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# GPNA

Gerstle Park Neighborhood Association

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## Pages

- [](https://gerstlepark.com/) - Gerstle ParkNeighborhood Association The historic Gerstle Park neighborhood – San Rafael's oldest neighborhood – is bordered by downtown to the North and open space to the South. We are named after the beautiful city park donated by the Gerstle Family which is also the setting for many of our events. The purpose of the Gerstle
- [Contact Us](https://gerstlepark.com/contact/) - We welcome your ideas, concerns, and participation! Please reach out to us if you have thoughts to share or want to help! Volunteer opportunities We are an all-volunteer board working to better our neighborhood and organize events to help bring people together. GPNA currently needs volunteers for the following: Event organizing help. Communications support, including
- [Get Involved!](https://gerstlepark.com/get-involved/) - GPNA currently needs volunteers for the following: Communications support, including help drafting and sending electronic newsletters and hard-copy written newsletter for Fall 2026. Spanish translation of event flyers. Spanish translation during events. Help with outreach to Latino/a neighbors. Help posting event flyers in neighborhood (paper flyers for telephone poles). Please email info@gerstlepark.com if you can
- [Membership](https://gerstlepark.com/about-gpna/membership/) - GPNA is a membership organization. Dues and donations are used to produce events such as the Annual Picnic, the Spring Fling and neighborhood-wide Garage Sale Day, and for community projects such as park enhancements. Membership is open to all Gerstle Park community members - individuals (both renters and property owners) and businesses. Only current members
- [Events](https://gerstlepark.com/event-directory/) - GPNA hosts community events throughout the year. Our annual events include: Annual Meeting - February Spring Fling Egg Hunt - Saturday on the weekend before Easter Garage Sale Day - Saturday of Fathers Day Weekend National Night Out - 1st Tuesday in August San Rafael Porchfest - Third Sunday in September Halloween Decorating Contest -
- [About the Gerstle Park Neighborhood Association](https://gerstlepark.com/about-gpna/) - The purpose of the Gerstle Park Neighborhood Association (GPNA) is to draw a wide diversity of people to work together and partner with our community and local government to enhance and protect the character and livability of our neighborhood. We are NOT a home ownership association – membership is open to anyone who lives (or
- [READYgerstlepark](https://gerstlepark.com/resources/readygerstlepark/) - 1. Sign Up For Emergency Alerts Make sure you are signed up for Emergency Alerts● Alert Marin is the most important place to register- if you didn’t get a test message in March- please check your account● The County Emergency Portal is a great place to stay informed- book mark the link for quick access:
- [Join GPNA](https://gerstlepark.com/about-gpna/membership/join/) - Please join us! Sign up to become a member using the form below OR click here for a PRINTABLE membership form if you prefer to JOIN BY MAIL.
- [Renew Your Membership](https://gerstlepark.com/about-gpna/membership/renew/) - GPNA memberships are for the calendar year and expire on December 31st. Please renew your membership before January 31st to remain current.To check your membership status, click on the "My GPNA Account" button below to log in via the window that pops up. Once logged in, you'll see your member profile where you can look
- [GPNA Board](https://gerstlepark.com/about-gpna/gpna-board/) - The GPNA Board meets monthly. Meetings are open to all Members. If you wish to attend an upcoming Board Meeting, or if you wish to send a letter to all GPNA Board Members, please visit our contact page. Gina Silvestri, PresidentA Marin native, Gina and husband Ben have lived in Gerstle Park since 2004. She
- [Donate Don't Dump!](https://gerstlepark.com/resources/donate-dont-dump/) - There are better options than our neighborhood sidewalks. ​Whatever you do, DO NOT put your unwanted junk on the street or sidewalk. It is ILLEGAL to dump junk, furniture, mattresses, or any garbage on our streets, sidewalks, or in our parks. Report Illegal Dumping to the City Here are some resources for your valuable junk you wish
- [Gerstle Park Rules & Rentals](https://gerstlepark.com/resources/gerstle-park-rules-rentals/) - Park Rules Parkgoers are responsible for adhering to the San Rafael Municipal Code, Title 19.20, Parks and Facilities, at all times during use. Possession or consumption of alcohol isn’t allowed in City parks unless a special permit has been issued. Additionally, camping is prohibited in or on any city of San Rafael park, or portion
- [Our Government](https://gerstlepark.com/resources/local-government/) - City Representatives Our Councilmember: Eli Hill (District 2) Mayor and City Council - City ManagerUpcoming public meetings City Resources See, Click, Fix for reporting issues and concerns around the city San Rafael Police DepartmentNon-emergency number: (415) 485-3000. For urgent situations, use 911 or (415) 485-3393 SAFE Team: 415-458-7233 (EMT and crisis intervention specialist) Fire prevention and inspections Concerns about
- [San Rafael PorchFest](https://gerstlepark.com/event-directory/san-rafael-porchfest/) - Hosted in Gerstle Park, one of San Rafael's oldest and most cherished neighborhoods, PorchFest draws thousands of attendees and dozens of different musical acts. People stroll from porch to porch, mingle with old friends and new, and listen to local Marin County artists. Attendees can fuel up and cool down with gourmet food trucks or
- [History of the Gerstle Park Neighborhood](https://gerstlepark.com/about-gpna/about-our-neighborhood/history/) - The area that is now Gerstle Park was first acquired and developed by J.O.B. Short in the late 1800's. It was known as Short's Tract, and then Southside. Some of the original homes were built as summer residences for San Francisco families, including the two adjoining estates of the Lewis Gerstle and Louis Sloss families,
- [Maps](https://gerstlepark.com/about-gpna/about-our-neighborhood/maps/) - Neighborhood Maps Open Space Trail Maps Local resident Hugo Landecker has created a series of maps depicting the trails in our neighorhood (click on map to enlarge).
- [Schools](https://gerstlepark.com/about-gpna/about-our-neighborhood/schools/) - Gerstle Park residents have access to great schools through our school district, San Rafael City Schools. Sun Valley School K-5With approximately 500 students, Sun Valley is the neighborhood school for the majority of Gerstle Park. Any homes West of D Street in Gerstle Park are assigned to Sun Valley. Sun Valley also serves the neighborhoods
- [Resources](https://gerstlepark.com/resources/)
- [Annual Videos](https://gerstlepark.com/about-gpna/annual-videos/) - This page will house the videos shared at annual meetings
- [About Our Neighborhood](https://gerstlepark.com/about-gpna/about-our-neighborhood/) - Gerstle Park, tucked between Kentfield and downtown San Rafael, rolls through level, tree-lined streets and up the hills to the west. This neighborhood provides a mixture of home styles, but is noted for a large number of surviving Victorian cottages and merchant mini-estates from the late 1800’s. Some of the original homes were built as

## Events

- [Park Clean Up in Gerstle Park](https://gerstlepark.com/events/park-clean-up-in-gerstle-park/) - This is our second park clean up this year! Come out from 9-12 and help make our neighborhood park shine! We'll meet at the shed next to the Dragon Picnic Area and will have some gloves, bags, and some tools. We'll do some mulching, trimming, weeding, etc. We'd like to get some of the ivy
- [Yoga in the Park](https://gerstlepark.com/events/yoga-in-the-park-2/) - Join us for Yoga in the Park, led by Metta Yoga's Hy-Long. Enjoy a Sunday morning in Gerstle Park with your neighbors. No prior yoga experience is needed. All are welcome, regardless of age or ability to pay. Kids should be supervised by a parent. Please bring a mat if you have one, along with
- [Gerstle Park Garage Sale Day 2026](https://gerstlepark.com/events/gerstle-park-garage-sale-2026/) - Join your neighbors — circulate goods, strengthen community bonds, reduce waste. Maps — Available the Weekend of the Sale 🗺️ View Interactive Map 📄 Download Printable Map (PDF) Register Your Sale Garage Sale at Your Home — $20 Price Includes: Use of a YARD SIGN for Garage Sale Day (pick up at 26 Marin Street,
- [7th Annual Earth Week Mushroom “Hunt” in the Gerstle Park neighborhood of San Rafael](https://gerstlepark.com/events/7th-annual-earth-week-mushroom-hunt-in-the-gerstle-park-neighborhood-of-san-rafael/) - Saturday, April 25, 2026 FREE! Where: “Pick” your “mushrooms” at 26 Marin Street (at Clorinda), San Rafael What: 300+ hand-painted “mushrooms” made from bio-degradable champagne corks and water-soluble paints – earth friendly! Who: Gerstle Park participants of all ages! Why: To celebrate Earth Week 2026, “plant” them in your yard or wherever you travel (worldwide!)
- [Earth Day Celebration in Gerstle Park](https://gerstlepark.com/events/earth-day-park-cleanup/) - Join us to celebrate the earth and our beloved park and neighborhood on the Sunday before Earth Day. All are welcome to clean up the park, recycle unwanted items, and enjoy time with neighbors. This new event will feature a park cleanup (along with volunteers from Friends of Gerstle Park). We'll also be able to
- [Spring Fling 2026](https://gerstlepark.com/events/spring-fling-2026/) - Get your baskets ready! Our neighborhood tradition returns to the park. Whether you’re a long-time resident or new to the area, we can’t wait to see you there. 9:30 AM: Grab free coffee & pastries (thanks to Starbucks & Armida’s!) 10:00 AM SHARP: The Egg Hunt begins! The Details: Gerstle Park neighbors of all ages
- [Halloween in Gerstle Park 2026](https://gerstlepark.com/events/halloween-in-gerstle-park-2026/) - Join your neighbors for Halloween in Gerstle Park. More details to come!
- [San Rafael Porchfest 2026](https://gerstlepark.com/events/san-rafael-porchfest-2026/) - Hosted in Gerstle Park, one of San Rafael’s oldest and most cherished neighborhoods, PorchFest draws thousands of attendees and dozens of different musical acts. People stroll from porch to porch, mingle with old friends and new, and listen to local Marin County artists. Attendees can fuel up and cool down with gourmet food trucks or
- [National Night Out 2026](https://gerstlepark.com/events/national-night-out-2026/) - Join the Gerstle Park Neighborhood Association (GPNA) for National Night Out. More details to come!
- [2026 Annual GPNA Meeting](https://gerstlepark.com/events/2026-annual-gpna-meeting/) - Our Annual Neighborhood Meeting for 2026 is fast approaching! We are so excited to join you for an opportunity to meet and spend time with neighbors, and to engage with city officials on issues we all care about, including safety, planned park & Community Center improvements, dumping, and fire safety. Families and children are very
- [CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN / Gerstle Park Holiday Caroling](https://gerstlepark.com/events/gerstle-park-holiday-caroling/) - UPDATE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20th 8:30 AM: Due to the atomspheric river moving in this afternoon, we will sadly need to cancel for this year. We will try again in 2026!! Join your neighbors for holiday caroling in the Gerstle Park neighborhood! We'll meet in the lower park playground area at 5pm SHARP and stroll around
- [Park Cleanup Day October 2025](https://gerstlepark.com/events/park-cleanup-day-october-2025/) - Join the Gerstle Park Neighborhood Association (GPNA) and Friends of Gerstle Park for a park cleanup. We'll be doing some raking, weeding, play area cleanup, and other park projects. Coffee, water and snacks will be provided. Please bring water bottles and gloves if you have them. Children are welcome with adult supervision. Every hand helps!
- [Neighborhood Virtual Evacuation Drill](https://gerstlepark.com/events/neighborhood-virtual-evacuation-drill/) - A prepared neighborhood is a safe neighborhood, so please invite your neighbors! GPNA, in coordination with the READYgerstlepark crew, is excited to offer a ‘Virtual Evacuation Drill’ to help with emergency and potential evacuation preparedness for you, your family and neighbors. This exercise will help prepare you for an evacuation due to wildfire, floods or
- [Yoga in the Park ](https://gerstlepark.com/events/yoga-in-the-park/) - Join us for Yoga in the Park. Gather with neighbors to enjoy a morning of outdoor yoga led by Metta Yoga instructor Hy Long Michael. No prior yoga experience is needed. Please bring a mat if you have one, along with a water bottle.Please register in advance here: https://gpna.wildapricot.org/event-6328907/Registration Suggested contribution: $10 to support
- [Movies in the Park - The Wild Robot](https://gerstlepark.com/events/movies-in-the-park-the-wild-robot/) - Grab a blanket and join us for family-friendly films under the stars! The City of San Rafael is hosting a screening of The Wild Robot in Gerstle Park. The screening is free and begins 10 minutes after sunset—perfect for a cozy night out in the neighborhood​. The Wild Robot (PG)After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot
- [San Rafael Porchfest 2025](https://gerstlepark.com/events/san-rafael-porchfest-2025/) - Hosted in Gerstle Park, one of San Rafael’s oldest and most cherished neighborhoods, PorchFest draws thousands of attendees and dozens of different musical acts. People stroll from porch to porch, mingle with old friends and new, and listen to local Marin County artists. Attendees can fuel up and cool down with gourmet food trucks or

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