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McLaren Park - Louis Sutter Upper Playground Renewal
Scope of Work
This project will fully renovate the playground adjacent to McNab Lake at Louis Sutter Playground in McLaren Park.
This playground renewal project will replace all play equipment and playground surfacing within the existing playground footprint, complete minor fence and gate improvements, and ensure the playground is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Background
The project is a part of Rec and Park’s Playground Renewal program, an initiative that leverages the City’s cooperative purchasing power to streamline the delivery of complete replacements of play equipment and play surfacing.
Rec and Park’s first Playground Renewal project was Bernal Heights Playground Renewal , which was completed November 3, 2025.
Funding
Funding comes from 2020 Health & Recovery Bond.
Estimated Project Schedule
Phase | Timeline |
|---|---|
Planning | 2025 |
Design | Early 2026 |
Construction begins | Mid-2026 |
Open to the public | Late 2026 |
Project Updates
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Project Updates
McLaren Park - Louis Sutter Upper Playground Renewal | Project update, February 2026
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our two community information sessions at the playground in January! Between both sessions, we spoke with over 150 parkgoers about the design options for the project. In addition, we received a lot of Read on…
Louis Sutter Upper Playground Renewal | REMINDER: Two Community Information Sessions in January
We have two community information sessions scheduled: Saturday, January 24, 11am and Monday, January 26, 2:30pm. Join the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department to learn more about the upcoming renovation of the playground equipment and 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…
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…
Documents and Materials
Community Meetings - Notes and Presentations
Contact Us
Alex Schuknecht
Project Manager Email Phone: 628-652-6631