San Geronimo Commons:
Fire Headquarters Project
San Geronimo Commons: Fire Headquarters Project
Project News & Updates
Project timeline
Community vision
2017-2024
2017
Trust for Public Land (TPL) purchased the 157-acre property, with the understanding that Marin County would acquire it in the future.
2018
TPL led a year-long community engagement process, inviting the public to reimagine the San Geronimo Commons site. Key themes still guide the project.
2024
The property reached a major milestone, transitioning from TPL ownership to public stewardship under the County of Marin.
Planning & Community outreach
2025-2026
Community events
December 2025:
April 2026:
July 2026:
September 2026:
November 2026:
July 2026
Marin County Board of Supervisors approved a progressive design-build contractor.
January 2026
Marin County Board of Supervisors approved the Project Labor Agreement, establishing clear workforce standards for the project.
Summer 2025
Marin County Board of Supervisors approved a contract for a community engagement consultant, to lead our outreach.
Design & Construction
2027-2028
Spring 2027
Design Phase
Summer 2027
Construction starts
Winter 2028
Planned project completion
Project news
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News release
A section of the former golf course is eyed for a future Fire Department headquarters.
News release
Escrow closes for property eyed as parkland and future headquarters for Fire Department.
News release
County selects McCarthy and COAR for its largest construction investment to date for first-of-its‑kind progressive design‑build contract.
Board update
On January 20, the Board of Supervisors approved the Project Labor Agreement for this project.
Board update
On February 10, the Board of Supervisors received an update on this project and overview of the proposed Progressive Design-Build (PDB) entity selection process.