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Park Trails Improvement Program (2008 and 2012 Bond)

One of the things San Franciscans value most about our parks and open spaces is the opportunity they provide for hiking and enjoying the beauty of our natural landscapes. Urban trails allow residents to escape the city’s hectic pace and explore nature in their own neighborhoods.

The Recreation and Park Department’s Urban Trails Program is a two-part initiative to restore key trails and expand the current volunteer trail corps to help create and maintain a trail network in the city’s natural areas.

1. Natural Areas

San Francisco’s natural areas contain almost 30 miles of trails, but many are in poor shape-difficult to access, uneven, steep, and prone to erosion. The Urban Trails Program restored and enhanced miles of trails for hikers and recreational enthusiasts of all ages to enjoy.

2. Renovated Trails

Renovated trails improved access to a variety of urban nature outings, from streamside rambles to breathtaking climbs to panoramic viewpoints. New and improved trail connections helped establish regional trails, enabling residents and visitors to experience miles of uninterrupted natural beauty in the middle of the city.

Funding

Because funding for trail improvements is limited, the Department has worked with community groups and stakeholders to focus on spending on parks and open spaces that have the greatest needs and would provide the greatest benefits if improved.

Voters approved the 2012 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond, which allocated $4 million to the Park Trail Improvement Program, and the 2008 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond, which included $5 million for the Park Trail Improvement Program. The Park Trail Improvement Program funds the restoration of recreational trails, protection of our natural resources, development of trail networks, and improvement of overall trail safety. Thanks to these two voter-approved bonds, RPD has created and improved miles and miles of safe and renovated paths to explore!

Parks Currently Slated for More Park Trail Improvements

Parks with Completed Trail Reconstruction Projects

Project Update Blog

  1. Twin Peaks Pedestrian Walkway update | February 2023

We’re happy to share that our design team at the Department of Public Works (DPW) has completed a major project milestone… Read on…

  1. McLaren Park Trails | Construction update, Upper Reservoir Parking Lot

As an update to our construction advisory on March 16, the Upper Reservoir Parking Lot is now open and will be available for parking over the weekend. Construction will resume next week to complete work on the Read on…

  1. McLaren Park Trails | Upper Reservoir Parking Lot – Temporary closure starting 3/16

Starting Monday, March 16, our contractor will reshape, repave, and stripe the crosswalk near the Upper Reservoir parking lot. This crosswalk carries you to Philosopher’s Way across John F. Shelley Dr., east of the Blue Water Tower. To complete the Read on…

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Documents and Materials

Bernal Hill Urban Trails Project

  1. Community Meeting Number 1 Notes (PDF)

  2. Community Meeting Number 1 Presentation (PDF)

  3. Community Meeting Number 2 Notes (PDF)

  4. Community Meeting Number 2 Presentation (PDF)

  5. Community Meeting Number 3 Notes (PDF)

  6. Community Meeting Number 3 Presentation (PDF)

Glen Canyon Urban Trails Project

  1. Community Workshop 2 (PDF)

  2. Community Workshop 3 - Conceptual Plan Option (PDF)

  3. Community Workshop 3 - Presentation (PDF)

  4. Community Workshop 3 - Priority Map (PDF)

  5. Glen Canyon Kick-Off Meeting (PDF)

  6. Glen Canyon Park and Trail - Community Meetings Flyer (Chinese) (PDF)

  7. Glen Canyon Park and Trail - Community Meetings Flyer (PDF)

  8. Glen Canyon Park and Trail - Community Meetings Flyer (Spanish) (PDF)

Oak Woodlands Urban Trail Program

  1. Meeting Notes 05-25-2011 (PDF)

  2. Meeting Notes 06-15-2011 (PDF)

  3. Presentation 05-25-2011 (PDF)

  4. Presentation 06-15-2011 (PDF)

Twin Peak Urban Trails Project

  1. Twin Peaks Community Meeting 11-02-2011 (PDF)

  2. Twin Peaks Community Meeting Notice 10-05-2011 (PDF)

  3. Twin Peaks Presentation 10-05-2011 (PDF)

  4. Twin Peaks Trail Meeting Notes 10-05-2011 (PDF)

  5. Twin Peaks Trail Meeting Notes 11-02-2011 (PDF)