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Press Releases
Golden Gate Park Named One of U.S.’s Best Public Parks
SAN FRANCISCO— Golden Gate Park, San Francisco’s 1,017-acre crown jewel, has been named one of America’s Best Public Parks by The Weather Channel, which cited the park’s abundance of walking and hiking trails, lakes, playgrounds, picnic areas, dog-friendly areas, museums and other park amenities. The Weather Channel is a national … Continue reading
New Portsmouth Square Restroom Design
SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (RPD) unveiled today a newly approved design for the restroom at Portsmouth Square, one of the most heavily-used and popular parks in the Chinatown neighborhood. On Monday, March 4th, the SF Arts Commission approved the conceptual design for the Portsmouth … Continue reading
SF Rec and Park Hosts Olympic Viewing Party at Civic Center Plaza
SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (RPD) will bring a giant screen to Civic Center Plaza Saturday for its second public viewing party for the London 2012 Summer Olympics broadcast this Saturday, August 11th. Thousands of viewers are expected to gather and watch the world’s best athletes … Continue reading
SF Rec and Park Presents Fall Activities for San Franciscans to Get Out and Play!
Connie Chan, SF Rec and Park 415-895-0689, connie.chan@sfgov.org SF Rec and Park Presents Fall Activities for San Franciscans to Get Out and Play! SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (RPD) will be welcoming Fall 2012 with Fall Activities registration starting on Saturday, August 4th, 2012. … Continue reading
Honorable Willie Brown and SF Rec & Park to Raise American Flag in Honor of U.S. Olympians
Connie Chan, SF Rec and Park 415-895-0689, connie.chan@sfgov.org Honorable Willie Brown and SF Rec & Park to Raise American Flag in Honor of U.S. Olympians SF Rec and Park to launch Olympic Viewing Party at Civic Center Plaza SAN FRANCISCO –San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (RPD), Former … Continue reading
SF Rec and Park Partners with ParkWide for Bike Rental Summer Special
SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (RPD) has partnered up with ParkWide to launch a bike rental summer special at Golden Gate Park’s Alvord Lake starting on Saturday, July 28th, 2012. The temporarily pop-up bike rental station will be set up during weekends for eight consecutive weeks. … Continue reading
SF Rec and Park Kicks Off New School Year with After School Program Registration
Connie Chan, SF Rec and Park 415-895-0689, connie.chan@sfgov.org SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (RPD) will be kicking off the new school year with SF Rec and Park After School Enrichment Program registration starting on Saturday, July 21, 2012. A special registration booth will be available at … Continue reading
BETTY ANN ONG CHINESE RECREATION CENTER OPENS IN CHINATOWN
Connie Chan, SF Rec and Park 415-895-0689, connie.chan@sfgov.org BETTY ANN ONG CHINESE RECREATION CENTER OPENS IN CHINATOWN Investment in Recreation & Parks for San Francisco Families, Newest $21 Million Capital Improvement Project from the 2008 Parks Bond Completed San Francisco, CA—TodayMayor Edwin M. Lee joined Board of Supervisors President David … Continue reading
SF Rec and Park Kicks Off National Recreation and Parks Month
Connie Chan, SF Rec and Park 415-895-0689, connie.chan@sfgov.org SF Rec and Park Kicks Off National Recreation and Parks Month July is National Recreation and Parks Month! SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (RPD) kicks off the month of July with a month long of special events … Continue reading
Tai-Chi and Israeli Folk Dance Exchange Hosted by SF Rec and Park, Self-Help for the Elderly, and Consulate General of Israel
San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (RPD) in partnership with Self Help for the Elderly and Consulate General of Israel hosted an event where a Chinese American Tai-Chi group and an Israeli Folk Dance group exchanged their cultural arts performance on June 12 at Chinatown’s Portsmouth Square. In addition, an … Continue reading
SF Rec and Park Breaks Ground on Cabrillo Playground in Richmond District
San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (RPD) kicked off the renovation of Cabrillo Playground with a groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday, June 9th, 2012. SF Recreation and Park Commissioner Meagan Levitan led the ceremony with District 1 Supervisor Eric Mar, Friends of Cabrillo Playground, SF Parks Alliance and Dept of Public … Continue reading