Projects & Plans

Learn about the work we do managing 17,500 acres of parks and open space.

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Cascade Bridges

Running creek in Cascade Canyon
Road and Trail Management
Cascade Canyon Preserve

A proposal to improve visitor safety and preserve creek habitat.

UPDATED: October 23, 2023

This proposed project is in the planning phase.

Learn about the Cascade Bridges

Funded by Measure A

Redwoods Restoration

Redwood forest
Road and Trail Management
Roy's Redwoods

Developing a comprehensive analysis to preserve a unique redwood forest.

UPDATED: August 2, 2023

Planning phase completed.

Learn about the Redwoods Restoration

Funded by Measure A

Eagle Rock Trail

Girl walking dog on trail in Terra Linda
Road and Trail Management
Terrra Linda Preserve

Improving a recreational trail in Terra Linda Sleepy Hollow.

UPDATED: April 6, 2023

This project is in progress.

Learn about the Eagle Rock Trail

Funded by Measure A

Mont Marin Trail

Mont Marin Trail in Terra Linda
Road and Trail Management
Terra Linda

This project improved visitor access and protected natural resources.

UPDATED: May 6, 2022

This project is complete.

Learn about the Mont Marin Trail

Funded by Measure A

Region 6 Designation

Ring Mountain
Road and Trail Management
Southern Marin Preserves

Designation process completed for roads and trails in southern Marin preserves.

UPDATED: April 26, 2022

This project is complete.

Learn about the Region 6 Designation

Funded by Measure A

Road & Trail Designation

Parks staff and community leaders sitting around a table discussing designation maps
Road and Trail Management
All Open Space Preserves

A collaborative public process to designate a sustainable road and trail system in all Marin County preserves.

UPDATED: April 26, 2022

Regions 1-6 designations are complete.

Learn about the Road & Trail Designation

Funded by Measure A

Roads and Trails

Young woman riding a horse at Rush Creek
Road and Trail Management
Rush Creek Preserve

Creating a sustainable road and trail network in Rush Creek Preserve.

UPDATED: March 21, 2022

Work completed.

Learn about the Roads and Trails

Funded by Measure A

Dog Waste Stations

dog waste station along trail
Road and Trail Management
Open Space Preserves

Preventing poo-lution in open space preserves.

UPDATED: March 16, 2022

Phase 2 installations in progress.

Learn about the Dog Waste Stations

Funded by Measure A

Wayfinding Signs

Entry signs at Old St. Hilary's Preserve
Road and Trail Management
All Open Space Preserves

Entry and wayfinding signs enhance visitor safety and protect natural resources.

UPDATED: July 1, 2021

This project is complete.

Learn about the Wayfinding Signs

Funded by Measure A

Ponti Ridge Trail

Scenic view from Ponti Ridge
Road and Trail Management
Pacheco Valle Preserve

Converting an unsustainable and steep fire road to a multiuse trail in Pacheco Valle.

UPDATED: May 17, 2021

This project is complete. Trail is open.

Learn about the Ponti Ridge Trail

Funded by Measure A

Middle Fire Road

Parks staff and contractor inspecting fire road
Road and Trail Management
Mount Burdell

This project improved emergency access and helped protect natural resources.

UPDATED: November 3, 2020

This project is complete.

Learn about the Middle Fire Road

Funded by Measure A

School Trail

School trail repairs completed
Road and Trail Management
French Ranch

Improving a trail to support a safe route to school.

UPDATED: July 30, 2020

This project is complete.

Learn about the School Trail

Funded by Measure A

Bowman Canyon Area

Road and Trail Management
Mount Burdell Preserve

A 409-acre acquisition expands Mount Burdell Preserve.

UPDATED: June 29, 2020

This project is in first phase of assessment.

Learn about the Bowman Canyon Area

Funded by Measure A

Eagle Rim Trail

Aerial view of Eagle Rim Trail
Road and Trail Management
Mount Burdell Preserve

Adopt, realign, and improve one mile of trail for hikers and cyclists.

UPDATED: May 2, 2019

This project is complete. Trail is open for hiking and cycling.

Learn about the Eagle Rim Trail

Funded by Measure A

Region 5 Designation

Region 5 designation map partial
Road and Trail Management
Five Central Marin Preserves

Twenty-two miles of roads and trails in five central Marin preserves have been designated.

UPDATED: January 24, 2019

This project has been completed.

Learn about the Region 5 Designation

Funded by Measure A

Old White Hill Grade

Old Railroad Grade trail
Road and Trail Management
Loma Alta Preserve

This project upgraded five ephemeral stream crossings.

UPDATED: September 12, 2018

This project is complete.

Learn about the Old White Hill Grade

Funded by Measure A

Hunt Camp Trail

Hunt Camp Trail
Road and Trail Management
Gary Giacomini Preserve

A proposal to protect Lagunitas Creek watershed habitat and improve visitor safety.

UPDATED: May 14, 2018

Upper Hunt Camp is complete.

Learn about the Hunt Camp Trail

Funded by Measure A

Loop Trail

Bridge construction in progress on the Loop Trail
Road and Trail Management
Roys Redwoods Preserve

This project improved a trail that meanders around the preserve, crossing several streams.

UPDATED: November 30, 2017

This project is complete.

Learn about the Loop Trail

Funded by Measure A

Old Railroad Grade

Family walking across the bridge
Road and Trail Management
Loma Alta Preserve

A new bridge and habitat restoration created a sustainable multiuse trail.

UPDATED: November 30, 2017

This project is complete.

Learn about the Old Railroad Grade

Funded by Measure A

Irving Fire Road

Irving Fire Road
Road and Trail Management
Terra Linda/Sleepy Hollow

This project improved emergency access and helped protect the watershed.

UPDATED: October 20, 2017

This project is complete.

Learn about the Irving Fire Road

Funded by Measure A

Horse Hill Trail

Horse Hill Trail
Road and Trail Management
Horse Hill Preserve
Realigning an eroded trail, for safe use by pedestrians and equestrians.

UPDATED: August 20, 2017

This project is complete.

Learn about the Horse Hill Trail

Funded by Measure A

Region 4 Designation

Section of Region 4 Designation Map
Road and Trail Management
Six North Marin Preserves

Forty miles of roads and trails in six northern Marin preserves have been designated.

UPDATED: June 15, 2017

This project is complete.

Learn about the Region 4 Designation

Funded by Measure A

Glen Fire Road

Glen Fire Road
Road and Trail Management
Glen Fire Road

Maintaining emergency access in Blithedale Summit Preserve.

UPDATED: October 20, 2016

This project is complete.

Learn about the Glen Fire Road

Funded by Measure A

Region 3 Designation

Section of the Region 3 Use Map
Road and Trail Management
Five Central Marin Preserves

Thirty miles of roads and trails in five central Marin preserves have been designated.

UPDATED: October 15, 2016

This project is complete.

Learn about the Region 3 Designation

Funded by Measure A

Octopus Junction

Octopus Trail
Road and Trail Management
Camino Alto Preserve

A sustainable multiuse connector restored habitat and improved visitor safety.

UPDATED: July 21, 2016

This project is complete.

Learn about the Octopus Junction

Funded by Measure A

Region 2 Designation

Section of Region 2 Designation Map
Road and Trail Management
Seven West Marin Preserves

Fifty-two miles of roads and trails in seven west Marin preserves have been designated.

UPDATED: November 30, 2015

This project is complete.

Learn about the Region 2 Designation

Funded by Measure A

Region 1 Designation

Section of Region 1 Designation Map
Road and Trail Management
Six Southeast Marin Preserves

Thirty-four miles of roads and trail in southeastern Marin preserves have been designated.

UPDATED: May 1, 2015

This project is complete.

Learn about the Region 1 Designation

Funded by Measure A