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Bernal Heights Playground Renewal
Construction has begun!
Playground is closed for the duration of construction, August 2025 through Late 2025.
Scope of Work
We’re giving the playground a fresh new look! This playground renewal project includes replacing all play equipment and playground surfacing by swapping out the sand and old tiles for fall attenuation playground surfacing material that is also fully accessible. We’ll also make minor grading and drainage improvements and update the surrounding asphalt to ensure the playground is accessible for everyone.
Background
The Bernal Heights Playground project is a Rec Park Playground Renewal project which aims to streamline delivery of complete replacements of play equipment and play surfacing. This project will include community feedback to address current community priorities and ADA compliance.
Estimated Project Schedule
Phase | Timeline |
|---|---|
Planning | 2024 |
Design | Early 2025 |
Construction begins | August 2025 |
Open to the public | Late 2025 |
Project Updates
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Project Updates
Bernal Heights Playground | Construction update, September 2025
Construction is underway! The new playground equipment has arrived, and installation is scheduled to begin later this month. The contractor is currently working to disassemble and remove the old equipment. Once the new equipment and play surfacing are Read on…
Bernal Heights Playground | Construction update, August 2025
Bernal Heights Playground is now closed for the duration of construction: August 11 through Late 2025. Construction of the new playground begins this week. This playground renewal project includes replacing all play equipment and playground surfacing by Read on…
Bernal Heights Playground | Construction Starting Soon! August 2025 through Late 2025
For the duration of construction, the playground will be closed. Expect construction noise, intermittent street/sidewalk closures, and pedestrian detours. We’re giving the playground a fresh new look this year! This playground renewal project Read on…
Bernal Heights Playground | Project update, June 2025
We are pleased to announce that construction on the Bernal Heights Playground is scheduled to begin in early August. During construction, the entire play area will be fenced off and closed. Construction is expected to last from early August through 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…
Bernal Heights Playground | Project update, February 2025
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our two community outreach sessions at the playground in January! We received a lot of helpful input through our survey and from those conversations with you. Based on what we heard, we are currently working with Read on…
Bernal Heights Playground | REMINDER: Drop-in Q & A session with Rec Park staff today, 1/23, 2:30-4:30
Drop-in Q & A session with Rec Park staff today! - Thursday, January 23, 2:30-4:30pm. Meet at Bernal Heights Recreation Center Playground (Moultrie Street & Cortland Avenue). Survey now extended through Sunday, January 26! Read on…
Bernal Heights Playground | Drop-in Q & A session with Rec Park staff, Thursday, January 23, 2:30-4:30
Drop-in Q & A session with Rec Park staff, Thursday, January 23, 2:30-4:30pm. Meet at Bernal Heights Recreation Center Playground (Moultrie Street & Cortland Avenue). Survey now extended through Sunday, January 26! Read on…
Bernal Heights Playground | REMINDER: Community meeting, Saturday, January 11, 10am-12pm
Please join the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department to discuss the renewal of the playground surfacing and equipment at the Bernal Heights Recreation Center Playground. Share your feedback with our survey Read on…
Bernal Heights Playground | Community meeting, Saturday, January 11, 10am-12pm
Please join the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department to discuss the renewal of the playground surfacing and equipment at the Bernal Heights Recreation Center Playground. Share your feedback with our survey Read on…
Documents and Materials
Community Meetings - Notes and Presentations
- Bernal Heights Playground Community Meeting #1, Meeting Boards, January 11, 2025 (PDF)
- Bernal Heights Playground Community Meeting #1, Meeting Announcement, January 11, 2025 (PDF)
Additional Project Documents
Contact Us
Jeannine Kane
Project Manager jeannine.kane@sfgov.org Phone: 628-652-6675