San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, October 6, 2026 —

The former Golden Gate Fields racetrack property, situated on the boundary of Albany and Berkeley, is progressing toward a significant transformation into a 160-acre waterfront public park.

The Trust for Public Land is in the process of purchasing the 160-acre site. The acquisition is valued at $175 million. A substantial portion of the funding for this purchase is being provided by the state of California.

Following the acquisition by The Trust for Public Land, the plan is to transfer the property to the East Bay Regional Park District. This district is expected to manage the site for public access and recreational use. Potential amenities envisioned for the new park include walking trails and sports fields, offering community members new open space opportunities along the waterfront.

Details regarding the specific timeline for the purchase and subsequent transfer of ownership were not provided in the summary. The exact start date for any development or public access improvements is also not specified. The future operational management by the East Bay Regional Park District aims to ensure the site becomes a valuable asset for the surrounding communities.


Story summarized from the original created by Bryan Vo on ww2.kqed.org, see more information here.

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