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Gene Friend Rec Center | Construction update, July 2025

Rec Park Improvements: Gene Friend Rec Center Posted on July 31, 2025

Construction is moving along on the new Gene Friend Recreation Center!

The structural steel frame of the building is in place, and the contractor team is working on the roof decking and starting to frame exterior windows. Site work includes installation of the new storm drainage system.

This past weekend, there was a break-in at the construction site. Police were able to apprehend the intruder with the help of on-site cameras.

If you see any suspicious activity on site, please call SF Police Department and Police Officers right away:

  • SFPD emergency: 911
  • SFPD non-emergency: (415) 553-0123
  • Park Rangers: (415) 242-6390

We are on schedule to open the facility next summer 2026.

Thank you for your patience throughout construction and thank you for your support of this transformative project.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Have questions or concerns?

Feel free to contact the project manager:


Melinda Sullivan

๐Ÿ“ง melinda.sullivan@sfgov.org

๐Ÿ“ž 628-652-6648


Please visit the project page at:

Gene Friend Recreation Center

Gene Friend construction July 2025 - Double Court Gymnasium Looking Toward Folsom and 6th

Double Court Gymnasium Looking Toward Folsom and 6th

Gene Friend construction July 2025 - Exterior Window Framing

Exterior Window Framing

Gene Friend construction July 2025 - Stormwater Detention Vault Installation

Stormwater Detention Vault Installation


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