Esprit Park Renovation Project

Background

200723 ESPRIT PARK - ECAG_newsletterEsprit 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 late 2023.


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.


Project Schedule

PhaseTimeline
PlanningFall 2017
DesignSpring 2021
ConstructionEarly 2023 - Late 2023
Open to the publicLate 2023


Project Updates

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  1. What's New
  2. Documents and Materials
  1. Capital Project Update

    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...
  2. Capital Project Update

    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...
  3. Capital Project Update

    Esprit Park Renovation Reminder: March 8 Online Community Update

    A reminder to please join us for an online community meeting update Read on...
  4. Capital Project Update

    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...
  5. Capital Project Update

    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...
  6. Capital Project Update

    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...
  7. Capital Project Update

    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...
  8. Capital Project Update

    Commission and Permitting and Construction for Esprit

    The Recreation and Park Commission has approved the construction contract . . . Read on...
  9. Capital Project Update

    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...
  10. Capital Project Update

    Esprit Commission Presentation Sept 7!

    Staff have worked with Public Works Contract Administration and the City’s Contract Monitoring Division to confirm . . . Read on...
  11. Capital Project Update

    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...
  12. Capital Project Update

    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...
  13. Capital Project Update

    Esprit Park Renovation Project is Out to Bid!

    The Esprit Park Renovation Project is out to bid! . . . Read on...
  14. Capital Project Update

    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...
  15. Capital Project Update

    Esprit Park Project Update 4/28!

    The design team is continuing to close design and coordination loops as efficiently as possible . . . Read on...
  16. Capital Project Update

    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...
  17. Capital Project Update

    Esprit Park Project Update 2/23/2022

    The design team has completed and submitted 90% construction documents drawings and specifications Read on...
  18. Capital Project Update

    Esprit Park Project Update 11/23!

    Recreation and Parks, together with Fletcher Studio, presented updates on the Esprit Park Renovation Project to . . . Read on...
  19. Capital Project Update

    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...
  20. Capital Project Update

    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...
  21. Capital Project Update

    Esprit Park Project Update 9/11!

    We have been assessing conditions on site over the past few months, including the following: . . Read on...
  22. Capital Project Update

    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...
  23. Capital Project Update

    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...
  24. Capital Project Update

    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...
  25. Capital Project Update

    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...
  26. Capital Project Update

    Esprit park Project News 2/23!

    Hi everyone- At long last, we have an approved conceptual design for the project! Read on...
  27. Capital Project Update

    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...
  28. Capital Project Update

    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...
  29. Capital Project Update

    Esprit park Project Update 10/29!

    Hi everyone - We are getting organized for a virtual community workshop . . . Read on...
  30. Capital Project Update

    Esprit park Project Update 9/18!

    Hi all- We are planning for additional community outreach this Fall. . . Read on...
  31. Capital Project Update

    Esprit Park Project Update 8/21!

    Hi all - We are working on details for additional community outreach in the next few weeks. . . Read on...
  32. Capital Project Update

    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...
  33. Capital Project Update

    Esprit Community Advisory Group Meeting 7/23/2020!

    Please join us for the meeting if you can. Read on...
  34. Capital Project Update

    Esprit Park Project Update June 2020

    The project team is scheduling the next ECAG meeting and broad community outreach will follow. Read on...
  35. Capital Project Update

    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...
  36. Capital Project Update
  37. Capital Project Update

    Esprit Park Project Update

    The project team has been updating the project design based on feedback from the community workshop. Read on...
  38. Capital Project Update

    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...
  39. Capital Project Update

    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...
  40. Capital Project Update

    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...
  41. Capital Project Update

    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...
  42. Capital Project Update

    ESPRIT PARK RENOVATION

    Hi everyone- The contract with the project landscape architect is getting wrapped up and we are looking forward to Read on...
  1. Melinda Sullivan

    Project Manager
    Phone: 1-628-652-6648