The San Francisco Chronicle ran a story yesterday, April 8, about the future of Sharp Park. The article contains a poll with two options: either restore Sharp Park or keep the golf course as is.
Please read the article and vote to restore Sharp Park!

The Neighborhood Parks Council agrees:

"Sharp Park has the potential to be restored into wetland habitat, play a role in endangered species preservation and provide additional hiking and walking trail access (the #1 recreational preference of San Franciscans in the 2004 Recreational Assessment). Further, study has shown that Sharp Park costs the City of San Francisco money to operate and that business as usual will not be possible for this course; the days of inexpensive golf at this site, subsidized by San Francisco tax payers, will have to end in this economic crisis."

So does Golden Gate Audubon:

"Sharp Park is an important natural area owned by the City of San Francisco. For years, it has operated as an unprofitable golf course only with heavy subsidies from the City and by illegally destroying California red-legged frogs, the San Francisco garter snakes, and their habitats. Restoring Sharp Park would save the City money, enhance flood control in the area, and stop the unlawful taking of endangered wildlife.

Golden Gate Audubon supports Supervisor Mirkarimi’s legislation and believes that Sharp Park should be restored to its natural condition, primarily as a wetland that will support native wildlife."

You can also add a comment on-line or send in an LTE encouraging restoration to the Chronicle at letters@sfchronicle.com.