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Panhandle Playground Project

Completed and Open to the Public November 2019!

Scope of Work

Panhandle Playground Renovation Rendering

The renovation of the Panhandle Playground is part of Let’sPlaySF! Initiative , which seeks to inspire creativity and play throughout the City.

In the coming years, 13 playgrounds prioritized for improvement by a citizen task force will have been reimagined and redesigned for this and future generations of San Francisco’s children.

Get Out and Play!

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You can also explore Rec and Park volunteer opportunities – We have park needs in every corner of the city and volunteer opportunities that are as diverse as your interests, skills, and abilities. Have fun in your parks, and get out and play!

Project Updates

Gene Friend Rec Center | Harriet Street utility connection work will extend into next week

Work in the Harriet Street roadway to complete the new utility connection is now expected to extend into next week. There is no planned weekend work. We appreciate your patience with this unanticipated extension. This work has increased impacts to Read on…

Stern Grove Playground Renovation | Stern Grove Playground Transformed into Tree House Village

Beloved Sunset District play space reopens as whimsical, nature-inspired retreat. Read on…

Golden Gate Park - Botanical Garden Access Improvements | Construction update, September 2025

We’re excited to report that the Friend Gate (North Gate) is now open again! Work around the Friend Gate was Phase 2 of this project and included construction of new stairways and ramps, pathway paving work, and installation metal handrails around the Read on…

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