Rough grading was completed this month and rich organic soil, as you can see, is being distributed throughout the site.
Hi Everyone! As many of you may know, thanks to the community planning process in 2010-2011 which identified the needs for renovation and improvement of the facilities at Glen Canyon Park, not only is the playground and tennis court renovation in construction now, the Recreation Center Renovation was funded by … Continue reading
In the final push toward completion of the renovation of Lafayette Park we have found that there are three commemorative plaques for which we do not have homes: Hurbert and Elsie Lui; Martha Joy Edstrom; Shirley R. Mooser. If you know the history behind one of these plaques, or would … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Just a quick update on progress at Mission Phase 1- Locker Room improvements: This phase of the work is approximately 58% complete and it is expected to be completed in Spring 2013 so that the Pool Deck and systems can commence soon after. Roof blocking work is complete, interior framing … Continue reading
Hi folks, As you might have noticed, starting last week, the renovation project is underway! The project is anticapated to be completed in November of 2013, assuming no additional delays. As a reminder, major improvements include: a new children’s play area that will be almost twice as large as the … Continue reading
Hi folks, Just in case you notice and were wondering, there will be some work on one area of the trails in Glen Canyon Park, north of the rec center, called the “saddle area” It is north of the boardwalk and near the climbing rocks. It will see improvements beginning January 15, … Continue reading
The saddle area, north of the boardwalk and near the climbing rocks, will see improvements beginning January 15, 2013. This construction will last approximately 6 weeks. There will be crews working in the saddle area as well as materials staged nearby. The project will also include some planting of native … Continue reading
Hi Everyone – The contractor hired to start the Glen Canyon Project will be starting construction activities Thursday, January 10th. At times, on Thursday January 10th and January 11th, and the week of January 14th tennis courts may be closed in order to protect park users during some work. It … Continue reading
After over 16 months of construction, the Betty Ann Ong Chinese Recreation Center opened with great accolades with over 2,000 people attending the Grand opening in July 2012. For several decades, San Franciscans have enjoyed recreating at the Chinese Recreation Center, a heavily used facility in the heart of Chinatown. We … Continue reading
After a wet December, Progress continues on the locker room, framing of the exterior walls, sheathing and new foundation is ongoing, rough electrical and plumbing have also commenced. The Mission Pool is a public outdoor pool serving children and families in San Francisco. The renovation is funded by 2008 Clean and … Continue reading
After a very wet winter December, construction crews are mobilized fully for the week starting Jan 7th 2013. Project is 55% complete. Seismic work in the Gym continues, roofing at the upper level is substantially complete. Hydronic heating installation have commenced, rough electric and plumbing is ongoing, Fire sprinkler installation … Continue reading
GlenPark Renovation Project – Project Update Meeting 1 7 13 Greetings and happy holidays from the Recreation and Park Department! We are looking forward to starting park renovation project at Glen Canyon Park. As you may have heard, the schedule has been delayed from the original start date of October … Continue reading
Mayor Ed Lee, Supervisor David Chiu and a group of city officials, including Port officials, Rec and Park Commission President Mark Buell, and Rec and Park GM Phil Ginsburg, cut the ribbon on the new Pier 43 promenade near Fisherman’s Wharf on December 17. The new promenade extends The Embarcadero … Continue reading
The Neighborhood Empowerment Network’s NEN Awards are returning for their fifth and biggest year on January 9. Produced in partnership with the CCSF Community Challenge Grant Program, The NEN Awards are dedicated to elevating and celebrating the tremendous work that residents and organizations do every day to make our city … Continue reading
Project Progress Truck loads of new trees and plants, as well as what looks to be miles of sod, arrived this week transforming sections of the park into a green oasis almost overnight. Crews have been busy planting all week. With the exception of the dog play area, meadow, and … Continue reading
Hi Everyone, Another update - the appellant withdrew their re-hearing request today, so there is no hearing tonight, I am very sorry if you got this news too late, and already left for City Hall. I heard late in the day myself. The appeals board ’s vote of 4-0 to deny the appeal, is now … Continue reading
Netting and tarping at Lily Pond is complete.
Hi Everyone, Here is the latest update: As you know, the appeals board voted 4-0 to deny the appeal on November 14th. The appellant had a 10 day period to file a re-hearing request. The last to file this request was November 26th. On that date, the appellant submitted a … Continue reading
Appeal Update As previously reported, the Board of Appeals ruled in favor of the Department, 3-0, denying the appeal of our building permit for the maintenance complex. The denial of this appeal is now final and our permit has been reinstated. Thank you to everyone who has supported us during … Continue reading
Hi Everyone, Quick update about the appeals process. As you know, the appeals board voted 4-0 to deny the appeal, but the appellant had a 10 day period to file a re-hearing request. The last to file this request was November 26th. On that date, the appealant submitted a re-hearing … Continue reading
Originally opened in 1985, Boeddeker has certainly seen better days, but thanks to the Trust for Public Land, a variety of state grants, and the leadership of people like Betty Traynor, the cofounder of the Friends of Boeddeker Park, the park and its aging clubhouse are set for an $8.5 … Continue reading
We are in the home stretch now. Only 3 months until substantial completion. For those keeping track, we have granted the Contractor a two month extension to perform the work. This is modest given the additional scope of work added to the project, and the complexity of the dredging operations … Continue reading
Appeal Update The Board of Appeals ruled in favor of the Department, 3-0, denying the appeal of our building permit for the maintenance complex. Thank you to everyone who has supported us during this process, with a special thanks to those who came out to the hearing last night. Unfortunately, … Continue reading
Balboa Skatepark officially opened on September 29th. The opening day was filled with families and skateboarders who enjoyed a day of live bands, free food, and skate contests. The skate park project, a partnership with the Trust for Public Land, was part of a larger renovation of the park that … Continue reading
Hello Everyone – As we have planned and communicated in flyers and elsewhere, we were planning on starting construction in mid October, this week on this project. However, on Monday an appeal was filed on the building permit that had been issued for the project. The permit and the project … Continue reading
Permit Appeal Update As reported last month, a second appeal of a Lafayette Park Renovation Project building permit was filed with the Board of Appeals. This latest appeal suspends Permit 1610, which covers the RPD operation’s maintenance complex (cargo container pad and trellis enclosure). The Board of Appeals hearing date … Continue reading
Hi everyone, As you may know, the Glen Canyon Park Renovation Project will begin soon! As a reminder, major improvements include: a new larger children’s play area, new tennis courts, improved park paths, an improved Elk Street entry, a new accessible restroom, new landscaping, and new heating in the Recreation … Continue reading
The Dolores Park Rehabilitation and Improvement Project Open House, previously scheduled for Thursday, September 27, has been rescheduled to a date to be announced later this fall. The Rehabilitation and Improvement Plan is progressing through the Planning Department’s environmental review process. This is taking a little longer than expected, so … Continue reading
Permit Appeal Update We are happy to report that last night the Board of Appeals voted unanimously to deny the appellant’s request to re-hear her appeal of our building permit no. 0448 (restroom and site improvements). This means that we should see the suspension lifted and work starting up again … Continue reading
As part of the upcoming Park Renovation Project, today a number of trees around the lower portion of Glen Canyon Park were posted with notices that the tree will be removed as part of the renovation. As a reminder, this project, which came out of a two year community planning … Continue reading
Permit Appeal Update On Monday afternoon another appeal of a Lafayette Park Renovation Project building permit was filed with the Board of Appeals. This latest appeal suspends Permit 1610, which covers the RPD operation’s maintenance complex (cargo container pad and trellis enclosure). This new appeal will follow essentially the same process as the … Continue reading
Permit Appeal Update The project appellant filed a request for a rehearing of her appeal of building permit 0448 late Tuesday. What this means is that we remain on hold for an additional two weeks while we wait to appear before the Board of Appeals again on September 19. At … Continue reading
Join Supervisors Scott Wiener and David Campos, San Francisco Recreation and Park Department General Manager Phil Ginsburg, the City Fields Foundation, neighbors and park advocates for the grand reopening ceremony of Mission Playground. The event will include a ribbon cutting ceremony, music, food trucks, an outdoor picnic and fun games … Continue reading
Please join us for the Mission Playground and Clubhouse ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, September 15th at 10:30am. Thanks to SF voters the park was renovated with funds from the 2008 Clean & Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond. The renovation includes a renovated clubhouse and new playground including an exciting water feature, new synthetic turf soccer field, resurfaced … Continue reading
Our final permits for dredging are at last in hand and the dredge equipment is expected to arrive on site the first week of September. The phase 2 dredging will be much more complex, and in turn slower, than dredging performed in 2011. This season crews will be removing sediments … Continue reading
We have made tremendous progress with our Community Opportunity Fund projects. The new youth play area at Duboce Park, an innovative play area geared toward school-aged children, is now officially open! This project has activated an unused corner of Duboce Park and has given children a place that invites imaginative … Continue reading
Playgrounds pocked with toxic equipment would be replaced, rutted basketball courts would be resurfaced, and overgrown trails, worn swimming pools and funky public bathrooms would all be made functional under a plan city leaders unveiled Tuesday to improve San Francisco’s vast network of parks. Now it will be up to city … Continue reading
APPEAL OF THE BUILDING PERMIT. The Board of Appeals hearing regarding the Lafayette Park building permits occurred last night. SF Rec and Park prevailed with the Board unanimously voting to deny the appeal and uphold our permit. We would like to thank the Friends of Lafayette Park and all the … Continue reading
Upon review of the agenda for tonight’s Board of Appeals Hearing, I see that the Lafayette Park permit appeal will be the last item heard, and by my estimation we will not possibly be up to the podium any earlier than 6 PM. In other words, no need to rush. Take your time. We … Continue reading
Thank you so much for your continued support and interest in the Lafayette Park Capital Project. I have received many emails of support and included them in our Appeals Respondent’s Brief to the Board of Appeals. As you may know, the Board of Appeals Hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday, … Continue reading
The Mission Dolores Park Rehablitation and Improvement Plan is progressing through the Planning Department’s environmental review process. In addition, a peer review of the historical evaluation process is also taking place. To keep everyone posted on the project’s progress and answer any questions that have come up, we have scheduled … Continue reading
Community Briefing. There was a great turn out for Wednesday’s briefing held at CPMC. I hope everyone found it informative. Special thanks to Lizzy, Toks, John Leffingwell from HortScience and Josiah Clark who were on hand to answer questions. One of the strongest messages we took away from last night was your concern … Continue reading
TREE UPDATE: During the planning phase for this project RPD hired HortScience, Inc., a well respected arborist, to perform an assessment of all the park trees and street trees in and around Lafayette Park. The arborist’s report was used to develop a tree removal plan to be implemented through the renovation project. The … Continue reading
Park neighbors, visitors and other interested stakeholders are invited to attend a special meeting on Wednesday, August 1st, during which project staff will provide an update on the progress of the work as well as an overview of what is to come. Details are provided below. We hope to see you there. Lafayette Park Renovation, Community Briefing Wednesday, August 1 – … Continue reading
Dear DPA Users: For those of you who may not have noticed the signs posted (I know there are a lot of them), I wanted to give you a heads up that we will be closing Temporary Dog Play Area #2 for construction beginning next week. DPA #2 is the area … Continue reading
Nesting Bird Update: Consulting Ecologist, Josiah Clark, performed a follow-up survey of the park on July 3 and report that he found no active nests. However, many young birds, including the Red-tailed Hawks, were spotted in the area. The presence of no active nests clears the way for work to … Continue reading
In order to ensure the safety of construction site workers and the public, a hazardous tree is scheduled to be removed immediately at Lafayette Park. This tree has also been identified as unsafe in the Lafayette Tree Assessment (Tree #40) and has been recommended for removal due to the tree’s … Continue reading
Dear Park Users: Please be advised that off-leash DPA #2 (grass area that stretches along Laguna Street) will be closed to dog play on Saturday, July 7th from 7 AM to Noon. This area will be used to stage a rest stop for walkers taking part in the Avon Walk … Continue reading
Apologies for our blog-writing hiatus! We’ve been busy finishing the design drawings for what is certain to be a fantastic renovation of Glen Canyon Park. Right now, we are completing the bid of the construction contract to a qualified construction company. We are on schedule to start construction on October. … Continue reading
Tree Removal Update In response to the many messages we have received regarding the extent of tree removal planned for this project, we have asked our consultant arborist, Jim Clark, and Landscape Architect, Lizzy Hirsch, review the tree removal and planting plan and make recommendations on which trees could be … Continue reading
After a few bumps and bruises construction is underway out at Lafayette Park. Bauman Landscape Construction arrived on-site on Monday, June 4 and began installing fencing and staging equipment. By Friday the site was closed to the public with the exception of the 33,000 SF temporary dog play area located … Continue reading
The COF Round 3 Application Deadline is quickly approaching. The applications are due no later than 4pm Friday, June 29th. Just a reminder, please submit ten hard copies or a CD with pdf’s of your application (as described in the Application Checklist) to: ATTN: Community Opportunity Fund, San Francisco Recreation and … Continue reading
Construction work is scheduled to begin at Lafayette Park during the week of June 4. Fencing may arrive as early as Monday. I know everyone will be sad to see the park close for the 10 month construction period, but I am sure it will have been worth the wait when we cut that ribbon in … Continue reading
May is drawing to a close and the harbor renovation has seen spectacular in-water progress over the last month, while the landside work has limped along. Work interruptions, material delivery delays, and over optimism has become the norm for work on the harbormaster building. As the month draws to a … Continue reading
The Recreation and Park Department will be hosting a ribbon cutting event for the completed portion of Mission Playground on Tuesday, May 22 at 9:30am. The improvements include the newly renovated plaza at Valenica Street featuring a playground with a water play feature and artist designed fence panels, resurfaced soccer field, tennis and … Continue reading
The Recreation and Park Commission has adopted new policies for the management and operation of the San Francisco Marina Small Craft Harbor. New Marina Rules & Regulations were adopted on April 19, 2012, which are now in effect. Also, the Commission adopted a Post-Renovation Berthing Assignment Policy for the repopulation … Continue reading
THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012 7:00PM – 8:00PM CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CENTER 2333 BUCHANAN STREET, SAN FRANCISCO CONFERENCE ROOM – LEVEL A PARK RENOVATION: Restoration of Lafayette Park is about to begin. Thanks to your support of the 2008 Clean & Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond, Lafayette Park will soon be even … Continue reading
Phase 2 in-water construction is currently underway. The Contractor completed demolition or C and E Docks [those accessed off the West Mole] during the first two weeks of April. Intense construction activities in the vicinity of the West Mole will continue throughout the month. Work in the area will include … Continue reading
Please join us at one of our upcoming meetings to discuss the 2012 Parks Bond Program After three months of community outreach with numerous stakeholders, we incorporated your feedback and developed the 2012 bond program. We will be discussing the proposed neighborhood parks for 2012 bond inclusion and our list … Continue reading
Park renovations are progressing at Mission Playground and passers-by can see the new synthetic turf soccer field, sports lighting and new play area at Valencia Street taking shape. Now here’s a sneak peek at the changes inside the Clubhouse which include new restrooms, kitchen, computer study room, music room, skylights, … Continue reading
San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (RPD) announced today the grand opening of Helen Diller Playground in Mission Dolores Park. Mayor Ed Lee, Supervisor Scott Wiener, San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, Mrs. Helen Diller and family, San Francisco Parks Alliance, Friends of Dolores Park Playground, and park advocates gathered … Continue reading
The proposed Post-Renovation Berthing Assignment Policy for the Marina West Basin and the proposed new Marina Rules and Regulations have been posted on the sfrecpark website for public review. Also, you will find the Notice of the Public Hearing pertaining to this matter and the Community Feedback Report that encapsulates the … Continue reading
The Recreation and Park Commission took action today to award the construction contract for the Lafayette Park Renovation project to Bauman Landscape and Construction. Bauman has successfully delivered a number of park renovation projects, including the lovely Sue Bierman Park and the soon to be unveiled Helen Diller Playground in … Continue reading
March is set to be an exciting month in the Marina. Beginning March 17, the first lot of newly constructed docks and slips will be opened for boat occupancy. During the course of the last two weeks of the month, the Harbormaster will begin directing boaters toward new, temporary slips … Continue reading
Get ready to roll up your sleeves San Francisco! Round 3 of the Community Opportunity Fund is about to begin. Applications will be released on Monday, March 19th. As part of the application process, attendance at one COF workshop is mandatory for all applicants. The dates and location of workshops … Continue reading
You are cordially invited to join Mayor Edwin M. Lee, Supervisor Scott Wiener, San Francisco Recreation and Park Department General Manager Phil Ginsburg, Mrs. Helen Diller, San Francisco Parks Alliance and Friends of Dolores Park Playground for the grand opening ceremony of Helen Diller Playground at Mission Dolores Park on … Continue reading
Mission Playground park improvements are starting to take shape this week as the new soccer field is installed in Area 1. The new synthetic turf surface is being provided by a generous donation from the City Fields Foundation and will provide a safer play experience and brighten the look of … Continue reading
Five years after asking voters to approve a $185 million bond for parks, The City once again plans to court voters with a planned November bond measure to fix up parks, playgrounds, restrooms, athletic fields and the waterfront. With $1.6 billion in deferred maintenance needs, the Recreation and Park Department … Continue reading
At a Wednesday night Open House, the Dolores Park community gave the complete Mission Dolores Park Rehabilitation Plans two thumbs up–for accurately representing all the community’s decisionmaking and for bringing together everyone’s ideas into a beautiful design. Community members also provided dozens of comments confiming their support and suggesting further refinements. … Continue reading
The Restroom Repair and Replacement program funds the construction, repair, and renovation of restroom facilities. Many of the city park’s restrooms are old, need repair and are poorly designed for maintenance and proper supervision. Following the passage of the 2008 Clean & Safe Neighborhood Park Bond, the Recreation & Parks … Continue reading
On Wednesday, February 29th everyone in the Dolores Park community will have an opportunity to review the complete park rehabilitation plan and the proposed construction calendar. Please join us at the Mission High School Cafeteria at the corner of 18th St. and Dolores St. anytime between 5:30 and 8:30PM on the evening on of the 29th. The location is … Continue reading
