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11th and Natoma New Park Project Virtual Community Meeting #4
Please join us for our fourth community meeting to discuss the future park at 11th and Natoma! Read on... -
11th and Natoma New Park Project Virtual Community Meeting
Please join us for a third community meeting to discuss the future park at 11th and Natoma! . . . Read on... -
11th and Natoma Street New Park Project Meeting #2
Please join us for a second virtual community meeting to discuss . . . Read on... -
11th and Natoma New Park Survey Closing Soon!
Are you interested in the future of the 11th and Natoma park property? . . . Read on... -
11th and Natoma New Park Survey!
Please take a brief survey to help shape the design of this . . . Read on... -
11th and Natoma New Park Project Virtual Meeting 5/3/22!
We are excited to announce an upcoming community meeting for a new park in the South of Market Area. . . Read on... -
LOCATION CHANGE FOR BUCHANAN STREET MALL MEETING THIS EVENING.
LOCATION CHANGE FOR BUCHANAN STREET MALL MEETING THIS EVENING. . . . Read on... -
Memory Walk Design at Buchanan Street Mall - Community Meeting
Core to the community-driven redesign of Buchanan Street Mall, the Memory Walk is envisioned to physically connect all five blocks of the park . . . Read on... -
Buchanan Mall stage preview and last call for the Phase 1 design refinement survey!
Design is progressing for the stage on the McAllister to Fulton block, thanks to the thoughtful input input provided by local performing art stakeholders Read on... -
Buchanan Street Mall Phase 1 – Community Meeting on 2/24/2022
It’s time to CELEBRATE! For seven years, the Western Addition community has dreamed about what Buchanan Mall could become with the right vision and resources. Those dreams are coming true! Read on... -
Buchanan Mall, Turk – Golden Gate at SFAC Civic Design Review Monday 9/20
After almost seven years of community-driven engagement and visioning, SF Rec and Parks is thrilled to be moving forward with a clear schedule for . . . Read on... -
Design continues and additional funding received for Buchanan Street Mall!
Thanks to the 174 people who participated in the survey to refine the design of Buchanan Street Mall, Turk – Golden Gate block. . . Read on... -
Complete the survey to refine the design of an all-ages play area in Buchanan Street Mall
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Virtual Community Meeting . . . Read on... -
Virtual Meeting and Survey to Refine the Design for Buchanan Street Mall
The Buchanan Street Mall project team is seeking community feedback to inform the look and feel and the specific equipment included in the new all-ages recreation area in the Turk - Golden Gate block Read on... -
BUCHANAN STREET MALL FINAL CONCEPTUAL DESIGN COMPLETE!
The Fillmore community has been reimagining Buchanan Street Mall since late 2014, to design a safer more inclusive neighborhood space Read on... -
BUCHANAN STREET MALL – COMMUNITY WORKSHOP ON NOV. 1st!
Please join us on Nov 1st as we begin to create the conceptual design for the entire five block length of Buchanan Mall. Read on... -
DESIGNER SELECTED FOR BUCHANAN MALL
We are excited to have The Office of Cheryl Barton (O|CB) join us as designers for the conceptual design proposals for the entire 5 block length of Buchanan Mall Read on... -
BUCHANAN STREET MALL PROJECT UPDATE
In March 2017, Rec & Park’s partners, the Trust for Public Land (TPL) together with Citizen Film, completed an intensive community engagement process Read on... -
Buena Vista Improvements - Project Update 1/21!
The Public Works design team in now engaged for this project and . . . Read on... -
Thank you for attending the Buena Vista Park Improvement Project Meeting!
Thank you to all those who attended the July 12, 2022 Community Meeting. . . Read on... -
Buena Vista Park Improvement Project Virtual Community Meeting July 12th!
Please join us for a virtual community meeting to review the findings of the 2020 Buena Vista Park Needs Assessment and . . . Read on... -
Community Opportunity Fund Update - 07/29/22
Thank you, neighborhood park advocates, for your continued support of the Community Opportunity Fund Program, . . . Read on... -
FILLMORE TURK MINI PARK – OCTOBER 2019
Exciting News! Late September, Recreation and Park Commission approved design for Fillmore Turk Mini Park Read on... -
RALPH D HOUSE COMMUNITY PARK GRAND OPENING!
The Ralph D House Community Park reopened on Wednesday May 29th! Read on... -
YOUNGBLOOD COLEMAN COF PROJECT COMPLETE!
The drinking fountain has been installed and the grill replaced with a double wide version. Read on... -
Esprit Park Fencing to Go Up Week of Jan 23rd!
We are excited to announce that, following January 19 Notice to Proceed (NTP) and January 20 groundbreaking ceremony . . . Read on... -
Esprit Park Renovation Groundbreaking Event and Construction Start!
We are excited to announce that we have a Notice to Proceed (NTP) date for the construction contract for the Esprit Park Renovation Project. . . Read on... -
Esprit Park Renovation Update 12/22!
We are excited to announce that we completed a pre-construction planning meeting with the contractor this month and anticipate . . . Read on... -
Commission and Permitting and Construction for Esprit
The Recreation and Park Commission has approved the construction contract . . . Read on... -
Preparing for Tree Work at Esprit Park
Rec and Park is coordinating with the Public Works Bureau of Urban Forestry (BUF) to notice community members about . . . Read on... -
Esprit Commission Presentation Sept 7!
Staff have worked with Public Works Contract Administration and the City’s Contract Monitoring Division to confirm . . . Read on... -
Esprit Project Update Presentation and Commission Award of Construction Contract
Thanks to the nearly 30 people who attended and participated in yesterday evening’s online community meeting update. . . . Read on... -
Esprit Park Renovation Project Virtual Community Meeting August 16th!
We are hosting an online meeting on August 16 to update community members on project progress and answer questions. . . . Read on... -
Esprit Park Renovation Project is Out to Bid!
The Esprit Park Renovation Project is out to bid! . . . Read on... -
Esprit Park Project Update 6/2!
We are happy to report that 100% bid documents have been submitted by the design team and . . . Read on... -
Esprit Park Project Update 4/28!
The design team is continuing to close design and coordination loops as efficiently as possible . . . Read on... -
Esprit Park Project Update 3/23/2022
The design team is continuing to close design and coordination loops as efficiently as possible, still with the goal of finalizing construction documents and advertising to contractors this spring. Read on... -
Esprit Park Project Update 2/23/2022
The design team has completed and submitted 90% construction documents drawings and specifications Read on... -
Esprit Park Project Update 11/23!
Recreation and Parks, together with Fletcher Studio, presented updates on the Esprit Park Renovation Project to . . . Read on... -
Esprit Park Project Virtual Community Meeting on November 18th!
Rec and Park is hosting an online update to community members on the Esprit Park Renovation Project on . . . Read on... -
Esprit park Project News 9/30/21!
Consultant on site at Esprit this week to inventory the condition of the storm drainage system that was installed approximately 15 years ago. . . Read on... -
Esprit Park Project Update 9/11!
We have been assessing conditions on site over the past few months, including the following: . . Read on... -
Esprit park Project News 6/14!
We are happy to report that the Board of Supervisors has approved the grants that support the project. . . Read on... -
Esprit Park Poised for Robust Renovation
Esprit Park is one step closer to a $7.7 million renovation designed to balance the needs of its growing Dogpatch community—from families to fitness enthusiasts to dogs and their people, the SF Rec & Park Department and UC San Francisco announced today. Read on... -
Esprit park Project News 4/23/21!!
Rec and Park staff will be presenting two related Accept and Expend resolutions to the Board of Supervisors Budget & Finance Subcommittee on Wednesday, April 28. Read on... -
Esprit Park Renovation Update MAR '21
Now that the Rec and Park Commission has approved a final concept design, the team is working to build a detailed schedule and project plan Read on... -
Esprit park Project News 2/23!
Hi everyone- At long last, we have an approved conceptual design for the project! Read on... -
Esprit park Project Update 1/22!
Hi folks- We have exciting news! We will be presenting a concept plan for approval at the Rec Park Commission in February! . . . Read on... -
Esprit Park Renovation Update Dec '20
Thank you to those who attended our virtual community meeting! We are currently conducting an online survey for the project Read on... -
Esprit park Project Update 10/29!
Hi everyone - We are getting organized for a virtual community workshop . . . Read on... -
Esprit park Project Update 9/18!
Hi all- We are planning for additional community outreach this Fall. . . Read on... -
Esprit Park Project Update 8/21!
Hi all - We are working on details for additional community outreach in the next few weeks. . . Read on... -
Esprit Park Project Update 7/24!
We had a meeting of the Esprit Park Advisory Group and associated meeting materials are available on our website. Read on... -
Esprit Community Advisory Group Meeting 7/23/2020!
Please join us for the meeting if you can. Read on... -
Esprit Park Project Update June 2020
The project team is scheduling the next ECAG meeting and broad community outreach will follow. Read on... -
Esprit Park Project Update 5/22
Hi all- The project team is completing the design updates and we are looking forward to sharing them with the community this summer. Read on... -
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Esprit Park Project Update
The project team has been updating the project design based on feedback from the community workshop. Read on... -
POP-IN WORKSHOP SUMMARY FEB 2020
Thank you so much to those who attended this month’s Pop-In Workshop! We got some great feedback Read on... -
ESPRIT PARK WORKSHOP- CONCEPT PLAN
We are excited to announce an upcoming workshop to help finalize the concept plan for the renovation of Esprit Park Read on... -
ESPRIT PARK COMMUNITY OUTREACH UPDATE
Hi everyone! We had a great time at the Pop-Up Playdate in November! We are looking forward to continuing outreach efforts Read on... -
POP-UP PLAYDATE AT ESPRIT PARK!
Hi everyone! Join us for a fun day of play for kids of all ages at Esprit Park Read on... -
ESPRIT PARK RENOVATION
Hi everyone- The contract with the project landscape architect is getting wrapped up and we are looking forward to Read on... -
Fillmore Turk Construction Groundbreaking, CANCELLED!
Fillmore Turk Renovation starts 12/12/22 . . . Read on... -
Fillmore Turk Mini Park Update- 10/05/22
We are excited to report that the construction contractor is currently being certified after receiving Commission approval to award . . . Read on... -
Fillmore Turk Mini Park Project Update 04/26/22
The contractor asked to be relieved from the construction contract and in February, Commission approved the termination so that we can . . . Read on... -
Fillmore Turk Mini Park Project Update 12/2021
Say goodbye to 2021 and the drainage problems at Fillmore Turk— Read on... -
Fillmore Turk Mini Park Project Update 11/23/21
We are awarding the construction contract in December!! . . . Read on... -
Fillmore Turk Mini Park Project Update 11/2021
The construction contract is being awarded in November 2021 and . . . Read on... -
Fillmore Turk Mini Park Project Update 9/2021
We received seven bids in June and Public Works contracting administration is in the final stages of identifying the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. . . Read on... -
Fillmore Turk Mini Park Project Update 3/29/21
Target bid advertisement will be mid-Spring 2021. . . Read on... -
Fillmore Turk Mini Park Project Update 1/29/21
We just received notice that the building permit has been approved! Read on... -
Fillmore/Turk Mini Park Project Update 10/13!
So much to report! Read on... -
FILLMORE TURK MINI PARK – OCTOBER 2019
Exciting News! Late September, Recreation and Park Commission approved design for Fillmore Turk Mini Park. Read on... -
Fillmore Turk Mini Park Community Meeting
Join the New Community Leadership Foundation and San Francisco Beautiful to review the scope of work, schedule and budget Read on... -
Updates Related to the New Gene Friend Recreation Center
Notice to Proceed for pre-construction services was awarded to Swinerton Builders just prior to Thanksgiving . . . Read on... -
Gene Friend Rec Center Project Update 7/20/22
The design team is up and running and working on completing schematic design by later this Summer. . . Read on... -
Gene Friend Rec Center Project Update 3/25
We're officially under contract with the architecture & engineering team, Mark Cavagnero Associates + Kuth Ranieri Architects Joint Venture. We're looking forward to working with this team to finalize the project design & construction documents. Read on... -
Gene Friend Rec Center Project Updates
Here are some updates on the Gene Friend Recreation Center project: Read on... -
Gene Friend Rec Project Architecture and Engineering Services Team Updates
We are excited to be moving toward onboarding our new design team for the project! . . . Read on... -
Updates to RFP for Architectural & Engineering Services and Recruitment Timeline for Gene Friend Rec
Thank you for helping us to get the word out to folks who may be interested in working on the project. . . . Read on... -
The Request for Proposals for Architectural & Engineering Services for the Gene Friend Rec is Live
Thank you for helping us to get the word out to folks who may be interested in working on the project. . . Read on... -
Gene Friend Rec Center Project Update 6/21/21!
We are pushing to advertise an RFP (request for proposals) for a design team (architecture and engineering) this July, with the goal of selecting a team and having them start work by right after the New Year 2022. . . Read on... -
Gene Friend Rec Center Project Update 4/16/21!
As you have likely heard by now, Prop A passed in November, and the Health and Recovery General Obligation Bond is a go . . . Read on... -
Gene Friend Rec Project Update 10/9!
Gene Friend Recreation Center has been included as a project . . . Read on... -
GENE FRIEND REC CENTER PROJECT UPDATE FEB 2020
Thanks to the large group of representatives from community organizations who came out for the Recreation and Park Commission Capital Committee hearing Read on... -
GENE FRIEND REC CENTER CONCEPT DESIGN AT COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 4
Thanks to all of our community members who have provided valuable input since early 2015 on the feasibility study Read on... -
GENE FRIEND REC CENTER PROJECT UPDATES
We have our final concept design for the new rec center and are just wrapping up environmental review with SF Planning. Read on... -
GENE FRIEND REC CENTER DESIGN CLEARS ARTS COMMISSION CIVIC DESIGN REVIEW PHASE 1
The Gene Friend Rec Center design team presented project design and drawings to the San Francisco Arts Commission’s Civic Design Review Committee Read on... -
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Golden Gate Park – 9th and Lincoln Gateway Project Update September 2022!
The design team is closing in on 100% completion of the construction documents and the project will soon be advertised for bids. . . Read on... -
Golden Gate Park - 9th and Lincoln Gateway Project Update 8/20!
As this project neared 60% design completion it was put on hold due to COVID related funding delays . . . Read on... -
GGP Golf Clubhouse Construction Update 12/22!
Now that the temporary facilities are up and running, the contractor has started to prepare the site for the construction . . . Read on... -
Golden Gate Park Golf Clubhouse Construction Update 11/22!
The Construction of the new Golden Gate Park Golf Clubhouse is getting underway! Read on... -
Golden Gate Park Golf Clubhouse Project Update 10/29!
Planning and Design for the Golden Gate Park Golf Clubhouse Project is . . . Read on... -
GGP GOLF CLUBHOUSE PROJECT COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION EVENT
Meet the Designers! Please join us for an informal discussion and visioning session to rebuild the Golden Gate Park Golf Clubhouse Read on... -
Middle Lake Rehabilitation Project Update October 2022!
The rehabilitation project received a low bid from Bauman Landscape and Construction Inc. . . . Read on... -
Middle Lake Rehabilitation Project Update September 2022!
The rehabilitation project was advertised for bids last month and, because of the complexity of the project, the bid due date was extended to today, 9/7/2022. . . Read on... -
Golden Gate Park Middle Lake Rehab Project Update April 2022
Middle Lake Rehabilitation is on track to go out to bid in April or May 2022 Read on... -
Middle Lake Rehabilitation Project Update 11/22!
The Middle Lake Rehabilitation project is moving forward and 90% design documents are nearly complete. . . Read on... -
Middle Lake Rehabilitation Project Update 4/26!
The design is progressing and the Middle Lake Rehabilitation project is moving forward! Read on... -
Middle Lake Rehabilitation Project Update
The Middle Lake Rehabilitation is moving forward! Read on... -
Middle Lake Design Pushing Forward 9/21!
The talented design team for the Middle Lake Rehabilitation is nearing completion of the 50% design phase. . . Read on... -
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Herz Playground – Construction Demolition Almost Complete!
Treaty Construction is busy at work with their backhoe! Demolition is nearly complete at Herz Playground. . . . Read on... -
Herz Playground Groundbreaking Celebration October 24th!
Save the date! Please join, Monday, October 24 from 4:30-5:30 . . . Read on... -
Contract Awarded for Herz Playground Construction
On August 18, 2022, Commission approved that Treaty Construction be awarded the contract to renovate Herz Playground. . . . Read on... -
Bids received for Herz Playground Construction!
Hi everybody- We have great news to share- we received 7 bids on the Herz Playground Renovation Project! Read on... -
Contractor bids are due on Wednesday, May 25! for Herz Playground!
Hi all- We nearing the end of our advertisement period for Herz Playground! . . . Read on... -
Herz Playground Project is going out to bid!
Hi everyone- We will be advertising the Herz Playground Renovation Project this week. . . Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Update March 2022
We have finalized structural engineering for the playground equipment and we aim to bring the construction documents to the Department of Building Inspection Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Update 2/23/2022
We have our final set of drawings and specifications ready for bidding Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Update 1/22!
We are putting the final touches on our permit set of drawings and we are planning to advertise the project to contractors in February. . . Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Update 12/17!
Hi everybody- We have wrapped up our permit set of drawings and the next step is to have the drawings reviewed by the Building Department for approval. . . Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Update 11/18!
Hi everybody- We are putting the finishing touches on the permit set of drawings, which we will submit to the Building Department for approval. . . Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Update 9/20!
Hi everybody- We are getting close to wrapping up our construction document for the new playground and the bathroom renovation at Herz Clubhouse. . . Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Update 8/20!
The landscape architect is developing the construction documents for the project. . . Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Update 7/19!
Hi everybody, We are continuing work on the construction documents for the project. . . Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Update 6/21!
Hi all, We are wrapping up our cost estimating and we will be moving into construction documents for the playground renovation. . . Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Update 5/21!
Hi all, Our design has completed the detailed design phase and we are currently cost estimating the project and doing regulatory reviews. . . Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Update4/20!
Hi everyone, Thank you so much for your support at the Recreation and Park Commission and for participating in all our community outreach for this project. Read on... -
Herz Playground Project is Going Before the Commission for Approval!!
Hi all, This Thursday, March 18th at 10am, we will be presenting the playground concept plan to the Rec Park Commission . . . Read on... -
News about the Herz Projects!
We are excited to share that Rec Park staff will be presenting the . . . Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Update 1/22!
Hi everyone, We are very close to finalizing our concept plan . . . Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Update Dec '20
We are working with the Historic Preservation team at the Planning Department to review the playground design Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Update 10/29!
Thank you so much to those who joined us for our final community meeting. Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Final Community Meeting!
Join us to see the updated design for Herz. . . Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Update 9/18!
Hi all- Our project designers have been updating the playground design to reflect the survey results on the play equipment Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Update 8/21!
Hi all- Thank you so much to everyone who participated in our online survey! Read on... -
Herz Rec Center Project Update 8/21!
Hi everyone! Thanks to those who participated in our focus group meetings. . . Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Survey Still Open!
We have had a great response to our survey and we are going to keep it open a little longer . . . Read on... -
Take a Brief Survey to Help Us with the Herz Playground Renovation!
During these times of civil unrest, we hope that parks can provide essential spaces for gathering, recreating and connecting to nature. Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Update 5/22
We are putting finishing touches on our playground survey and getting it translated into multiple languages. Read on... -
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HERZ PLAYGROUND
The project team is refining the draft concept plan for the playground and getting a preliminary concept estimate done Read on... -
HERZ- CHILDREN’S PLAYGROUND RENOVATION
Rec Park is working with our project landscape architect to consolidate the community feedback into one design for the playground renovation Read on... -
HERZ PLAYGROUND- WORKING ON THE CONCEPT DESIGN
Thank you so much to those who have provided feedback on our different design options for the Herz Playground Renovation Read on... -
Recreation Center Project Update 1/20!
Hi everyone, We are thrilled to share that we obtained our building permit for the Herz Recreation Center Project! Read on... -
Herz Rec Project Update 12/20/22
Hi folks, We enjoyed celebrating a joint groundbreaking for the new Community Center with our project partners . . . Read on... -
Herz Recreation Center Update 10/26/22
Hi all- We are excited to share that the children’s playground at Herz is now in construction! . . . Read on... -
Herz Rec Construction Update 9/16!
Hi everyone- We are making steady progress on having our construction documents reviewed by the Department of Building Inspection and other City agencies. . . Read on... -
Herz Recreation Center Update 8/24!
Hi all- We are closing to wrapping up the permitting review through the Department of Building Inspection! Read on... -
Sanjay Vora selected for the Herz Rec Center Public Art Piece!
We are thrilled to share that Sanjay Vora has been selected as the artist for the . . . Read on... -
Art finalists for Herz Rec Center!
Hi all- Thank you to those who provided input the proposed artwork for the Herz Recreation Center. . . Read on... -
Herz Recreation Center Update 5/20!
Hi all- Thank you to those who provided input the proposed artwork for the Herz Recreation Center. . . . Read on... -
Herz Rec Art Proposals on Display, View them at Coffman Pool.
The Herz Recreation Center Artist Selection Panel has selected three artists to create proposals for . . . Read on... -
Herz Rec Center Project Update March 2022
The project team and Rec Park staff continue to finalize details in the design of the new Rec Center and outdoor spaces Read on... -
Herz Recreation Center Project Update 2/23/2022
We are excited to share that the Board of Supervisors approved the grant/gift acceptance of $10 million from Sunnydale LLC! Read on... -
Herz Recreation Center Project Update 1/21/22!
In February, are looking forward to presenting to the Board of Supervisors for a grant/gift acceptance of $10 million for the project! . . . Read on... -
Herz Recreation Center Project Update 12/17!
Hi everybody- Our project team is finalizing the structural design of the building and then we will submit for a Building Permit. . . Read on... -
Herz Recreation Center Project Update 11/18!
Hi all- The Building Department has completed their Site Permit review and the permit notification has been posted at the park. . . Read on... -
Herz Recreation Center Project Update 9/20!
Hi all- The Arts Commission received over 100 applications from potential artists for the public art piece at Herz Recreation Center. . . Read on... -
Herz Recreation Center Project Update 8/20!
The architects and engineers are still hard at work finalizing the details of the building and landscape design. . . Read on... -
Herz Recreation Center Project Update 7/19!
Hi folks, We continue to develop the construction documents for the new Recreation Center and the outdoor spaces. . . Read on... -
Herz Recreation Center Project Update 6/21!
Hi everybody, Our design team is working on the construction documents for the project and we are going through the permitting process with the Department of Building Inspection. . . Read on... -
Herz Recreation Center Project Update 5/21!
Hi folks, We are performing a cost estimate for the project and then, we will begin construction documents. . . Read on... -
Herz Recreation Center Project Update 4/20!
Hi all, Thank you to all the community members who helped make this project a reality! Read on... -
Herz Recreation Center Project is Going to the Commission for Approval!
Hi all, This Thursday, March 18th at 10am, we will be presenting the Recreation Center concept plan to the Rec Park Commission for . . . Read on... -
News about the Herz Projects!
We are excited to share that Rec Park staff will be presenting the . . . Read on... -
Herz Rec Center Virtual Community Meeting 2/3/21
SF Rec & Park, Mercy Housing and Related CA are pleased to share the final concept plan for the Herz Recreation Center. . . Read on... -
Herz Recreation Center Project Update Dec '20
We are thrilled that Prop A passed! This will provide $10 million of funding towards this project Read on... -
Herz Recreation Center Project Update 10/29!
Hi everyone- We have been busy working with the project architects to . . . Read on... -
Herz Recreation Center Project Update 9/18!
Hi folks- The project team has been working to incorporate all the community feedback that we heard this summer. . . Read on... -
Herz Rec Center Project Update 7/27!
Thank you so much to those who participated in our virtual community meeting! Read on... -
Herz Recreation Center Virtual Community Meeting 7/18!
We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a virtual community workshop in partnership with Mercy Housing and Related CA. Read on... -
Herz Recreation Center Project Update!
Hi all! The Herz Recreation Center Project has been placed on the 2020 Health & Recovery Bond. Read on... -
HERZ REC CENTER PLANNING PHASE UPDATE
The project team is working on developing an overall project budget. This project will be a partnership project with Mercy Housing Read on... -
HERZ RECREATION CENTER PLANNING UPDATE
Thank you to those of you who attended our community meeting on June 22nd. We continue to get valuable input Read on... -
City Breaks Ground on New Waterfront Park
Groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction of the new India Basin Waterfront Park structures Read on... -
Contractor Approved to Build New Waterfront Park
A contractor was approved to build the first portion of the new India Basin Waterfront Park Read on... -
Water Barrier Removed
The water barrier has been removed at 900 Innes, a huge step in completing the remediation of the site Read on... -
Save the Date: India Basin Groundbreaking Event on June 17!
Mark your calendars! A groundbreaking event marking the beginning of remediation work on the India Basin project is scheduled for Thursday, June 17 . . . Read on... -
India Basin Shoreline Park Meeting to Discuss the Playground 3/2/21!
Join us for a virtual community meeting! Read on... -
Design Survey
The San Francisco Recreation & Park Department, the Trust for Public Land and San Francisco Parks Alliance are pleased to kick-off the Schematic Design phase for the future park at the 900 Innes Boatyard at India Basin. Read on... -
TAKE A SELFIE AND WIN OUTSIDE LANDS TICKETS!
Do you take the best selfies? Do you like parks? Here’s your chance to channel your inner influencer and win tickets to 2019 Outside Lands Music and Art Festival. Read on... -
New Mural on Historic Shipwright’s Cottage Celebrates India Basin Community
Amid a neighborhood celebration, city officials today unveiled a new mural celebrating the Bayview-Hunters Point community on a historic building that will become an integral part Read on... -
Jackson Playground Planning Update 10/29!
The project team is working on developing an overall project budget and securing agency approvals. . . Read on... -
Jackson Playground Meeting Follow-Up
Thank you for joining us . . . Read on... -
Japantown Peace Plaza Project Update, Sept 2022
Virtual community meeting on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. Read on... -
Japantown Peace Plaza April 2022 Update!
Bringing the vision plan to a buildable reality…. Read on... -
Japantown Peace Plaza Project Update January 2022
This year we will bring the vision plan into a buildable reality. 2021 marked a year of investigations, structural testing, materials studies and confirming the permit codes with Department of Building Inspections (DBI) Read on... -
Japantown Peace Plaza project Update 5/3!
The design started this spring with our team taking a deep ‘technical’ dive into the existing structure and . . . Read on... -
Japantown Peace Plaza Project Update 3/31!
You may have seen some scaffolding erected around the pagoda over the last month. Read on... -
JAPANTOWN PEACE PLAZA RECEIVES REC PARK COMMISSION APPROVAL!
On August 14th, the Recreation and Parks Commission unanimously approved the concept design for the Peace Plaza Read on... -
COMMUNITY MEETING 3 – DESIGN AND SURVEY ARE LIVE
Community meeting 3 on March 19th was a great success! Thank you to all who helped put the event together and to all who attended Read on... -
Japantown Peace Plaza Vision Plan Meeting #3
The Vision Plan is a community driven process for the future of Japantown’s central public space that builds on the sites legacy. Read on... -
Lafayette Park Lighting Improvements Update- 12/22/22
Much has happened in the park these past two months! . . . Read on... -
Lafayette Park Lighting Improvements Update- 10/05/22
Construction will start this Fall 2023 through Early 2023 (target mid October -mid February). . . Read on... -
Lafayette Park Lighting Improvements Update- 07/29/22
The construction contract has been awarded! Read on... -
Project Update- JAN 2020
The Rec and Park project manager is working with colleagues in various divisions and with the Friends of Lafayette Park to finalize the scope of lighting improvements Read on... -
Additional Lighting Planned
Thanks to those who attended our open house on Thursday, October 3, where we reviewed plans to add lighting per request from the Friends of Lafayette Park. Read on... -
Project Open House
Join us for an informal open house at Lafayette Park on Thursday, October 3 to discuss plans to add lighting for the park Read on... -
Lake Merced Joint City Agency Project Updates Meeting February 17th!
Please join Recreation and Parks, the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), and the Municipal Transportation Authority (MTA) for a . . . Read on... -
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TEMPORARY WALKWAY CLOSURE AT LAKE MERCED FEB 2020
Trees will be removed as part of the trail and restroom project at Lake Merced beginning Monday, February 17, 2020 Read on... -
SF City leaders, families celebrate groundbreaking of improvement project at Herz Playground
The Recreation & Park Department broke ground on renovations at Herz Playground in Visitacion Valley on Monday as part of the Let’sPlaySF! initiative that is delivering creative play spaces to children across San Francisco. Read on... -
Juri Commons Park Reopens Following Renovation
Juri Commons reopened following a $1.9 million renovation honoring the Mission District park’s railroad history, featuring a redesign with new plantings, an improved play space for children, grass for dogs, & an adult exercise area with fitness equipment. Read on... -
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John Shelley Drive in McLaren Park – Virtual Community Meeting
Please join us in discussing the future of John Shelley Drive, including a proposed car-free promenade segment . . . Read on... -
McLaren Park Improvement Projects Update 12/20/22!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our community meeting on December 6th. . . Read on... -
McLaren Park Improvement Projects Community Meeting December 6th online!
December 3rd meeting moving to December 6th, online . . . Read on... -
McLaren Park Improvement Projects Community Meeting December 6th online!
Join us in person to share ideas and prioritize park improvements! . . . Read on... -
McLaren Park Vision Plan Update 10/26!
We are busy behind the scenes preparing to host a community meeting later this year. . . Read on... -
McLaren Park Vision Plan Update 9/16!
We are looking forwarding to meeting with the community this Fall to discuss project ideas for investing the 2020 Bond funding. . . Read on... -
Visitacion Avenue Crossing Project Update 10/7!
We are awaiting bid results for this project . . . Read on... -
Visitacion Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Project, Site Walk 8/25 at 6pm
Please join Rec and Park and SFMTA staff for a site walk to review design options proposed for slowing traffic and . . . Read on... -
Please take a short survey regarding Visitacion Avenue Pedestrian and Streetscape Improvements
Please take a moment to fill out a survey about improvements you would like to . . . Read on... -
Visitacion Avenue Sidewalk & Streetscape Meeting Recap
The virtual meeting, held on Thursday, February 10 reviewed previous planning efforts that included the roadway through McLaren Park. Read on... -
McLaren Park Pedestrian, Bike and Streetscape Projects Community Meeting 2/10!
Please join us for a Virtual Community Meeting to discuss improvements to Visitación Ave in McLaren Park including . . . Read on... -
McLaren Park Trails Project Presentation to Commission on 12/7!
The final draft conceptual design for the McLaren Trails Priority Improvements project will be presented to the Recreation and Parks Capital Committee . . . Read on... -
Presentation of the McLaren Trails final draft plans, Monday 10/17/2022 at 6:30pm
Thanks to everyone who attended trail walks or otherwise shared dialogue with staff this summer . . . Read on... -
Trail walks in McLaren Park 6/29 and 7/14
Recreation & Parks is hosting two trail walks to share proposed priority trail improvements . . . Read on... -
McLaren Trails Project Walk POSTPONED for the June 14th event
June 14th at 8:30 am site walk postponed . . . Read on... -
Trail Walks in McLaren Park, June 14th (Postponed) and June 29th!
Kickoff summer with some time out in nature and join us for one or two upcoming walks through McLaren Park! Read on... -
Volunteers on Saturdays at the McLaren Native Plant Garden
Volunteer at the McLaren Park Native Plant Garden in Visitacion Valley on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Read on... -
Trails update and Visitacion Ave Streetscape Meeting 2/10
The McLaren Trails Priority Improvements project team has been working with the Planning Department on environmental compliance Read on... -
Construction at the McLaren Park Native Plant Garden will begin this week!
The McLaren Park Native Plant Garden will showcase the benefits of California Native Plants, beautify the Visitacion Avenue corridor, . . . Read on... -
McLaren Park Native Plant Garden Project Plans
The McLaren Park Native Plant Garden transforms a blighted and hazardous corner of McLaren Park into a functional open space, providing a safe resource for recreation and environmental education about the . . . Read on... -
McLaren Trails - Native Plant Garden meeting this evening and pathway work upcoming
Parks Alliance is hosting a virtual meeting this evening at 6pm to . . . Read on... -
Follow Up from 5/20/20 Virtual Community Meeting
Thank you to the 40 community members who stepped into the unknown with the Project Team for Rec and Parks first virtual community meeting! Read on... -
McLaren Trails Virtual Community Meeting TODAY 4pm
The next community meeting for the McLaren Trails Priority Improvements Project will be online TODAY at 4pm. Read on... -
Conceptual Design Process Continues for McLaren Trails Priority Projects
I hope you are well and finding opportunities to connect with nature and virtually connect with community during this time of sheltering in place. Read on... -
McLaren Park 3/7 Trails Walk Recap
Notes from the 3/7 trails walk through three priority areas. Read on... -
NEXT TRAIL WALK SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 7
We will have our second trails walk in the concept design process on Saturday, March 7th Read on... -
TRAIL WALK #1 – VISITACION AVENUE CORRIDOR
Thanks to everyone who came out on Saturday 11/16/19 for our 1st Trail Walk in the concept design process! Read on... -
MCLAREN PARK TRAILS AND PATHS PROJECT – SITE WALK
We are all set to have a site walk to discuss the trails and paths portion of the McLaren Park Project. Read on... -
HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND GRANT SOUGHT FOR MCLAREN PARK TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS AT VISITACION AVE
The McLaren Park Trails Improvement Project team has applied for another grant in an effort to leverage already committed 2012 Bond funding. Read on... -
Merced Heights Playground Lower Lawn Terrace Construction Update
Construction is progressing and the lower terrace of Merced Heights Playground is starting to look like a park! . . . Read on... -
Merced Heights Playground Lower Lawn Terrace Construction Update
You may have noticed a pause in construction recently. . . Read on... -
Sidewalk Work at Merced Heights Playground.
Today our contractor began work demolishing sections of the sidewalk along Byxbee, . . . Read on... -
Construction Updates for Merced Heights Lower Lawn Area!
We are excited to report that, as of early June, the contractor’s certified consulting biologist has confirmed that bird nesting activity on site has been completed. . . Read on... -
Construction Has Begun on Merced Heights Lower Lawn Area!
We are excited to announce Notice to Proceed was issued to the Contractor, . . Read on... -
Notice to Proceed to Contractor in Early April 2022
We are excited to announce that we are on track to issue Notice to Proceed to the Contractor Read on... -
Award of Construction Goes Before RecPark Commission
We are happy to report that we will be presenting award of construction contract to the Recreation and Park Commission for approval this Thursday, February 17. Read on... -
Merced Heights Lower Terrace Project - Contractor Bid Advertisement!
We are happy to report that the project has been advertised to contractors! Read on... -
Our design team is moving along with construction document production!
As we work on that, we’re reaching back out to solicit input from the community. . . Read on... -
Merced heights Lower Lawn Project Update 6/15/21!
The Arts Commission Civic Design Review Committee approved the design in April, under their “Small Project Review” category. Read on... -
Arts Commission Review and Design Coordination for Merced Heights Lawn Terrace Project!
Following Rec and Park Commission of concept design in March, we are moving forward! Read on... -
Merced heights Lower Lawn Project Update 3/19/21!
The Recreation and Park Commission approved a concept design for the Merced Heights Playground Lower Lawn . . . Read on... -
Merced Heights Lower Lawn Terrace Project Headed to Commission for Approval!
Staff will be presenting the proposed concept design to the Full Recreation and Park Commission this week. . . Read on... -
Merced Heights Lower Lawn Terrace Project Update3/1!
We have received great input to help us finalize a proposed concept design . . . Read on... -
Merced Heights Lower Lawn Terrace Project Community Meeting!
Thank you for your patience as some important preparations were made . . . Read on... -
Merced Heights Lower Lawn Terrace Project Update 10/9!
A community meeting was held in November 2019 to review preliminary designs . . . Read on... -
Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project Update 1/20!
The design team is finalizing the 95% Construction Documents and . . . Read on... -
Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project Art Proposals are posted!
Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project Art Proposals are posted! Read on... -
Upcoming Opportunity to Provide Public Comment for Ocean Beach Project
Phase 2 of the San Francisco Arts Commission’s Civic Design Review for the . . . Read on... -
Thank You for Joining Our April 20th Webinar!
On April 20, 2022 the Recreation & Park Department, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and . . . Read on... -
Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project—Webinar on April 20
An upcoming multi-agency, virtual community webinar will share status updates on the City’s Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project Read on... -
Public Art Opportunity at Ocean Beach!
The San Francisco Arts Commission invites artists and artist teams residing in the United States to submit qualifications for a public art opportunity Read on... -
Draft EIR for Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project Published
The San Francisco Planning Department has published the draft environmental impact report for the Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project. . . Read on... -
Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project Update 3/11!
There are two upcoming opportunities to provide public comment on this project. . . Read on... -
Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project Update 2/18!
Thank you to the 90+ community members who joined us for . . . Read on... -
Please Join us for Virtual Community Meeting on Upcoming Ocean Beach Project
Please join the City’s multi-agency virtual community meeting to . . . Read on... -
Check out the Discussion on South Ocean Beach Project with SPUR
Check out the panel discussion on the project . . . Read on... -
Ocean Beach Climate Adaptation Project Update 10/7!
Planning and design is ongoing for this project . . . Read on... -
Richmond Playground Construction Update 8/17.
We’re almost at 100% completion of the construction drawings . . . Read on... -
Richmond Playground Project Update April 2022
Richmond Playground is moving forward! Read on... -
Richmond Playground Project Update 8/20!
Design work for the Richmond Playground renovation has resumed! Read on... -
Richmond Playground Project Update 4/26!!
Design work on the Richmond Playground renovation is temporarily halted but we are hopeful that the project can resume shortly . . . Read on... -
Richmond playground Project Update 2/9!
The concept design for Richmond Playground is complete! Read on... -
Richmond Playground Concept Design Moving Forward 9/21!
Thank you so much to all who attended the third and final community workshop and to all who have contributed feedback along the way. . . Read on... -
Join us to discuss the final concept design for Richmond Playground!
Please join us for a final community meeting to celebrate and discuss the final concept design for the upcoming renovation . . . Read on... -
Richmond Playground Open House and Design Workshop
Give your input on concept designs for the upcoming renovation of the play area at Richmond Playground Read on... -
Richmond Playground Open House- Thank You!
We had a wonderful Public Open House on November 2nd! About 50 people stopped by on a sunny Saturday morning to participate in the project Read on... -
Richmond Playground Open House
Recreation and Parks hosted an Open House in November 2019 regarding the upcoming renovation of the play area at Richmond Playground Read on... -
Stern Grove Playground Virtual Community Meeting #3 12/14 at 5pm!
Join us for the third community meeting for the Stern Grove Playground Renovation Project. . . Read on... -
Stern Grove Playground Virtual Community Meeting #2 (7/21 at 5pm)
Join us for the second community meeting for the Stern Grove Playground Renovation Project. . . Read on... -
POSTPONED - Stern Grove Virtual Community Meeting 3/25 at 5 pm!
Join us for the second community meeting for . . . Read on... -
Stern Grove Virtual Community Meeting 2/18 at 5 pm!
We hope you can join us for the first of many virtual meetings to discuss the renovation of the playground at Stern Grove. . . Read on... -
Stern Grove Playground Survey is Now Closed Thank you!
The Stern Grove Playground Community Survey is now open! Read on... -
Twin Peaks Promenade and Trail Improvement Project is Making Progress on Design
Over the last several months we’ve been working on construction documents for the three remaining trail segments slated for renovation: . . . Read on... -
Twin Peaks Project Update 10/27/22!
Our design team at Public Works is busy at work developing details for the renovation of trails . . . Read on... -
Twin Peaks Promenade and Trail Improvement Project Receives Construction Funding
Earlier this season Twin Peaks was awarded $500K from the State Coastal Conservancy (SCC), Priority Conservation Area Grant (PCA) . . . Read on... -
Twin Peaks Promenade Commission Approval and Project Manager Transition
The Twin Peaks Promenade conceptual design was approved by the . . . Read on... -
Twin Peaks Promenade Concept Design to Rec and Park Commission for Approval in June
Rec and Park is incorporating feedback we received from our online update and survey . . . Read on... -
Twin Peaks Project Update 5/2/22!
Thanks to the 698 people who completed our online survey in Fall 2021 regarding Twin Peaks Promenade design. . . . Read on... -
TWIN PEAKS FIGURE 8 REDESIGN PROMENADE UPDATES
Here are a few updates regarding the Twin Peaks Figure 8 Redesign / Promenade Project Read on... -
TWIN PEAKS FIGURE 8 REDESIGN NEXT STEPS
Thanks again to all who came to our community open house this Spring and to those who provided input via email. Read on... -
CALL FOR INPUT: TWIN PEAKS PROMENADE CONCEPT DESIGN
Thanks to the 30+ community members who made it out to Midtown Terrace Clubhouse for our open house this Tuesday evening Read on... -
REMINDER: MAY 8 OPEN HOUSE FOR TWIN PEAKS FIGURE 8 PROMENADE DESIGN
A reminder that this Tuesday we are hosting an Open House to review and collect input Read on... -
TWIN PEAKS FIGURE 8 REDESIGN UPDATES
Rec and Park staff, together with SFMTA staff, recommend extending the Twin Peaks Figure 8 Pilot Read on... -
TWIN PEAKS TRAILS OPENED THIS AFTERNOON
The newly aligned, more sustainable trail adjacent to Mission Blue Butterfly habitat opened to the public this afternoon! Read on... -
TWIN PEAKS ROAD PAVING AND FIGURE 8 PROJECT UPDATES
San Francisco Public Works is moving forward as planned with the second phase of Twin Peaks Boulevard repaving Read on... -
Waller Street Skate Park Project Construction Update 9/19!
2 inches of fine asphalt was laid during the last week of August. . . Read on... -
Yosemite Creek Daylighting Project Update January 2022
Yosemite Creek Daylighting Project is moving forward following a number of Commission approvals Read on...
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