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Jackson Playground Improvement Project

Background

The purpose of the project is to ensure Jackson Playground’s continued operation

Jackson Playground Aerial - North West Perspective

as an important local and regional resource for the community, to improve accessibility for the general public, and to create a vibrant and safe open space for children and adults to enjoy for generations to come.This project will renovate the entire existing park and create a beautiful and functional reinvigorated outdoor space and clubhouse. This project is supported by many dedicated allies and partners, including Rec and Park and Friends of Jackson Park who have been working collaboratively on the park’s redesign since 2016.

(Photo Credit: View from 17th & Carolina. Site Design and Masterplan by Fletcher Studio. Building Design by Jackson Liles Architecture, Field Improvements by Verde Design)

Scope of Work

The proposed project scope includes the following: reorient and reposition the existing sports fields to improve safety, access and viewing and allow simultaneous games; to provide a new playground, an exterior ball court, a stage, sports viewing areas, dog play area, gardens, and to renovate and relocate the historic clubhouse from the southeast corner of the site to mid-block along Carolina Street. The building’s exterior will be refinished, and repainted and interior spaces will be renovated, including updated and expanded kitchen and restrooms and improved stage area. As a result of interior improvements, flexible common space will be reduced within the existing clubhouse and a new addition will be constructed. This clubhouse addition will provide space for flexible use and access by the public and will add approximately 1,850 gross SF to the 4,750 gross SF of the existing clubhouse.

Project Team

  • Project Management – San Francisco Recreation and Park Department
  • Community Partner – Friends of Jackson Park
  • Landscape Architect – Fletcher Studio
  • Architect – Jackson Liles Architecture

Estimated Project Schedule

Planning , 2018

Design , 2023

Construction begins , Late 2027

Open to the Public , Late 2029

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Project Updates

Jackson Playground Improvements | Project update, April 2026

We are happy to share that the Department of Building Inspection (DBI) approved our permit for the Jackson Playground Improvement Project. Construction is on-pace to begin on this curb-to-curb park renovation in late 2027, with the park slated to Read on…

Jackson Playground Improvements | Project update, September 2025

We’re excited to share that we recently completed 50% Design Development, a significant milestone in the design process. We expect to have the final design completed by the end of next year. And BIG THANKS to the Friends of Jackson Park for Read on…

Jackson Playground Improvements | Project update, June 2025

As part of the ongoing design process for the Jackson Playground Park project, soil sampling will take place on Thursday, June 26, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Expect short, intermittent closures and detours at various areas around the park while boreholes are Read on…

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Documents and Materials

Commission Materials

Grant Award Materials

Community Meeting Materials

Project Details

Contact Us

Noah Levy

Project Manager Email Phone: 1-628-652-6633