McLaren Park - Completed Park Improvements

Completed October 2017. McLaren Bike Park Project includes a youth BMX/MTB dirt pumptrack, a beginner bicycle skills trail loop with ramp features, picnic tables, benches, a toolshed, and a porta-potty.

Building new box steps and a handrail, enhancing trail structure, and removing hazardous trees.

Completed August 2023. The renovation of the children’s play area at Herz Playground within John McLaren Park is part of the Let’sPlaySF! Initiative.

Completed January 2026. The Recreation and Park Department is partnering with the HOPE SF Team, including Mercy Housing and Related CA, to construct a new recreation center/gymnasium at Herz Playground.

Completed September 2021. Extending flat paved space adjacent to the accessible parking lot to allow for food trucks and other event services.

The McLaren Park Courts scope includes a set of projects and proposed improvements at multiple locations throughout the park

Completed October 2020. Restoring a children’s playground at the Group Picnic site and removing the old sand areas.