Projects & Plans

Learn about the work we do managing 17,500 acres of parks and open space.

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Marin Wildlife Watch

Bobcat on trail
Land and Habitat Restoration
County-wide
One Tam partners are using motion-activated cameras to study mammals in Marin.

UPDATED: March 20, 2024

Volunteers can now catalog images remotely using a cloud-based platform.

Learn about the Marin Wildlife Watch

Funded by Measure A

Restroom Capacity

public restrooms downtown Point Reyes Station
Park Improvements
Point Reyes Station

Assessing options for additional public restrooms.

UPDATED: January 23, 2024

This project is in progress.

Learn about the Restroom Capacity

Funded by Measure A

Cascade Bridges

Running creek in Cascade Canyon
Road and Trail Management
Cascade Canyon Preserve

A proposal to improve visitor safety and preserve creek habitat.

UPDATED: October 23, 2023

This proposed project is in the planning phase.

Learn about the Cascade Bridges

Funded by Measure A

Wye Wetlands Project

north end of Bolinas Lagoon
Land and Habitat Restoration
Bolinas Lagoon

Restoring habitat, improving road safety, and adapting to sea level rise in the north end of Bolinas Lagoon.

UPDATED: August 8, 2023

This project is in progress. 

Learn about the Wye Wetlands Project

Funded by Measure A

Redwoods Restoration

Redwood forest
Road and Trail Management
Roy's Redwoods

Developing a comprehensive analysis to preserve a unique redwood forest.

UPDATED: August 2, 2023

Planning phase completed.

Learn about the Redwoods Restoration

Funded by Measure A

Eagle Rock Trail

Girl walking dog on trail in Terra Linda
Road and Trail Management
Terrra Linda Preserve

Improving a recreational trail in Terra Linda Sleepy Hollow.

UPDATED: April 6, 2023

This project is in progress.

Learn about the Eagle Rock Trail

Funded by Measure A

Park Improvements

Bayside Park
Park Improvements
Bayside Park

Reimagining a bayfront park for visitor safety and natural resource protection.

UPDATED: November 18, 2022

Turf installation taking place.

Learn about the Park Improvements

Evolving Shorelines

Detail of Evolving Shorelines design illustration
Land and Habitat Restoration
Bothin Marsh Preserve
Designing for sea level rise resilience at Bothin Marsh.

UPDATED: October 12, 2022

Design plans in progress.Learn about the Evolving Shorelines

Funded by Measure A

Native Plant Nursery

Close-up of seedlings growing at the nursery
Land and Habitat Restoration
Lagoon Park

Cultivating native plants for habitat restoration with community support.

UPDATED: September 30, 2022

Building complete. Cultivation in progress.

Learn about the Native Plant Nursery

Funded by Measure A

Marsh Restoration

McInnis Marsh
Land and Habitat Restoration
McInnis Park

Reclaiming a historic tideland and protecting against sea level rise.

UPDATED: May 16, 2022

This project is in design and review phase.

Learn about the Marsh Restoration

Funded by Measure A

Mont Marin Trail

Mont Marin Trail in Terra Linda
Road and Trail Management
Terra Linda

This project improved visitor access and protected natural resources.

UPDATED: May 6, 2022

This project is complete.

Learn about the Mont Marin Trail

Funded by Measure A

Region 6 Designation

Ring Mountain
Road and Trail Management
Southern Marin Preserves

Designation process completed for roads and trails in southern Marin preserves.

UPDATED: April 26, 2022

This project is complete.

Learn about the Region 6 Designation

Funded by Measure A

Road & Trail Designation

Parks staff and community leaders sitting around a table discussing designation maps
Road and Trail Management
All Open Space Preserves

A collaborative public process to designate a sustainable road and trail system in all Marin County preserves.

UPDATED: April 26, 2022

Regions 1-6 designations are complete.

Learn about the Road & Trail Designation

Funded by Measure A

Roads and Trails

Young woman riding a horse at Rush Creek
Road and Trail Management
Rush Creek Preserve

Creating a sustainable road and trail network in Rush Creek Preserve.

UPDATED: March 21, 2022

Work completed.

Learn about the Roads and Trails

Funded by Measure A

Dog Waste Stations

dog waste station along trail
Road and Trail Management
Open Space Preserves

Preventing poo-lution in open space preserves.

UPDATED: March 16, 2022

Phase 2 installations in progress.

Learn about the Dog Waste Stations

Funded by Measure A

Parking Lot Repaving

McNears parking lot after repaving is finished
Park Improvements
McNears Beach Park

Repaving an aging parking lot for public safety. 

UPDATED: March 16, 2022

This project is complete.

Learn about the Parking Lot Repaving

Funded by Measure A

Site Updates

Black Point Boat Launch shaded picnic area
Park Improvements
Black Point Boat Launch

Picnic tables, shade structure, bait cutting table, bike racks, and new landscaping enhance the boat launch.

UPDATED: March 16, 2022

This project is complete.

Learn about the Site Updates

Microsurfacing

Woman walking on Mill Valley Pathway
Park Improvements
Mill Valley/Sausalito Pathway

Preventative maintenance from Almonte Boulevard to Gate 6 Road.

UPDATED: October 20, 2021

This project is complete.

Learn about the Microsurfacing

Funded by Measure A

Wayfinding Signs

Entry signs at Old St. Hilary's Preserve
Road and Trail Management
All Open Space Preserves

Entry and wayfinding signs enhance visitor safety and protect natural resources.

UPDATED: July 1, 2021

This project is complete.

Learn about the Wayfinding Signs

Funded by Measure A

Bolinas Restoration

Shorebird looking out at the lagoon
Land and Habitat Restoration
Bolinas Lagoon

Caring for a Wetland of International Importance

UPDATED: June 25, 2021

This project is in progress. 

Learn about the Bolinas Restoration

Funded by Measure A

Ponti Ridge Trail

Scenic view from Ponti Ridge
Road and Trail Management
Pacheco Valle Preserve

Converting an unsustainable and steep fire road to a multiuse trail in Pacheco Valle.

UPDATED: May 17, 2021

This project is complete. Trail is open.

Learn about the Ponti Ridge Trail

Funded by Measure A

Pathway Bridge Decks

Cyclists riding over new pathway bridge deck
Park Improvements
Mill Valley/Sausalito Pathway

Wood decks replaced on 100-year-old bridges along the pathway.

UPDATED: January 10, 2021

This project is complete.

Learn about the Pathway Bridge Decks

Funded by Measure A

Middle Fire Road

Parks staff and contractor inspecting fire road
Road and Trail Management
Mount Burdell

This project improved emergency access and helped protect natural resources.

UPDATED: November 3, 2020

This project is complete.

Learn about the Middle Fire Road

Funded by Measure A

Bat Monitoring

Brown bat flying above water
Land and Habitat Restoration
County-wide

A collaborative multi-year project to research bats in Marin County.

UPDATED: September 18, 2020

This project is in its third year of data collection.

Learn about the Bat Monitoring

Funded by Measure A

Farmhouse Renovations

Deer Island farmhouse after new porch and ramp were installed.
Park Improvements
Deer Island

Porches, stairs, gutters, accessible path and parking complete.

UPDATED: August 4, 2020

First phase completed.

Learn about the Farmhouse Renovations

Funded by Measure A

Benches and Picnic Areas

New bench looking out over the water
Park Improvements
Lagoon Park

Improved and accessible seating in a popular San Rafael park.

UPDATED: July 30, 2020

This project is complete.

Learn about the Benches and Picnic Areas

Funded by Measure A

School Trail

School trail repairs completed
Road and Trail Management
French Ranch

Improving a trail to support a safe route to school.

UPDATED: July 30, 2020

This project is complete.

Learn about the School Trail

Funded by Measure A

Shade Structure

Construction crew building the shade structure
Park Improvements
Stafford Lake Bike Park

Picnic plaza shade structure installation completed.

UPDATED: July 15, 2020

This project is complete.

Learn about the Shade Structure

Funded by Measure A

Bowman Canyon Area

Road and Trail Management
Mount Burdell Preserve

A 409-acre acquisition expands Mount Burdell Preserve.

UPDATED: June 29, 2020

This project is in first phase of assessment.

Learn about the Bowman Canyon Area

Funded by Measure A

Hammock Village

Three women smiling in an orange hammock
Park Improvements
Stafford Lake Park

Rope hammocks, bird nest swing, kids zip line, and lawn games are being installed at Stafford Lake Park.

UPDATED: October 15, 2019

This project is complete.

Learn about the Hammock Village

Funded by Measure A

Roundabout Mosaic

Detail of the roundabout mosaic
Park Improvements
Mill Valley/Sausalito Pathway

Colorful mosaic art enlivens a drab concrete structure on the popular pathway.

UPDATED: August 22, 2019

This project is complete.

Learn about the Roundabout Mosaic

Eagle Rim Trail

Aerial view of Eagle Rim Trail
Road and Trail Management
Mount Burdell Preserve

Adopt, realign, and improve one mile of trail for hikers and cyclists.

UPDATED: May 2, 2019

This project is complete. Trail is open for hiking and cycling.

Learn about the Eagle Rim Trail

Funded by Measure A

Region 5 Designation

Region 5 designation map partial
Road and Trail Management
Five Central Marin Preserves

Twenty-two miles of roads and trails in five central Marin preserves have been designated.

UPDATED: January 24, 2019

This project has been completed.

Learn about the Region 5 Designation

Funded by Measure A

Bridge Replacement

Completed new wooden footbridge
Park Improvements
Homestead Valley
A new wooden footbridge crosses the creek, improving neighborhood access and safety.

UPDATED: October 1, 2018

This project is complete.

Learn about the Bridge Replacement

Funded by Measure A

Trail Bridge

Trail Bridge at Stafford Lake Bike Park
Park Improvements
Stafford Lake Bike Park
A new trail bridge and gully repair offers cyclists safe passage, and reduces erosion into the watershed.

UPDATED: October 1, 2018

This project is complete.

Learn about the Trail Bridge

Funded by Measure A

Old White Hill Grade

Old Railroad Grade trail
Road and Trail Management
Loma Alta Preserve

This project upgraded five ephemeral stream crossings.

UPDATED: September 12, 2018

This project is complete.

Learn about the Old White Hill Grade

Funded by Measure A

Spirit Nest

Smiling family looking out from the Spirit Nest
Park Improvements
Stafford Lake Park
A human-size nest, built from eucalyptus branches, uses art to highlight the importance of fire fuel reduction and ecosystem preservation.

UPDATED: August 30, 2018

This project is complete.

Learn about the Spirit Nest

Funded by Measure A

Adirondack Chairs

Orange Adirondack chairs at McNears Beach Park
Park Improvements
Regional Parks

Colorful seating has been added to McNears Beach Park, Paradise Beach Park, and Stafford Lake Park.

UPDATED: July 16, 2018

This project is complete.

Learn about the Adirondack Chairs

Funded by Measure A

Mosaic Labyrinth

Mosaic labyrinth
Park Improvements
Hal Brown Park

Take a meditative walk in the Creekside labyrinth, a place for peace and contemplation.

UPDATED: June 29, 2018

This project is complete.

Learn about the Mosaic Labyrinth

Paradise Pier Repairs

New steel railings at Paradise Pier
Park Improvements
Paradise Beach Park

Stylish steel railings replace an aging wooden structure. Plus there's a new fish cleaning station for anglers.

UPDATED: June 1, 2018

This project is complete.

Learn about the Paradise Pier Repairs

Funded by Measure A

Hunt Camp Trail

Hunt Camp Trail
Road and Trail Management
Gary Giacomini Preserve

A proposal to protect Lagunitas Creek watershed habitat and improve visitor safety.

UPDATED: May 14, 2018

Upper Hunt Camp is complete.

Learn about the Hunt Camp Trail

Funded by Measure A

Loop Trail

Bridge construction in progress on the Loop Trail
Road and Trail Management
Roys Redwoods Preserve

This project improved a trail that meanders around the preserve, crossing several streams.

UPDATED: November 30, 2017

This project is complete.

Learn about the Loop Trail

Funded by Measure A

Old Railroad Grade

Family walking across the bridge
Road and Trail Management
Loma Alta Preserve

A new bridge and habitat restoration created a sustainable multiuse trail.

UPDATED: November 30, 2017

This project is complete.

Learn about the Old Railroad Grade

Funded by Measure A

Irving Fire Road

Irving Fire Road
Road and Trail Management
Terra Linda/Sleepy Hollow

This project improved emergency access and helped protect the watershed.

UPDATED: October 20, 2017

This project is complete.

Learn about the Irving Fire Road

Funded by Measure A

Horse Hill Trail

Horse Hill Trail
Road and Trail Management
Horse Hill Preserve
Realigning an eroded trail, for safe use by pedestrians and equestrians.

UPDATED: August 20, 2017

This project is complete.

Learn about the Horse Hill Trail

Funded by Measure A

Region 4 Designation

Section of Region 4 Designation Map
Road and Trail Management
Six North Marin Preserves

Forty miles of roads and trails in six northern Marin preserves have been designated.

UPDATED: June 15, 2017

This project is complete.

Learn about the Region 4 Designation

Funded by Measure A

McNears Pier Repairs

McNears pier looking out to the horizon
Park Improvements
McNears Beach Park
Eroding concrete footings repaired, addressing deferred maintenance and visitor safety.

UPDATED: March 15, 2017

This project is complete.Learn about the McNears Pier Repairs

Funded by Measure A

Adventure Playground

Young boy on the playground zip line
Park Improvements
Stafford Lake Park

An adventure playground with natural climbing structures and a zip line connects kids with nature.

UPDATED: January 2, 2017

This project is complete.

Learn about the Adventure Playground

Funded by Measure A

Glen Fire Road

Glen Fire Road
Road and Trail Management
Glen Fire Road

Maintaining emergency access in Blithedale Summit Preserve.

UPDATED: October 20, 2016

This project is complete.

Learn about the Glen Fire Road

Funded by Measure A

Region 3 Designation

Section of the Region 3 Use Map
Road and Trail Management
Five Central Marin Preserves

Thirty miles of roads and trails in five central Marin preserves have been designated.

UPDATED: October 15, 2016

This project is complete.

Learn about the Region 3 Designation

Funded by Measure A

Octopus Junction

Octopus Trail
Road and Trail Management
Camino Alto Preserve

A sustainable multiuse connector restored habitat and improved visitor safety.

UPDATED: July 21, 2016

This project is complete.

Learn about the Octopus Junction

Funded by Measure A

Region 2 Designation

Section of Region 2 Designation Map
Road and Trail Management
Seven West Marin Preserves

Fifty-two miles of roads and trails in seven west Marin preserves have been designated.

UPDATED: November 30, 2015

This project is complete.

Learn about the Region 2 Designation

Funded by Measure A

Region 1 Designation

Section of Region 1 Designation Map
Road and Trail Management
Six Southeast Marin Preserves

Thirty-four miles of roads and trail in southeastern Marin preserves have been designated.

UPDATED: May 1, 2015

This project is complete.

Learn about the Region 1 Designation

Funded by Measure A