Project Updates
Portsmouth Square Elevator Modernization | Project update, July 2024
The General Contractor has mobilized at the Portsmouth Square Garage and work is underway! The contractor is currently removing the older components of the first elevator and will start to install the new elevator machinery in the coming weeks…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgEsprit Park | Construction update, July 2024
The park is taking shape! The contractor team is continuing to form and pour concrete for the network of paths within the park, and the plazas will be poured within the next couple of weeks. Preparation for planting is also underway, including fine…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGene Friend Rec Center | Construction update, July 2024
We are excited to share some significant project progress since our last update in June. Abatement and demolition work of the old facility has been completed. Our foundations subcontractor, Drilltech, is mobilizing to begin soil testing as a part of…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGolden Gate Park - Senior Center Outdoor Recreation Area | Community Feedback Requested!
Through the funding support of the 2020 Parks Bond and the Board of Supervisors, Rec and Park is beginning the early outreach and community engagement phase for a new Outdoor Recreation Area, near the existing GGP Senior Center.
Read on at sfrecpark.orgThank you! Contractor Meet & Greet on July 22 a big success!
Thank you to all who attended the contractor meet & greet event on July 22! At the event we shared information on three important RPD projects that will be advertising this summer and fall: Buchanan Street Mall, Portsmouth Square, and India Basin…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGolden Gate Park - Middle Lake | Environmental Restoration Creates Hub for Wildlife & People
San Francisco Recreation and Park Department officials this week celebrated new improvements completed at Golden Gate Park’s Middle Lake, resulting in nearly 2 acres of glistening water where a dry lakebed and invasive species stood for decades.
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGolden Gate Park - San Francisco Botanical Garden Bookstore | Construction update, July 2024
Construction began on July 17 and the construction of the new ADA deck and ramp is moving forward nicely. The new decking is being installed now and once this is complete, the contractor will install the new handrails and curb railing. The project is…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgBuena Vista Park | Project update, July 2024
The design team is assembled and engaged in early planning of the project. The scope of work includes repairing all paved pathways, as well as making improvements to the park’s drainage and stormwater management features to reduce erosion.
Read on at sfrecpark.orgMcLaren Park – Yosemite Creek Daylighting | Project updates, July 2024
We wanted to share that we will be wrapping up the design phase for the Yosemite Creek Daylighting Project by late 2024. The project is slated to begin construction by early 2025.
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGolden Gate Park - Bay Area Young Survivors (BAYS) Memorial Garden | Project update, July 2024
Construction on the Bay Area Young Survivors (BAYS) Memorial Garden is now slated to begin Fall 2024. Expect to see minor impacts around Arguello Blvd and Conservatory Drive East/West. If any closures or detours are required, we will post notifications.
Read on at sfrecpark.orgHarding Park ADA Improvements | Project update, July 2024
Since our last update in April, construction on the Harding Park ADA Improvements Project has begun and work is advancing quickly. We are now nearly complete with construction. The driving range was completed last month and…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgKezar Pavilion Renovation Project | Community Meeting on Saturday, August 24, 10:30-noon
We are planning for a community outreach event on Saturday, August 24, 10:30-noon to get feedback on the renovation design of Kezar Pavilion and input on future programming. We will be hosting an open house style workshop outdoors in…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgStern Grove Playground Renovation | Construction update, July 2024
Our contractor is getting ready for the Stern Grove Playground Renovation. They recently ordered the new playground equipment and will begin work at the site in September.
Read on at sfrecpark.orgHerz Recreation Center | Construction update, July 2024
We are making exciting progress on the new Herz Recreation Center. The contractor recently installed cross laminated timber elements and glulam beams. They will be pouring the building’s foundation next and performing additional site grading.
Read on at sfrecpark.orgLake Merced | Pathway Now Open on Skyline Blvd
While construction activities will continue on this project through the end of the year, the trail along Skyline Boulevard is now open again. We have no significant or long-term trail closures or pedestrian detours upcoming as part of this project.
Read on at sfrecpark.orgTrocadero Clubhouse | Construction update, July 2024
This month, the crew is working on the building interior finishes , particularly repairing lath, plaster, and wood flooring damaged by the accident. Soon, the crew will be moving on to repairing light fixtures. This work should be completed before the…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgJapantown Peace Plaza Renovation | Construction update, July 2024
Major demolition is now 55% completed. The plaza surface surrounding the pagoda has been removed exposing the original and historic base and clearing the way for Pagoda scaffolding in the future. All the previous plaza features have been removed and…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgMcLaren Trails | Tree work begins on University Hill
Our contractor has wrapped up initial work south of the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, and has moved out of the area to accommodate Shakespeare summer camps. The remainder of the tree work in this area will resume after a stretch of summer events. We continue…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgJapantown Peace Plaza | Construction Advisory – Notice of Night Work in July
Plant Construction Company, L.P. will be performing concrete demolition and hot-fluid waterproofing work at the Japantown Peace Plaza (1610 Geary Blvd.) on the following dates…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgLake Merced | Skyline Blvd pathway closure + pedestrian detour extended to mid-July
The pathway closure and pedestrian detour along Skyline Boulevard has been extended through mid-July. Pedestrians should follow the detour through Harding Park Golf Course, available from 6 AM – 8 PM…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgTrocadero Clubhouse | Construction update, June 2024
This month the crew that is working on the Trocadero Clubhouse repairs completed all exterior work on the roof and 95% of the exterior painting. They removed both the boom lift and the scaffolding used to reach the…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGolden Gate Park - 9th and Lincoln Gateway | Construction update, June 2024
The walls and paving on the west side have been completed. That side of the gateway is now open to pedestrians. The contractor is now hard at work on the stone masonry walls on the east side of the intersection. The masonry work should be complete within…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgRichmond Playground | Construction update, June 2024
Construction is moving fast! Since our last update in May, we have installed the surfacing around the play structures, nearly completed the planting in the landscapes, and we are currently installing the new…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgJapantown Peace Plaza | Construction Advisory – Notice of Night Work
Plant Construction Company, L.P. will be performing concrete demolition and hot-fluid waterproofing work at the Japantown Peace Plaza (1610 Geary Blvd.) on the following dates…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgJapantown Peace Plaza Renovation | Construction update, June 2024
We’re pleased to report that major demolition is now 40% completed. In the past few weeks, demolition focused on removing the plaza surfacing near the pagoda and west side of the plaza. The crew is working to expose the structural slab, surface beams, and…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgEsprit Park | Construction update, June 2024
Since our last update in May, the contractor team has made significant progress with the installation of infrastructure, and you can really start to see what the renovated park will look like. If you haven’t been by the site recently, take a look!
Read on at sfrecpark.orgSilver Terrace Children’s Play Improvements | Project update, June 2024
Despite the rain, our community outreach event in January was a huge success. We also received feedback from over 110 participants on our online survey. We learned that 85% bring children, ranging in ages from 2-12. The responses suggest that…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgRandolph & Bright Mini Park Improvement Project | project update, June 2024
Thank you to everyone who completed the online design survey for Randolph Bright Mini Park! The survey closed at the end of last week and we’re pleased to have received over 45 responses. We also gained a lot of valuable feedback from our…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgTwin Peaks Trail Improvement Project and Promenade Project | Construction update, June 2024
Renovation of two Twin Peaks trails has begun! The trail at Noe Peak and the switchback just south of it will both be repaired and improved over the next several months. Both trails will be closed while under construction. Since our last update at the…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgContractor Meet & Greet event on July 22, 1pm-3pm
Attention General contractors and Local Business Enterprise contractors: Please join us for a Contractor Meet & Greet event on July 22, 1pm-3pm, at 49 South Van Ness to learn about Rec & Park’s investment in equity and upcoming opportunities on…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgStern Grove Playground Renovation | Construction update, June 2024
We are excited to share that construction will begin this summer on the Stern Grove Playground Renovation Project. The project includes a full renovation of the playground elements with new structures, surfacing and landscaping. There will also be a new…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgHerz Recreation Center | Construction update, June 2024
Construction is moving along at the new Herz Recreation Center! The steel columns are in place and the building is starting to take shape. We are looking forward to having our cross laminated timber elements installed starting next week.
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGolden Gate Park - Kezar Pavilion Renovation | Project update, June 2024
We have completed environmental review on the Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project. This is an important step that all of our capital renovation must go through. We have re-engaged with our design team to continue…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGolden Gate Park - Middle Lake | Construction update, June 2024
The project is almost finished – Paving work is nearly complete, and we are taking steps to help ensure that all our newly planted plants become healthy and well-established. Construction fences will remain up around the project perimeter until the…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGene Friend Rec Center | Rec & Park Moves to Expand Neighborhood Green Space in SoMa
Acquisition of 6th Street property next to Gene Friend Rec Center would add nearly 10,000 sq. feet of outdoor space to historically underserved neighborhood.
Read on at sfrecpark.orgMcLaren Park | Temporary closures at the Amphitheater Parking Lot
Tree work continues south of Grey Fox Creek, with the removal of dead wood and hazardous trees, pruning of large branches extended over trails, and tree removals that will allow more light into the habitat restoration area around the riparian zone…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgMarina Improvement & Remediation Project - June 2024 Update
The Marina Project team is in the process of analyzing the financial implications of the reduction of approximately 175 slips in the West Harbor plan as defined in the ordinance the Board of Supervisors passed earlier this year. These impacts are to both…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgMcLaren Trails – Tree work continues south of Grey Fox Creek
A few weeks ago, we completed the planned tree work north and south of Jerry Garcia Amphitheater. This work is the first phase of project-related habitat restoration to support ecological health in the area surrounding Grey Fox Creek. The tree pruning and…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgLake Merced | Skyline Blvd pathway closure + pedestrian detour thru late June
To accommodate construction, the trail along Skyline Boulevard is closed through late June. Pedestrians should follow the detour through Harding Park Golf Course, available from 6 AM – 8 PM…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgRandolph Bright Mini Park Children’s Play Improvements | Project survey extended until June 21!
Design survey now extended through June 21. We need your feedback on the upcoming renovation of Randolph Bright Mini Park! Please share your thoughts by filling out…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGene Friend Rec Center | Construction update, June 2024
Demolition work is wrapping up and scheduled to be completed by sometime next week. The project team has been working diligently to finalize the design for the below grade building foundation. In June, we will be…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgEsprit Park | Construction update, May 2024
We have several updates to share since our last update in April. On May 16, Rec and Park Commission approved a second construction contract amendment to extend the construction duration to allow completion by early Fall 2024. The staff report related…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgTwin Peaks Trail Improvement Project and Promenade | Project Update, May 2024
Two segments of trail within the Twin Peaks Open Space will be under construction this summer: the trail at Noe Peak and the switchback just south of it. Construction is scheduled to start in mid-June. Both trails will be closed for several months while…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgJapantown Peace Plaza Renovation | Construction update, May 2024
Construction on Japantown Peace Plaza has begun! The plaza is now closed, and mobilization is in full swing. This month you can expect to see (and hear) construction activities such as: Adjustments to the perimeter barricades to accommodate…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgPortsmouth Square | SF Arts Commission Visual Arts Committee Update
Thank you to community members who have provided input on the Public Art Project Plan for the Portsmouth Square Improvement Project! The plan was presented and approved by the SF Arts Commission Visual Arts Committee on May 15, 2024. Pending approval by…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgPortsmouth Square Elevator Modernization | Project update, May 2024
Construction work to modernize the three elevators at Portsmouth Square will start within the next few months. We will work on one elevator at a time, so the other two elevators will remain operational and available to serve you. We anticipate…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgTrocadero Clubhouse | Construction update, May 2024
Work around the perimeter of the Clubhouse continues as the crew seals the exterior and paints the perimeter walls in the Clubhouse’s traditional yellow and white colors…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGolden Gate Park - Kezar Pavilion Renovation | Project update, May 2024
We are continuing many of the tasks from last month including finalizing a cost estimate, completing environmental review and performing additional on-site survey work. We are hoping to…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgStern Grove Playground Renovation | Project update, May 2024
The contractor selected for the Stern Grove Playground Renovation Project is working on their paperwork and getting insurance and bonds together. We anticipate being able to share a construction start date soon…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgHerz Recreation Center | Construction update May 2024
Check out these recent photos of the on-going activities at Herz Playground. The building’s walls are starting to go up!…
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