manager, Community Opportunity Fund RPDCOF@sfgov.org Phone: 628-652-6641