--- title: San Francisco Recreation and Park Department Updates Ocean Beach Project canonical: https://sanfranciscofeed.com/san-francisco-recreation-and-park-department-updates-ocean-beach-project/ published: '2026-11-08T20:13:43-08:00' updated: '2026-11-08T20:13:43-08:00' author: SanFranciscoFeed Staff section: Parks tags: - Ocean Beach - Rec and Park - Muni - Public Safety - SFPUC - Traffic source: San Francisco Recreation and Park Department source_url: https://sfrecpark.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3147 publisher: SanFranciscoFeed attribution: Copyright SanFranciscoFeed. Quote with credit to SanFranciscoFeed and a link to the canonical URL above. --- # San Francisco Recreation and Park Department Updates Ocean Beach Project The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department provided updates on the Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project on November 5, 2026. Initial improvements to public safety and access are expected to begin in early 2027, while major construction is anticipated to start in 2029, according to the department. The project aims to enhance safety, increase access to open space, and protect wastewater infrastructure from climate-induced sea level rise. An open house will be held on November 16, 2026, at the San Francisco Zoo to discuss these improvements. --- ### Press Release: San Francisco Recreation and Park Department *Published November 5, 2026. Reproduced in full from the [San Francisco Recreation and Park Department](https://sfrecpark.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3147).* #### Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project (OBCCAP) | Project Update + Open House, November 2026 Rec Park Improvements | All Project Updates Posted on November 05, 2026 We would like to share a few important updates on the ongoing development and implementation of the [Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project](https://www.sfpuc.gov/construction-contracts/construction-projects/oceanbeach). This project will improve safety, increase access to open space, and protect critical wastewater infrastructure from climate induced sea level rise. While the major phase of construction is expected to begin in 2029 due to California Coastal Commission coordination and other project elements, **initial improvements to public safety and access are anticipated to begin in early 2027**. Jointly led by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, SFMTA, SF Recreation & Parks, and the San Francisco Zoo, these improvements focus on access to the SF Zoo, bicycle/pedestrian improvements, and traffic improvements as listed below: #### Initial Improvements #### **New Zoo Gateway Entrance** - Relocate the west-bound U-turn on Sloat Boulevard one block east, from Sunset Dunes to Lower Great Highway, to create a seamless, primary entrance to the Zoo. - This new Zoo entrance is essential to allow vehicle and parking access to the Zoo once the Great Highway Extension south of Sloat Boulevard is permanently closed. - Add a new Zoo vehicle exit onto East-bound Sloat Boulevard. - Create an expanded center median, with landscaping and art/signage to create a welcoming gateway that celebrates and links the SF Zoo. #### **Sloat Plaza and Bike/Pedestrian Improvements** - The relocated west-bound U-turn on Sloat Boulevard will create an opportunity to build a temporary public plaza at the end of Sloat Boulevard that will allow safer walking and biking connection between Sunset Dunes, the Great Highway Extension, the SF Zoo, and Sloat Boulevard. - Bike and pedestrian safety improvements will connect to the recently completed [Sloat Quick-Build Project](https://www.sfmta.com/projects/sloat-blvd-quick-build-project) which included new protected bike lanes, cross walks, and bus-boarding islands on Sloat Boulevard. - Safety treatments across the two-way bikeway. #### **Traffic Signal and Bus Route Changes** - Changes to traffic control, turns, and crosswalks at 47th Avenue. - New left-turn restrictions for vehicles and consolidated crosswalks to allow the Zoo exit to function safely and efficiently. - With these changes, Muni’s 18 46th Avenue bus route will be rerouted southbound to the Lower Great Highway to minimize turns and provide better connectivity to the Sunset Dunes park. #### Anticipated Timeline\* - Late 2026, Finalize initial improvements design - November 16, Open House at SF Zoo - December, SFMTA Board Hearing (tentatively scheduled, details will be shared at [SFMTA.com/ZooAccess](https://www.sfmta.com/projects/zoo-access-safety-and-connectivity)) - Early 2027, Initial improvements construction starts - Mid 2027, Anticipated completion of initial construction - 2029, Major construction anticipated to start on Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project \*Project timeline is subject to change. #### Join Us for an Open House Join the SFPUC, SF Rec & Park and SFMTA at a joint open house meeting hosted by the San Francisco Zoo to learn more about initial improvements to public safety and access that are anticipated to begin in early 2027. #### **Monday, November 16** #### 6:00pm to 7:30pm #### Connie and Bob Lurie Education Center @ the SF Zoo #### Sloat Boulevard at the Upper Great Highway #### San Francisco, CA 94132 Accessing the meeting space: Enter the Zoo parking lot, ignore the signs indicating the need to purchase an exit pass. Parking is complimentary for this event. Once you park, enter through the Main Entrance and turn left at the Gift Shop. For those taking public transit, the L Taraval, 18 46th Avenue, and 23 Monterey all stop near the Zoo. #### Questions? For any questions or concerns, please reach out to [ssip@sfwater.org](mailto:ssip@sfwater.org) or (888) 581-7473. For more information on the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project, please visit [sfpuc.gov/OceanBeach](https://sfpuc.gov/OceanBeach). [Additional Info...](https://sfrecpark.org/1172/Ocean-Beach-Climate-Adaptation-Project) Source: [San Francisco Recreation and Park Department](https://sfrecpark.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3147)