Active Park Projects
Bernal Heights Playground Renewal
This project will include the renewal of play equipment and safety surfacing to ensure ADA compliance and replace aging playground equipment.
Buchanan Street Mall Renovation Project
City park and pedestrian walkway that runs through a five-block section of the Western Addition, from Eddy Street to Grove Street.
Buena Vista Park Improvement Project
Extensive improvements to the paved path network.
Crocker Amazon Baseball and Softball Fields Renovation
This project would fully renovate the baseball and softball fields at Crocker Amazon.
Crocker Amazon Playground Improvements
Renovation of the playground with a nature-forward design, as well as improvements to irrigation, landscaping, fencing, and picnic seating.
Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation Project
This project will transform Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park into a vibrant, five-acre park at the heart of San Francisco.
Esprit Park Renovation Project
Full park renovation in partnership with Dogpatch & NW Potrero Hill Green Benefit District and UCSF.
Gene Friend Recreation Center
Construction of a new recreation center to replace existing building.
Golden Gate Park
Active projects in Golden Gate Park, including BAYS Breast Cancer Memorial Garden, Kezar Pavilion, and Senior Center Outdoor Recreation Area.
Great Highway Project
Run, stroll or roll— anyone, including bikers, joggers, pedestrians and skaters, can use this route and enjoy nature.
India Basin Waterfront Park
Development of a new, 10-acre waterfront park with parks, trails, and a comprehensive set of programs and amenities.
Jackson Playground Improvement Project
Renovation of entire park, including accessibility improvements and reinvigorated clubhouse.
Japantown Peace Plaza Renovation Project
Renovated plaza including improvements to paving, planting, seating, and central gathering space.
Jefferson Square ADA Path Improvements
This project will perform maintenance along the southern and western park edges to improve accessibility, infrastructure, and overall user experience.
Kimbell Athletic Field Renovation
This project will replace field turf with new material that utilizes natural infill. All of the old turf will be removed and recycled.
Marina Improvement and Remediation Project
Environmental remediation, environmental stewardship, trail improvements, and increased public access and recreational amenities.
McLaren Park
Active projects in McLaren Park, including Herz Rec Center, Louis Sutter Playground, Shelley Promenade, and Yosemite Creek Daylighting.
Mission Bay Future Parks Project
This project will design and develop five open space parcels as part of Mission Bay Parks.
Mission Creek Park South Extension Project
This project will expand existing bike and pedestrian routes throughout Mission Creek Park completing the last link in a string of Mission Bay’s creekside open spaces.
Ocean Beach Climate Adaptation Project
Enhancing recreational and open space elements, including planned improvements to trails, restrooms, beach access stairs, and parking lots.
Portsmouth Square Improvement Project
Redesign of Portsmouth Square and surrounding parklands.
Portsmouth Square Elevator Modernization
This project will modernize three existing elevators at the Portsmouth Square Garage.
Precita Park Improvements Project
This project will add a prefabricated, single stall, all-gender accessible restroom as well as related site improvements.
Rachele Sullivan Park Project
Future park site at 11th and Natoma totaling .48 acres.
Randolph and Bright Mini Park Children’s Play Improvements
Renovation of Mini Park to add children’s nature exploration area and improve pathways and access points.
San Francisco Irish Famine Memorial Project
This project will construct a concrete platform and guardrail to host future artwork, such as informational plaques and a statue memorializing the Great Famine (1845-1852).
Silver Terrace Children's Play Improvements
Renovation of the playground with a nature-forward design, as well as improvements to irrigation, landscaping, fencing, and picnic seating.
South Sunset Clubhouse
Reconfiguration and renovation of the interior of Clubhouse, as well as access improvements, landscaping, and beautification.
Stern Grove Playground Renovation
Restoring a children’s playground and removing old sand areas.
Tenderloin Recreation Center Children’s Playground Improvements
This project will construct a new Children’s Play Area (CPA) with Nature Exploration Area (NEA), seating areas, and ADA improvements.
Twin Peaks Trails Improvement & Promenade Project
Improve the main trail, repair existing trails and steps, eliminate social trails, and additional wayfinding signage.
Project Updates
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Mayor Lurie, Breast Cancer Survivors Unveil Nation’s First Permanent Breast Cancer Memorial Garden
Golden Gate Park’s First New Memorial in More Than 30 Years Honors Lives Lost to Breast Cancer, Offers Place of Healing for All. Read on…
Randolph Bright Mini Park Improvements | Project update, April 2025
Over the past few months, we connected with the community through in-person and virtual outreach, including a neighborhood cleanup day and an online meeting. More than 60 participants completed our questionnaire, providing valuable insight into Read on…
Tenderloin Recreation Center Playground | Design Update, April 2025
The reimagining of the Tenderloin Rec Center Play Area is well underway. After receiving unanimous approval from the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department Commission, the design team has been hard at work finalizing construction documents. As of Read on…
Golden Gate Park | Traffic Improvements Near Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park Begin May 12
Rec and Park, in partnership with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), is making roadway and curb changes in Golden Gate Park along northbound Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, near Shakespeare Garden, to improve traffic flow and Read on…
Gene Friend Rec Center | Construction Update and Weekend Work Advisory May 2025
We anticipate that there will be weekend work on-site on the following upcoming Saturdays: May 3, May 10, and May 17. We expect noise to be limited due to the scope of work and minimal heavy equipment use. The contractor team is working to Read on…
Twin Peaks Trail Improvement Project and Promenade Project | Construction update, April 2025
We’re excited to share that construction has officially begun on the connector trail linking Crestline Drive to the upcoming Twin Peak Promenade. Following the successful demolition phase led by San Francisco Conservation Corps, Cazadoro Construction has Read on…
Japantown Peace Plaza Renovation | Construction update, April 29, 2025
We hope everyone enjoyed the Cherry Blossom Festival this month! Our contractor is continuing to pour the concrete footings and waterproof the plaza. Construction highlights include demolition of the entrance path against the Read on…
Portsmouth Square Elevator Modernization | Construction update, April 2025
We’re excited to share that the second elevator is now fully modernized and open for public use. Work on the third and final elevator is currently underway and is expected to continue through early summer. Once that elevator is complete, we’ll begin Read on…
Buchanan Street Mall | Construction update - Tree Removals and Construction Fencing in early May
PLEASE BE ADVISED: Tree work and tree removal will begin at Buchanan Street Mall the week of May 5. This work is expected to take approximately 2 weeks. Tree work will happen between 7am - 3pm. Expect to see barriers around work zones, marked detours for Read on…
Gene Friend Rec Center | Weekend Work Advisory and Construction Update, April 2025
The first concrete pour for the building’s foundation was completed this Monday, April 21. The footprint for the new building is now visible! The contractor team is currently working to install below-grade waterproofing and vapor barrier and will then Read on…
Bernal Heights Playground | Project update, April 2025
The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department is pleased to share the final design for the Bernal Heights playground. This design grew from the invaluable input of hundreds of community members via our design survey and in-person feedback sessions Read on…
Stern Grove Playground Renovation | Construction update, April 2025
The second shipment of custom play equipment was received last week, and the final delivery is expected within the next two weeks. On-site installation of catch basins is currently underway, and the construction team continues to make steady progress on Read on…
McLaren Park Trails | Construction update, April 2025
We’ve made good progress on the trail work and natural features restoration at the Upper Reservoir and throughout the Shelley Inner Core. At the Upper Reservoir, the sloping walkway from the parking lot to the reservoir level was completed, and our Read on…
Buchanan Street Mall | Calling Artists (who have strong ties to the Fillmore)
You are invited to submit an application for your art to be considered for the Buchanan Street Mall Memory Walk! Applications are due on May 23, 2025, by 5:00 pm. The initiative includes art that honors the neighborhood’s rich history, culture and Read on…
Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project | Concept Design approved by Rec & Park Commission
Thank you to everyone who supported the concept design for the renovation of Kezar Pavilion. The Recreation and Park Commissioners unanimously approved the design yesterday! Our next step is to work on the Read on…
Buchanan Street Mall | Construction begins at Buchanan Street Mall
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the groundbreaking on March 27th! It was a beautiful celebration for and with the Fillmore community. We’re excited to share this milestone moment with you. After more than 10 years of visioning, planning, and Read on…
Gene Friend Rec Center | Construction update, April 2025
PLEASE BE ADVISED: This Monday, April 21, we will begin the first concrete pour for the building’s foundation. This work will require more than two dozen trucks entering and exiting the site on Monday. Following the concrete pour, the contractor team will Read on…
Herz Recreation Center | Construction update, April 2025
Construction is progressing well at the Herz Recreation Center. Utilities are being tied in, basketball hoops have been installed, and both interior and exterior finishes are underway. These finishings will continue in the coming months. We anticipate Read on…
South Sunset Clubhouse | Construction update, April 2025
Construction is officially underway! Argo Construction, Inc. has started work on the renovation of the South Sunset Clubhouse. While the project focuses primarily on interior improvements, you’ll also notice exterior enhancements, including Read on…
Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation | Project update, April 2025
Thank you to everyone who participated in our digital survey. We received an incredible response! Your feedback is being carefully considered as we move forward with the design. We’ll be reaching out soon with the date for our next community meeting Read on…
Precita Park Improvements | Project update, April 2025
Exciting news! The purchase order for the new restroom has been issued. The Public Restroom Company will secure state-level approvals for the design and then begin fabrication of the structure. Meanwhile, we’ll be bidding out the site work soon, which Read on…
Kimbell Athletic Field Renovation | Construction update, April 2024
We are excited to announce that we have now begun construction on the Kimbell Athletic Field Renovation project! Over the next few weeks, you will see construction fence going up and old turf and fencing being removed all in preparation for new Read on…
Trocadero Clubhouse | Construction update, April 2025 - Construction complete!
The Trocadero Clubhouse Repair project is now complete! Thank you for your support throughout construction. This will be our last blog update for this project. Please visit our park improvements webpage to learn about other major Read on…
Marina Project Update | Environmental Review Process Initiated
We are pleased to announce that on Tuesday, March 25th we submitted a project application to the San Francisco Planning Department for the Marina Improvement and Remediation Project. This submittal initiates the formal environmental review per the Read on…
Randolph Bright Mini Park Improvements | Second Design Survey extended through Tuesday, April 8
Thank you to everyone who has taken our second design survey! If you haven’t taken it yet, good news! We’re extending the survey until next Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 10:00 pm. Please take a few minutes to complete the design survey and help us create a Read on…
Stern Grove Playground Renovation | Construction update, March 2025
The first shipment of the custom play equipment has been received, and the contractor is preparing the site to install the same Read on…
Buchanan Street Mall | Mayor Lurie Breaks Ground on Renovation of Buchanan Street Mall
Long-Anticipated Project Marks the Culmination of a Partnership Between the City and Fillmore Community. Community Space Will Celebrate the History of the Neighborhood While Marking a New Chapter for Western Addition. Read on…
Japantown Peace Plaza Renovation | Construction update, March 27, 2025
Plaza surfaces have more waterproofing (see all those stripes on the plaza slab and reinforcements) and planter concrete foundations are being formed to pour concrete walls next month. Waterproofing work continues on the concrete slabs near Read on…
Randolph Bright Mini Park Improvements | Project update, March 26, 2025
Thank you to everyone who attended our online community meeting last Tuesday evening! It was great to meet and hear your feedback on the park designs. Reminder that our second design survey is open until 5:00pm on April 4, 2025. If you haven’t taken the Read on…
South Sunset Clubhouse | Construction update, March 2025
We are excited to announce the renovation of South Sunset Clubhouse! Construction is slated to begin by the end of this month and will continue through early 2026. The project will reconfigure the 2,060 square-foot facility’s floor plan to create a more Read on…