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What’s missing in San Francisco’s fastest-growing neighborhood? A park that can serve all living and working in the East Cut and adjacent communities.
That’s where the Sports & Dog Park comes in. Creatively designed under and around freeway and transit center ramps, the park will provide workers, families, and visitors with access to fitness facilities, public space, gathering areas, and one of the largest dog parks in the city. The 2.4-acre park spans four blocks and will connect to a hotel, residences, and six different public streets. The plans feature a large fenced dog park, multi-sport courts, lawn spaces, an outdoor fitness area, a beer garden, three affordable retail spaces, a two-way cycle track, and so much more! Whether you live, commute, or work in the area, whether you have children or pets, this is the park for you.
With a foundation in decades of city planning, secured capital funding, and a defined development pathway, East Cut Sports & Dog Park remains a critical yet unrealized component of San Francisco’s downtown revitalization, designed to provide much-needed recreational and connectivity opportunities for the growing community.
Most of the project’s capital budget has been secured. However, The East Cut CBD is responsible for operating costs and is generating this revenue through community fundraising and corporate partnerships. We have raised nearly $2 million since 2021 and will need $5 million by the time the park opens.
Thank you to all the neighbors, community stakeholders, and companies that are supporting the park. Special thanks to Ruth and Glen Shaber, Nancy and Chris Meyer, Linda Lam and Chris Chang, Sandi and Christopher Payne, our late board president Judy Heyboer, Shirley and her late husband Steven. Thank you to our corporate partners Amazon, Hines, Kilroy, Related, Gap Inc.
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Planning History
East Cut Sports & Dog Park, previously known as Under Ramp Park and Oscar Park, has been a recurring element in San Francisco’s urban planning initiatives for Downtown. The park is a long-planned public amenity, identified in multiple city-approved frameworks as essential to the neighborhood’s open space network.
The Transbay Redevelopment Plan, officially sanctioned by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 2005, established the need for public open spaces to support the rapidly growing downtown district. The Transbay Redevelopment Project Area Streetscape & Open Space Concept Plan (2006) reinforced this vision by designating several zones for open space, including the site of East Cut Sports & Dog Park. The Transit Center District Plan (2012) further emphasized the transformation of underutilized land into active public spaces, specifically referencing the park as a critical component of the area’s livability strategy.
The site is primarily owned by the Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA), with Caltrans holding partial land rights. The Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure (OCII) is overseeing the park’s development, ensuring alignment with city planning goals. San Francisco Public Works is managing construction, while CMG Landscape Architecture, ARUP, and Y.A. Studio are leading design and engineering efforts since 2011.
Multi-Sport Courts
East Cut Sports & Dog Park will include multi-use sports courts designed to accommodate a variety of recreational activities, providing much-needed active space within the district. The courts will support basketball, pickleball, and soccer, offering a durable and high-quality playing surface suited for both casual and organized use. The courts will contribute to the park’s role as a versatile, community-driven activation of underutilized land.
Dog Park
The dog park will provide a dedicated, well-designed 20,000-sq.ft. space for dogs and their owners to gather, exercise, and socialize. Featuring separate areas for large and small dogs, the park will include durable surfacing, agility elements, and seating areas to enhance the experience for both pets and people. Integrated into the overall park design, the dog park will offer a safe, accessible environment that supports the neighborhood’s growing residential community while contributing to the activation of underutilized space.
Pavilion Building and Amphitheater
The Pavilion and Amphitheater will serve as a central hub for social engagement, dining, and community programming. Designed as a flexible, covered space, it will house three retail spaces, providing a mix of casual dining and gathering opportunities. The Pavilion and Amphitheater will support daily use and special events, offering a seamless connection between recreation, food and beverage, and community interaction. Its strategic placement within the park will enhance accessibility and create a welcoming focal point for visitors.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Thank you to our partners for their financial support:
The East Cut CBD invites all area companies to consider joining the East Cut Parks Coalition and contributing to this innovative park system to receive exclusive benefits through the park opening. In addition, we are offering three lead/naming sponsor positions—for the sport/fitness facilities, the dog park, and the public gathering pavilion and amphitheater.