Revitalized Pickleweed Park Opens with Support from WRA’s Permitting Experts

WRA congratulates the City of San Rafael on the recent ribbon-cutting of the newly enhanced Pickleweed Park which marks a major investment in accessible, sustainable, and year-round recreation for the Canal District community.

The park now features an all-weather soccer field, a new basketball court, upgraded pathways, and community gathering spaces. Click on the gallery images to see some of the new amenities!

Portions of the project are located within San Francisco Bay Conservation & Development Commission’s (BCDC) “Shoreline Band”, necessitating BCDC authorization. WRA prepared and submitted a BCDC permit application package which included the required BCDC application form as well as a supplemental information package tailored to BCDC’s preferences. As part of the permit application preparation process, WRA worked with project partners BKF Engineers and Gates Studio to distill the project design into distinct categories to align with the information requested in BCDC’s permit application form. This expertise and attention to detail supported an efficient review and approval by BCDC. 

WRA is proud to have helped bring this revitalized community space to life. Read more on the City’s project webpage. To learn more about WRA’s parks and open space work, visit our market page.