The San Francisco Bay Trail is many things, but it isn’t always a trail nor is it always next to San Francisco Bay. When the Association of Bay Area Governments first set out to build a 500-mile path through nine counties, 47 cities and around San Francisco and San Pablo bays, the project was bound to be complex. That was especially true given that each separate jurisdiction would be responsible for managing its own segments. Read More

Anti-leash-law protests reached a new peak at a Golden Gate National Recreation Area open house Monday, with one supervisor even suggesting The City should take the park land back if proposed regulations are enforced.Supervisor John Avalos yelled his comments to a boisterous crowd of more than 100 protesters gathered outside the open house, some clad in dog costumes and carrying signs with slogans such as “Yes we canine.”“Take it back! Take it back!” the crowd responded. Read More

After decades of running wild, the canine constituents of some of The City’s most popular dog-walking spots could be put on a leash by federal officials. For years, informed pet owners have anticipated a report that will be released on Thursday suggesting where in Crissy Field, Fort Funston, Baker Beach and 18 other federal parks in San Mateo, San Francisco and Marin counties that dogs should not roam freely. Read More

A trampoline field the size of a baseball diamond will soon be housed in a gutted airport hangar at Crissy Field. The indoor facility — set to open in August — will consist of 50 conjoined trampolines used for aerial and physical training on trampolines, as well as trampoline dodgeball, fitness classes, and open jump time.  Read More