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 and Events

For the full calendar for the park, click this link

First Saturday’s Family Day
Saturday, July 5, is packed with family fun at India Basin Waterfront Park! Come out for our “First Saturday Family Days” from 12–4pm: jump houses, free haircuts, and delicious bites at the food pavilion and the beautiful outdoors. Don’t miss the live performances at 2pm featuring musician CJ Emulous and comedian Hannibal Thompson. Plus, cheer on a special community celebration ceremony for our amazing local youth led by GoodBrutha. Ready to soak up a gorgeous day of laughter, connection, and unforgettable moments? Gather your friends, bring the fam, and let’s celebrate community together!

India Basin Waterfront Park Summer Field Trips Beginning on June 29

The India Basin Waterfront Park partners are hosting a series of free summer community events and field trips. See the list below:

June 29 - Field trip to the Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito. Free transportation and lunch provided. Bus leaves at 9:30 a.m.
July 9 - Field trip to the De Young Museum, open to all ages with free transportation. Bus leaves at 10 a.m.
July 11 & 12 - Community Arts and Crafts showcase with local artists and nature-themed activities.

To RSVP for one or all of these occurrences, click this link. Additional questions? Call (628) 652-7240.

Industry Night at the India Basin Waterfront Park Food Pavilion on June 25

Join En2Action and the India Basin Waterfront Park partners for its industry night happy hour on Wednesday, June 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the park's Food Pavilion (900 Innes Avenue).

Meet local food entrepreneurs, make industry connections, and learn more about The Food Pavilion—a new culinary space designed for community businesses.

For more information and to RSVP, click this link.

Bayview Safety Swim & Splash Program Celebrates End of School Year at MLK Pool

The Bayview Safety Swim and Splash (BSSS) program celebrated the end of its spring program and school year with its Splash Bash community celebration at Martin Luther King Jr. Pool last month. The event featured a skills showcase, as well as an open family swim with stand-up paddle boards, kayaks and more!

BSSS is a free learn-to-swim initiative for elementary students in the 94124 zip code. It has operated since 2022 in partnership with the Y of San Francisco at MLK Jr. Pool. The goal of the program is to ensure that neighborhood youth develop confidence in the water and acquire lifelong skills, including floating, breathing, and how to swim to safety if needed.

In 2024, the program added a new summer session to its normal spring and fall programming, serving 376 youth overall—a 71% increase from 2023—with over 160 achieving their water safety goals.

The program also aims to ensure that residents of Bayview-Hunters Point can enjoy the aquatic-oriented India Basin Waterfront Park to its fullest. For more information about the program, click this link.

Facility Hours

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