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Temporary Playground Closure Apr 26-27 and Donor Recognition Tile Installation Complete

The West Portal Playground (Children’s Play Area Only) will be temporarily closed April 26 through sometime on April 27 as we do some safety surfacing repairs. The playground is being fenced to allow the surfacing repairs to cure properly. Pleas...

West Portal Playground Project Update 3/19/21!!

We hope you are enjoying the recently renovated West Portal Playground! We have received some concerns about the functioning of the merry-go-round at the playground. Our contractor and subcontractors have visited the site to check the merry-go-round and w...

West Portal Playground: Update on Temporary Closure of Children’s Play Area This Week

The West Portal Playground (Children’s Play Area Only) was temporarily closed today (Thursday, December 3) for some work on the perimeter fencing.

The playground will re-open by 5 pm today.  Contractor staff will be on site on ...

West Portal Playground: Temporary Closure of Children’s Play Area This Week

The West Portal Playground (Children’s Play Area Only) will be temporarily closed this week as we do some work on the perimeter fencing. Please consider using this alternative playground: Larsen Playground (850 Vicente St) 

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Children’s Play Area Now Open at West Portal Playground!

The contractor has a few minor items remaining, including some work around the playground fencing. This may require closure of the children’s play area for 1-2 days, which we’re targeting for the last week in October. Thanks for your p...

West Portal Playground Project Update 10/8!

The restored field, as well as the nature exploration area, picnic area, and clubhouse restrooms, are now open (as of September 17)!  The children’s play area will be opened to the public pending confirmation with public health officials (anticip...

West Portal Playground Project is Nearing Completion!

We are excited to report that the renovation of the West Portal Playground is nearing completion. Please stay tuned as we work to figure out what that means while we are still under Stay at Home public health directive. Here are some specifics:

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Playground Equipment Installation

The playground is looking colorful, as the contractor has begun installing playground equipment! Once they complete playground equipment installation, they will be starting on the nature exploration area. Stay tuned for more updates.

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Tennis Court Lighting Restored

Tennis court lighting has been restored at West Portal Playground, covering both night time and morning hours. Thank you for your patience and please reach out with any questions regarding playground renovation construction to Melinda.Sullivan@sfgov.org o...

Tennis Court Lighting Out of Service

Due to construction activities, including the need to get waterproofing work done as soon as possible, tennis court lighting is temporarily out of service. We are working to reinstate lighting as quickly as we can, anticipated sometime in November 2019.

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Construction Update

Construction is moving along on West Portal Playground renovation. The contractor is finishing up with demolition work and preparing to pour the first concrete walls and complete waterproofing scope. The Rec and Park and Public Works team has been coordin...

Construction to Start

After a successful “Play Day” on Saturday, September 21, we are excited to report that construction will start on the playground renovation this coming week of September 30.  Rec and Park and Public Works project team members ...