Esprit Park Renovation Project

Completed and Opened to the Public on February 5, 2025!

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 is now bisected by an east/west path, allowing for more strolling and running in the park. Specific uses are assigned to the two meadows. In the north meadow, a new off-leash dog play area has been created. The south meadow is designated “dog-free” and dogs on-leash or off-leash are not permitted (service and support animals permitted). New plantings as well as exercise equipment, site furnishings, and signage have been added. The project is expected to open in early February 2025 and will then move into construction closeout.

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

Funding for this project comes 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); Recreation and Parks Commission approved a contract amendment on December 21, 2023 (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.

Estimated Project Schedule

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