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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) | $6 million available: Nominate your city park idea!
The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department is pleased to announce that nominations for Community Opportunity Fund (COF) project grants will open in January! Applications will be accepted January 2026 through March 2026. COF is a citywide 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…
Precita Park Improvements | Construction Advisory, January 2026
Please be advised that we expect that the park’s new, prefabricated restroom facility will be delivered this Thursday, January 8 in the morning. This delivery was originally scheduled for the week of December 22 but was postponed due to rain. This work Read on…
Herz Recreation Center | Grand Opening Celebration, this Friday, January 9, 3:30-5 PM
We’re excited to invite the community to celebrate the grand opening of the new Herz Recreation Center at 160 Mrs. Jackson Way in McLaren Park on Friday, January 9, from 3:30–5:00 p.m. The new recreation center includes an indoor basketball court with Read on…
Randolph Bright Mini Park Improvements | Project update, December 2025
Thank you to the community members who joined our design discussions and shared thoughtful feedback to help shape the final design for Randolph & Bright Mini Park. Your ideas and insights have been essential in guiding this project. Over the past few Read on…
Esprit Park | Notice of Tree Replacement
The week of January 5, Rec and Park will be working with our contractor team to replace 15 trees that were installed during the recent park renovation project and are currently under warranty. We expect to complete this work over a Read on…
Japantown Peace Plaza Renovation | Construction update, December 2025
Earlier this fall, steel tendons to support the Pagoda were woven through each level. These are now being properly tensioned, and this work is nearly complete. Waterproofing and drainage work continues in the second half of the plaza. We expect some Read on…
Gene Friend Rec Center | Construction update, December 2025
The new building is now fully waterproofed, and drywall installation has begun on the interior walls. On the exterior of the building, we have begun installing the plaster and storefront windows. The new playground equipment has been Read on…
Precita Park Improvements | Construction Advisory, December 22, 2025
Please be advised that the delivery and installation of the park’s new, prefabricated restroom facility, which was originally scheduled for this week, has been postponed due to rain. We will post an update with the new delivery date once it is Read on…
Golden Gate Park-Senior Center Outdoor Recreation Area | Project update, December 2025
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our third and final community meeting about the planned improvements to create a new Outdoor Recreation Area behind the Golden Gate Park Senior Center. Our plan is to present this concept design to the Read on…
Gene Friend Rec Center | Weekend Work Advisory for Saturday, December 20
Please be advised that our contractor will have a crew working this Saturday, December 20. This will be our electrical subcontractor crew, and they will be working along 6th Street. We anticipate minimal noise or other disruption to neighbors. This work Read on…
McLaren Park - Louis Sutter Upper Playground Renewal | Two Community Information Sessions in January
Two community information sessions now scheduled for January. Please 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…
Golden Gate Park-Senior Center Outdoor Recreation Area | REMINDER: Community meeting #3, Dec 17, 11a
Join Rec and Park for the third and final community meeting about the planned improvements to create a new Outdoor Recreation Area behind the Golden Gate Park Senior Center. At this meeting, we will share the final design for the new Outdoor Recreation Read on…
Buchanan Street Mall | Memory Walk update, December 16, 2025
Artists Selected to Contribute to the Memory Walk at Buchanan Street Mall! Thank you to everyone who applied in the spring. After a thoughtful review process, guided by the Memory Walk Art Advisory Committee, nine artists have been selected to Read on…
Precita Park Improvements | Construction Advisory, December 2025
Please be advised that we expect that the park’s new, prefabricated restroom facility will be delivered on the morning of December 24. This work will require a large crane at the intersection of Precita Ave at Harrison Street for several hours in the Read on…
Gene Friend Rec Center | Weekend Work Advisory for Saturday, December 13
Please be advised that our contractor will have a crew working this Saturday, December 13. This will be our electrical subcontractor crew, and they will be working along 6th Street, between Clementina and Howard. We anticipate minimal noise or Read on…
South Sunset Clubhouse | Construction update, December 2025
We’re excited to report that our Rec and Parks Commission approved a change order that will allow us to add a new, covered pavilion to the back patio! This new, covered pavilion will add 250 square feet of sun and rain-protected open space and will be an Read on…
Golden Gate Park-Senior Center Outdoor Recreation Area | REMINDER: Community meeting #3, Dec 17, 11a
Join Rec and Park for the third and final community meeting about the planned improvements to create a new Outdoor Recreation Area behind the Golden Gate Park Senior Center. At this meeting, we will share the final design for the new Outdoor Recreation Read on…
Tenderloin Rec Center Play Area | Construction update, December 2025
Construction is well underway on the Tenderloin Recreation Center Children’s Play Area Improvements. The project’s general contractor, Bauman Landscape and Construction, has completed most of the demolition work. This includes removing a large portion of Read on…
Portsmouth Square Improvements | Project update, December 2025
We’re happy to report that we’ve received enthusiastic interest from qualified contractors, many of whom requested more time to prepare thoughtful, competitive bids. To support high-quality proposals and a strong selection process, we’re extending the Read on…
Buchanan Street Mall | Construction update, December 2025
Please be advised: Soil off haul is scheduled for Wednesday, December 3 and Friday, December 5. Expect construction vehicles entering and exiting the worksite, as well as impacts to parking and traffic. Please follow all posted signage and Read on…
Golden Gate Park - JFK Promenade | Construction update, December 2025
Construction to upgrade the crosswalks and curb ramps on JFK Promenade near the Conservatory of Flowers has begun! Our contractor is working to remove and replace the crosswalks and curb ramps at Pompeii Circle and Conservatory Drive East. This work is Read on…
Golden Gate Park-Senior Center Outdoor Recreation Area | Community meeting #3, Dec. 17, 11a
Join Rec and Park for the third and final community meeting about the planned improvements to create a new Outdoor Recreation Area behind the Golden Gate Park Senior Center. At this meeting, we will share the final design for the new Outdoor Recreation Read on…
Golden Gate Park - Botanical Garden Access Improvements | Construction update, November 2025
The ADA Pathway Improvement Project at San Francisco Botanical Garden is now complete! All designated ADA-compliant paths are now complete and open to the public. Thank you for your support throughout construction. This will be our 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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Project Manager Email Phone: 1-628-652-6644