Sunset Dunes averages over 3,400 daily visits and over 7,800 on weekends as of September 2025, and is now San Francisco’s third-most visited park. The two-mile park hosts regular activities and has become part of the fabric of San Francisco.
A clear majority of city voters (206,042 people) cast their ballots in support of the park in 2024. It has become increasingly popular ever since. However, District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio was recalled by about 13,000 voters in the district earlier this month because of his support for the park.
Sunset Dunes isn’t going anywhere; the recall doesn’t undo the will of San Francisco’s voters. Nevertheless, advocates are not resting on their laurels. From the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition’s “call to action”:…