Golden Gate Fields represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create an extraordinary public park along the San Francisco Bay shoreline. Nearly 160 acres of waterfront land could become one of the most exciting and important public spaces in the East Bay.

We all want a park. But we need a plan before we start tearing it down.

The East Bay Regional Park District is moving forward with the acquisition of Golden Gate Fields, a significant investment of public money. As part of the proposed land transaction, the current owner is required to demolish the existing buildings and structures, including the iconic grandstand.

Yet there is no adopted master plan for the park, no comprehensive evaluation of how these structures might be reused, and no clear vision for how the park will be built, funded, or maintained.

Once these structures are gone, they are gone forever.

We believe Golden Gate Fields deserves a more ambitious and thoughtful approach. Imagine a waterfront park that brings together restored wetlands and wildlife habitat, youth sports and recreation, miles of trails, cultural events, community gathering spaces, and the creative reuse of existing structures. A park that serves people of all ages, backgrounds, and interests while responding to the environmental challenges facing our shoreline.

Great parks don't happen by accident. They require imagination, public engagement, careful planning, and long-term investment.

We are calling on the East Bay Regional Park District to:

Pause demolition until a comprehensive planning process has evaluated the future of the site.
Explore adaptive reuse of the grandstand and other existing structures before making irreversible decisions.
Engage the entire East Bay community in developing a bold, inclusive vision for the park.
Prioritize both ecological restoration and active recreation, creating a waterfront that serves people and nature.
Develop a realistic funding and stewardship strategy to ensure the park can be built, operated, and maintained for generations.
This petition is not about stopping the creation of a public park. It is about making sure we don't squander an extraordinary opportunity by rushing decisions that cannot be undone.

We want more than just a park. We want a great park.

Please sign this petition to urge the East Bay Regional Park District to plan first, explore the possibilities, and make good decisions—not just fast ones.

Save the possibilities at Golden Gate Fields.