Golden Gate Park - Stow Lake Perimeter Path Renovation

Background 

Stow Lake is popular destination in Golden Gate Park for strolling, boating and picnicking. The existing asphalt path that circles the perimeter of the lake has deteriorated and is in need of repair. The project’s design will keep the perimeter path in its current alignment to minimize impact on the overall site A puddle of water sits on a deteriorated pathway.and the landscaping. Additionally, the site furnishings will be refurbished.

Scope of Work

The intent of this project is to renovate the existing perimeter path at Stow Lake and the site furnishings, including benches and picnic tables to achieve ADA compliance. The construction will be performed in two phases so that half of the perimeter path will be open at all times. No work will be occurring in the area in front of the Boathouse. 

Funding

This project is being funded by multiple sources including the following:

  • Recovery Stimulus and Critical Repairs
  • General Fund
  • Mayor’s Office on Disability

Project Schedule

PhaseTimeline
PlanningSpring 2014
DesignSummer 2018
ConstructionSpring 2023
Open to the publicFall 2023


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  1. Capital Project Update

    Stow Lake Perimeter Path Renovation | update March 2023

    As a quick update on the Stow Lake Perimeter Path Renovation, construction is moving faster than anticipated. We are nearly finished with the first half of the project Read on...
  2. Capital Project Update

    Stow Lake Path Project Update - 2/13/2023

    We are happy to report that the first quarter of the Stow Lake Perimeter Path Renovation is now complete. . . Read on...
  3. Capital Project Update

    Stow Lake Pathway Improvement Project Update 9/6/22!

    Hi all- We are pleased to report that on August 18, the RPD Commission approved the contract award for the construction of Stow Lake. . . Read on...
  4. Capital Project Update

    Stow Lake Perimeter Path Project Update March 2022

    Our biologist will conduct a few more wildlife surveys at Stow Lake over the next month. Once complete, we will incorporate measures Read on...
  5. Capital Project Update

    Stow Lake Perimeter Path Project Update 2/23/2022

    Our biologist has been conducting surveys of the wildlife at Stow Lake. Once the surveys wrap up later this Spring, we will be Read on...
  6. Capital Project Update

    Stow Lake Perimeter Path Project Update 1/21/22!

    We are anticipating having a biologist on-site in January and February to conduct wildlife surveys. . . . Read on...
  7. Capital Project Update

    Stow Lake Path - Pathway interruption 12-14 through 17!

    Path may be interrupted by tree removal . . . Read on...
  8. Capital Project Update

    Stow Lake Perimeter Path Project Update 12/17!

    Hi all- We will be working with a biologist to conduct surveys around Stow Lake for red-legged frogs and to make recommendations on how to minimize any biological impacts. . . Read on...
  9. Capital Project Update

    Stow Lake Perimeter Path Project Update 11/18!

    Hi all- The project team is working with a biologist to minimize impacts to the wildlife around the lake. . . Read on...
  1. Steve Tucker

    Project Manager