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Golden Gate Fields to Become Bay Area Park | California News
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California is pouring up to $125 million into transforming the shuttered Golden Gate Fields racetrack into a stunning new public park — a move Governor Newsom calls a “once-in-a-century opportunity.” The 161-acre East Bay waterfront site, closed after 83 years of horse racing, will be bought by nonprofit Trust for Public Land and gifted to the local park district. Funding comes from a voter-approved climate bond, sparking debate: while supporters hail it as a vital green space for Bay Area residents and coastal restoration, critics warn it could divert funds from urgent wildfire and water projects. A twist? If the nonprofit raises over $50 million by year’s end, the state’s contribution may shrink — balancing big dreams with budgetary realities.
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