McLaren Park - Herz Playground

Completed and open to the public August 2023!

Scope of Work

This project included a complete renovation of the toddler and school-aged children’s play areas at Herz Playground with all-new play equipment and surfacing. Additional site improvements included new:

• Benches
• Fencing
• Landscaping
• Pathways
• Picnic Tables

Additionally, the restrooms at Herz Clubhouse were brought into current code compliance and received cosmetic upgrades.

Background

The renovation of Herz Playground was part of the Let’sPlay SF ! Initiative , which seeks to inspire creativity and play throughout the City. 13 playgrounds prioritized for improvement by a citizen task force are in the process of being reimagined and redesigned for this and future generations of San Francisco’s children.

Funding

This project was funded by private donations and public sources including: $1,195,000 SF General Fund, $429,000 2012 Bond, $1,256,000 Philanthropy, $310,000 IPIC-Developer Impact Fees, and $80,000 Forestry 2012 Bond, for a total of $3,270,000 .

The construction contract award for this project was approved by Recreation and Parks Commission on August 3, 2022 ( PDF ); Recreation and Parks Commission approved a contract amendment on March 29, 2023 ( PDF ) . This construction contract award obtained and complies with all city, state, and federal regulatory approvals, including any that are specific to this project’s funding sources.

Project Schedule

Planning , 2018

Design , Early 2021

Construction contract awarded , August 3, 2022

Construction begins , Mid 2022

Open to the Public , August 2023

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