Project Updates
Rachele Sullivan Park | San Francisco Arts Commission’s Civic Design Review on February 24 at 11am
Rachele Sullivan Park Project (11th and Natoma) is scheduled to be presented at the San Francisco Arts Commission’s Civic Design Review on Monday, February 24, 11 am – 1 pm. There will be an opportunity for public comment following the presentation…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgEmbarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation Project | Community Meeting, Thursday, March 6
We want to hear from you! San Francisco Recreation and Park Department invites you to participate and give input on the future of Embarcadero Plaza! Through public-private partnership with BXP and Downtown SF, the city is looking to refresh the brick and…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGene Friend Rec Center | Weekend Work on 2/15 and 2/22 + Night Noise Permit for 3/3-3/7
Please be advised that we anticipate that, weather permitting, the Contractor team will be working this Saturday, February 15, as well as the following Saturday, February 22, from 7 am to up to 7 pm. While performing this work, the contractor will…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgBuchanan Street Mall | Panel Discussion on Black Public Art in SF + Paid Opportunities for Youth
We’re pleased to share two upcoming opportunities to participate in the development of the Memory Walk at Buchanan Street Mall. Join legendary artists Dana King, Kristine Mays, and Malik Seneferu in a panel discussion moderated by Adrian Owens and…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgRandolph and Bright Mini Park Improvements Project | Project update, February 2025
We’re excited to announce two upcoming opportunities to join SF Rec & Park for discussions about the planned improvements to Randolph and Bright Mini Park. During these sessions, Rec Park will present two concept plans for the site, featuring a nature…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgEsprit Park | Construction update, February 2025
Portions of the path along Indiana Street may be temporarily closed for the installation of light poles and decorative string lighting. This work began last week and is anticipated to be completed by the week of February 24. Impact to park users should…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgJapantown Peace Plaza Renovation | Construction update, February 7, 2025
When the rain slows down waterproofing work, our contractor focuses on preparing various mock-ups for approval. Our Pagoda mock-up will receive Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FPR) wrapping and tension rods this month. This will be evaluated by the design team…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgTenderloin Recreation Center Playground | Design Update, February 2025
Tenderloin Rec Center Playground Project Moves Forward with Unanimous Approval! We’re thrilled to announce that the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department Commission has unanimously approved the concept plan for the Tenderloin Rec Center Playground…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgEsprit Park | Dogpatch Neighbors Rejoice as Esprit Park Renovations Unveiled
The park’s first major renovation will ensure it remains an urban oasis in the heart of the dynamic Dogpatch neighborhood…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGene Friend Rec Center | Construction update: Weekend Work on 2/8 + Night Noise Permit for 3/3-3/7
Please be advised that we anticipate the Contractor team will be working this Saturday, February 8, from 7 am to up to 7 pm. Since our last update, night noise permit dates are now 2/24-2/28…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgBuena Vista Park Improvements | Project update, February 2025
This project is currently in the planning phase, which includes mandatory regulatory and compliance work, as well as important on-the-ground testing to inform the design. Planning often appears quiet to park-goers, but things are very active behind-the…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgLet’sPlaySF! Initiative | Let’sPlaySF! Playground Survey extended to Friday, February 28!
Survey extended through the end of February! Thanks to the successful Let’sPlaySF! Initiative funded by the 2012 Park Bond, SF Parks Alliance, and philanthropic partners we are renovating 13 dilapidated playgrounds across our city. With 11 playgrounds…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgCrocker Amazon Baseball and Softball Fields Renovation | Community meeting on February 20, 6-7:30pm
Join the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department to discuss the renovation of the baseball and softball fields at Crocker Amazon. The San Francisco Giants organization approached the Department with a proposal to partner to install six baseball and…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgKezar Pavilion Renovation Project | UPDATE: Concept Design review moved to April Commission meeting
MEETING UPDATE: The Kezar Pavilion Concept Design agenda item was moved to the Recreation and Park Commission meetings in April. In April, RPD staff will be presenting the concept design for the Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project to the…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGene Friend Rec Center | Construction update: Weekend Work on 2/1 + Night Noise Permit for 3/3-3/7
Please be advised that we anticipate the Contractor team will be working this Saturday, February 1, from 7 am to up to 7 pm. While we have encountered several challenges with obstructions in the soil, we have worked collaboratively with the design and…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgKezar Pavilion Renovation Project | Project update, January 2024
MEETING UPDATE: The Kezar Pavilion Concept Design agenda item was moved to the Recreation and Park Commission meetings in April. In April, RPD staff will be presenting the concept design for the Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project to the…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgTrocadero Clubhouse | Construction update, January 2025
Getting closer! Our operations staff are putting on the finishing touches to make sure our beloved Trocadero is ready for public use. Stay tuned for an update about the project’s completion, which should be coming soon…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgStern Grove Playground Renovation | Construction update, January 2025
The contractor is currently focused on replacing the fencing along Sloat Avenue and completing the final stages of boulder placement within the playground…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgBuild Your Future with CityBuild Academy!
Rec Park is proud to collaborate with CityBuild and the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to support workforce development. These partnerships have enabled us to engage local laborers, who are currently making an impact at Herz Rec Center.
Read on at sfrecpark.orgEsprit Park | Re-opening Celebration on February 5
Join us for the reopening of Esprit Park (19th and Minnesota streets) on February 5, from noon to 1 p.m. This 2-acre park in the city’s Dogpatch neighborhood has undergone an extensive renovation, featuring two beautiful new meadows…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGene Friend Rec Center | Construction update: Weekend Work on 1/25 and Parking Reminders
Please be advised that we anticipate the Contractor team will be working this Saturday, January 25, from 7 am to up to 7 pm. While we have encountered several challenges with obstructions in the soil, we have worked collaboratively with the design and…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgBernal Heights Playground | REMINDER: Drop-in Q & A session with Rec Park staff today, 1/23, 2:30-4:30
Drop-in Q & A session with Rec Park staff today! - Thursday, January 23, 2:30-4:30pm. Meet at Bernal Heights Recreation Center Playground (Moultrie Street & Cortland Avenue). Survey now extended through Sunday, January 26!
Read on at sfrecpark.orgBernal Heights Playground | Drop-in Q & A session with Rec Park staff, Thursday, January 23, 2:30-4:30
Drop-in Q & A session with Rec Park staff, Thursday, January 23, 2:30-4:30pm. Meet at Bernal Heights Recreation Center Playground (Moultrie Street & Cortland Avenue). Survey now extended through Sunday, January 26!
Read on at sfrecpark.orgJapantown Peace Plaza Renovation | Construction update, January 17, 2025
Saturday Work scheduled for January 18 and January 25 to catch up from holiday rain delays. No night work in January. Waterproofing work continues on the concrete slabs near Post Street East Mall entrance and behind the fences of the current…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgBuchanan Street Mall | Exciting Opportunity Alert - Orientation for Construction Training!
Build Your Future with Success Centers and the Buchanan Street Mall Renovations Project! Are you ready to jumpstart your career in construction? Our workforce development partner, Success Centers, is hosting Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Training…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgMcLaren Trails | McLaren Park Upper Reservoir Parking Lot closed, starting 1/20
Upper Reservoir Parking Lot and nearby trails and paths will be closed for more than a month, weather depending, starting 1/20. The pathway circling the Upper Reservoir remains open as do the connections to this pathway from Philosopher’s Way in the…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgTenderloin Recreation Center Playground | Design Update, January 2025
The finalized concept design will be presented to the SF Recreation and Park Commission for approval on Thursday, January 16. This project integrates extensive community input gathered through outreach events, stakeholder meetings, and interactive…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGene Friend Rec Center | Construction update: Weekend Work on 1/11 and 1/18
Please be advised that we anticipate the Contractor team will be working this Saturday, January 11, and, likely, the following Saturday, January 18, from 7 am to up to 7 pm. While we have encountered several challenges with obstructions in the soil, we…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgBernal Heights Playground | REMINDER: Community meeting, Saturday, January 11, 10am-12pm
Please join the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department to discuss the renewal of the playground surfacing and equipment at the Bernal Heights Recreation Center Playground. Share your feedback with our survey…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGolden Gate Park-Senior Center Outdoor Recreation Area | REMINDER: Survey #2 open through January 13
Based on feedback from the initial round of community outreach, two concept designs have been created to illustrate a range of potential alternatives. The NEW OUTDOOR RECREATION AREA will enable us to support more senior-focused outdoor fitness…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgLet’sPlaySF! Initiative | Take the Let’sPlaySF! Playground Survey open through January 31, 2025
Thanks to the successful Let’sPlaySF! Initiative funded by the 2012 Park Bond, SF Parks Alliance, and philanthropic partners we are renovating 13 dilapidated playgrounds across our city. With 11 playgrounds already beautifully renovated and two more…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgLet’sPlaySF! Initiative | REMINDER: Let’sPlaySF! Playground Survey open through January 31
Thanks to the successful Let’sPlaySF! Initiative funded by the 2012 Park Bond, SF Parks Alliance, and philanthropic partners we are renovating 13 dilapidated playgrounds across our city. With 11 playgrounds already beautifully renovated and two more…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgPortsmouth Square Elevator Modernization | Construction update, December 2024
We have now wrapped up work on elevator car 1. It will be open to the public in early 2025. Work on elevator car 2 will begin once elevator 1 is back in service…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgLake Merced Trail Improvements | Construction complete!
The renovated pathway along the NW corner of Lake Merced is officially open to the public! We have replaced fitness stations, benches, and picnic tables, installed a new drinking fountain, and upgraded ADA parking spaces. Additionally, we planted new…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgHarding Park ADA Improvements | Project update, December 2024
The ADA focused improvements at Harding Park and Clubhouse are in the final stages. We have installed a new pedestrian crosswalk linking the clubhouse to the driving range, and made improvements to the ADA accessible parking stalls, and the outdoor patio…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgKezar Pavilion Renovation Project | Project update, December 2024
Thanks to everyone who attended our third community meeting on December 16, where we explored the final concept design for this legendary venue. The meeting materials, including the presentation and meeting boards, are now posted on the project webpage…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgStern Grove Playground Renovation | Construction update, December 2024
The contractor is installing the boulder border at the edge of the playground and constructing the wooden boardwalk. Next step will be installing the playground equipment in early 2025…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgJapantown Peace Plaza Renovation | Construction update, December 24, 2024
The recent rains are testing our newly installed waterproofing! To date, 80% of the waterproofing substrate preparation and 50% of the waterproofing assembly have been completed, and they are performing beautifully! East Mall: Entrance from Post Street…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGolden Gate Park-Senior Center Outdoor Recreation Area | Survey #2 open now through January 13
Based on feedback from the initial round of community outreach, two concept designs have been created to illustrate a range of potential alternatives. The NEW OUTDOOR RECREATION AREA will enable us to support more senior-focused outdoor fitness…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgBernal Heights Playground | Community meeting, Saturday, January 11, 10am-12pm
Please join the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department to discuss the renewal of the playground surfacing and equipment at the Bernal Heights Recreation Center Playground. Share your feedback with our survey…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgEsprit Park | Construction update, December 2024
We are continuing to push toward substantial completion of construction and the re-opening of the park. We have a couple big pushes left: Delivery and installation of wood and metal custom picnic tables and benches and replacement of damaged park signs…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgRachele Sullivan Park | San Francisco Arts Commission selects Wofford’s Natomarama art proposal
On Monday, December 2, the San Francisco Arts Commission approved artist Jenifer Wofford’s conceptual proposal, Natomarama, for the public art opportunity at Rachele Sullivan Park (11th and Natoma). Congratulations to the artist and to the dedicated…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGene Friend Rec Center | Construction update, December 2024
Please be advised that we anticipate the Contractor team will be working this Saturday, December 21, from 7 am to no later than 7 pm. We are authorizing this work to keep construction progressing as quickly as possible. Weekend work that was scheduled for…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgTrocadero Clubhouse | Construction update, December 2024
We are finishing up the last of the FEMA inspections in preparation for reopening the clubhouse next year. Please stay tuned for upcoming news about when the building will be ready once again for public use. We are almost there!
Read on at sfrecpark.orgMarina Project Update | Community Meeting Q & A Summary and Next Steps
Thank you to all who attended our Community Meeting on 12/5/2024. You will find a summary of the Q & A, inclusive of questions we were not able to answer at the meeting, as well as a link to the slides from…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgMcLaren Trails | Trail work underway in McLaren Park, near Jerry Garcia Amphitheater
The long-anticipated trail work has begun! Our contractor started work near the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, putting in place erosion control measures to reduce runoff that has flowed towards the Amphitheater Restroom in recent years. They’ve also begun…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgKezar Pavilion Renovation Project | REMINDER: Community Meeting on Monday, December 16, 6:00-7:30 pm
Join us to explore the final concept design for this legendary venue. In addition, staff from San Francisco Arts Commission will share exciting, new opportunities for public art at Kezar and staff from Department of Emergency Management will offer…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGene Friend Rec Center | Construction update: Weekend Work on 12/14 and 12/21
Please be advised that we anticipate the Contractor team will be working this Saturday, December 14, as well as the following Saturday, December 21, from 7 am to no later than 7 pm. We are authorizing this work to keep construction progressing as quickly…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgJapantown Peace Plaza Renovation | Construction update, December 9, 2024
Continued Construction Updates for December at Japan Center Malls: East Mall: Entrance from Post Street – Detour through the center of the Plaza until mid-January when a temporary path will be installed alongside the building. West Mall: Entrance from…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGolden Gate Park - 9th and Lincoln Gateway | Construction complete
The 9th & Lincoln Gateway Improvements are complete. Thank you for your support throughout construction. This will be our last blog update for this project. Please visit our park improvements webpage to learn about other major projects happening in the…
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