San Francisco’s New Park Officially Named 'Sunset Dunes'

The contentious naming process concluded as the park draws crowds despite ongoing debates over its future.

The San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission officially named the park 'Sunset Dunes' after a monthlong public naming process with 4,200 entries.
The final decision saw 'Sunset Dunes' secure four votes, defeating the runner-up 'Playland Park,' in a commission vote on April 9, 2025.
Visitor numbers are surging, with the under-construction park averaging 3,400 visitors on weekdays and 4,900 on weekends, making it one of the city's most popular spaces.
The park's future remains uncertain as proposals to reopen the adjacent Great Highway to automobile traffic could lead to its closure.
Community efforts have enhanced the park with features like a kids’ bicycle course, workout areas, sculptures, and murals, though some murals were vandalized and later repaired.