The 2.3-acre parcel where the 60-foot steel tower once stood—located at the future park’s main entrance—will now be transformed into an inviting gateway to the 10-acre waterfront park. The removal expands usable open space and enhances community access to the shoreline.
Once a stark reminder of the area’s industrial past, the tower has been relocated to another PG&E site further from the park where it will remain in active use. Its removal is more than just physical—it represents meaningful progress toward environmental healing, equity, and a decades-long vision for a healthy, inclusive, and connected waterfront in Bayview-Hunters Point.
“Every neighborhood in San Francisco should have access to vibrant public spaces, and for too long, the Bayview-Hunters Point community has been cut off from its own waterfront,” said Mayor Daniel Lurie. “By transforming this space into a gateway to the India Basin Waterfront Park, we are connecting the neighborhood back to their shoreline. Thank you to the Bayview-Hunters Point community, PG&E, and our partners at the Recreation and Park Department for helping make this change a reality.”
The southern portion of the park, at 900 Innes Avenue, opened in October 2024. Construction on the northern portion, where the tower was located, began in August 2025 and is expected to be completed in 2028. When finished, the unified 10-acre park will feature a restored shoreline, nature trails, fishing and boating access, playgrounds, sport courts, a cookout terrace, and sweeping views of the Bay.
The project to remove the tower is a result of a unique partnership between the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department and PG&E, united by a shared commitment to environmental stewardship and community equity. Together, they are delivering on a long-standing community vision for a resilient, welcoming waterfront that serves current and future generations.
“The removal of this tower fulfills a promise made to the Bayview-Hunters Point community—helping to address a legacy of environmental harm and turn the page to a new chapter. One that envisions a welcoming park where families can thrive,” said SF Rec and Park General Manager Phil Ginsburg. “We’re grateful for PG&E’s leadership and partnership in making this possible, ensuring the new park truly honors and uplifts the residents of this neighborhood.”
“PG&E is honored to collaborate with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department on the world-class India Basin Waterfront Park. We at PG&E chose to remove the tower to create more green space and a welcoming gateway for this ambitious project. The dedicated community that has worked so hard for this park deserves to see its full potential,” said Jake Zigelman, Vice President of PG&E’s Bay Area region.
“Taking down this tower and creating this park honors the legacy of countless community members who have fought tirelessly for better spaces to live, grow, and raise their families,” said A. Philip Randolph Institute Executive Director Jackie Bryant. “That’s why this is so meaningful. It’s not just about change in the present—it’s about hope for the future. The young people growing up here today—our future community leaders—will be the true beneficiaries of the choices we’re making now, ensuring they can enjoy healthier, safer spaces for generations to come.”
India Basin Waterfront Park is a public-private partnership between Rec and Park, A. Philip Randolph Institute, Trust for Public Land and San Francisco Foundation.
Backed by more than $225 million in public and private investment, the park project is one of the most significant in San Francisco’s modern history. It includes $69 million in state funding secured by Gov. Gavin Newsom, Sen. Scott Wiener, Assemblymembers Phil Ting, David Chu, and Matt Haney, the 2020 Health and Recovery Bond, and Proposition 68 grants. Philanthropic funding includes a $25 million donation from the John Pritzker Family Fund, $20 million from Crankstart, and other major contributions, including Marc and Lynne Benioff, the Hellman Foundation, Mimi and Peter Haas Fund, Rebecca and Cal Henderson, Baker Street Foundation, the Fisher Family, the Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation, and others.
Guided by a nationally recognized Equitable Development Plan created by and for the Bayview-Hunters Point community, the project ensures the park’s design, programming, and economic opportunities reflect the neighborhood’s culture and needs. Local workforce training programs have already placed residents in family-sustaining jobs, and the Bayview Safety Swim and Splash initiative has taught more than 375 neighborhood youth essential swimming skills.
The removal of the transition tower supports the Equitable Development Plan’s goals of fostering a healthier community and restoring the ecological integrity of the land.
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