The San Rafael community came together this past weekend to celebrate the exciting upgrades at Pickleweed Park! The project represents a major investment in the Canal neighborhood’s recreation spaces, with improvements that enhance accessibility, sustainability, and year-round play. Visitors can now enjoy a resurfaced all-weather soccer field, new basketball court, upgraded pathways, and inviting gathering … Continued
On the morning of Thursday, August 21st, the San Rafael Fire Department (SRFD) responded to a structure fire at an apartment complex located at 516 Canal Street. Over the past month City staff has been working with service organizations to address the ongoing needs of displaced residents as well as working with the owner to … Continued
(above: rendering of future library lounge) The Pickleweed Library Renovation construction has officially started as of Monday, October 6th Construction activities will begin ramping up in the coming weeks to renovate the library space. Improvements include a dedicated children’s reading room, relocated police substation and staff office, redesigned restrooms and more. The renovation construction … Continued
On Tuesday, 9/30/25, work on Los Gamos was completed for the Los Gamos Drive Pedestrian & Bicycle Enhancement Project! This project installed new bike lane buffer striping and a new high visibility crosswalk near 1500 Los Gamos Drive along with ADA curb ramps and a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB). These improvements will increase pedestrian … Continued
The Dept of Public Works attended the Canal Alliance Nuestro Canal, Nuestro Futuro Community Fair on Saturday, October 4th City staff collected feedback from fair attendees regarding the San Rafael Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (CBPP) update Engagement Phase 2. The project engagement material will be posted on the website October 20th for public feedback. … Continued
Exciting changes are coming to one of San Rafael’s most beloved parks! The City of San Rafael invites the community to celebrate the completion of the Pickleweed Park Enhancement Project on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Pickleweed Park. The festivities kick off at 5 PM with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by guided park tours, field … Continued
ATTENTION: Loch Lomond and South West End Neighbors! Make-up Street Sweeping for Zone 30 and 19 is scheduled for this Saturday 10/11/25. Zone 30: beginning at 8:00am through 1pm. Zone 19: beginning at 11:00am through 2pm. If possible, please do not park on the streets during this time period. Check out the City’s … Continued
MEDIA CONTACT John Stefanski, Assistant City Manager PIO@Cityofsanrafael.org October 8, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: City of San Rafael Awards Capital Project Management Agreement to Griffin Structures for Support of the New Library and Community Center at Albert Park San Rafael, CA — On Monday, October 6, 2025, the San Rafael City Council awarded an agreement … Continued
We want to hear from you! The City of San Rafael has launched a Public Art Program to enhance Downtown vitality and celebrate the city’s cultural identity. The program will bring 5 new public art installations – including murals, mosaics, and sculptures – to highly visible locations across downtown in the Spring/Summer of … Continued
United Against Hate Week: Poster Making at Youth in Arts Monday – Friday | 11 am – 4 pm Youth in Arts ArtLab Join Youth in Arts this October in the YIA ArtLab to create your own United Against Hate poster! Stop by, Monday through Friday, between 11 am and 4 pm, and use your creativity to take … Continued
