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Posted on: May 11, 2023

Herz Playground | Project update May 2023

Capital Project Update

If you have driven down Visitacion Avenue this week, you may have noticed the large towers erected at the Herz Playground construction site. The playground equipment is being installed! The tallest tower is the basis of equipment for age 5-12, in which tw...

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Posted on: March 8, 2023

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

Capital Project Update

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...

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Posted on: March 1, 2023

Herz Playground – Construction Update | March 2023

Capital Project Update

Even with these heavy winter rains, we continue to make progress at Herz Playground. The new sewer lines that serve the clubhouse, restrooms, and site drainage are in, and the rough plumbing for the restroom renovation is complete. As we uncover old plumb...

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Posted on: December 19, 2022

Herz Playground – Construction Demolition Almost Complete!

Capital Project Update

Treaty Construction is busy at work with their backhoe! Demolition is nearly complete at Herz Playground. At least 75% of materials being disposed of are sorted, reused, or recycled in compliance with San Francisco’s Recovery Plan. The playgroun...

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Posted on: October 20, 2022

Herz Playground Groundbreaking Celebration October 24th!

Capital Project Update

Save the date! Please join, Monday, October 24 from 4:30-5:30, in celebration of the much-anticipated renovation of Herz Playground. Come share a memory and look forward to the revitalization of the neighborhood park. The builders are set to mobi...

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Posted on: August 24, 2022

Contract Awarded for Herz Playground Construction

Capital Project Update

On August 18, 2022, Commission approved that Treaty Construction be awarded the contract to renovate Herz Playground. Not only was Treaty the lowest, responsive bidder, we’ve had great success working with them in the past. Treaty Construction h...

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Posted on: July 6, 2022

Bids received for Herz Playground Construction!

Capital Project Update

Hi everybody- We have great news to share- we received 7 bids on the Herz Playground Renovation Project! We are currently identifying the lowest, responsive bidder. We plan to present the contract award for construction to the Recreation and Park Departme...

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Posted on: May 20, 2022

Contractor bids are due on Wednesday, May 25! for Herz Playground!

Capital Project Update

Hi all- We nearing the end of our advertisement period for Herz Playground! Contractor bids are due on Wednesday, May 25! We will update everyone on our schedule and the start of construction once bids are received. For questions on the project, please re...

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Posted on: April 22, 2022

Herz Playground Project is going out to bid!

Capital Project Update

Hi everyone- We will be advertising the Herz Playground Renovation Project this week. Please see below for a link to the bid documents. 

Public Works Bid Opportunities

City Partner

Contact Project Manager, Alexis Ward, at alexis.ward@sfgov.org with ...

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Additional Info... RPD Park Improvements: McLaren Park - Herz Playground
Posted on: March 18, 2022

Herz Playground Project Update March 2022

Capital Project Update

We have finalized structural engineering for the playground equipment and we aim to bring the construction documents to the Department of Building Inspection for permitting by April. Please contact Project Manager, Alexis Ward, at alexis.ward@sfg...

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Posted on: February 24, 2022

Herz Playground Project Update 2/23/2022

Capital Project Update

Hi folks- We have our final set of drawings and specifications ready for bidding! We are coordinating with the Public Works Contract Preparation group to advertise the project to potential contractors. We will also be taking the project to the Department ...

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Posted on: January 21, 2022

Herz Playground Project Update 1/22!

Capital Project Update

Hi everybody- We are putting the final touches on our permit set of drawings and we are planning to advertise the project to contractors in February. Stay tuned for more updates! Please e-mail Project Manager, Alexis Ward, at alexis.ward@sfgov.org with qu...

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Additional Info... RPD Park Improvements: McLaren Park - Herz Playground
Posted on: December 17, 2021

Herz Playground Project Update 12/17!

Capital Project Update

Hi everybody- We have wrapped up our permit set of drawings and the next step is to have the drawings reviewed by the Building Department for approval. We hope to advertise the project to contractors early in 2022. Please e-mail Project Manager, Alexis Wa...

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Posted on: November 18, 2021

Herz Playground Project Update 11/18!

Capital Project Update

Hi everybody- We are putting the finishing touches on the permit set of drawings, which we will submit to the Building Department for approval. We will also be conducting a final cost estimate for the project. Please e-mail Project Manager, Alexis Ward, a...

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Posted on: September 20, 2021

Herz Playground Project Update 9/20!

Capital Project Update

Hi everybody- We are getting close to wrapping up our construction document for the new playground and the bathroom renovation at Herz Clubhouse. We aim to get permits through the Building Department in November. For questions please contact Project Manag...

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Posted on: August 20, 2021

Herz Playground Project Update 8/20!

Capital Project Update

Hi folks- The landscape architect is developing the construction documents for the project. We are sharing the drawings with our Structural Maintenance team to ensure that the new playground is beautiful, fun and maintainable by our staff!  For q...

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Additional Info... RPD Park Improvements: McLaren Park - Herz Playground
Posted on: July 19, 2021

Herz Playground Project Update 7/19!

Capital Project Update

Hi everybody, We are continuing work on the construction documents for the project. We are happy to share that we will be including an ADA accessible swing in the younger children’s playground. Other playground elements include bucket swings, be...

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Posted on: June 22, 2021

Herz Playground Project Update 6/21!

Capital Project Update

Hi all, We are wrapping up our cost estimating and we will be moving into construction documents for the playground renovation. For questions please contact Project Manager, Alexis Ward, at alexis.ward@sfgov.org.

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Posted on: May 21, 2021

Herz Playground Project Update 5/21!

Capital Project Update

Hi all, Our design has completed the detailed design phase and we are currently cost estimating the project and doing regulatory reviews. Later this summer we will begin construction documents. For questions please contact Project Manager, Alexis Ward, at...

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Posted on: April 20, 2021

Herz Playground Project Update4/20!

Capital Project Update

Hi everyone, Thank you so much for your support at the Recreation and Park Commission and for participating in all our community outreach for this project. The project’s concept design has been approved by our Commission. Now, the project team i...

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Additional Info... RPD Park Improvements: McLaren Park - Herz Playground
Posted on: March 16, 2021

Herz Playground Project is Going Before the Commission for Approval!!

Capital Project Update

Hi all, This Thursday, March 18th at 10am, we will be presenting the playground concept plan to the Rec Park Commission for approval. The Commission agenda and call-in information can be seen here. If you are not able to call-in to the meeting, you can em...

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Posted on: February 23, 2021

News about the Herz Projects!

Capital Project Update

We are excited to share that Rec Park staff will be presenting the concept design for the Herz Playground Renovation and the concept design, grant acceptance and donor recognition plan for the Herz Playground Recreation Center to the Recreation and Park C...

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Posted on: January 22, 2021

Herz Playground Project Update 1/22!

Capital Project Update

Hi everyone, We are very close to finalizing our concept plan based on feedback from the Historic Preservation team at the Planning Department. We will be sharing the concept plan on our website and we are planning to present it to the Rec Park Commission...

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Posted on: December 23, 2020

Herz Playground Project Update Dec '20

Capital Project Update

Hi everyone, We are working with the Historic Preservation team at the Planning Department to review the playground design. Once this is complete, we will present the design to the Rec Park Commission for approval and then begin construction documents. To...

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Posted on: October 29, 2020

Herz Playground Project Update 10/29!

Capital Project Update

Thank you so much to those who joined us for our final community meeting. To see the presentation please see our project webpage under Documents & Materials tab or click here. We also passed an important milestone, which was presenting the project to ...

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Posted on: October 2, 2020

Herz Playground Project Final Community Meeting!

Capital Project Update

Since we cannot meet in person, join us virtually via Zoom. Please help us spread the word that there will be Chinese and Spanish translation available.

Time: Oct 13, 2020 06:30 PM 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://sfrpd.zoom.us/j/98363855194

Meeting ID: 98...

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RPD Park Improvements: McLaren Park - Herz Playground
Posted on: September 18, 2020

Herz Playground Project Update 9/18!

Capital Project Update

Hi all- Our project designers have been updating the playground design to reflect the survey results on the play equipment. We are also starting to plan a virtual community workshop for October. To receive notifications about the meeting please e-mail Pro...

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RPD Park Improvements: McLaren Park - Herz Playground
Posted on: August 21, 2020

Herz Playground Project Update 8/21!

Capital Project Update

Hi all- Thank you so much to everyone who participated in our online survey! We had a great response with over 150+ respondents. The Parks Alliance will be helping to raffle off the Safeway gift card to one lucky participant! The next step will be for the...

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RPD Park Improvements: McLaren Park - Herz Playground
Posted on: August 21, 2020

Herz Rec Center Project Update 8/21!

Capital Project Update

Hi everyone! Thanks to those who participated in our focus group meetings. We have uploaded the presentation on our website under the Documents tab. The next step is for the project team to continue work on the design of the building and park. We will ret...

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RPD Park Improvements: McLaren Park - Herz Playground
Posted on: July 27, 2020

Herz Playground Project Survey Still Open!

Capital Project Update

Hi everyone- We have had a great response to our survey and we are going to keep it open a little longer to make sure all neighbors have a chance to participate!

Click here to take the survey in English: Herz Survey

Haga clic aquí para realizar l...

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RPD Park Improvements: McLaren Park - Herz Playground
Posted on: June 26, 2020

Take a Brief Survey to Help Us with the Herz Playground Renovation!

Capital Project Update

Hi everyone-

During these times of civil unrest, we hope that parks can provide essential spaces for gathering, recreating and connecting to nature. We would like to hear from you, the community in Visitacion Valley and Sunnydale, to make sure we are build...

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RPD Park Improvements: McLaren Park - Herz Playground
Posted on: May 22, 2020

Herz Playground Project Update 5/22

Capital Project Update

Hi everyone-

We are putting finishing touches on our playground survey and getting it translated into multiple languages.

Check back soon for a link to the survey or email Project Manager, Alexis Ward, at alexis.ward@sfgov.org to receive project updates.

Tha...

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Additional Info... RPD Park Improvements: McLaren Park - Herz Playground
Posted on: April 17, 2020

Herz Playground Project Update 4/17

Capital Project Update

Hi all- The project team is has developed three different options for the large play structures. We will be presenting this information to the community in an online survey, which we will share in the coming weeks. To receive notifications about upcoming ...

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RPD Park Improvements: McLaren Park - Herz Playground
Posted on: December 18, 2019

HERZ PLAYGROUND

Capital Project Update

Hi everyone- The project team is refining the draft concept plan for the playground and getting a preliminary concept estimate done. We are looking forward to going back to the community with the overall design and options for different play equipment. To...

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RPD Park Improvements: McLaren Park - Herz Playground
Posted on: November 20, 2019

HERZ- CHILDREN’S PLAYGROUND RENOVATION

Capital Project Update

Hi folks- Rec Park is working with our project landscape architect to consolidate the community feedback into one design for the playground renovation. Once this is complete, we will hold an additional community meeting to confirm that we are on the right...

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RPD Park Improvements: McLaren Park - Herz Playground
Posted on: October 28, 2019

HERZ PLAYGROUND- WORKING ON THE CONCEPT DESIGN

Capital Project Update

Hi everyone, Thank you so much to those who have provided feedback on our different design options for the Herz Playground Renovation. The design team has incorporated the feedback into one overall design for the site. We will continue to do additional ou...

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RPD Park Improvements: McLaren Park - Herz Playground