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McLaren Park - Louis Sutter Upper Playground Renewal
View the final playground plan and a summary of community feedback > >
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 streamlines construction projects to deliver community-driven, high-quality playgrounds quickly and efficiently . Projects create exciting and inclusive play spaces within existing footprints, guided by focused community engagement.
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
Planning , 2025
Design , 2026
Construction begins , Late 2026
Open to the Public , Early 2027
Project Updates If you would like to receive updates about the Louis Sutter Playground Renewal, please visit the News Flash section of our webpage and subscribe to " Rec Park Improvements: McLaren Park - Louis Sutter Upper Playground Renewal ." To receive updates about all our active projects, subscribe to “Rec Park Improvements | All Project Updates.”
Project Updates
McLaren Park - Louis Sutter Upper Playground Renewal | Project update, June 2026
We’re pleased to share the final plan for the Louis Sutter Upper Playground! This plan grew from the invaluable input of community members who participated in our online survey and two in-person feedback sessions. We received nearly Read on…
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…
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Contact Us
Alex Schuknecht
Project Manager Email Phone: 628-652-6631