Welcome to India Basin Waterfront Park

The India Basin Waterfront Park Project is a partnership between the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, A. Philip Randolph Institute, Trust for Public Land, San Francisco Foundation, and the Bayview-Hunters Point community.

The project is environmental justice in action and aims to build a park that is both spectacular and crucial to the health of San Francisco’s southeast communities with an emphasis on public access, social equity, waterfront recreation, resiliency to sea level rise, and habitat and wetland restoration and enhancement.

The project plan combines the existing India Basin Shoreline Park area and the recently opened park at 900 Innes into India Basin Waterfront Park, one grand 10-acre waterfront park. The final portion of the project that will renovate India Basin Shoreline Park is anticipated to begin in mid-2025.

India Basin Waterfront Park is one of only a few parks in the nation to be guided by an Equitable Development Plan (EDP) developed by the community. The EDP ensures the park’s features and programming are culturally relevant and directly benefits the Bayview-Hunters Point community. EDP initiatives that are currently being implemented include Bayview Safety Swim and Splash and Rocking the Boat youth programs, the Food Pavilion’s rotating vendor and workshop programming supporting workforce and business development; Artist in Residence programming at the park supporting Arts, Culture and Identity, and more.

Upcoming Programming, Events and News

For the full calendar for the park, click this link

Santa's Workshop Holiday Event on December 20

Celebrate the season at India Basin Waterfront Park (900 Innes Avenue) with Santa’s Workshop, a free holiday arts and crafts event on Friday, December 20 from noon to 3 p.m. Shop the holiday market, pick up free toys, and enjoy food, live comedic performances, and music, including sets by Afterthought and The Top Chefs. For more information, click this link.

Pre-Apprentice Program Celebrates First Graduate; Apply Now for Next Cohort

As we head into the new year, we’re reflecting on the first year of the pre-apprentice program at India Basin Waterfront Park. While the full cohort is expected to graduate in January 2026, we are proud to recognize our first early graduate, Lawrence Tacto.

Throughout the program, Lawrence was consistently punctual, dedicated, and eager to deepen his skills both on and off the clock. With a background in horticulture, he emerged as a cohort leader, sharing his plant knowledge generously with peers. Although less experienced with power tools at the outset, he embraced every learning opportunity and quickly became a safe and proficient operator.

His work ethic, passion for landscape horticulture, and collaborative spirit made a meaningful impact on the cohort and ultimately led to his early acceptance into Rec and Park’s gardener apprentice program. We look forward to his continued professional growth and positive contributions to San Francisco's parks and communities!

Interested in getting involved? This program is a paid public service trainee opportunity for San Francisco residents who receive public benefits. The program, offered in partnership with the San Francisco Human Services Agency and LiUNA Local 261, helps prepare participants for careers in public service and park maintenance. For more information and to apply, visit the JobsNOW! page at this link and note interest in the pre-apprentice program.

Questions? Contact Joyce Lytle at joyce.lytle@sfgov.org.

Savoring the Year: Food Pavilion Chef Showcase at India Basin Waterfront Park in December

The Food Pavilion at India Basin Waterfront Park is closing out the year with its “Savoring the Year: Food Pavilion Chef Showcase,” a three-weekend series highlighting local culinary talent from the Bayview–Hunters Point community.

Chef Josh of Bayview Pasta brings his fresh, hand-milled pastas and wood-fired flavors on Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6.
Chef Fred of Curbside BBQ takes overs on Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14 with his signature smoked dishes.
Chef Classie of Cooking with Classie wraps up the showcase on Saturday, December 20 and Sunday, December 21, offering her soulful, home-inspired plates.

Each pop-up runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Food Pavilion. The venue will close for the holidays on December 27 and 28 and will return with more programming in 2026. Learn more about The Food Pavilion at this link.

Salsa Workshop at The Food Pavilion on December 17

Join En2Action at The Food Pavilion (900 Innes Avenue) for a salsa workshop with Chef Olivia Mecalco of Mi Comedor on Wednesday, December 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. Participants will learn to make traditional Mexican salsas, including two versions of salsa roja and a refreshing cucumber salsa, while discovering the cultural roots behind each recipe. The class offers a warm, inviting setting to chop, taste, and explore essential techniques of Mexican home cooking. For more information and to RSVP, click this link.

Facility Hours

Holiday Hours

All facilities closed for the holidays from November 27 to 28 and December 24 through January 1.

Shipwright’s Cottage

Welcome Center: Wednesday to Sunday - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Archie Green Community Room: Artists & Curator in Residence Office Hours Wednesdays - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Food Pavilion

En2Action featuring local chefs:
- Saturdays to Sundays - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  - Closed December 27 & 28 for the holidays
Office Hours
- Every first and third Monday of the month from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Shop Building