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Schlage Lock
Scope of Work
As part of the larger Schlage Lock/Visitacion Valley project, a private developer is going to build two new public parks on the former Schlage Lock site. The Recreation and Park Department ( RPD ) will purchase and maintain the parks, with financial assistance for maintenance from the developer for 22 years. Prior to purchasing the parks, RPD will review the park design with assistance from the Visitacion Valley community and design practitioners. The goal of this review is to ensure the parks reflect community goals and RPD maintenance standards. Community members are invited to participate in this design review process.
The two parks addressed through this process are a “Linear Park” of approximately 33,000 square feet, also known as “Leland Greenway”; and a “Square Park” of about 40,000 square feet, also known as “Visitacion Park”.
More information about the Schlage project is available from the San Francisco Planning Department .
Background
In 1999, the Schlage Lock Company closed its factory in the Visitacion Valley area. Since early 2002 the current landowner, Universal Paragon Corporation, has been working with various City agencies and residents of Visitacion Valley to develop a plan for the reuse of this important 20-acre site, which is bounded by Bayshore Boulevard, Blanken Avenue, Tunnel Avenue, and the San Francisco County-San Mateo County border.
Redevelopment Plan
Several years of planning work and extensive community involvement resulted in the adoption of a Redevelopment Plan and master plan for the site, which included new housing, retail, community facilities, City services, and open space. However, when the Redevelopment Agency was dissolved in early 2012, the subsequent loss of public funding for redevelopment of the site required that the City look for new ways to help make the project financially feasible. Since that time, the City’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) has been working with Universal Paragon Corporation (developer) to reassess the project’s feasibility and to look at potential ways to help move the project forward.
Purchase & Maintaining the Parks
One way the City is able to assist with project feasibility is to purchase and maintain the parks. Recreation and Parks Department staff negotiated with the developer regarding the potential future acquisition of the two parks. The developer will construct the parks as well as fund maintenance for 22 years, and the Recreation and Parks Department will purchase, operate, and maintain the completed parks. The developer has agreed to sell the land at a significantly discounted price - a little over 50% of the appraised value - in exchange for Recreation and Parks Department’s commitment at the time of the Development Agreement to purchase the sites. A term of the agreement is that the Recreation and Parks Commission shall approve the conceptual park design; the citizen’s Design Review Advisory Panel will advise Recreation and Parks Department staff and the Recreation and Parks Commission.
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Project Update Blog
Community Opportunity Fund (COF) | Final Workshop on Feb 21; Register by Feb 14
To apply, attending a pre-application workshop is mandatory. The last pre-application workshop is Saturday, February 21 with the workshop registration deadline this Saturday, February 14. Rec and Park’s Community Opportunity Fund is a program that Read on…
Gene Friend Rec Center | PG & E Begins Energization Work
We are excited to report that PG & E has begun work to energize the new facility. Please be advised: We expect energization will involve some night work by PG & E along 6th Street, but we do not have Read on…
Twin Peaks Promenade Project | Project Update, February 2026
Construction bids for the Twin Peaks Promenade Project were received on January 14, with four competitive bids submitted, all within budget – marking a major milestone in the next phase of reimagining this iconic San Francisco destination. With the Read on…
Randolph-Bright Mini Park Improvements | Project update, February 2026
We’re excited to share an important milestone as the project moves forward. In early February, the project was presented to the Recreation and Park Department’s Capital Committee. The committee reviewed the final design and approved it to Read on…
Tenderloin Rec Center Play Area | Construction update, February 2026
The new play structure at Tenderloin Recreation Center is taking shape and it’s a big one! The new play structure features a two-story climbing structure made of stacked cubes, with a central climbing net and a stainless-steel tube slide that kids can Read on…
Buchanan Street Mall | Traffic and Parking impacts on Golden Gate Ave on Friday, February 13
On Friday, February 13, our contractor will remove a hazardous tree on Golden Gate Avenue near Rosa Parks Senior Center. Expect work vehicles in the roadway, lane closures, slow traffic, and temporary “No Parking | Tow Away” restrictions near the Read on…
Golden Gate Park - JFK Promenade | Construction advisory, February 9, 2026
Please be advised that most of Conservatory Drive East will be closed to pedestrians and cyclists for road work Tuesday, Feb. 10 through Friday, Feb. 13. This closure may resume the following week, if needed. There will be orange road barricades and Read on…
Buchanan Street Mall | Construction update, February 2026
The tree work on Golden Gate Avenue near Rosa Parks Senior Center, originally scheduled for Wednesday, February 4, was postponed. We will keep you posted once a new date for this tree work has been determined. Other project work is continuing at a Read on…
South Sunset Clubhouse | Construction update, February 2026
On the roof of the main building, we completed the installation and painting of the soffits and rain gutters. In back, the base and columns of the new pavilion are now in-place, and the roof and site concrete will be installed soon. Inside the Read on…
Golden Gate Park - JFK Promenade | Construction update, February 2026
Please be advised that curb work started this week at Pompeii Circle in front of the Conservatory of Flowers. JFK Promenade will remain open to pedestrians throughout construction, and pedestrians and cyclists will be directed around the Read on…
Buchanan Street Mall | Traffic and Parking impacts on Golden Gate Ave on Wednesday, February 4
On Wednesday, February 4, our contractor will remove a hazardous tree on Golden Gate Avenue near Rosa Park Senior Center. Expect work vehicles in the roadway, lane closures, slow traffic, and temporary “No Parking | Tow Away” restrictions near the Read on…
Community Opportunity Fund (COF) | First important deadline is next Tuesday, February 3
Nominations are open for Rec and Park’s Community Opportunity Fund, a program that supports community-driven park improvement projects across the city. The first deadline is approaching, and attendance at one of two February workshops is a required Read on…
With Contractor Lined Up, Portsmouth Square Renovation Moves Toward Summer 2026 Groundbreaking
After years of planning and community engagement, the long-anticipated renovation of Portsmouth Square is moving closer to construction. Read on…
Japantown Peace Plaza Renovation | Construction update, January 2026
We’re happy to report that the project is two-thirds complete! This includes significant portions of the structure and utilities systems. Please be advised that we expect limited Saturday construction work in February. For the Plaza and Pagoda, the Read on…
McLaren Park Trails | Construction update, January 2026
We’re getting very close to completing the McLaren Park - Trails Improvement Project! Our contractor has completed planting and a small bridge in the restored drainage area north of the Upper Reservoir and will be working on the planting area near Read on…
Louis Sutter Upper Playground Renewal | REMINDER: Two Community Information Sessions in January
We have two community information sessions scheduled: Saturday, January 24, 11am and Monday, January 26, 2:30pm. Join the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department to learn more about the upcoming renovation of the playground equipment and Read on…
India Basin Waterfront Park | Construction update, January 2026
Construction at India Basin Shoreline Park continues, with earthwork and grading underway, along with soil import and installation of drainage infrastructure. Please note there was a minor delay related to clearing the PG & E pit, with Read on…
Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project | Project update, January 2026
We are excited to share that we will be releasing a Release for Qualifications/Proposals (RFQP) for a Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) for the Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project in early 2026! This will allow us to integrate the Read on…
Community Opportunity Fund (COF) | Nominations for projects are now open!
Nominations for Community Opportunity Fund (COF) projects are now open! To get started today: Visit the program page, review the sample application, application instructions, scoresheet, FAQs, and the Implementation Plan! Sign up for a Read on…
Buchanan Street Mall | Construction update, January 2026
Please be advised: PG & E will be working on McAllister Street on January 12-16. The work requires a lane closure on McAllister during working hours. Expect work vehicles in the roadway, as well as impacts to parking and traffic. Please follow all Read on…
Tenderloin Rec Center Play Area | Construction update, January 2025
Exciting progress is underway at the Tenderloin Recreation Center as the new play area continues to take shape, bringing a warm, natural, and adventurous space to the neighborhood. Playground equipment crafted from natural wood has been Read on…
Twin Peaks Trail Improvement Project and Promenade Project | Project Update, January 2026
With the Twin Peaks Trail Improvement Project now complete, focus has shifted to the delivery of the Twin Peaks Promenade Project, an important next phase in reimagining this iconic San Francisco destination. Over the past several months, the project Read on…
State-of-the-art Herz Rec Center Opens with Community Celebration
San Francisco’s first new recreation center in more than two decades brings modern amenities and new opportunities to Herz Playground. Read on…
India Basin Waterfront Park | Community Notification and Public Meeting Notice, January 23, 1 PM
San Francisco Recreation and Park Department will hold a public meeting to discuss the draft EPA grant proposal and to solicit public comments on the proposal. The meeting will be held Friday, January 23, 2026, 1-2 p.m., at the community gathering room at Read on…
Gene Friend Rec Center | Weekend Work Advisory for Saturday, January 10
Please be advised that our contractor will have a crew working this Saturday, January 10. This will be our electrical subcontractor crew, who will be working on the main electrical conduits and installing rebar for the secondary conduits. This work will Read on…
Precita Park Improvements | Construction update, January 2026
The new prefabricated restroom has arrived! Big thanks to everyone who came out to watch this morning. It was a fun atmosphere. Our staff saw neighbors standing on the play structure to get a peek and heard a Read on…
Esprit Park | Tree Replacement now complete
Work this week to replace 15 young trees at Esprit Park is now complete. These trees were currently under warranty after the recent park renovation. Our crew planted 12 London Plane trees along the Minnesota Street frontage and 3 multi-stemmed Read on…
India Basin Waterfront Park | Community Notification and Public Meeting Notice | January 23, 1 PM
San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (RPD) is applying for a United States Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields Cleanup Grant to cover the cost of remediating legacy contaminated subsurface soil at India Basin Shoreline Park Read on…
Golden Gate Park - JFK Promenade | Construction update, January 2026
Construction to upgrade the crosswalks and curb ramps on JFK Promenade near the Conservatory of Flowers resumes this week. Our contractor will begin at Conservatory Drive East before turning attention to the intersection at Pompeii Circle. All crosswalk Read on…
Louis Sutter Upper Playground Renewal | REMINDER: Two Community Information Sessions in January
We have two community information sessions scheduled for January. Join the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department to learn more about the upcoming renovation of the playground equipment and surfacing at the Louis Sutter Upper Playground. These Read on…
Documents and Materials
Commission Materials
- Rec Park Commission staff report, June 19, 2014 (PDF)
- Park, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Committee (PROSAC) meeting, presentation, June 2, 2014
- Park, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Committee (PROSAC) meeting, presentation, May 6, 2014
Community Meetings - Notes and Presentations
- Community Meeting #2, presentation, May 20, 2017 (PDF)
- [Community Meeting #1, presentation, July 16, 2016 (PDF)](http://Community Meeting #1, presentation, July 16, 2016 (PDF))
- Community Meeting #1, survey (blank), July 16, 2016 (PDF)
- Design Review Advisory Panel meeting #3, Arts Enrichment presentation, October 24, 2015 (PDF)
- Design Review Advisory Panel meeting #3, October 24, design presentation, 2015 (PDF)
- Design Review Advisory Panel meeting #3, guided survey, October 24, 2015 (PDF)
- Design Review Advisory Panel meeting #3, RPD presentation, October 24, 2015 (PDF)
- Design Review Advisory Panel meeting #3, survey results, October 24, 2015 (PDF)
- Design Review Advisory Panel meeting #2, comments summary, September 26, 2015 (PDF)
- Design Review Advisory Panel meeting #2, exercise board, September 26, 2015 (PDF)
- [Design Review Advisory Panel meeting #1, presentation, July 25, 2015 (PDF)](http://Design Review Advisory Panel meeting #2, September 26, 2015 (PDF))
- [Design Review Advisory Panel meeting #1, Slides 1-11, July 25, 2015 (PDF)](http://Design Review Advisory Panel meeting #2, September 26, 2015 (PDF))
- Design Review Advisory Panel meeting #1, Slides 11-22, July 25, 2015 (PDF)
- Design Review Advisory Panel meeting #1, Slides 23-29, July 25, 2015 (PDF)
Other Project Documents
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