Golden Gate Fields waterfront park development
Key Questions
What is the plan for Golden Gate Fields?
The former racetrack site will become a 161-acre waterfront park along the Bay Trail, funded by $175M from TPL and $20M from EBRPD. Development is targeted for Q1 2027-2031.
What features will the Golden Gate Fields park include?
The park will feature wetlands, new trails linking Albany and Berkeley, and community spaces on the ex-racetrack land.
When is the Golden Gate Fields park expected to open?
Construction is slated to begin in Q1 2027, with completion between 2027 and 2031.
How can the community get involved in the Golden Gate Fields project?
Community input is being sought for the park's development to shape its final design and features.
Is there controversy around turning Golden Gate Fields into a park?
Some Bay Area residents express outrage, arguing the land should be used for housing instead of a park at taxpayer cost.
TPL $175M + EBRPD $20M/161ac ex-racetrack Bay Trail park (Q1 2027-2031); wetlands/trails Albany/Berkeley link; community input.
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Updated Apr 8, 2026