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Golden Gate Park - Completed Park Improvements
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Golden Gate Park - Boat Playground Restroom
Completed summer 2018. The project included a new restroom near the playground at 45th Avenue and Lincoln Avenue known affectionately as Boat Playground.
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Golden Gate Park - Dog Training Area Renovation
Completed February 2021. $2 million grant from the California Natural Resources Agency funded the renovation of Dog Training Area near the Bison Paddock.
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Golden Gate Park - Lawn Bowling Green
San Francisco Lawn Bowling Green 1 was renovated to include a concrete edge/gutter, an accessible pathway around the green and a new gate and fence on north and south sides.
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Golden Gate Park - Stanyan Street Edge Project
Completed Fall 2020. Improvements to pedestrian access and circulation while trying to activate Eastern Edge with positive park-related activities.
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Golden Gate Park - Stow Lake Perimeter Path Renovation
Completed September 2023. Replacing asphalt path that circles the perimeter of the lake, which has deteriorated and is in need of repair. The project’s design will keep the perimeter path in its current alignment to minimize impact on the overall site and the landscaping. Additionally, the site furnishings will be refurbished.
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Golden Gate Park-Tennis Center Renovation Project
Completed February 2021. Renovation of the iconic tennis center, originally built in 1894, that has served as a place where players of every age and ability have learned, played, and competed.
The list above includes completed projects and initiatives. To check out some of our active park improvements at Golden Gate Park, please visit our Golden Gate Park - Active Park Improvements page.
Project Updates
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Golden Gate Park - Middle Lake | Construction update Nov-Dec 2023
Construction is moving swiftly at Middle Lake. Much of the soils are prepped and the contractor has begun laying out planting. You will start to see Read on... -
JFK Promenade | Construction work now complete! (street striping removal)
We have completed the removal of outdated street striping (painted lines) from portions of JFK Promenade from Kezar Drive to Transverse Drive. Check out the video Read on... -
Starting Tomorrow: JFK Promenade | Construction Advisory for November 20-22
Starting tomorrow, Monday, November 20th, Rec and Park will be removing outdated street striping (painted lines) from portions of JFK Promenade from Kezar Drive to Transverse Drive. Read on... -
JFK Promenade | Construction Advisory, November 2023
Rec and Park will be removing outdated street striping (painted lines) from portions of JFK Promenade from Kezar Drive to Transverse Drive. Construction to grind off this street striping will take place in Read on... -
Golden Gate Park - Bay Area Young Survivors (BAYS) Memorial Garden | Project updates November 2023
We’re excited to report that the design of the BAYS Memorial Garden is now complete. BAYS is currently in the process of Read on... -
Golden Gate Park - Middle Lake | Construction update October 2023
Both lake islands have been constructed and the lake grading and clay liner are now almost complete! Our contractor also recently completed a pipe repair and pipe extension at the south end of Read on... -
Golden Gate Park - Golf Clubhouse project | Construction update October 2023
The construction is moving right along. Earlier this fall, we experienced some supply chain delays that lengthened the duration of the project and Read on... -
Golden Gate Park - 9th and Lincoln Gateway | Project update October 2023
Construction will begin soon on 9th Avenue and Lincoln Way in Golden Gate Park. We designed the project to be completed in two phases (east and west corners) to minimize Read on... -
Golden Gate Park - San Francisco Botanical Garden Bookstore | Project update October 2023
Rec and Park is working on the design of a ramp and deck at the San Francisco Botanical Garden Bookstore in Golden Gate Park to ensure it complies with Read on... -
Golden Gate Park - Stow Lake Perimeter Path Renovation | All paths open! Project now complete!
The Stow Lake Perimeter Path Renovation project is now complete! All paths around the lake are now open. Work for this project included Read on... -
Bay Area Young Survivors (BAYS) Memorial Garden | Project updates September 2023
Inspired by the success of the beautiful AIDS Memorial Grove in Golden Gate Park as an example of both a public amenity and a dedicated memorial space, Bay Area Young Survivors (BAYS) inquired Read on... -
Golden Gate Park - 9th and Lincoln Gateway | Project update September 2023
Very soon, construction will begin at the gateway to Golden Gate Park at 9th Avenue and Lincoln Way, one of the most Read on... -
Golden Gate Park - Middle Lake | Construction update, August 30, 2023
Construction at Middle Lake in Golden Gate Park took a brief break during August to make room for Outside Lands but the project is now back up and running! Next steps are Read on... -
Golden Gate Park - Golf Clubhouse | construction update August 2023
The construction of the Golf Clubhouse is progressing nicely. Our contractor has been working on installing all of the Read on... -
Golden Gate Park - San Francisco Botanical Garden Bookstore
Rec and Park will be performing construction work to ensure that the Botanical Garden Bookstore complies with required building codes and the Americans with Disabilities Act Read on... -
Golden Gate Park - 9th and Lincoln Gateway | Project update July 2023
On July 20, our Rec and Park Commission unanimously approved a contract award to Bauman Landscape and Construction for project work that we believe will greatly improve and revitalize Golden Gate Park's 9th Avenue Gateway Read on... -
Golden Gate Park - Middle Lake | Project update July 2023
In preparation for Outside Lands, the contractor will be demobilizing and taking a break for three weeks starting next Monday, July 31. Construction will be in full swing again by September. Read on... -
Golden Gate Park - BAYS Memorial Garden | Project update July 2023
The BAYS Memorial Garden is wrapping up the design phase, having received approval of the concept design from the Read on... -
Stow Lake Perimeter Path | Construction update July 2023
The repaving work at Stow Lake continues to be moving along very well. We have completed 75% of our Read on... -
Golden Gate Park - Golf Clubhouse construction update | July 2023
Construction of the Golf Course Clubhouse is moving right along. Over the next few weeks, the contractor will be Read on... -
Golden Gate Park - Middle Lake | Project update June 2023
The rehabilitation work at Middle Lake continues. The scope of this project includes recontouring the lake bottom, installing a clay Read on... -
Golden Gate Park - Middle Lake | Project update May 2023
Middle Lake Rehabilitation is moving along quickly! Rough grading of the lake and cascade is nearly complete Read on... -
Golden Gate Park - Golf Clubhouse construction update | March 2023
We're happy to report that the Golden Gate Park Golf Clubhouse project has received its building permit and construction is underway Read on... -
Golden Gate Park – 9th and Lincoln Gateway Project Update | March 2023
The 9th Avenue Gateway is moving forward and is scheduled to be Read on... -
Golden Gate Park – 9th and Lincoln Gateway Project Update | March 2023
The 9th Avenue Gateway is moving forward and is scheduled to be Read on... -
Golden Gate Park - Golf Clubhouse construction update | March 2023
We're happy to report that the Golden Gate Park Golf Clubhouse project has received its building permit and construction is underway Read on... -
Golden Gate Bandshell Welcomes Back More Live Performances in 2023
Diverse lineup to play 100+ free concerts at historic landmark venue Read on... -
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