Projects & Plans

Learn about the work we do managing 18,510 acres of parks and open space.

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Bridge Replacement

Illustration showing new bridge, boardwalk, and path
Park Improvements
Hal Brown Park
A new path, boardwalk, and bridge, for flood protection, habitat restoration, and visitor access.

UPDATED: August 20, 2024

This project is in progress.

Learn about the Bridge Replacement

McNears Pier Repair

aerial photograph showing location of storm damage
Park Improvements
McNears Beach Park
Repairing the storm-damaged fishing pier. 

UPDATED: August 14, 2024

This project is in progress.Learn about the McNears Pier Repair

Restroom Capacity

public restrooms downtown Point Reyes Station
Park Improvements
Point Reyes Station

Assessing options for additional public restrooms.

UPDATED: August 14, 2024

This project is in progress.

Learn about the Restroom Capacity

Funded by Measure A

Park Improvements

Bayside Park
Park Improvements
Bayside Park

Reimagining a bayfront park for visitor safety and natural resource protection.

UPDATED: November 18, 2022

This project is complete.

Learn about the Park Improvements

Parking Lot Repaving

McNears parking lot after repaving is finished
Park Improvements
McNears Beach Park

Repaving an aging parking lot for public safety. 

UPDATED: March 16, 2022

This project is complete.

Learn about the Parking Lot Repaving

Funded by Measure A

Site Updates

Black Point Boat Launch shaded picnic area
Park Improvements
Black Point Boat Launch

Picnic tables, shade structure, bait cutting table, bike racks, and new landscaping enhance the boat launch.

UPDATED: March 16, 2022

This project is complete.

Learn about the Site Updates

Microsurfacing

Woman walking on Mill Valley Pathway
Park Improvements
Mill Valley/Sausalito Pathway

Preventative maintenance from Almonte Boulevard to Gate 6 Road.

UPDATED: October 20, 2021

This project is complete.

Learn about the Microsurfacing

Funded by Measure A

Pathway Bridge Decks

Cyclists riding over new pathway bridge deck
Park Improvements
Mill Valley/Sausalito Pathway

Wood decks replaced on 100-year-old bridges along the pathway.

UPDATED: January 10, 2021

This project is complete.

Learn about the Pathway Bridge Decks

Funded by Measure A

Farmhouse Renovations

Deer Island farmhouse after new porch and ramp were installed.
Park Improvements
Deer Island

Porches, stairs, gutters, accessible path and parking complete.

UPDATED: August 4, 2020

First phase completed.

Learn about the Farmhouse Renovations

Funded by Measure A

Benches and Picnic Areas

New bench looking out over the water
Park Improvements
Lagoon Park

Improved and accessible seating in a popular San Rafael park.

UPDATED: July 30, 2020

This project is complete.

Learn about the Benches and Picnic Areas

Funded by Measure A

Shade Structure

Construction crew building the shade structure
Park Improvements
Stafford Lake Bike Park

Picnic plaza shade structure installation completed.

UPDATED: July 15, 2020

This project is complete.

Learn about the Shade Structure

Funded by Measure A

Hammock Village

Three women smiling in an orange hammock
Park Improvements
Stafford Lake Park

Rope hammocks, bird nest swing, kids zip line, and lawn games are being installed at Stafford Lake Park.

UPDATED: October 15, 2019

This project is complete.

Learn about the Hammock Village

Funded by Measure A

Roundabout Mosaic

Detail of the roundabout mosaic
Park Improvements
Mill Valley/Sausalito Pathway

Colorful mosaic art enlivens a drab concrete structure on the popular pathway.

UPDATED: August 22, 2019

This project is complete.

Learn about the Roundabout Mosaic

Bridge Replacement

Completed new wooden footbridge
Park Improvements
Homestead Valley
A new wooden footbridge crosses the creek, improving neighborhood access and safety.

UPDATED: October 1, 2018

This project is complete.

Learn about the Bridge Replacement

Funded by Measure A

Trail Bridge

Trail Bridge at Stafford Lake Bike Park
Park Improvements
Stafford Lake Bike Park
A new trail bridge and gully repair offers cyclists safe passage, and reduces erosion into the watershed.

UPDATED: October 1, 2018

This project is complete.

Learn about the Trail Bridge

Funded by Measure A

Spirit Nest

Smiling family looking out from the Spirit Nest
Park Improvements
Stafford Lake Park
A human-size nest, built from eucalyptus branches, uses art to highlight the importance of fire fuel reduction and ecosystem preservation.

UPDATED: August 30, 2018

This project is complete.

Learn about the Spirit Nest

Funded by Measure A

Adirondack Chairs

Orange Adirondack chairs at McNears Beach Park
Park Improvements
Regional Parks

Colorful seating has been added to McNears Beach Park, Paradise Beach Park, and Stafford Lake Park.

UPDATED: July 16, 2018

This project is complete.

Learn about the Adirondack Chairs

Funded by Measure A

Mosaic Labyrinth

Mosaic labyrinth
Park Improvements
Hal Brown Park

Take a meditative walk in the Creekside labyrinth, a place for peace and contemplation.

UPDATED: June 29, 2018

This project is complete.

Learn about the Mosaic Labyrinth

Paradise Pier Repairs

New steel railings at Paradise Pier
Park Improvements
Paradise Beach Park

Stylish steel railings replace an aging wooden structure. Plus there's a new fish cleaning station for anglers.

UPDATED: June 1, 2018

This project is complete.

Learn about the Paradise Pier Repairs

Funded by Measure A

McNears Pier Repairs

McNears pier looking out to the horizon
Park Improvements
McNears Beach Park
Eroding concrete footings repaired, addressing deferred maintenance and visitor safety.

UPDATED: March 15, 2017

This project is complete.Learn about the McNears Pier Repairs

Funded by Measure A

Adventure Playground

Young boy on the playground zip line
Park Improvements
Stafford Lake Park

An adventure playground with natural climbing structures and a zip line connects kids with nature.

UPDATED: January 2, 2017

This project is complete.

Learn about the Adventure Playground

Funded by Measure A