""It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve the people of San Francisco as their parks director," Ginsburg said in a statement. "I am proud of the safe, clean, joyous, and equitable park system we have built over the last 16 years. It's hard to say goodbye to something you love, but I am confident that San Francisco's parks will continue to bring joy and respite to our beautiful city - now get out and play!""
""The director has faced controversy in recent months for his connection with the imploding nonprofit the Parks Alliance, which collapsed after misspending at least $3.8 million. Ginsburg knew about financial troubles at the nonprofit as far back as June 2024, but failed to disclose that to fellow city officials or organizations that relied on Parks Alliance funding for the better part of a year.""
Phil Ginsburg will step down as general manager of the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department by year’s end to become president of the Resources Legacy Fund. He has led the parks department for 16 years and worked for the city for 25 years. Sarah Madland, his director of policy and public affairs, will serve as interim director. The Resources Legacy Fund reported $131 million in 2023 revenue, paid $38 million in grants, and held $161 million in reserves. Ginsburg faced controversy over ties to the Parks Alliance, which collapsed after at least $3.8 million in misspending; he knew of those troubles as early as June 2024 but did not disclose them. The departure creates a significant leadership vacancy amid high-profile park controversies.
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