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McLaren Park - Louis Sutter Upper Playground Renewal

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Scope of Work

Louis Sutter Upper Playground

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