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Esprit Park | Construction update, September 2023

We’re happy to report on our progress at Esprit Park in the past month since our last update:

• Installed the pipes and backflow preventer for two new drinking fountains,
• Installed a new irrigation pump to improve water pressure throughout the site,...

Esprit Park | Construction update, August 2023

Thanks to community members who have been keeping an eye on the park and on construction progress and reaching out to the Rec and Park team with questions and concerns.

A majority of inquiries we’ve received are in the following two categories:

1. Wh...

Esprit Park | Construction update, July 2023

Thanks to community members who have been keeping an eye on the park and on construction progress. A couple of community members have reached out to express concerns about the dryness of the trees preserved on site.

The viability and health of the trees on...

Esprit Park | Construction update, June 2023

You may have noticed that the pace of construction at Esprit Park has slowed over recent weeks. This is in part because the project team is working together to minimize impact to the roots of trees on site. We have also experienced a large amount of vanda...

Esprit Park | Project update May 2023

You may have noticed a slow down in the pace of noticeable progress on site. The project team is working hard to protect the roots of mature trees during the course of construction. This involves careful exploration with hand tools, as well as working wit...

Esprit Park construction update | April 2023 - Construction Resumes at Esprit Park

Due to heavy rain and winds, and then saturated soil, construction at Esprit Park was paused for nearly a month. We are happy to report that our contractor is back on site and making progress. Recent updates include:

• Street Improvement Permit approved by t...

Esprit Park Renovation | Presentation from March 8 Community Update now available

Thanks to all of the community members who joined us last night for an update on the renovation of Esprit Park.

Please click here for last night’s presentation (PDF). This presentation is also available in the "Documents and Materials" ...

SF Rec and Park Commission Meeting at Joe Lee Rec Center | March 16 at 10 a.m.

Come meet your Recreation and Park Commissioners at our offsite Commission meeting at Joe Lee Rec Center!

March 16, 2023 | 10 a.m. | Joe Lee Recreation Center, 1598 Oakdale Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124

Agenda and meeting info can be found at sfrecpark.or...

Esprit Park Renovation Reminder: March 8 Online Community Update

A reminder to please join us for an online community meeting update hosted by Rec and Park. We will provide updates on project progress and dedicate at least half of the meeting to questions and answers. If you’re unable to make this meeting tim...

Esprit Park - March 8 Online Community Update and Construction Progress

Save the Date for an online community meeting update hosted by Rec and Park

Wednesday, March 8

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/espritmarch8mtg

Meeting ID 889 9042 2696#

Passcode: 156715 

Dial in: 669.444.9171

The Contractor has mob...

Esprit Park Fencing to Go Up Week of Jan 23rd!

We are excited to announce that, following January 19 Notice to Proceed (NTP) and January 20 groundbreaking ceremony, the contractor will be mobilizing the week of January 23.

We expect perimeter fencing to be installed around the park as early as Tuesday,...

Esprit Park Renovation Groundbreaking Event and Construction Start!

We are excited to announce that we have a Notice to Proceed (NTP) date for the construction contract for the Esprit Park Renovation Project.

NTP date is January 19.

Please join us  groundbreaking ceremony at the park on Friday, January 20, at 1 pm ...

Esprit Park Renovation Update 12/22!

We are excited to announce that we completed a pre-construction planning meeting with the contractor this month and anticipate construction starting in early 2023.  Please stay tuned for more details soon after the New Year, including invitation ...

Commission and Permitting and Construction for Esprit

The Recreation and Park Commission has approved the construction contract, and we are working to get our contractor started as soon as possible.

We have posted “Construction Coming” advisories at the park.

Please stay tuned for updates a...

Preparing for Tree Work at Esprit Park

Rec and Park is coordinating with the Public Works Bureau of Urban Forestry (BUF) to notice community members about upcoming tree work at Esprit, as part of a wholescale renovation of the park. BUF will be posting trees within the right of way proposed fo...

Esprit Commission Presentation Sept 7!

Staff have worked with Public Works Contract Administration and the City’s Contract Monitoring Division to confirm responsiveness of the low bid contractor, Bauman Landscape and Construction, Inc.  Staff will present award of constructi...

Esprit Project Update Presentation and Commission Award of Construction Contract

Thanks to the nearly 30 people who attended and participated in yesterday evening’s online community meeting update. Please click here to view the presentation from last night. In addition, please click here to find the Materials Plan from the b...

Esprit Park Renovation Project Virtual Community Meeting August 16th!

We are hosting an online meeting on August 16 to update community members on project progress and answer questions.  

Please join us!

Tuesday, August 16, 6:00-7:00 pm

Here is the link to join the Zoom meeting: https://bit.ly/espritaug2022 

M...

Esprit Park Renovation Project is Out to Bid!

The Esprit Park Renovation Project is out to bid! The solicitation and supporting documents can be found by clicking here.

Bids are due July 27!  Pending receipt and confirmation of a bid we can afford, from a contractor team that meets the requir...

Esprit Park Project Update 6/2!

We are happy to report that 100% bid documents have been submitted by the design team and shared with the Public Works Contract Preparation group, to prepare for advertisement to contractors. 

The set of drawings and specifications that comprise t...

Esprit Park Project Update 4/28!

The design team is continuing to close design and coordination loops as efficiently as possible, still with the goal of finalizing construction documents and advertising to contractors this spring.

Here are some specific updates from this month:

• SFPUC has p...

Esprit Park Project Update 3/23/2022

The design team is continuing to close design and coordination loops as efficiently as possible, still with the goal of finalizing construction documents and advertising to contractors this spring.

Here are some examples of specific things we’re ...

Esprit Park Project Update 2/23/2022

The design team has completed and submitted 90% construction documents drawings and specifications.  These are currently being reviewed by several individuals and agencies for the following: accessibility, cost, tree impacts,  maintenanc...

Esprit Park Project Update 11/23!

Recreation and Park, together with Fletcher Studio, presented updates on the Esprit Park Renovation Project to over 35 members of the community on Thursday, November 18. The team also responded to many community member questions about design development a...

Esprit Park Project Virtual Community Meeting on November 18th!

Rec and Park is hosting an online update to community members on the Esprit Park Renovation Project on Thursday, November 18, from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm.

This update will include a presentation from staff on the following items:

• Progress on the park d...

Esprit park Project News 9/30/21!

Consultant on site at Esprit this week to inventory the condition of the storm drainage system that was installed approximately 15 years ago. The goal of this inventory is to understand what existing infrastructure can be retained and incorporated into ou...

Esprit Park Project Update 9/11!

We have been assessing conditions on site over the past few months, including the following:

• Soils investigation (infiltration study, testing for Maher Ordinance compliance, and agricultural suitability), with the Public Works Site Assessment and Remediati...

Esprit park Project News 6/14!

We are happy to report that the Board of Supervisors has approved the grants that support the project. This renovation was made possible thanks to a generous $5 million funding commitment from UCSF, who committed this grant through their Dogpatch Communit...

Esprit Park Poised for Robust Renovation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 18, 2021

Contact:San Francisco Recreation and Park Department

RPDcommunications@sfgov.org

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Esprit Park is one step closer to a $7.7 million renovation designed to balance the needs of its growing ...

Esprit park Project News 4/23/21!!

Rec and Park staff will be presenting two related Accept and Expend resolutions to the Board of Supervisors Budget & Finance Subcommittee on Wednesday, April 28. This is part of the process for approving grants. This renovation was made possible thank...

Esprit Park Renovation Update MAR '21

Now that the Rec and Park Commission has approved a final concept design, the team is working to build a detailed schedule and project plan.  Rec and Park is also transitioning project managers from Alexis Ward to Melinda Sullivan, who worked on ...

Esprit park Project News 2/23!

Hi everyone- At long last, we have an approved conceptual design for the project! Thank you so much to everyone who has participated in this project. The next phase will be focused on developing the construction documents. We will update this blog monthly...

Esprit park Project Update 1/22!

Hi folks- We have exciting news! We will be presenting a concept plan for approval at the Rec Park Commission in February! Thank you everyone who has participated in our many meetings, discussions, and our most recent online survey about this park renovat...

Esprit Park Renovation Update Dec '20

Hi everyone- Thank you to those who attended our virtual community meeting! We are currently conducting an online survey for the project. The survey will close on December 28^th. Click here to access the survey. If you would like to be on...

Esprit park Project Update 10/29!

Hi everyone - We are getting organized for a virtual community workshop. Stay tuned for an announcement on the date/time. If you would like to be on the project contact list, please send an email to Project Manager, Alexis Ward, at alexis.ward@sfgov.org.

Esprit park Project Update 9/18!

Hi all- We are planning for additional community outreach this Fall. If you would like to be on the project contact list, please send an email to Project Manager, Alexis Ward, at alexis.ward@sfgov.org. Current project graphics are available under the Docu...

Esprit Park Project Update 8/21!

Hi all- We are working on details for additional community outreach in the next few weeks. Once we have finalized our plans we will share them here and send out updates to everyone on our project contact list. If you would like to be included, please send...

Esprit Park Project Update 7/24!

Hi Everyone,

We had a meeting of the Esprit Park Advisory Group and associated meeting materials are available under the Documents & Materials Link on our website. The meeting was also recorded and is available by clicking here (Access Password is: EBa...

Esprit Community Advisory Group Meeting 7/23/2020!

The next ECAG meeting will take place on Thursday, July 23 from 3-4:30. If you would like to attend please RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/ECAG723.

RSVP is encouraged but not required. Thank you! Send question to Alexis.Ward@sfgov.org.

Esprit Park Project Update June 2020

Hi everyone-

The project team is scheduling the next ECAG meeting and broad community outreach will follow. Anyone that would like to receive project specific updates should email Project Manager, Alexis Ward, at alexis.ward@sfgov.org. Thank you a...

Esprit Park Project Update 5/22

Hi all- The project team is completing the design updates and we are looking forward to sharing them with the community this summer. For any questions please contact project manager, Alexis Ward, at alexis.ward@sfgov.org. Take care!

Esprit Park Project Update 4/17

Hi everyone- The project is team is developing a plan for continuing community engagement digitally. We are looking forward to reaching out to the community soon with updates on the design and the outreach process. Please send an email with any questions ...

Esprit Park Project Update

Hi everyone-

The project team has been updating the project design based on feedback from the community workshop. We are also re-grouping to determine if it is possible to continue outreach digitally during this time. Please send an email with any question...

POP-IN WORKSHOP SUMMARY FEB 2020

Hi everyone! Thank you so much to those who attended this month’s Pop-In Workshop! We got some great feedback on the design alternatives, which are currently reviewing. In case you missed the workshop, the meeting materials are available on our ...

ESPRIT PARK WORKSHOP- CONCEPT PLAN

Hi all-

We are excited to announce an upcoming workshop to help finalize the concept plan for the renovation of Esprit Park on February 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Piccino Coffee Bar in San Francisco.

Please see the attached flyer for meeting information. F...

ESPRIT PARK COMMUNITY OUTREACH UPDATE

Hi everyone! We had a great time at the Pop-Up Playdate in November! We are looking forward to continuing outreach efforts in the New Year. Check back for updates on the schedule for a community workshop! 

By: Alexis Ward 

POP-UP PLAYDATE AT ESPRIT PARK!

Hi everyone! Join us for a fun day of play for kids of all ages at Esprit Park. Game will include a nature cart, disc golf and corn hole! Staff will be on hand to share updates on the upcoming park renovation.  We hope to see you there! Saturday,...

ESPRIT PARK RENOVATION

Hi everyone- The contract with the project landscape architect is getting wrapped up and we are looking forward to hosting a community workshop about the park renovation. Hope to see you soon! 

By: Alexis Ward