As part of the Heart of the City plan to accelerate downtown’s comeback, a renewed partnership will activate Union Square with 500 more days of programming. Read on...
Hundreds of schoolchildren reported to San Francisco Recreation and Park rec centers and clubhouses this morning for all-day care and free meals as the City responded to the United Educators of San Francisco strike. Read on...
Nominations are open for the Recreation & Park Department’s Community Opportunity Fund (COF), a program that supports community-driven park improvement projects across the city. Read on...
The historic Monterey cypress outside McLaren Lodge in Golden Gate Park was lit tonight for the 96th consecutive year, dazzling San Franciscans during a joyful community tree-lighting ceremony. Read on...
This iconic multi-month campaign will include special events, activations and attractions in the heart of San Francisco’s downtown shopping district. Read on...
The Consulate General of Ireland’s ‘Echoes of the Alley – Golden Gate Handball’ will bring together SF’s diverse handball community November 15. Read on...
The park, which opened last year, honored by World Urban Parks for transforming a former industrial site into a vibrant community destination. Read on...
The renovated space will transform the play area for Tenderloin kids. It continues Mayor Lurie’s work to support the Tenderloin community and activate public spaces. Read on...
Child advocates were joined by Mayor Daniel Lurie and city staff to celebrate green makeovers of seven child care sites across the city, part of the Connecting Children to Nature program. Read on...
From November 21 through January 4, Lightscape will illuminate evenings at the Garden with more than one million lights, eye-catching artistic installations, and music throughout a spectacular one-mile walking trail. Read on...
New Executive Directive Will Leverage More Than $40 Million in Initial Private-Sector Commitments to Build a Downtown Where People Live, Work, Play, and Learn. Read on...
Kayaking and paddle boarding return to the Mission Creek waterfront, offering youth and the public new ways to experience the Bay, and even catch a Giants game from the water. Read on...
Nine soccer sculptures will activate San Francisco parks and plazas in celebration of Bay FC’s historic Oracle Park match on August 23, presented by Visa. Read on...
Outside Lands Festival and Dead & Company and Zach Bryan Concerts in Golden Gate Park Were Projected to Generate $150 Million in Economic Activity. Overall Crime Down Nearly 60% in August Versus Last Year in and Around Golden Gate Park Read on...
Another Planet Entertainment, in partnership with the City & County of San Francisco Mayor’s Office and the San Francisco Recreation & Park Department, announces the 2 remaining free concerts of 2025: Poolside's Daytime Disco & Empire 15 with Shaboozey. Read on...
Supervisor Joel Engardio announces new state funding to expand recycled water systems and launch new Public Works–Recreation and Parks maintenance partnership. Read on...
Golden City FC to Make Kezar Stadium Long-Term Home With Plan to Join MLS NEXT Pro, Investing in Venue’s Future for Community Use
Welcomes New Era for San Francisco Sports, Advancing City’s Recovery Read on...
Starting Memorial Day Weekend, park-goers can enjoy their favorite brunch cocktails as The Whale’s Tail Makes a splash on the JFK Promenade. Read on...
Rec & Park has been awarded a $2 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support the next phase of the India Basin Waterfront Park project in Bayview-Hunters Point. Read on...
Long-Anticipated Project Marks the Culmination of a Partnership Between the City and Fillmore Community. Community Space Will Celebrate the History of the Neighborhood While Marking a New Chapter for Western Addition. Read on...
Even as thousands of people walked, biked, and soaked in the sunshine at San Francisco’s soon-to-be-opened coastal park this weekend, vandals once again tried—and failed—to dampen the excitement. Read on...
The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, The Sijbrandij Foundation and Building 180, are proud to announce the arrival of R-Evolution, a breathtaking 45-foot-tall sculpture by Marco Cochrane, set to be unveiled in Embarcadero Plaza. Read on...
Renovations to Embarcadero Plaza and neighboring Sue Bierman Park will advance Downtown revitalization efforts, stimulating small businesses and commercial corridors. Read on...
A historic oceanfront park is coming to San Francisco’s western edge, giving residents and visitors a place to walk, bike, relax, and connect with the coast like never before. Read on...
Partnership with National Park Service, California Academy of Sciences, Surfrider Foundation and San Francisco Estuary Institute prioritizes restoring fragile dune ecosystem. Read on...
The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department is marking two major milestones this week as it implements cooperative purchasing legislation for the first time since it took effect on August 1. Read on...
The California Coastal Commission voted unanimously today to grant permit approval for the City of San Francisco to convert the Great Highway from Lincoln Way to Sloat Boulevard to a full-time park. Read on...
San Francisco’s parks & plazas continue to set a national standard for maintenance & equity, with the city’s parks achieving an impressive citywide maintenance score of 91% for the fiscal year 2023-2024, according to a new Controller’s Office report. Read on...
Mayor to introduce legislation to formalize the public-private partnership between the City and BXP to bring a major renovation to Embarcadero Plaza and neighboring Sue Bierman Park. Read on...
The $3 million renovation project, the latest in a series of enhancements to make the park more welcoming, accessible, and safe for all visitors, links Golden Gate Park to the bustling Irving Street commercial corridor Read on...
With sweeping views of the Bay and a host of amenities, including a new community kitchen, a refurbished landmark building, and shoreline access, the opening of 900 Innes Ave. marks a significant milestone in completing India Basin Waterfront Park. Read on...
The free concert series, produced by Another Planet Entertainment, aims to ensure that Downtown San Francisco remains a destination for live music, entertainment, and the arts. Read on...
Acquisition of 6th Street property next to Gene Friend Rec Center would add nearly 10,000 sq. feet of outdoor space to historically underserved neighborhood. Read on...
A plan for the City to take over and manage the Music Concourse Garage is moving forward this week, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced today. Read on...
Ten San Francisco child care centers and family child care homes have been transformed into nature-filled oases that inspire learning, movement, and imaginative play. Read on...
The project will transform the plaza while ensuring that it remains a central gathering space in San Francisco’s Japantown—one of just three remaining Japantowns in the U.S. Read on...
The JFK Promenade, a cherished 1.5-mile stretch of car-free recreation, culture, and enjoyment, is gearing up to commemorate its fourth anniversary this Sunday. Read on...
Efforts to reduce costs and red tape stem from analysis requested by Mayor following bureaucratic hurdles revealed by Noe Valley Town Square bathroom project. Read on...
Golden Gate Park has transformed to accommodate a World fair and campsite for 20,000 residents following the1906 earthquake, and today is in the running for Best City Park. Read on...
New lighting, landscaping, and information kiosks will build on efforts over the last 10 years to make this pedestrian walkway a more welcoming open space for people of all ages. Read on...
The Bay Football Club, the new National Women’s Soccer League Team in the Bay Area, will compete in its first home opening match on March 30 against the Houston Dash. Read on...
Dedicated hours for both pickleball and tennis will ensure access for all, while new roundtable will look at underused public spaces to accommodate sport’s growth Read on...
Funded largely by a voter-approved bond, the new hub in the South of Market neighborhood will replace a 45-year-old rec center, providing 50% more space for sports and community Read on...
Larceny theft citywide down 48% from mid-November through New Year’s, along with decreases in burglaries and car thefts Union Square saw an increase in visitors & SFMTA reported Powell and Union Square Muni Station exits up. Read on...
SF’s parks and plazas continued to earn top marks for maintenance over the past fiscal year, while two public spaces—Muriel Leff Mini Park in the Richmond District and Sunnyside Conservatory in the Sunnyside neighborhood—received perfect scores. Read on...
The renovated park will welcome community in time for the holidays, featuring upgraded lighting, seating and improved drainage to enhance the space. Read on...
The newly enhanced UN Plaza will feature a first-of-its-kind skate park, fitness programming, street skating, games and more in Civic Center area. Read on...
Padel, a racket sport enjoying a meteoric rise in popularity across the world, will officially land in San Francisco this October with the opening of two courts in Embarcadero Plaza Read on...
The addition of two Miller & Lux Provisions cafés in Union Square Plaza is part of a broader strategic effort to transform Downtown into a stronger, resilient, economic and global destination Read on...
The Lisa and Douglas Goldman Tennis Center, located in Golden Gate Park, has been selected by the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) to receive the 2023 Outstanding Facility Award. Read on...
Creative new play equipment for kids of all ages and a park makeover inspired by nature greeted families Thursday evening at the unveiling of the renovated Herz Playground in McLaren Park. Read on...
Bay Wheels brings first-ever bike share stations to the park with temporary valet stations available for Outside Lands weekend and permanent stations across the park. Read on...
San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department and the Port of San Francisco will jointly manage the public spaces, adding to the City’s vast portfolio of world class parks and public spaces. Read on...
A proposal to put on a series of outdoor concerts in the Golden Gate Park Polo Fields & downtown plazas has been updated to include key benefits: free Muni rides for concertgoers & more funding for community interests in the Sunset/Richmond districts. Read on...
The City will partner with Street Soccer USA to host free watch parties for the Women’s World Cup and bring back the Street Soccer USA Cup Series. Read on...
New report shows SF Museums for All Program was used over 130,000 times in 2022, providing 250,000 San Francisco residents from low-income backgrounds with free admission to museums and cultural institutions. Read on...
The KABOOM! 25 in 5 Initiative to End Playspace Inequity ensures equitable connection with nature through play for kids in every neighborhood through playground transformations. Read on...
San Francisco Recreation and Park Department General Manager Phil Ginsburg has been elected to chairperson of the California State Park and Recreation Commission. Read on...
Young scientists from several San Francisco middle schools will compete in a Bay Area-wide science fair happening later this month after they recently took first place spots in a citywide competition held at the Randall Museum. Read on...
A renovation project broke ground today that will strengthen Esprit Park to better serve the Dogpatch neighborhood that has grown up around it. Read on...
Sunnydale Community Hub will provide safe and accessible space for sports, recreation, cultural events, health and wellness resources, and educational programs and activities. Read on...
Surrounded by community members, Mayor London Breed tonight led the countdown to lighting of the iconic Monterey cypress tree in Golden Gate Park’s east end—a San Francisco holiday tradition that began in 1929. Read on...
The San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department rolled out improvements to the Waller Street Skate Park today—a project spearheaded by local skaters who helped shape its inclusive design that honors its street skateboarding roots. Read on...
The Recreation & Park Department broke ground on renovations at Herz Playground in Visitacion Valley on Monday as part of the Let’sPlaySF! initiative that is delivering creative play spaces to children across San Francisco. Read on...
The Japanese Tea Garden’s towering pagoda, one of the few surviving structures from the 1915 world’s fair, has been revived to its former glory following a meticulous restoration. Read on...
The JFK Promenade will be alive with street art, public pianos, live performances and even a Halloween event—free temporary activations to foster health, happiness, and social connection Read on...
San Francisco Recreation and Park Department General Manager Phil Ginsburg will serve a second term on the California State Park and Recreation Commission, after the California State Senate unanimously confirmed his reappointment. Read on...
San Francisco Recreation and Park Commissioners today voted unanimously to approve changing the name of Visitacion Valley Playground to Yik Oi Huang Peace & Friendship Park. The name honors the memory of a neighborhood grandmother and community advocate. Read on...
The wildly popular Stern Grove Festival—the Bay Area’s longest running outdoor concert series—will return on June 12 to the historic park, located at 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard in the city’s Sunset District. Read on...
Largest park in San Francisco’s urban core to open in nearly 40 years, Francisco Park includes panoramic views, community gardens, and community space for children and dogs. Read on...
San Francisco’s first public space designed and dedicated specifically for the practice of tai chi opened today amid a community celebration in McLaren Park. Read on...
Food lovers looking to embrace new offerings in the heart of Civic Center Plaza are in luck—Assembly Café and Beer Garden opened today—Valentine’s Day. Read on...
City officials and community members held a celebration today for the reopening of Bayview/K.C. Jones Playground following a $6 million renovation. Read on...
