Project Updates

BERNAL HEIGHTS CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Construction crews have removed loose debris from the park road from Bernal Heights Boulevard to the Folsom Street entrance…

Shoreview Park Renovation Update

We are happy to inform on the progress and next steps of the Shoreview Park Renovation Project…

HERZ RECREATION CENTER PLANNING UPDATE

Thank you to those of you who attended our community meeting on June 22nd. We continue to get valuable input…

WASHINGTON SQUARE CONSTRUCTION UPDATE- JUL 2019

We are in the third week of construction on the Washington Square project. Azul Works has been making great progress…

GENEVA CAR BARN CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

We are getting closer to our Fall opening timeline for the Powerhouse portion of the Geneva Car Barn!

JERRY GARCIA AMPHITHEATER – CONCEPT DESIGN STATUS

We have wrapped up the community outreach process with our final meeting on June 26, 2019…

Construction Award Update | Youngblood Coleman Synthetic Turf Replacement Project

The construction contract for this project has been awarded to Robert A. Bothman Construction Corporation and Yerba Buena Engineering…

Margaret Hayward Playground - Renovation Update - June 2019

The park is taking shape as most demolition is completed and the foundations are being formed…

Jerry Garcia Amphitheater Project – Community Meeting 3

Please join us for a community meeting to discuss improvements to the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater in McLaren Park…

CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON ALICE CHALMERS PLAYGROUND

Just a quick update. On Tuesday, June 18, 2019, the Azul Works Inc. (Contractor) began construction at the Alice Chalmers Playground, a LetsPlaySF! project!

India Basin - Design Survey

The San Francisco Recreation & Park Department, the Trust for Public Land and San Francisco Parks Alliance are pleased to kick-off the Schematic Design phase for the future park at the 900 Innes Boatyard at India Basin.

GGP Middle Lake Rehabilitation Project Community Meeting

WASHINGTON SQUARE CLOSURE- JUN 2019

Washington Square Water Conservation Project set to begin this week. Construction fencing will be installed…

Sgt. John Macaulay Park Renovation - Construction Begins!

We are in the exciting times as work on the ground has officially begun…

CONSTRUCTION BEGINS AT TURK-HYDE MINI PARK

We are in the exciting times as work on the ground has officially begun. All major demolition is complete…

Shoreview Park - Community Day

Join us at Hilltop Park (La Salle and Whitney Young Circle) to commemorate the upcoming renovation of Shoreview Park…

TAKE A SELFIE AND WIN OUTSIDE LANDS TICKETS!

Do you take the best selfies? Do you like parks? Here’s your chance to channel your inner influencer and win tickets to 2019 Outside Lands Music and Art Festival.

New Mural on Historic Shipwright’s Cottage Celebrates India Basin Community

Amid a neighborhood celebration, city officials today unveiled a new mural celebrating the Bayview-Hunters Point community on a historic building that will become an integral part…

RALPH D HOUSE COMMUNITY PARK GRAND OPENING!

The Ralph D House Community Park reopened on Wednesday May 29th!

HAIGHT / STANYAN WORK – PUBLIC WORKS AND RECPARK COORDINATION – COMMUNITY REQUESTS

Margaret Hayward Playground - Demolition Nearly Complete

Demolition is 99% complete – and the park is taking shape…

SF Recreation and Park Department Breaks Ground on Five Playgrounds

Under the watchful eyes of 45 preschoolers, city officials and community members broke ground today on five playground renovations…

SF Rec and Parks Breaks Ground on $27M Tennis Center

Tennis enthusiasts of all ages gathered today with City officials, the Tennis Coalition of San Francisco, and the San Francisco Parks Alliance to celebrate a new era for public tennis…

Let’sPlaySF! Groundbreaking

Join us for a special groundbreaking even on April 25, 2019…

YOUNGBLOOD COLEMAN COF PROJECT COMPLETE!

The drinking fountain has been installed and the grill replaced with a double wide version.

Japantown Peace Plaza - COMMUNITY MEETING 3 – DESIGN AND SURVEY ARE LIVE

Community meeting 3 on March 19th was a great success! Thank you to all who helped put the event together and to all who attended…

GARFIELD POOL – CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

We are making great progress on the construction at Garfield Pool. The old clubhouse building has been demolished…

Japantown Peace Plaza Vision Plan Meeting #3

The Vision Plan is a community driven process for the future of Japantown’s central public space that builds on the sites legacy.

FRANKLIN SQUARE CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

The Franklin Square Improvement Project is continuing construction following the rainy weather. During construction, the project was…

NEW TRAIL DEDICATED TO PHIL ARNOLD- FEB 2019

The Phil Arnold trail provides a primary, continuous nature trail with wayfinding and interpretive signs for pedestrians and bicyclists. It begins at the intersection of JFK Drive and Conservatory Drive East…

REDWOODS IN JURI COMMONS??

Not exactly, but you may have noticed some beautiful redwood logs stacked near the San Jose end of the park…

Construction Update FEB 2019 | Willie “Woo Woo” Wong Playground Improvement Project

Demolition is complete and the site is now nearly a clean slate…

TWIN PEAKS FIGURE 8 REDESIGN NEXT STEPS

Thanks again to all who came to our community open house this Spring and to those who provided input via email.

OAK WOODLANDS PROJECT UPDATE- JAN 2019

Here are a few updates on the Golden Gate Park Oak Woodlands Trails Improvement Project…

Preparing to Bid | Youngblood Coleman Synthetic Turf Replacement Project

We are in the home stretch of preparing the bid package and plan to put this project out to bid…

GENE FRIEND REC CENTER DESIGN CLEARS ARTS COMMISSION CIVIC DESIGN REVIEW PHASE 1

The Gene Friend Rec Center design team presented project design and drawings to the San Francisco Arts Commission’s Civic Design Review Committee…

BUCHANAN STREET MALL – COMMUNITY WORKSHOP ON NOV. 1st!

Please join us on Nov 1st as we begin to create the conceptual design for the entire five block length of Buchanan Mall.

Schlage Lock development project - Successful Community Meeting

The Planning and Recreation and Park Departments hosted a meeting to discuss the Schlage Lock development project…

Design Underway OCT 2018 | Youngblood Coleman Synthetic Turf Replacement Project

Verde Design, Inc. is moving along with the design of this project…

FRANKLIN SQUARE PAR COURSE AND LIGHTING CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY

The construction project will be completed in early Winter 2018…

Construction Underway | Willie “Woo Woo” Wong Playground Improvement Project

If you have walked by the park lately, you will have noticed big changes! Site demolition is well underway…

GENEVA CAR BARN CONSTRUCTION

Beautiful weather means construction is moving along smoothly at the Car Barn.

ANNOUNCEMENT: GARFIELD POOL CLOSING OCTOBER 15TH!

The Recreation & Park Department is excited to announce the upcoming renovation of the Garfield Pool and Clubhouse…

JURI COMMONS - DESIGN RECEIVES FINAL APPROVAL

More good news! Our conceptual design was approved this morning by the full Rec & Park Commission.

DESIGNER SELECTED FOR BUCHANAN MALL

We are excited to have The Office of Cheryl Barton (O|CB) join us as designers for the conceptual design proposals for the entire 5 block length of Buchanan Mall…

JURI COMMONS DESIGN APPROVED

Good news! Our conceptual design for Juri Commons, including a smooth accessible pathway, nature play, slide & swings, and lush greenery throughout, has been approved!

FRANCISCO PARK UPDATE

The design development for the future park at Francisco Reservoir continues to develop, providing a diversity of fully accessible public spaces…

Construction Begins! | Willie “Woo Woo” Wong Playground Improvement Project

As you may have seen, construction has just gotten underway at the park. The Construction fence is up…

Portsmouth Square Improvement Project - Workshop #5 Summary

Thanks to everyone who came out to our fifth and final community workshop…

GENEVA CAR BARN CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

We are still moving through construction at the Geneva Car Barn. We have been removing paint and graffiti from…