Golden Gate Park - Botanical Garden Access Improvements

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…

Golden Gate Park - Botanical Garden Access Improvements | Construction update, October 2025

This month, extensive demolition and re-grading continue along select pathways around the Fountain Plaza, Mediterranean Garden, Rhododendron Garden (east of the Waterfowl Pond), New Zealand and South African Gardens. These areas are expected to reopen to 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…

Golden Gate Park - Botanical Garden Access Improvements | Construction update, September 2025

We’re excited to report that the Friend Gate (North Gate) is now open again! Work around the Friend Gate was Phase 2 of this project and included construction of new stairways and ramps, pathway paving work, and installation metal handrails around the Read on…

Golden Gate Park | Construction begins soon on Stanyan Street Sidewalk Improvements

We are excited to announce that the Stanyan Street Sidewalk Improvements Project will be starting construction soon. This project will upgrade existing sidewalks and driveway aprons at the parking lot entrances on the west side of Stanyan between Read on…

Golden Gate Park - Botanical Garden Access Improvements | Construction update, August 2025

Phase 1 of the project is now complete and open to the public! Phase 1 involved pathway improvements in the southeast section of the gardens (Mesoamerican Cloud Forest), including paving work and installation of concrete ramps and metal handrails. This is Read on…

Golden Gate Park - Botanical Garden Access Improvements | REMINDER: North Gate Closed, Use Main Gate

Construction Advisory: Please be advised that the Friend Gate (North Entrance) will close for over a month beginning Monday, July 21, 2025. Please use Main Gate entrance at 9th Avenue. This work at the Friend Gate is “Phase 2” of the Read on…

Golden Gate Park - Botanical Garden Access Improvements | Construction update, July 2025

Construction Advisory: Please be advised that the Friend Gate (North Entrance) will close for over a month beginning Monday, July 21, 2025. Please use Main Gate entrance at 9th Avenue. This work at the Friend Gate is “Phase 2” of the Read on…

Golden Gate Park - Bay Area Young Survivors (BAYS) Memorial Garden | Construction update, May 2025

The Golden Gate Park - BAYS Breast Cancer Memorial Garden 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 Read on…

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…

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…

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…

Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project | REMINDER: Concept Design review at Rec Park Commission, April 17

On April 17, Rec & Park staff will be presenting the concept design for the Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project to the Recreation and Park Commission for approval. This marks an important milestone for the project, and we want to thank everyone for their Read on…

Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project | UPDATE: Concept Design review moved to April Commission meeting

MEETING UPDATE: The Kezar Pavilion Concept Design agenda item was moved to the Recreation and Park Commission meetings in April. In April, RPD staff will be presenting the concept design for the Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project to the Read on…

Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project | UPDATE: Concept Design review moved to April Commission meeting

MEETING UPDATE: The Kezar Pavilion Concept Design agenda item was moved to the Recreation and Park Commission meetings in April. In April, RPD staff will be presenting the concept design for the Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project to the Read on…

Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project | Project update, January 2024

MEETING UPDATE: The Kezar Pavilion Concept Design agenda item was moved to the Recreation and Park Commission meetings in April. In April, RPD staff will be presenting the concept design for the Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project to the Read on…

Golden Gate Park-Senior Center Outdoor Recreation Area | REMINDER: Survey #2 open through January 13

Based on feedback from the initial round of community outreach, two concept designs have been created to illustrate a range of potential alternatives. The NEW OUTDOOR RECREATION AREA will enable us to support more senior-focused outdoor fitness Read on…

Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project | Project update, December 2024

Thanks to everyone who attended our third community meeting on December 16, where we explored the final concept design for this legendary venue. The meeting materials, including the presentation and meeting boards, are now posted on the project webpage Read on…

Golden Gate Park-Senior Center Outdoor Recreation Area | Survey #2 open now through January 13

Based on feedback from the initial round of community outreach, two concept designs have been created to illustrate a range of potential alternatives. The NEW OUTDOOR RECREATION AREA will enable us to support more senior-focused outdoor fitness Read on…

Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project | REMINDER: Community Meeting on Monday, December 16, 6:00-7:30 pm

Join us to explore the final concept design for this legendary venue. In addition, staff from San Francisco Arts Commission will share exciting, new opportunities for public art at Kezar and staff from Department of Emergency Management will offer Read on…

Golden Gate Park - 9th and Lincoln Gateway | Construction complete

The 9th & Lincoln Gateway Improvements are 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 projects happening in the Read on…

Let’sPlaySF! Initiative | Take the Let’sPlaySF! Playground Survey open through January 31, 2025

Thanks to the successful Let’sPlaySF! Initiative funded by the 2012 Park Bond, SF Parks Alliance, and philanthropic partners we are renovating 13 dilapidated playgrounds across our city. With 11 playgrounds already beautifully renovated and two more Read on…

Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project | Community Meeting on Monday, December 16, 6:00-7:30 pm

Join us to explore the final concept design for this legendary venue. In addition, staff from San Francisco Arts Commission will share exciting, new opportunities for public art at Kezar and staff from Department of Emergency Management will offer Read on…

Golden Gate Park-Senior Center Outdoor Recreation Area | Community meeting #2, Dec. 12, 3-4p

Through the funding support of the 2020 Parks Bond and the Board of Supervisors, Rec and Park is conducting outreach and actively engaging with the community for a new Outdoor Recreation Area, near the existing GGP Senior Center. This space will enable us Read on…

Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project | Project update, November 2024

We are planning for a community meeting in the coming weeks to share the final schematic design and to discuss the public art program. We will be sharing the date and time soon Read on…

Mayor Breed Joins Inner Sunset Community to Celebrate Improved 9th & Lincoln Gateway

The $3 million renovation project, the latest in a series of enhancements to make the park more welcoming, accessible, and safe for all visitors, links Golden Gate Park to the bustling Irving Street commercial corridor Read on…

Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project | Project update, October 2024

This month, the project team presented the design of Kezar Pavilion at Civic Design Review for a Phase I concept design. We are happy to report that the design was approved and we can proceed with the project. We are anticipating hosting a final Read on…

Golden Gate Park - 9th and Lincoln Gateway | Ribbon cutting ceremony, November 1, 11 AM to 12:30 PM

Join us for the reopening of the 9th & Lincoln Gateway in Golden Gate Park! Ribbon cutting ceremony followed by a reception at the Thomas Church Pavilion Celebration Garden at the San Francisco Botanical Garden. Read on…

Golden Gate Park - San Francisco Botanical Garden Bookstore | Construction is now complete!

We are excited to announce that the accessibility improvement project at the beloved Botanical Garden Bookstore is now complete. This project installed a ramp and handrails to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Read on…

Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project | Project update, September 2024

Thanks to everyone who attended our community open house in Golden Gate Park! We received lots of great feedback and heard from folks interesting in native plants, programming for youth and seniors and a desire to create a welcoming and active plaza space Read on…