Richmond Playground

Completed and Open to the Public August 2024!

Scope of Work

The project included upgrades and accessibility improvements to the public restrooms, accessibility improvements at park entrances, placemaking improvements with new planting, paving, seating and other furnishings, and a complete renovation of the children’s play area with new surfacing and equipment for both the toddler and school aged children’s play areas at Richmond Playground.

Background

The renovation of Richmond 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:

$2,106,642 – RPD 2012 Bond, Let’sPlaySF!

$639,886 – General Fund

$28,471 – Open Space Fund

$700,000 – Philanthropy

Total Sources: $3,475,000

The construction contract award for this project was approved by Recreation and Parks Commission on July 20, 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 , 2019

Design , 2021

Construction contract awarded , July 20, 2023

Construction begins , Late 2023

Open to the Public , August 27, 2024

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