McLaren Park - Herz Playground

Completed and open to the public August 2023!

Background

The renovation of the children’s play area at Herz Playground within John McLaren Park was part of the Let’sPlaySF! Initiative, a partnership between the Recreation and Park Department and the San Francisco Parks Alliance that seeks to inspire creativity and play throughout the City. In the coming years, 13 playgrounds prioritized for improvement by a citizen task force will be reimagined and redesigned for this and future generations of San Francisco’s children.

Scope of Work

This project included a complete renovation of the toddler and school-aged children’s play areas at Herz Playground with all-new play equipment and surfacing. Additional site improvements included new:

• Benches
• Fencing
• Landscaping
• Pathways
• Picnic Tables

Additionally, the restrooms at Herz Clubhouse were brought into current code compliance and received cosmetic upgrades.

Funding

Funding came from multiple sources including: $1,195,000 SF General Fund, $1,169,109 Parks Alliances, $310,000 IPIC, $$825,892 2012 Bond, and $80,000 Forestry 2012 Bond, for a total of $3,580,000.

The construction contract award for this project was approved by Recreation and Parks Commission on August 3, 2022 (PDF); Recreation and Parks Commission approved a contract amendment on March 29, 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.

Project Schedule

Get Out and Play!

Thanks for supporting Park Improvements in your San Francisco parks! To stay informed and involved, we encourage you to subscribe to Rec and Park eNews. 

You can also explore Rec and Park volunteer opportunities – We have park needs in every corner of the city and volunteer opportunities that are as diverse as your interests, skills, and abilities. Have fun in your parks, and get out and play!