McLaren Park - Herz Recreation Center Project

Background

The Recreation and Park Department is partnering with the HOPE SF Team, including Mercy Housing and Related CA, to construct a new recreation center/gymnasium at Herz Playground, a site within John McLaren Park. The new recreation center would be designed and built to fit cohesively within the existing park landscape and “the Hub,” a new community center campus with childcare services and recreational facilities. The vision for the overall Hub is to be an inclusive, safe, friendly, family and youth focused place for neighborhood residents and visitors.

Scope of Work

The recreation center will feature an indoor basketball court with bleachers, a multi-purpose room, restrooms, and associated staff spaces such as offices.

This facility would provide a much needed recreation center on the south side of San Francisco, and the goal is to create a clean, safe, warm and modern resource for all.

Funding

The project combines funding from federal, city, and private funds as follows:

• 2020 Health & Recovery Bond: $10,000,000
• 2020 Health & Recovery Bond, Sustainability Program: $4,000,000
• Sunnydale LLC Grant: $10,000,000
• General Fund Capital Baseline: $600,000
• Federal Appropriation:  $1,500,000

Total Sources: $26,100,000

The construction contract award for this project was approved by Recreation and Parks Commission on June 15, 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. 

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