Currents · WorldNews · 2026-09-06
In 1991, Berkeley transformed a landfill into Cesar Chavez Park. 35 years
In 1991, Berkeley transformed a landfill into César Chávez Park. 35 years later, the former dump is a scenic waterfront park with an annual kite festival for locals. The site's elevated landscape also provides visitors with expansive views across San Francisco Bay. The park also demonstrates that environmental redevelopment does not mean erasing a site's industrial roots The broad, exposed waterfront landscape creates ideal conditions for flying kites.
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