Sunset Dunes is here to stay, as we saw affirmed yet again this week. The latest attempt to close sunset dunes, led by Supervisor Wong’s proposed ballot measure, failed due to not being able to secure three other signatures from the Board of Supervisors
Supervisor Wong’s ballot measure was not a compromise, and calling it one was disingenuous – it would have demanded the closure of our City’s third most-visited park. Reverting back to a “compromise” that reopens the street to car traffic would result in the removal of all the things that make Sunset Dunes a popular destination; seating, play spaces, interactive art, a community-led reclamation of public space that has invigorated the Outer Sunset.
We are incredibly disappointed in Supervisor Wong, Supervisor Chan, and Supervisor Chen’s attempt to put Sunset Dunes on the ballot for a third time by misrepresenting traffic data to imply the park has caused more collisions and fatalities, a talking point that has been debunked over and over again by park advocates.
Voters passed Prop K in 2024 with a 10% margin and sending it back to voters would be a waste of time and City resources. Especially in a year where all focus is being directed to transportation measures that will keep BART and Muni afloat, we are disappointed in the Supervisors willing to jeopardize street advocates’ support by proposing to close Sunset Dunes in favor of vehicular traffic.
There is no “compromise” in taking away a people-first, climate-resilient public space and bringing back car traffic and costly road upkeep, especially when all the data continues to support that traffic disruptions have been minimal and injuries and collisions are down.
After the will of the voters has been declared twice and upheld by the courts, and the spectacularly successful eight months we’ve seen since its opening, we are disheartened that opponents of the park are continuing to pursue its closure rather than working with park supporters to make Sunset Dunes work for everyone.
Park opponents have declared their intent to get a signature-led measure on the ballot, and if they pursue that avenue, they would have until July 6, 2026 to secure 10,000+ signatures to qualify for the November 2026 election. Your San Francisco Bicycle Coalition will continue to advocate for and mobilize our members to protect our newest people-first public space, and crucial coastline. Stay involved in this campaign by signing up for our email list using the link below.
