Project Updates
Herz Recreation Center | Construction update April 2024
The project site has been busy as our contractor has poured the building’s concrete footings, and they are working on constructing the walls and…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgMcLaren Trails Improvement Project | Construction update, April 2024
It’s been a quiet few weeks in McLaren Park, as our contractor postponed planned work due to bird nesting activity. A biologist conducted follow up pre-construction surveys over the weekend and Tuesday evening, and having received reports of no bird…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGene Friend Rec Center | RESCHEDULED: Visual Arts Committee, now May 15
As a quick follow-up to our post yesterday, today’s Arts Commission Visual Arts Committee (VAC) is cancelled due to lack of quorum…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGene Friend Rec Center | Demolition Starting and Public Art Update
We are excited to report that demolition of the existing facility is scheduled to begin this Friday, April 19. We anticipate that the building demolition will be completed by mid-week the week of April 22. The contractor will…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgNoe Valley Town Square Restroom | Project complete: Restroom now open!
The Noe Valley Town Square restroom is now open! Thank you for your support throughout construction. This will be our last blog update for this project. You can learn more about our…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgHarding Park ADA Improvements | Project update, April 2024
The Harding ADA Improvements project is on track to begin construction in Spring 2024, continuing through Fall 2024. Construction mobilization is anticipated in late April 2024. Facilities will remain accessible throughout the project’s duration…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgLake Merced | Construction update, April 2024
We’re happy to report that construction work around the northwestern portion of the lake is on-track to begin construction in Spring 2024, continuing through Fall 2024. Expect trail closures and detours starting in early May…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgBuena Vista Park | Project update April 2024
We have nearly completed assembling our Design team. The scope for this project includes renovation of all paved pathways, as well as drainage/stormwater management solutions to reduce erosion of hardscape and natural areas. The preservation plan aims to…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgMcLaren Park – Yosemite Creek Daylighting | Project updates April 2024
We will be wrapping up the design phase in Spring 2024. Next, the project will move through permitting, review of contractor bids, and contract award. We’re on-track now to…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGolden Gate Park - Bay Area Young Survivors (BAYS) Memorial Garden | Project updates April 2024
BAYS will be looking to secure a General Contractor for the project by the end of next month. Construction is slated to begin late Summer 2024…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgJapantown Peace Plaza Renovation | Construction Begins Soon!
We’re excited to report that construction will soon begin on the Japantown Peace Plaza Renovation Project. Since our last update, the construction contract was certified, meaning the contractor and sub-contractors have completed all…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgOcean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project (OBCCAP) | April 2024 Update
On April 1, the National Park Service published the NEPA Environmental Assessment to consider whether to issue an easement and Special Use Permit for work within NPS land to the City to implement the Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project. The NPS…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgBuchanan Street Mall | $8.1 million federal ORLP grant awarded for Buchanan Street Mall renovation
In early 2023, the state of California recommended to the National Park Service that the Buchanan Street Mall Renovations project receive additional federal funding. We just found out that an additional $8.1 million is being awarded to…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgSan Francisco Marina Improvement and Remediation | April 2024 Update
While RPD’s assessment and analyses into adjustments to the project plan and scope are still ongoing, we have updated the project FAQs. We are still on track to share a detailed…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGene Friend Rec Center | Update from Arts Commission Civic Design Review meeting in March
Following up on our last project update, we’re excited to report that the Gene Friend Rec Center project received unanimous approval from the Arts Commission Civic Design Review Committee of our final construction documents (“Phase 3” approval). You can…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgEsprit Park | Construction update, March 2024
Some updates on construction: Site subdrainage system installation nearing completion. Sewer vent pipe work completed, which is a milestone, in that we coordinated with PUC to get…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgMcLaren Trails Improvement Project | Tree work wrapping up along Visitacion Avenue
Significant progress has been made on the tree work along Visitacion Avenue, with most of the pruning and removals complete. The focus has now shifted to restoration efforts, including grading and wood chip spreading. To ensure the health of the…
Read on at sfrecpark.org11th and Natoma Park | CALL FOR ARTISTS! Deadline to submit qualifications, May 1
CALL FOR ARTISTS! The San Francisco Arts Commission invites artists and artist teams residing in the United States to submit qualifications for the 11th and Natoma Park Project. Deadline to Submit Qualifications: May 1, 2024, by 11:59: PM PST…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgStern Grove Playground Renovation | Project update, March 2024
Our contractor, Minerva Construction, is working on signing the contract and completing paperwork related to starting construction. We are also happy to share that we will be…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGolden Gate Park - Kezar Pavilion Renovation | Project update, March 2024
Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our community meeting on March 12! We had more than 30 people participate and offer feedback on the project and designs. Big thanks to Public Works architects for their…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgNoe Valley Town Square Restroom | Construction update March 2024
The eagle has landed! The world’s most famous and eagerly anticipated prefab toilet touched down this month at Noe Valley Town Square, and installation is flowing smoothly. Watch the video of the restroom being placed by crane…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGolden Gate Park - Middle Lake | Construction update March 2024
We are excited to announce that we are scheduled to begin filling Middle Lake on Tuesday, March 19. Over the next days and weeks, the lake will gradually be filled to the top. The water to fill the lake will enter from the…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgKimbell Athletic Field Renovation | project update, March 2024
We are excited to announce that we are now beginning the design work for the Kimbell Athletic Field Renovation project. Recently, we performed preliminary tests on the field’s base material to ensure the field will…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgStern Grove – Trocadero Clubhouse Repairs | Construction update, March 2024
Construction has started to repair Trocadero Clubhouse. The photos included here show the building’s condition in February and the framing work in progress in March. As work proceeds, workers are…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGene Friend Rec Center | Arts Commission Civic Design Review Presentation March 18, 2 PM
The project team will be presenting to the Arts Commission Civic Design Review Committee for final Phase 3 Construction Documents Phase approval this coming Monday, March 18. The hearing begins at 2 pm and the…
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