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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.
Project Updates
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Project Update Blog
Crocker Amazon Baseball and Softball Fields Renovation | Second Community Meeting, Nov. 12, 6-8 PM
Join Rec and Park for our second community meeting to discuss the revitalization of the baseball and softball fields at Crocker Amazon. The San Francisco Giants are partnering with Rec and Park to renovate six baseball and softball fields with new Read on…
India Basin Waterfront Park | Construction update, November 2025
Night Work at India Basin Shoreline Park begins Monday, November 10. As part of the India Basin Shoreline Park renovation, essential construction work will take place at night and on weekends this month. This work involves earthmoving along the Read on…
Golden Gate Park | Construction begins soon on JFK Promenade near Stanyan Street
We are excited to announce that construction will begin next week to upgrade crosswalks and curb ramps on JFK Promenade near Stanyan Street. JFK Promenade will remain open to pedestrians throughout construction. Expect construction noise, intermittent Read on…
Bernal Heights Playground | Renewed Playground Unveiled with Ribbon Cutting
Beloved Playground reopens with fresh look, accessibility upgrades, and an innovative new approach to park improvements Read on…
Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation | San Francisco Arts Commission, Nov 3 at 2 PM
A motion concerning the removal and storage of the Vaillancourt Fountain (located within Embarcadero Plaza) will be heard by the San Francisco Arts Commission’s Full Commission on Monday, November 3 at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall Room 416, Item #8. Public Read on…
Sava Pool Tile Repair Project | Construction Underway at Sava Pool: Building Enclosure Remediation
We’re excited to share that construction to renovate the exterior of Sava Pool has officially begun! Please note that there are no current impacts to the posted pool schedule. Work is expected to last through early 2026. Construction activities will be Read on…
Gene Friend Rec Center | Construction update, October 2025
We’ve made major construction progress on the new building. On October 17, we placed the new rec center’s very first window glass (on the Folsom and Harriet side). The remaining windows will be installed in the coming weeks. Site work is also in Read on…
India Basin Waterfront Park | Removal of PG & E Tower Marks Major Milestone
Rec and Park is proud to share the successful removal of a Pacific Gas and Electric (PG & E) transition tower from the future site of India Basin Waterfront Park, marking a major step in transforming the Bayview-Hunters Point shoreline into a Read on…
Japantown Peace Plaza Renovation | Construction update, October 2025
Waterproofing and drainage work is complete in nearly half the plaza. We are working now to finish the other half. We expect some odor during this process, and fans will be used to help with airflow. Also, please be advised that we expect some Read on…
India Basin Waterfront Park | Construction update, October 2025
Construction at India Basin Shoreline Park (IBSP) has officially begun! The park is closed and fenced through early 2028, with construction noise, intermittent street and sidewalk closures, and pedestrian detours expected. Please note that Read on…
Buchanan Street Mall | Construction update, October 2025
Sewer work is nearly complete, and electrical conduit and light pole footing installation begins this week. Irrigation mainline installation is underway, led by a Black-owned LBE plumbing subcontractor brought on by McGuire and Hester. Structural footing Read on…
Precita Park Improvements | Construction update, October 2025
Construction has begun on the Precita Park Improvements Project! So far, our contractor, Pacific Pars, has installed construction fencing around the site and they are now working to prep the areas that will be home to the new restroom facility and Read on…
Bernal Heights Playground | Reopening Celebration on November 3!
Join us for the reopening of Bernal Heights Playground (500 Moultrie Street) on Monday, November 3 from 4 to 5 p.m. The event will feature brief remarks, a ribbon-cutting, and community fun. The design, shaped by community input, features all new Read on…
Koshland Park Community Garden Renovation | Project update, October 2025
We’re excited to share that, last week, our Recreation and Park Commission unanimously approved the concept design for the Koshland Park Community Garden Renovation project. This marks an important milestone toward revitalizing one of the city’s most Read on…
Stern Grove Playground Renovation | Construction update, October 2025
We are happy to share that the new lawn below the playground is now open to the public! After completing its establishment period – resting, watering, and two mowing cycles, the grass is healthy and ready for visitors to enjoy. You may still see our Read on…
Portsmouth Square Improvements | Project update, October 2025
We’re excited to announce that the Portsmouth Square Improvement Project is now open for interested contractors to bid! The project will transform the park by constructing a new clubhouse, a large flexible event plaza, playgrounds, and Read on…
Marina Improvement and Remediation | Water Board Feasibility Studies and Project News
The California Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Francisco Bay Region (Water Board), has finalized the Feasibility Studies for East Harbor Marina and Outside East Harbor environmental investigation Sites located in Read on…
Gene Friend Rec Center | Weekend Work Advisory for Saturday, October 11
Weekend Work Advisory: Please be advised that our contractor will be working this Saturday on flashing and polished concrete, to help keep the project on schedule before the winter rainy season. We anticipate minimal noise or other disruption to neighbors Read on…
Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation | San Francisco Arts Commission today at 2 PM
Recent information concerning the Vaillancourt Fountain (located within Embarcadero Plaza) and its current condition will appear as an informational item at the San Francisco Arts Commission’s Full Commission meeting today, Monday, October 6 at 2 p.m. at Read on…
Tenderloin Rec Center Play Area | Construction update, October 2025
Starting on Monday, October 6, Bauman Landscape and Construction will begin construction on the children’s play area at the Tenderloin Recreation Center. Once construction begins, the yard will be closed through Summer 2026. The Tenderloin Read on…
Gene Friend Rec Center | Weekend Work Advisory for Saturday, October 4
Please be advised that our contractor will have a crew on site this Saturday to work on flashing and roofing. We anticipate minimal noise or other disruption to neighbors. This work is will help us get the Read on…
Bernal Heights Playground | Construction update, October 2025
The new play equipment and shade structure are currently being installed and the look of the new playground is really taking shape. Please be advised: October 9–12, we’ll be making playground entryway improvements along Moultrie St. The sidewalk will be Read on…
Tenderloin Rec Center Play Area | Mayor Lurie Breaks Ground on Redesigned Playground in Tenderloin
The renovated space will transform the play area for Tenderloin kids. It continues Mayor Lurie’s work to support the Tenderloin community and activate public spaces Read on…
Tenderloin Rec Center Play Area | REMINDER: Groundbreaking Event on October 1 at 9:30 a.m.
Join Rec and Park for a groundbreaking event at the Tenderloin Children’s Playground (570 Ellis Street) on Wednesday, October 1 at 9:30 a.m. The celebration marks the beginning of a new era for this popular neighborhood play space, which will Read on…
Golden Gate Park - Botanical Garden Access Improvements | Construction update, September 26, 2025
With this year’s Flower Piano now finished, construction resumed this week with the start of Phase 3. This part of the project will include demolishing and repaving asphalt pathways near the Moon Viewing Garden, Southeast Asian Cloud Forest, and Read on…
Gene Friend Rec Center | Weekend Work Advisory for Saturday, September 27
Weekend Work Advisory: Please be advised that our contractor will have a roofing crew on site this Saturday. We anticipate minimal noise or other disruption to neighbors. This work will help us get the Read on…
Precita Park Improvements | Project update, September 2025
Construction will be starting soon! This project will add a prefabricated, single-stall, all-gender accessible restroom, as well as related site improvements, including a drinking fountain, trash receptacle, and Read on…
Koshland Park Community Garden Renovation | Project update, September 2025
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the third and final community meeting about the design for the Koshland Park Community Garden Renovation. A clear theme that we heard from these meetings is that the redesign should prioritize creating a Read on…
Gene Friend Rec Center | Harriet Street Utility Work Recommences on Wednesday + Continues Next Week
Construction work in the roadway on Harriet Street will resume on Wednesday, September 24, and extend into next week. There is no planned weekend work. This work will install a new utility connection to the facility. We expect the impacts to be similar to Read on…
Stern Grove Playground Renovation | Construction update, September 2025
We are super excited that the playground is now open to the public! Thank you to everyone who supported this special project. Over the next few months, you will continue to see our contractor on-site periodically to make adjustments and 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
Contact Us
Omar Davis
Project Manager Email Phone: 1-628-652-6644