Project Updates
McLaren Park - Louis Sutter Upper Playground Renewal | Project update, June 2026
We’re pleased to share the final plan for the Louis Sutter Upper Playground! This plan grew from the invaluable input of community members who participated in our online survey and two in-person feedback sessions. We received nearly…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgPortsmouth Square Improvements | Construction advisory, May 2026
The park will be closed for construction for two years starting summer 2026. During this time, the park will receive a complete renovation. The project will deliver community-identified priorities, including a large flexible outdoor event space with an…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgBuchanan Street Mall | Construction update, May 2026
The northern block is taking shape with retaining walls now installed and installation of green infrastructure underway. The current focus is on final grading and paving. The base for the Memory Walk is being laid on several blocks, with more decorative…
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We’re excited to share that preparation is underway for pile installation at the future Boathouse site, marking a construction milestone for one of the park’s signature waterfront features. Crews also continue earthwork and grading to shape the…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgMayor Lurie Celebrates Reopening of Tenderloin Children’s Play Area
Mayor Daniel Lurie celebrated the reopening of the Tenderloin Recreation Center Children’s Play Area, marking the completion of a major improvement project that has transformed the space into a greener and more welcoming area for neighborhood children and…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgMinnie & Lovie Ward Athletic Fields Renovation | Construction advisory, May 2026
Minnie and Lovie Ward Athletic Fields will be under construction from early June 2026 through late October 2026. Construction and related field closures will be performed in two phases to allow play to continue on one half of the field space throughout…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgTenderloin Rec Center Play Area | REMINDER: Opening Ceremony on May 26, 11 a.m.
We are excited to announce the reopening of the Tenderloin Rec Children’s Play Area (570 Ellis Street) on Tuesday, May 26. This milestone will be celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11:00 a.m. The renovated play area has been reorganized to…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGene Friend Rec Center | Weekend Work Advisory for Saturday, May 23
Please be advised that our contractor will have a crew working this Saturday, May 23. This crew will be working on the final portion of the park perimeter fencing, as well as installing thresholds. There will be no heavy equipment use and we…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgEmbarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation | REMINDER: Design survey closes today!
Last call! The third design survey for the Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation Project closes today, Thursday, May 21. Take the Survey: https://tinyurl.com/embsurvey3. Your input is essential to ensure the project reflects the needs and…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgJapantown Peace Plaza Renovation | Construction update, May 2026
Night work starts again on May 20 and will continue intermittently throughout May and June. Weeknight work hours are 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. from Monday evening through Saturday morning. Expect the most noise from this round of night work over the…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgTenderloin Rec Center Play Area | Opening Ceremony on May 26, 11 a.m.
We are excited to announce the reopening of the Tenderloin Rec Children’s Play Area (570 Ellis Street) on Tuesday, May 26. This milestone will be celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11:00 a.m. The renovated play area has been reorganized to…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgEsprit Park | Project update, May 2026
You’ll see our team working on a few operations and maintenance items in the park this summer, largely in response to community input that we’ve received since the park reopened. On May 19-22, a small contractor crew will be on site to raise the…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgEmbarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation | REMINDER: Design survey open thru Thurs, May 21
The third design survey for the Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation Project is open now through Thursday, May 21. Take the Survey: https://tinyurl.com/embsurvey3. Your input is essential to ensure the project reflects the needs and…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgTwin Peaks Promenade Project | Construction update, May 2026
Construction on the Twin Peaks Promenade Project began today, marking an important milestone in the effort to transform the area into a safer, more accessible space for visitors while protecting its natural environment. Bauman Landscape and…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgTenderloin Rec Center Play Area | Construction update, May 2026
We’re continuing to make great progress on the children’s play area at the Tenderloin Recreation Center and the project will soon be complete! Construction is in its final stages, with major elements now in place. Installation of the new…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGene Friend Rec Center | Construction update + Weekend Work Advisory for Saturday, May 9
Construction advisory: Please be advised that our contractor will have a crew working this Saturday, May 9. This crew will be doing preparation work related to playground surfacing installation. There will be no heavy equipment use and we expect no…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgEmbarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation | REMINDER: Design survey open now through May 21
The third design survey for the Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation Project is open now through Thursday, May 21. Take the Survey: https://tinyurl.com/embsurvey3. Your input is essential to ensure the project reflects the needs and…
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Great news! We have reached substantial completion on all phases of the JFK/Stanyan Accessibility Improvements project. The sidewalk curb ramps and driveways around McLaren Lodge were replaced last month with freshly poured concrete, and all…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgCrocker Amazon Baseball and Softball Fields Renovation | Project update, May 2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us last weekend for our third community gathering about the conceptual design for the Crocker Amazon Baseball and Softball Fields Renovation. At the workshop sessions, attendees rotated through six stations, each station…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgBuchanan Street Mall | Construction update, April 2026
CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY: Pedestrian access between McAllister St. and Golden Gate Ave. will be limited to residents-only now through the end of construction in late 2026. Residents of Fredrick Douglas Haynes Gardens can access the…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgMayor Lurie Celebrates Groundbreaking of Improved Twin Peaks Promenade
Projects Transforms Part of Twin Peaks Boulevard Into Full-Time Promenade With New Amenities, Accessibility Improvements. Continues Work Under Family Opportunity Agenda to Make SF Welcoming for Families, Including Providing Vibrant Public Spaces.
Read on at sfrecpark.orgTwin Peaks Promenade Project | Construction update, April 29, 2026
Construction on the Twin Peaks Promenade Project is set to begin in early May 2026. The project area will be closed for approximately nine months to allow work to proceed safely and efficiently. During construction, the project area will be closed to the…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgEmbarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation | Project update, April 2026
Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our community meeting for the Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation Project on Tuesday, April 28. We had a great turnout and appreciate all your time and input. You can view the…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgCrocker Amazon Baseball and Softball Fields Renovation | REMINDER: Two public workshops on April 26
Join the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department to review and discuss the concept design for the upcoming revitalization of the baseball and softball fields at Crocker Amazon. Two workshop sessions are being offered to…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGene Friend Rec Center | Construction update + Weekend Work Advisory for Saturday, April 25
Please be advised that our contractor will have a crew working this Saturday, April 25. The crew will erect the form work for the final planter and site walls along Harriet Street. There will be no heavy equipment use and we expect no significant noise or…
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