California proposes $125M to turn historic Berkeley racetrack into waterfront park
Golden Gate Fields, a 161-acre horse racing venue near Berkeley, California, is being considered for conversion into a major public waterfront park. State lawmakers have proposed $125 million in funding toward purchasing and preserving the historic site. The overall transformation plan is valued at approximately $175 million. The proposed park would link existing open spaces while improving access for pedestrians and cyclists. The site hosted horse racing for 83 years before the redevelopment proposal was put forward.
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