Tiburon council directs staff to prioritize low‑controversy Parks & Recreation master plan projects, adds kayak launch and playground studies

Tiburon Town Council on March 19 voted to direct staff to prioritize the noncontroversial (so‑called “green”) site‑specific recommendations in the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan and to begin initial work on several higher‑priority items, including a kayak/stand‑up‑paddleboard (SUP) launch and playground renovations.

The vote follows public comment from multiple residents pressing the council to move more quickly from planning into implementation. “I support the beach volleyball and basketball and multipurpose recreation, and shaded seating concept there,” resident Beth said during public comment, referring to ideas for the former sanitation ponds. Chuck Hornbrook, chair of the Parks, Open Space and Trails (POST) Commission, asked the council to recognize the commission’s outreach and motions passed to the council.

The council’s motion directs staff to begin opportunistic work on items the staff labeled as suitable for immediate action in exhibit…