The water reuse system consists of a 535,000-gal cistern located underneath the lawn, augmented with a 10,000-gal above-ground cistern at the bottom of the newly constructed hillside.

Adding an elevated steel and wood-plank structure for the upper sections of the ADA-accessible path further reduced both earthwork needs and overall construction time. Along with safeguarding the reservoir’s historic brick and concrete walls with a protective layer of filter fabric and 12-in-thick layer of fill, the project team combined preserved original waterworks system elements with new educational displays to connect the site with San Francisco’s rich history. This included restoring the reservoir’s brick and stucco east end to serve as a historical exhibit. Other amenities include children’s playground, dog park and community garden.