Project Updates
McLaren Trails | Tree work continues & Contract award at Rec Park Commission this Thursday
Tree work continues as part of the first phase of construction for the McLaren Trails Priority Improvements project. Please be advised – Access to the University Hill area is now open again. Please use caution when traveling along the…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgKezar Pavilion Renovation Project | Civic Design Review Committee on Monday, August 19, 2pm
The project team will be presenting updated designs for the renovation of Kezar Pavilion to the San Francisco Civic Design Review Committee on Monday, August 19th at 2pm. The meetings are held in hybrid format and open to the public…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgJapantown Peace Plaza | Construction Advisory – Notice of Pedestrian Detour Adjustment
Please be advised – Starting this week, the entrance to Japan Center East from Post Street will be adjusted to direct pedestrians through a protected path, more toward the middle of the block/plaza, just west on Post Street.
Read on at sfrecpark.orgMcLaren Park – Shelley Promenade | Parking area opening near Mansell Street
Rec and Park is happy to announce the opening of a small parking area on John Shelley Drive West near Mansell Street at the Field of Dogs. Accessed from Mansell Street to the south, the area will accommodate over 20 vehicles, parked parallel to the…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGolden Gate Park - 9th and Lincoln Gateway | Construction update, August 2024
If you’ve been through the intersection lately, you’ll notice that the team has made good progress – stone walls are complete, paving on both sides of the intersection has been poured, and all new pathways will soon be open to pedestrians. In the coming…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgStern Grove Playground Renovation | Playground Renovation Begins!
Last week, we kicked off the Stern Grove Playground renovation! The project will include new furnishings, accessibility improvements, and a complete makeover of the children’s play area with tree-like play structures, natural timber logs, climbing nets…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgBuchanan Street Mall | Carnival and Job Fair at Buchanan Mall this Saturday
The project team has been busy the first half of this year, finalizing drawings and specifications, and we are just about ready to put the project out for public bid under a Best Value contract. Rec and Park is working to complete several workforce…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgPortsmouth 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…
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