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Esprit Park Renovation Project
Background
Esprit Park was built as a private, corporate park in 1982 and transferred to San Francisco’s Recreation and Park Department in 2001.
The park is an urban oasis, connecting the neighborhood to nature within an urban environment. As Dogpatch transitions to a high density residential neighborhood, the park is experiencing an increased level of use by all — adults, children, and dogs.
Scope of Work
The Esprit Park Renovation Project is a full park renovation. The park’s central meadow will be bisected by an east/west path, allowing for more strolling and running in the park. Specific uses will be assigned to the two meadows. In the north meadow, a new off-leash dog play area will be created. The south meadow will be designated “dog-free” and dogs on-leash or off-leash will not be permitted (service animals allowed). New plantings as well as exercise equipment, site furnishings, and signage will be added. The project is currently in construction and expected to open early 2024.
Rec and Park is partnering with UCSF and the Dogpatch & NW Potrero Hill Green Benefit District (GBD) and, through the GBD, a design team led by Fletcher Studio Landscape Architecture & Urban Design to complete this project.
Project Goals
- Refresh the park after almost 40 years of use;
- Make the park more durable and resilient to withstand increased use;
- Retain the park’s natural design and feel;
- Make the park more usable for a wider variety of activities; and
- Meet current codes and regulations.
Funding
Project funding is from development impact fees and a grant from UCSF.
The construction contract award for this project was approved by Recreation and Parks Commission on September 7, 2022 (PDF). This construction contract award obtained and complies with all city, state, and federal regulatory approvals, including any that are specific to this project's funding sources.
Project Schedule
Phase | Timeline |
Planning | Fall 2017 |
Design | Spring 2021 |
Construction contract awarded | September 7, 2022 |
Construction | Early 2023 - Early 2024 |
Open to the public | Early 2024 |
Project Updates
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Esprit Park | Construction update, October 2023
We are nearing completion on the two boardwalk decking areas, coordinating with our supplier to ship adult exercise equipment, working to complete installation of storm drainage system Read on... -
Esprit Park | Construction update, September 2023
We’re happy to report on our progress at Esprit Park in the past month since our last update: Installed the pipes and backflow preventer for two new Read on... -
Esprit Park | Construction update, August 2023
Thanks to community members who have been keeping an eye on construction progress. A majority of inquiries we’ve received are in the following two categories Read on... -
Esprit Park | Construction update, July 2023
Thanks to community members who have been keeping an eye on the park and on construction progress. A couple of community members have reached out to express Read on... -
Esprit Park | Construction update, June 2023
You may have noticed that the pace of construction at Esprit Park has slowed over recent weeks. This is in part because Read on... -
Esprit Park | Project update May 2023
You may have noticed a slow down in the pace of noticeable progress on site. The project team is working hard to protect Read on... -
Esprit Park construction update | April 2023 - Construction Resumes at Esprit Park
Due to heavy rain and winds, and then saturated soil, construction at Esprit Park was paused for nearly a month. We are happy to report that our contractor Read on... -
Esprit Park Renovation | Presentation from March 8 Community Update now available
Thanks to community members for joining us last night for an update on the renovation of Esprit Park Read on... -
SF Rec and Park Commission Meeting at Joe Lee Rec Center | March 16 at 10 a.m.
Come meet your Rec and Park Commissioners at our offsite Commission meeting at Joe Lee Rec Center Read on... -
Esprit Park Renovation Reminder: March 8 Online Community Update
A reminder to please join us for an online community meeting update Read on... -
Esprit Park - March 8 Online Community Update and Construction Progress
Save the Date for an online community meeting update hosted by Rec and Park . . . 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...
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Project Details
Commission Materials
- Rec Park Commission, staff report, contract award, September 7, 2022 (PDF)
- Rec Park Commission, staff report, concept design approval, February 18, 2021 (PDF)
- Rec Park Commission, presentation, concept design approval, February 18, 2021 (PDF)
Community Meetings - Notes and Presentations
- Community Meeting, presentation, March 8, 2023 (PDF)
- Community Meeting, presentation, August 16, 2022 (PDF)
- Community Meeting, presentation, November 18, 2021 (PDF)
- Summary of Survey Results, January 2021 (PDF)
- Summary of Survey Results, comment summary addendum, January 2021 (PDF)
- Community Meeting, presentation, December 2020 (PDF)
- Community Meeting, FAQs, December 2020 (PDF)
- Community Meeting, comment summary addendum, December 2020 (PDF)
- Esprit Park Community Advisory Group (ECAG) Meeting, presentation, July 2020 (PDF)
- Community Meeting - Pop-In Workshop, progress boards, February 19, 2020 (PDF)
- Esprit Park Community Advisory Group (ECAG) Meeting, agenda, May 22, 2019 (DOC)
- Esprit Park Community Advisory Group (ECAG) Meeting, vision statement, May 22, 2019 (PDF)
- Esprit Park Community Advisory Group (ECAG) Meeting, presentation boards, May 22, 2019 (PDF)
- Esprit Park Community Advisory Group (ECAG) Meeting, notes, May 22, 2019 (PDF)
- Esprit Park Community Advisory Group (ECAG) Meeting, questions, April 11, 2019 (PDF)
- Esprit Park Community Advisory Group (ECAG) Meeting, notes, April 11, 2019 (PDF)
- Esprit Park Community Advisory Group (ECAG) Meeting, outreach schedule, April 11, 2019 (PDF)
- Esprit Park Community Advisory Group (ECAG) Meeting, agenda, April 11, 2019 (PDF)
- Esprit Park Community Advisory Group (ECAG) Meeting, presentation, March 14, 2019 (PDF)
- Esprit Park Community Advisory Group (ECAG) Meeting, notes, March 14, 2019 (PDF)
- Esprit Park Community Advisory Group (ECAG) Meeting, agenda, March 14, 2019 (PDF)
- Esprit Park Community Advisory Group (ECAG) Meeting, questions (combined), March 14, 2019 (PDF)
- Esprit Park Community Advisory Group (ECAG) Meeting, roll-up budget draft, March 14, 2019 (PDF)
- Esprit Park Community Advisory Group (ECAG) Meeting, project schedule - draft work plan, March 14, 2019 (PDF)
- Esprit Park Community Advisory Group (ECAG) Meeting, budget, January 10, 2019 (PDF)
- Esprit Park Community Advisory Group (ECAG) Meeting, agenda, January 10, 2019 (PDF)
- Esprit Park Community Advisory Group (ECAG) Meeting, notes, January 10, 2019 (PDF)
- Esprit Park Community Advisory Group (ECAG) Meeting, DPA Performance Standards and Precedent Images Surfacing, January 10, 2019 (PDF)
- Esprit Park Community Advisory Group (ECAG) Meeting, DPA Performance Standards and Precedent Images Physical Enclosure, January 10, 2019 (PDF)
- Esprit Park Community Advisory Group (ECAG) Meeting, Flip Chart Notes Amenities Continued, January 10, 2019 (JPG)
- Esprit Park Community Advisory Group (ECAG) Meeting, Flip Chart Notes Maintenance, January 10, 2019 (JPG)
- Esprit Park Community Advisory Group (ECAG) Meeting, Flip Chart Notes DPA 2, January 10, 2019 (JPG)
- Esprit Park Community Advisory Group (ECAG) Meeting, Flip Chart Notes Amenities, January 10, 2019 (JPG)
- Esprit Park Community Advisory Group (ECAG) Meeting, Flip Chart Notes DPA 1, January 10, 2019 (JPG)
- Esprit Park Community Advisory Group (ECAG) Meeting, Esprit meeting audio recordings, January 10, 2019 (MP3)
- Esprit Park Community Advisory Group (ECAG) Meeting, questions, October 25, 2018 (PDF)
- Esprit Park Community Advisory Group (ECAG) Meeting, project schedule and work plan, October 25, 2018 (PDF)
- Esprit Park Community Advisory Group (ECAG) Meeting, notes, October 25, 2018 (PDF)
- Esprit Park Community Advisory Group (ECAG) Meeting, budget, October 25, 2018 (PDF)
- Esprit Park Community Advisory Group (ECAG) Meeting, agenda, October 25, 2018 (PDF)
- Esprit Park Community Advisory Group (ECAG) Meeting, roles and responsibilities, October 25, 2018 (JPG)
- Esprit Park Community Advisory Group (ECAG) Meeting, hopes and dreams, October 25, 2018 (JPG)
- Community Meeting, Planning Department, September 17, 2017 (PDF)
- Community Meeting, agenda, September 14, 2017 (PDF)
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Melinda Sullivan
Project ManagerPhone: 1-628-652-6648