San Francisco Opens Bayfront Park Near Chase Center

San Francisco has unveiled Bayfront Park, a new 5.5-acre waterfront space adjacent to the Chase Center that creatively incorporates repurposed steel from the old eastern span of the Bay Bridge, transforming it into benches and picnic tables. The park, which cost $32 million and was funded by the Mission Bay Development Group, aims to enhance the city's eastern shoreline and improve public access to waterfront areas. Mayor London Breed hailed the park as a significant milestone in creating vibrant neighborhood spaces. This opening follows shortly after the launch of India Basin Waterfront Park, a $200 million investment designed to provide equitable access to the bay for historically underserved communities. Both parks are part of a larger initiative to transform previously industrial sites into accessible public spaces while incorporating climate-resilient designs. Together, they represent a significant step toward enhancing urban green spaces in San Francisco.