Registration for summer programs is going on now! This summer, we have something for everyone, including tot classes, swimming lessons, dance and fitness classes for adults, and a wide array of programs for seniors. Click here for more information on how to register and to search for a class.
Great news! Travel + Leisure Magazine has just named Golden Gate Park as one of the world’s most beautiful city parks. Here’s to all of you who love your city parks, and here’s to all of the men and women who work every day to keep it sparkling. Get out … Continue reading
The City has announced plans to host the Street Soccer USA West Coast Cup, a tournament to raise awareness for homelessness and bridge the gap between our various communities, in June. The tournament will include homeless teams from cities across the nation, playing and competing with corporate teams. The San … Continue reading
90 % of our staff will be in re-certification training during the week of May 28th to 31st. Our pools will be on a limited schedule that will vary greatly from both the spring and summer schedules. We will have the pools open with a limited staff. This will mean limited hours, … Continue reading
Teen and young adult singers, dancers, acrobats, magicians… If you have talent, join us for our second Rec Idol talent competition this summer. Winners receive cash prizes and studio recording time. Register now through June 30 by clicking here.
Summer Program Registration is Saturday May 18,2013 at 10:00 am. You can come to Moscone or go to www.sfreconline.org. We are offering a variety of tiny tot, summer camps, athletics, senior and adult programming.
Bring your racket or paddle and enjoy a game of badminton or table tennis from 9am-3pm. If you don’t have equipment, no excuses not to come out and play. Equipment can be borrowed on site with an ID.
Our very own YSP program is featured on a blog of a school we work with: Alice Fong Yu. Check out the beautiful pictures of students and our hardworking educators Heather Davis, Austin Sandoval, and Tracy Phan.
Hi Everyone- With the renovation of the Glen Canyon Park playground, tennis courts, and Elk Street entryway well underway, we are beginning to plan for the renovation of the Glen Canyon Park recreation center, funded by the 2012 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond. The Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center … Continue reading
Community garden and urban agriculture supporters! As you may recall, last year Supervisor David Chiu authored legislation, along with the San Francisco Urban Agriculture Alliance (SFUAA) and the San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association (SPUR), that mandated the creation of the first citywide Urban Agriculture Program. SPUR had released … Continue reading
San Francisco Public Library and San Francisco Recreation and Park Present The Bubble Lady at George R. Moscone Recreation Center Rebecca Nile will astound children and adults with her amazing bubble creations.
Hi Folks – Overall, the project is now about 30% complete. Recently, the construction crew has been busy working on the new retaining walls for the tennis courts. Soon, you can expect to see more grading as we start to construct the new tennis courts. The contractor has also been hard at work inside … Continue reading
Join us for open gym tomorrow 9:00 am to 4:30pm! Get out and play!
Mother’s Day Photo Contest! Win a pair of tickets for you and your mom to an upcoming San Francisco 49ers game or the 2013 Outside Lands concert, plus other neat prizes! Simply send in a photo of you and your mom enjoying one of our parks to rpdinfo@sfgov.org, by Sunday, … Continue reading
Are you looking for a indoor play space to escape the fog and mist? Stop by Moscone Tuesdays to Friday and take advantage of our Tot Play Time from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm or our open basketball gym form 3:00pm to 9:00 pm.
Great news! The California Coastal Commission voted unanimously today to uphold the permit for the Beach Chalet Athletic Field renovation project at the West End of Golden Gate Park, perhaps the most vetted public project in Rec and Park history. The Commission’s vote means the renovation project can move forward … Continue reading
It’s time to play ball! Our FREE Junior Giants Baseball Program registration begins Saturday, May 11 at 10:00am! Sign up online at www.sportssignup.com.
Join us for free arts and craft activities and live music! We will be hosting a Art & Music Donation Drive! Requested donations: Art supplies, craft supplies, fabric, framed artwork, frames, sewing/knitting supplies, sculptures, musical instruments, sheet music, tapes, records, CDs, electronic instruments, stereos, record players, recording devices, and other audio … Continue reading
Have you checked out San Francisco Recreation and Parks summer day camp offerings? Art In The Park is a non-competitive camp for creative expression. Students attend three art classes each morning. On Friday, campers visit local Golden Gate Park museums and attractions to practice drawing techniques. There is an Art Show … Continue reading
Project Progress The overall project is nearing completion with approximately 90% of the project scope performed. Progress over the past few weeks has focused primarily on the custom climbing structures in the children’s play area, the walls and paths around the courts, and the off-leash dog play area. The first … Continue reading
Giant Sweep 2013 Poster Competition
SFUSD Teachers and Students: have fun, be creative, and you just might win $ for your school! Continue reading
Click here for Junior Giants 2013 information
Set up your account at https://sfrg-sanfranrecnpark.sportssignup.com and register for your team and practice time on May 11th! Continue reading
On Saturday May 11, 2013, Rossi pool will be closed to the public. Rossi pool will be hosting 3208 lifeguard interviews and water performance testing. The pool will be open for its normal schedule the following Saturday(May 18). We appreciate your understanding in this matter as we gear up for … Continue reading
Come and join us every weekend for Latin inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie burning dance-fitness party! Free Zumba at Potrero Hill Saturday Morning at 10am – 11am Location: Inside Gym 801 Arkansas St, San Francisco Instructor December Free Zumba in Golden Gate Park Saturday afternoons at 2pm – 3pm Location: Carousel Area … Continue reading
Would you like to try out your green thumb or help clean-up your neighborhood park? Volunteers participate in a wide variety of projects including: weeding, planting, mulching, habitat restoration, trash-pick up, painting, and trail maintenance. Individuals may look at our event calendar and attend any ongoing projects. Groups of 5 or more … Continue reading
Great news! The American Institute of Architects San Francisco Chapter (AIASF) has awarded its 2013 Citation Award to Hayes Valley Playground, which was renovated in partnership with the Trust for Public Land. Read more here Continue reading
From Tuesday, May 28 to Friday May 31st, 2013, all RPD swimming pools will be closed for mandatory staff re-certification training. During this week we will have limited pool hours with minimal staffing during the early mornings and afternoons/evenings. These limited schedules will be posted May 10, 2013, as we are currently working to … Continue reading
At this upcoming Community Garden Forum, gardeners like you will get together to learn about and work on solutions to common issues. The forum, hosted jointly by RPD and SF Environment, will be held at Parque Niños Unidos and Treat Commons Community Garden on Saturday, May 18th, from 9am-2pm and … Continue reading
We’re happy to announce that the second quarterly Community Garden Post/ “Compost” newsletter has just come out. Please see below for PDFS of both this Spring 2013 newsletter and the Winter 2013 newsletter. The Compost is a pilot quarterly newsletter that serves community gardeners, community garden coordinators, and garden appreciators. … Continue reading
On May 22, 2013 the City and County of San Francisco Board of Supervisors will consider approval of a San Francisco Recreation & Park Department (RPD) project to acquire a parking lot located at 3861 24th Street (between Vicksburg Street and Sanchez Street) with the intention of converting the property … Continue reading
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Check out this Glen Park Association news feature on a recent wedding in our own Glen Canyon Park, where Natural Areas volunteers exchanged mustard sheaves for a bouquet of ornamental flowers and said “I do.” Continue reading
Outside Lands has announced its lineup for this year’s concert, August 9-11, in Golden Gate Park. Tickets go on sale on Thursday, April 18, at 12 noon PST. Log onto http://lineup.sfoutsidelands.com for more information. Paul McCartney Red Hot Chili Peppers Nine Inch Nails Phoenix Kaskade Vampire Weekend Pretty Lights Yeah … Continue reading
Project is approximately 72% complete. Progress continues on the Palega Improvements, including window flashing, exterior stucco. On the interior, contractor is proceeding with sheetrock and taping, storefront windows prep work, casework, mechanical registers, radiant piping are proceeding. Site work is also ongoing, including main lines, irrigation, underground utilities and fencing. Structural steel … Continue reading
Mobile Recreation is excited to roll into Minnie and Lovie Ward Recreation Center, this Saturday April 13, from 10:30am-2:00pm. Get ready to ride the Freshpark ramps, rails and manual pads on our BMX bikes and skateboards. RPD staff will be on hand to teach beginner’s the basics of kick-turns, fakies, … Continue reading
The Pool locker room work (first phase) is substantially complete. (see attached pics) The second and final Phase of the Pool Improvements have commenced. Demolition of the existing concrete slab is complete. Contractor is now trenching for new slot drains and new main drains. A brand new pool recirculation piping and pump … Continue reading
Hi Everyone, Over the last few weeks and in the coming weeks, work will continue on the grading and building the new retaining walls for the new tennis courts. In addition, work is underway inside the Rec Center to prepare for the installation of the much-anticipated, new heating system. Again, there is some large equipment on … Continue reading
This morning, our stationary engineers discovered that the heat/exchange unit at Balboa Pool was down. After working on it during the morning, they recently finished its repair, but the pool is currently 76 degrees. We expect the pool temperature to rise over the next twenty four hours, but as of this moment it is … Continue reading
On Sunday, April 7 the stationary engineers discovered that the feeding system for the children’s pool, the small pool, was not working. This is resulted in chlorine levels dropping below state-mandated levels. Therefore the pool is closed until we’re able to resolve this issue. We apologize for the inconvenience.
On Sunday, April 7, the stationary engineers discovered the Dehumidifying unit not working. As a result, the humidity at Sava pool is a bit high. We apologize for the inconvenience, and we hope to have it resolved. The pool will remain open during its normal operational hours, while the unit … Continue reading
On Sunday, April 7 the stationary engineers discovered an internal leak in the boiler unit at Coffman pool. The unit had to be shut down, while the engineers discover the source of the leak, order parts, and repair the unit. During this time, the pool cannot be heated. Currently, the … Continue reading
Car-free Saturdays along portions of JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park begin Saturday, April 6, 2013. Every Saturday through September, JFK Drive, from Tea Garden Drive (near 8th Avenue) to Transverse Drive, will be closed to vehicular traffic, allowing for bicyclists, walkers, joggers, skaters and others to enjoy a wide … Continue reading
In celebration of Golden Gate Park’s 143rd Birthday on April 4, rediscover what this 1,017-acre city jewel has in store for you. From gardens, special attractions, museums, sports fields and facilities and an array of recreation and dining options provided by our partners, Golden Gate Park is the perfect destination … Continue reading
Earth Day at Bernal Hill on April 20 Join the SF Recreation and Parks and REI for Earth Day this year at Bernal Hill to help restore habitat and trails. On April 20th from 9 a.m. to noon, come for a vigorous morning workout removing invasive radish from the hillside … Continue reading
Summer is just a couple of short months away. Have you made plans for your kids this summer? Discover what’s in store for your child this summer, including more than 70 different day camps— traditional camps like Silver Tree and Pine Lake, as well as new camps like Lacrosse and … Continue reading
The city’s Greenagers Program is looking for 9th and 10th grade students who either live in or attend high schools in the following neighborhoods: Bayview, Bernal Heights, Crocker Amazon, Excelsior, Hunters Point, Mission Terrace, Outer Mission, Portola, Silver Terrace, or Visitacion Valleyand are willing to: Meet three Saturdays a month … Continue reading
Here’s some good news for those on the go! Extended spring/summer park restroom hours are now in effect. All park restrooms will be open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. every day during the spring/summer months.
On Saturday, March 23,2013 Moscone was filled with families decorating cookies, dyeing eggs, playing old fashioned carnival games, hunting for eggs and so much more! Special thanks to all who participated in making this a fun and exciting community event!
On March 22, members of the Public Utilities Commission, Rec and Park, and Friends of Jefferson Square Park celebrated World Water Day and the recent completion of significant water conservation projects at three city parks–Jefferson Square, Alta Plaza and Balboa Park. These improvements will save the city 5 million gallons … Continue reading
The Weather Channel has just released its list of America’s Best Public Parks and our very own Golden Gate Park makes the list! “An oasis in the city, Golden Gate Park offers trails to walk or hike, playgrounds, picnic areas, lakes, dog-friendly areas, museums, a carousel, and even Segway tours … Continue reading
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
Street tree work is scheduled to begin this week and is estimated to take up to 2 weeks to complete. Ailing trees located along Washington Street will be removed, and young gingko trees will be planted in their place. Empty tree wells along the length of the block will also … Continue reading
Over the past year, the aquatics division reorganized itself in an effort to maximize our efficiency and provide more hours of operation. Over that time we increased our total hours, and went from having one swimming pool open on Sundays to having five swimming pools open. This entailed changing staff … Continue reading
Garfield pool is scheduled to host a San Francisco Unified School District dual meet. This meet is scheduled to begin at 4 PM. Swim meets can vary in length with factors such as swim team size and number of events affecting the length. The possibility exists that the meet could … Continue reading
The San Francisco Recreation & Park Department with its partners, MLK Blue Dolphins and STARS (San Francisco Boys and Girls Club) hosted the City Invitational age group swim meet at Martin Luther King Jr. swimming pool. Over two days, 300 participants with their families, enjoyed a fantastically successful swim … Continue reading
Hi Everyone, Just a quick update: later this week or early next work is expected to begin to make way for the new walls for the new tennis courts. There will be some new equipment on site to perform the work. If you have children who enjoy watching construction vehicles … Continue reading
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
Senior Get-a-way to Camp Mather 2013 55 and better! Camp Dates: August 18-22, 2013 (Sunday-Thursday) In Person Lottery Sign Up Registration Dates: 4/22,4/23,4/24,4/25,4/26,4/27,4/29,4/30,5/1,5/2,5/3 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in the front office of The Golden Gate Park Senior Center (6101 Fulton Avenue, SF CA 94121) Price: Residents: $273 Non-Residents: $306 Please, call Katherine … Continue reading
SPRING REGISTRATION BEGINS SATURDAY, MARCH 2. Choose from hundreds of classes for the entire family, including Zumba and fitness classes for mom and dad, sports and arts for kids, and aquatics courses for the grandparents. This spring, get out and play with Rec and Park. Browse our Spring Activities Guide … Continue reading
The first phase of the work (Pool Locker Room Improvements) is approximately 75% complete and it is expected to be complete by Mid March so that the Pool Deck and systems can commence right away.Tile work is ongoing, fixture installation will commence next, interior to follow afterwards. Exterior stucco work will … Continue reading
San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, M.L.K. Blue Dolphins, and San Francisco Boys and Girls Club are co-hosting the City Invitational age group swim meet at Martin Luther King Jr. Swimming Pool on March 2 & 3, 2013. The pool will be closed to the public for swimming on those … Continue reading
Golfdom Magazine features Rec and Park’s very own Wayne Kappelman, superintendent of Sharp Park Golf Course in Pacifica, Calif., and the winner of the 2013 Herb Graffis Businessperson of the Year award. Read how Wayne and his crew work tirelessly to keep one of the Bay Area’s most beautiful recreational … Continue reading
Beginning on Saturday February 23rd, 2012, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (SFRPD) will begin maintenance of the levee road (also known as the sea wall) at Sharp Park. This popular coastal trail, which offers coastal access and views of the Pacific Ocean, also provides maintenance and emergency vehicle … Continue reading
Project is 65% complete. Contractor continues to make progress on duct work, wall framing, exterior sheating and wall insulation. Steel window repairs are also ongoing. Plaster repairs are also underway on the exterior. The strutural steel work is proceeding on the addition, contractor is also prepping tp pour structural slab … Continue reading
Thanks to the over 1,800 families who applied for the upcoming Camp Mather season! Until we are finished processing all reservations, we are not able to let you know if you received a reservation. We hope to mail out rental information in mid-March, and our goal is for all families … Continue reading
Construction started in early January and is progressing steadily. When complete, the project will feature improvements to the tennis courts, children’s play area, recreation center, landscaping, and Elk Street entrance. To date, the tennis courts and their surrounding retaining walls, as well as the old children’s play equipment have been … Continue reading
After nearly a year of environmental review, the community members attending the Mission Dolores Park Rehabilitation Project Open House were happy to see the design is moving forward with few changes. They also pointed out that the next challenge is publicizing and managing the construction process to minimize disruption of … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day Contest: Like us on Facebook and receive a chance to win a couple’s photo shoot at one of our top romantic park spots, to be scheduled at a later date. The winning couple will also receive a framed 16”x16” stretched canvas photo from the photo shoot. Three runners … Continue reading
Due to a programming error, Coffman pool will remain open through Thursday, February 14, 2013. The pool will close on Friday, February 15, 2013 for its annual pool maintenance closure. The pool is scheduled to close on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. We are happy we were able to remain open … Continue reading
The San Francisco City Golf Championship, the oldest consecutively- played golf tournament in the world, will begin with the Men’s Open at Lincoln Park Golf Course on Saturday, February 9, 2013. Pairings for February 9th and future days can be found on the San Francisco City Golf Championship website Continue reading
In the last year, the Mission Dolores Park Rehabilitation Project has moved forward through environmental review and documentation. The project team is now ready to share the updated plans with you and the entire park community. Please join us for a Community Open House this Wednesday, February 6th from 5:30-7:30 … Continue reading
In the last couple of weeks, you may have seen notices posted on trees throughout Golden Gate Park. These trees are scheduled to be removed because they present a risk to public safety. Some of them show obvious signs of failure from the outside. Others do not. For the trees … Continue reading
You may have noticed some beautiful new “box” steps ascending the more gradually sloped side of the saddle area in Glen Canyon. Our contractor is also finishing up a new switchback trail to help folks access the top of the rocks. This work is being funded through the California State … Continue reading
This February, come see Rec and Park’s Young People’s Teen Musical Theatre Company’s production of “Godspell“, the gospel of St. Matthew told through hippie characters living in New York City in the late-1960s and early-1970s. TICKETS: $15 general; $10 student/seniors can be purchased brownpapertickets.com. For more information, click here, or … Continue reading
Lottery registration closes February 8 for all camp sessions. Have a family member with a disability? We invite you to register for any familily session, but we encourage you to consider Inclusion Week. We’ll have trained staff and enhanced activities, to help ensure the best inclusive experience for your family! … Continue reading
Bauman Landscape Construction is working diligently toward a late spring park opening. Recent dry weather has been instrumental in keeping us on schedule. Large sections of the landscape are now in place, allowing plenty of time for plants to grow. Installation of the sewer tie-ins will mean the site drainage … Continue reading
