▼General Alerts
24 Alerts
January 7, 2021 10:35 AM
Camp Mather, the City-owned family summer camp in the High Sierra wilderness, will remain closed in 2021 due to Covid-19 risks.
This is the second summer coronavirus concerns have shuttered the 337-acre site, which hosts about 500 campers and 70...
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December 16, 2020 9:37 AM
According to the City's most recent health order, golf and tennis can be played under the following guidelines:
Golf: Twosomes only. Players can be from different households
Tennis: Singles only; no doubles. Players can be from different households.
December 4, 2020 3:24 PM
Some San Francisco Recreation and Park features will be closed or restricted under a new stay at home order in San Francisco beginning Sunday, Dec. 6 at 10 p.m.
Mayor London N. Breed and Director of Health Dr. Grant Colfax today announced San Francisco...
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October 14, 2020 3:28 PM
Mayor London N. Breed, San Francisco Recreation and Park Department General Manager Phil Ginsburg, and Director of Health Dr. Grant Colfax today announced the City’s outdoor playgrounds are now open. San Francisco’s more than 180 public playgrounds will...
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October 3, 2020 9:32 PM
Mission Pool, an outdoor swimming facility, is currently open for limited lap swim only, Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. In order to comply with the current health order, no more than four people are allowed in the water at any time.
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September 18, 2020 8:41 AM
Beginning Friday, September 18, 2020, in an effort to create safer spaces for people to recreate during the City’s COVID-19 response, we’re providing a virtually car-free route from one end of the park to the other, from Stanyan Street at the east end of...
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September 10, 2020 12:45 PM
The City's newest health order allows for the resumption of pickleball and modifications to tennis activities:
"Singles tennis or pickleball may be played between members of different Households while maintaining Social Distancing Requirements at all...
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August 17, 2020 11:51 AM
Mayor Breed and the Department of Public Health announced this week a new Health Order that will pave the way for San Francisco’s children and youth to return to some in-person activities. San Francisco will transform facilities around the city, including...
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August 11, 2020 9:54 AM
In accordance with both local and state health orders, it is mandatory to wear a mask when you go outside and in fluid situations where distances between people change frequently. This includes when you visit our parks.
Be a good neighbor and protect...
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June 2, 2020 3:32 PM
On June 1, 2020, the Health Officer allowed the play of tennis subject implementation of certain limitations and procedures including posting of required signage. The Recreation and Parks Department is working to implement those requirements with the goal...
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June 2, 2020 11:35 AM
In accordance with the City’s June 1 Health Order, the following activities and facilities have reopened or will open in the near future: ...
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May 4, 2020 9:36 AM
Mayor London N. Breed and Director of Health Dr. Grant Colfax recently announced that San Francisco and six other Bay Area jurisdictions will extend the Stay Home Orders through the end of May in order to maintain progress on slowing the spread of the...
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April 27, 2020 1:01 PM
Beginning Tuesday, April 28 at 6:00am, a portion of John F. Kennedy Drive in Golden Gate Park and John F. Shelley Drive in John McLaren Park will be closed to vehicles 24 hours per day throughout the duration of San Francisco’s Stay Home Order, which will...
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April 10, 2020 9:58 AM
Mayor London N. Breed today announced that San Francisco’s emergency child and youth care centers will remain open until at least June 2nd to provide a safe place for children of first responders, health care workers, and essential City employees. The...
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March 31, 2020 7:05 PM
Beginning April 1, 2020, closures of the following recreational features will take effect in city parks, per the City's updated Shelter...
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March 28, 2020 10:32 AM
Twin Peaks Road is currently closed until further notice for health precautions around COVID-19, the coronavirus.
Here's an updated list of all park-related closures:
+ Twin Peaks Road
+ Parking lots at Ocean Beach, Beach Chalet, Marina Green and Little...
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March 27, 2020
The parking lots at Ocean Beach, Beach Chalet, and Marina Green, including Little Marina, are currently closed for COVID-19, coronavirus, health precautions. Please remember to stay safe and reduce the risk of spreading the virus by practicing social...
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March 24, 2020
Our playgrounds are closed due to the COVID-19 emergency. We've locked the playgrounds in locations where that's possible, but none should be used at this time. It is up to us to stop the spread of COVID-19 by practicing social distancing. All other parks...
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March 21, 2020 3:57 PM
During these unprecedented times, we would like to assure you that our parks, trails and open spaces remain open to allow people to go outside and get some fresh air. Parks provide many benefits that are essential to the wellbeing of our communities....
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March 16, 2020 7:06 PM
Today, the Health Officer of the City and County of San Francisco issued a Shelter in Place Order, directing residents to stay at home except for essential services and business, effective March 17, 2020, through April 7, 2020.
Here is how this new...
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March 13, 2020 4:09 PM
As the entire world grapples with COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, we want to update you on its continued impacts on our parks and programs.
Effective at the close of business today, we will be suspending all regular indoor programming in our recreation...
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Latest Update:
March 16, 2020 11:41 AM
As the entire world grapples with COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, we want to update you on its continued impacts on our parks and programs.
The city and state have issued orders or guidance to prevent or restrict group gatherings in public places.
For this reason, all permits through March 31 have been cancelled. Effective immediately, we will be suspending issuance of any permits until we have clarity on when facilities gatherings can recommence. This includes:
- Indoor permits of any type, including pools, clubhouses and recreation centers
- Athletic field permits
If you need to reach us about canceling or refunding a reservation, please email RPDReservations@sfgov.org.
March 13, 2020 4:06 PM
Mayor London N. Breed today announced that the Health Officer of the City and County of San Francisco has issued a Public Health Order prohibiting all non-essential events of 100 or more persons. This measure is necessary to slow the spread of novel...
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March 12, 2020
As further health and safety precautions against the spread of COVID-19, the coronavirus, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department is implementing the following, effective immediately:
• The Sharon Art Studio, Conservatory of Flowers, and the...
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March 6, 2020 8:00 PM
Dear Park Friends,
As you may know, San Francisco's Department of Public Health recently issued new recommendations to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the community. We want to share those recommendations with you and let you know how...
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▼Park Closures & Service Changes
1 Alert
March 21, 2023 10:02 AM
Parks and facilities may be affected by expected inclement weather.
The following sites are currently closed:
- Pine Lake
- San Francisco Botanical Garden (Golden Gate Park)
- Japanese Tea Garden (Golden Gate Park)
- Gleneagles Golf Course
- All grass fields and diamonds
Be aware that strong gusts can topple healthy...
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