Project Updates
Golden Gate Park - 9th and Lincoln Gateway | Ribbon cutting ceremony, November 1, 11 AM to 12:30 PM
Join us for the reopening of the 9th & Lincoln Gateway in Golden Gate Park! Ribbon cutting ceremony followed by a reception at the Thomas Church Pavilion Celebration Garden at the San Francisco Botanical Garden.
Read on at sfrecpark.orgIndia Basin Waterfront Park | Mayor Breed & Bayview-Hunters Point Community Celebrate Park Opening
Mayor London N. Breed today joined community members and state leaders to celebrate the opening of the southern half of India Basin Waterfront Park, one of the most significant park projects in modern San Francisco history. The $200 million…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgJapantown Peace Plaza Renovation | Construction update, October 21, 2024
Get your last glimpses of the Pagoda before it is covered in scaffolding! The shoring installed in the garage supports the scaffolding in the plaza. Please be advised of the following construction updates since our last update earlier this month…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGreat Famine Memorial Plaza Project | Community Meeting + Civic Design Review Meeting
We are excited to share two upcoming opportunities in October and November to learn more about the Great Famine Memorial Plaza Project, ask questions, and share your feedback. This project will construct a concrete platform and guardrail to host future…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGolden Gate Park - San Francisco Botanical Garden Bookstore | Construction is now complete!
We are excited to announce that the accessibility improvement project at the beloved Botanical Garden Bookstore is now complete. This project installed a ramp and handrails to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgEsprit Park | Construction update: Curb Ramp and Sidewalk Work Begins
Please be advised – Starting tomorrow, October 17, our contractor team will begin repairing and replacing curb ramps and small sections of sidewalk around the park. This work is required to ensure disability access compliance. Please expect…
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The project team will be presenting updated designs for the renovation of Jackson Playground to the San Francisco Civic Design Review Committee on Monday, October 21 at 2pm. The meetings are held in hybrid format and open to the public…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgMarina Project Update – Upcoming Dock Demolition Work
Starting the week of October 21st, a marine contractor, Lind Marine, will be mobilizing to remove the storm damaged and deteriorated docks from the East Harbor (aka Gashouse Cove). The planned removal of these docks is critical to prevent them from…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgMcLaren Trails | Tree work is beginning on Philosopher’s Hill
Our contractor has just completed tree work in the heart of the Shelley Inner Core. In the central grove of large cypress trees—a well-shaded favorite of school groups and dog walkers—potentially hazardous branches were removed, and a eucalyptus stand was…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGene Friend Rec Center | Construction update: Weekend Work on 10/5 and 10/12
Please be advised that we anticipate the Contractor team will be working this Saturday, October 5 and the following Saturday, October 12, from 7 am to 7 pm. We are authorizing this work to keep construction progressing as quickly as possible…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgRachele Sullivan Park | REMINDER! Finalist Artist Proposals public comment open through October 14
Public comment open through October 14. Review and comment on the artist proposals for your future local park! The San Francisco Arts Commission is conducting a review process to choose a proposal for a pattern of artist-designed, laser-cut, powder-coated…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgJapantown Peace Plaza Renovation | Construction update, October 2024
Please be advised of the following construction updates: EAST Mall Entrance from Post Street–The current detour through center of Plaza remains through October. We will begin to use a temporary path that runs alongside the building in November. WEST Mall…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgEsprit Park | Construction update, September 2024
We are coming down the home stretch toward substantial completion and park re-opening. Synthetic turf has been installed and natural turf sod installation is nearly completed and will be finished next week. Deck work and planting should…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgTenderloin Recreation Center Playground | Second design survey now open! Community Feedback Needed!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our community meeting this week! If you haven’t taken the second survey, we would appreciate please take a few minutes and help us create a park for all to enjoy. The survey is open through Sunday, October 6, 2024…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGene Friend Rec Center | Construction update, September 2024
With the relevant site permit addendum from the Department of Building Inspection (DBI) now issued, we have begun work to support the foundation for the new building. The contractor team started Deep Soil Mixing (DSM) production this week…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGolden Gate Park-Senior Center Outdoor Recreation Area | DATE CHANGE: Community meeting Oct 9, 4:30p
RESCHEDULED: Community meeting is now on October 9, 4:30-5:30 pm. No meeting on October 2. Join us to learn more about this project, talk to Rec and Park staff, see the results of the initial survey, and offer your feedback on the design of this exciting…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgTenderloin Recreation Center Playground | REMINDER: Community Meeting: this Wed, Sept 25, 4:30-6:30p
Join us for a community meeting about the upcoming playground improvement project at Tenderloin Rec Center! San Francisco Recreation & Park Department (RPD), in partnership with Wu Yee Children’s Services, KABOOM!, and Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF)…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgPortsmouth Square Elevator Modernization | Construction update, September 2024
The contractor is currently working on elevator car 1 and on-track to be finished later this fall. Once elevator car 1 is complete and back in service, the contractor will begin work on elevator car 2…
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The building is finally looking like our beloved Trocadero. The finishing touches are being addressed to prepare for final inspections in October. A few temporary light fixtures were installed for safety and inspections while we wait for the chandeliers…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgHerz Recreation Center | Construction update, September 2024
We are making good progress on building Herz Rec! The overall structure of the building is in place and the contractor is working on the exterior wall assemblies and the roof. They are also continuing to grade the overall site…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgStern Grove Playground Renovation | Construction update, September 2024
Construction has begun! Construction fences are up and the contractor is now working on demolition and off-haul of the old playground equipment. They will begin site utilities next…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgKezar Pavilion Renovation Project | Project update, September 2024
Thanks to everyone who attended our community open house in Golden Gate Park! We received lots of great feedback and heard from folks interesting in native plants, programming for youth and seniors and a desire to create a welcoming and active plaza space…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgBuchanan Street Mall | Sunday Streets in Western Addition, this Sunday, Sept 22!
Join us at Buchanan Street Mall this Sunday, September 22 for Sunday Streets’ Western Addition Community Block Party! Our project team will be sharing a table with Trust for Public Land to show plans and renderings of the renovated Buchanan Street Mall…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGene Friend Rec Center | Supervisors Approve Acquisition to Expand Park Space in SoMa
6th Street property next to Gene Friend Rec Center to provide nearly 10,000 sq. feet of outdoor space for underserved community…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgRachele Sullivan Park | Three Finalist Artist Proposals Available for Public Review and Comment
Artist proposals for your future local park are out for review! The San Francisco Arts Commission is conducting a review process to choose a proposal for a pattern of artist-designed, laser-cut, powder-coated fence panels for the perimeter park fence…
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