SF Parks Alliance

The San Francisco Parks Alliance champions, transforms, and activates parks and public spaces throughout the city. 

We are the only city-wide non-profit with the depth and breadth of expertise and resources to serve all our communities and neighborhoods—from park and public space creation and improvement, to event programming, from political advocacy, to fiscal and strategic partnerships. 

San Francisco Parks Alliance (SFPA) believes everyone deserves a local, thriving and safe public space. When spaces are cared for, they unite citizens building stronger communities. 

San Francisco has some parks and public spaces that showcase our vibrant and distinct city, but there are other parks and public spaces that are left behind. 

We support public space community and advocacy groups. When communities do not have the resources to improve and maintain their public spaces, we are their advocate and support them. 

After deep community engagement, SF Parks Alliance 

•  Transforms cookie-cutter playgrounds into interactive works of art. 
•  Converts underutilized alleyways, streets and vacant lots into vibrant “urban living rooms” replete with string lights, coffee carts, art murals, and programming. 
• Beautifies lifeless street medians and stairways with artistic color, tile, and plantings. 
• Renovates treasured landmarks like the Conservatory of Flowers. 

We envision a city where every park and public space is beautiful, welcoming and activated regardless of where it is located from Pacific Heights to the Bayview, from Lands End to Little Hollywood. We envision a model that can be replicated across the country. 

OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH PUBLIC AGENCIES 

SF Parks Alliance is the only city-wide non-profit that enhances the good work of more than 20 public agencies by providing additional hands, budget, and flexibility along with innovative solutions. SF Parks Alliance extends beyond parks to public spaces including SF plazas, parklets, staircases, medians, and alleyways. 

 LEARN MORE Visit sfparksalliance.org, view our last Impact Report or contact Sonia Gonzalez Banks, Director of External Affairs, Marketing and Development