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SF Invites Residents to Dream Big with $6 Million for Community Park Projects

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The Community Opportunity Fund (COF) is a citywide capital program that provides an opportunity for neighbors, community groups, park advocates, and partners to nominate capital projects for funding. Park users know how to make their parks better and we want to help you make those positive changes happen!

Established in the 2008 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond, the COF program has improved 35 city parks, utilizing $17 million of public bond funding and $13.7 million in philanthropic investment, in-kind donations, and sweat equity. The COF is now in its third Bond cycle with $6 million allocated from the 2020 Health and Recovery Bond for the next round of awards.

Nominations are open for Rec and Park’s Community Opportunity Fund, a program that supports community-driven park improvement projects across the city.

The first deadline is approaching, and attendance at one of two February workshops is required as part of the application process.

Pre-application workshops will be held in the evening on Tuesday, February 10, with a sign-up deadline of February 3, and during the day on Saturday, February 21, with a sign-up deadline of February 14.

Review the application materials and sign up for a pre-application workshop at the link below.

Nominations for Community Opportunity Funds (COF) are now op

Applications will be accepted February 10 through March 26, 2026.

To get started today:

  1. Review the application materials:
  2. Sign up for a pre-application workshop!
    • Attendance at one of two February workshops is a required part of the application process. Pre-application workshops will be held in the evening on Tuesday, February 10, with a sign-up deadline of February 3, and during the day on Saturday, February 21, with a sign-up deadline of February 14. Once you complete the workshop registration form and select a time slot, Rec and Park staff will confirm a specific appointment time.
  3. Daydream about the park improvement you’d like to see in your park!

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What are the COF’s Goals?

The COF has five main policy goals:

  1. Foster community stewardship
  2. Enhance park experience and identity
  3. Leverage resources from the community
  4. Deliver the program in an efficient and streamlined manner
  5. Consider geographic equity and offer benefits to disadvantaged communities

Project Updates

If you would like to receive updates about the Community Opportunity Fund (COF), please visit the News Flash section of our webpage and subscribe to “Rec Park Improvements | Initiatives: Community Opportunity Fund (COF).”