Temporary Trail Detour
Please observe the temporary trail detour route in the rear of the Glen Canyon Rec Center.
Category Archives: Glen Canyon Park Improvement Plan News
Glen Canyon Rec Center Now Available for Open Gym
Glen Park Recreation Center’s Gym is now officially open to the public! Feel to drop by the facility from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily (except Sundays) for open gym on the newly renovated basketball courts! In addition, take a sneak peak at some of the building’s new features, which … Continue reading
Landscape work continues at Glen Canyon
Construction progress continues on the new rear landscape area at the Glen Canyon Rec Center. A concrete patio has been built and wood decking is now under construction. These pathways and seating areas will be surrounded by new planting areas featuring rain gardens, pathway lighting, and a new irrigation system. As this … Continue reading
Tennis Court Advisory
Due to construction at the Rec Center, we are experiencing problems with the tennis court lighting and drinking fountain. The project team is aware of these issues and working to resolve them as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience.
Glen Canyon Rec Center Schedule Update
As you may have noted from recent SF Chronicle reporting, the Glen Canyon Rec Center opening has experienced delays due to winter weather. We thank you for your patience as we work to complete the project. In the coming months we will be working on the interior finishes and building landscape. An anticipated opening date … Continue reading
What’s new at the Glen Rec Center?
Despite recent rain, the Glen Canyon Recreation Center is still on track for a spring opening. Both the interior and exterior are beginning to take on their finished appearances. The final coat of stucco (a sandy brown color) is currently being applied over a darker base coat on the building exterior. Inside, … Continue reading
Exterior Waterproofing, Finishes, and Playfield Work
If you walked past the Glen Canyon Recreation Center this week, you may have been surprised to see the building being painted blue, but do not worry! This is a layer of waterproof material being applied prior to the application of the stucco finish. Inside, elements such as cabinets and lighting … Continue reading
Building Interior Progress Update & Trenching
Over the past six weeks the Rec Center interior has transformed as equipment, tile, drywall, and other materials have been installed. This is a very exciting time in the construction process when the finished building begins to appear! A new water line is also being installed between the Rec Center and Elk Street. … Continue reading
Twin Peaks Figure 8 Pilot Redesign
The Twin Peaks Figure 8 Redesign Team is excited to announce a proposed pilot project that will open a portion of the Twin Peaks Figure 8 to people walking and riding bikes! The pilot project is an opportunity to evaluate a configuration change at the Twin Peaks Figure 8 while … Continue reading
SOTA Trail Improvements Underway
Construction is underway on the section of Creeks to Peaks trail on School District property. This trail connecting Glen Canyon to Twin Peaks was started in 2015 by Rec and Park staff and through a major volunteer effort with Volunteers for Outdoor California (V-O-Cal). Improvements to be made by contractor … Continue reading
Rec Center Construction Update: Tennis Court Stair Temporary Closure
Hi Everyone, As you can tell if you have visited the southern end of Glen Park recently, the recreation center renovation is well underway. As anticipated, due to aspects of the work on the building renovation, the stair which leads from the northern end of the northern tennis court to … Continue reading
Contractor Set to Complete Creeks to Peaks Connector Trail!
We are excited to report that thanks to support from the San Francisco Parks Alliance and an agreement with the San Francisco Unified School District, a contractor will very soon begin work on a critical section of our Creeks to Peaks trail corridor.The completed Creeks to Peaks Connector Trail will provide … Continue reading
GLEN CANYON Recreation Center Update: Construction Underway
Hi Everyone, Just wanted to provide you with a brief update on the Glen Canyon Recreation Center Project. As you may know, we are well underway with the renovation of the Recreation Center, which was overwhelmingly approved by San Francisco voters in the 2012 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond … Continue reading
Glen Canyon Construction and Lighting Update
Hi folks, The work is coming along on the Rec Center construction. A lot of what we are doing right now is inside, so you won’t see a lot right now on the outside of the building. The pathway and tennis court lighting has been acting up, for example, off at … Continue reading
GLEN CANYON Update: Recreation Center Renovation to Start Mid October
Hi Everyone, Just wanted to provide you with a brief update on the Glen Canyon Recreation Center Project. This is a project to renovate the Recreation Center, which was overwhelmingly approved by San Francisco voters in the 2012 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond. Here is the project webpage if … Continue reading
Glen Canyon Rec Center CLOSURE Update!
The overall floor plan and the latest renderings can be seen here: http://sfrecpark.org/wp-content/uploads/GlenParkConceptual-Design.pdf The contract for the renovation was awarded to the contractor at the August Recreation and Park Commission Meeting. Since that time we have been cleaning out the building to prepare for the renovation, and working with the … Continue reading
Major Volunteer Trail Work Effort Completed at Glen Canyon Park
125 volunteers worked with Rec and Park Natural Areas Program staff to improve trails at Glen Canyon Park and on adjacent School of the Arts property July 18-19. Thanks to all of those folks who came out for a fun and successful project to help us get one step closer … Continue reading
Glen Canyon Next Step: Review Project and Award of the Construction Contract
Hi Everyone, Just wanted to provide you with a brief update on the Glen Canyon Recreation Center Project. As a reminder, you can always follow the project here: http://sfrecpark.org/project/glen-canyon-park-2012-bond/ We thought we would be awarding the project in July, but instead I will be presenting to the Rec Park Commission … Continue reading
Come build a trail with Rec and Park July 18 and July 19
Join Rec & Park’s Natural Areas Program and Volunteers for Outdoor California (V-O-Cal) for a large scale trail building event in Glen Canyon Park and on School of the Arts property to work toward completing the portion of the “Creeks to Peaks” trail corridor that connects Glen Canyon Park to … Continue reading
Glen Canyon Rec Center Renovation – Rec Park Commission Meeting to Review Project and Award of the Construction Contract for the Renovation
Hi Everyone, Just wanted to provide you with a brief update on the Glen Canyon Recreation Center Project. As a reminder, you can always follow the project here: http://sfrecpark.org/project/glen-canyon-park-2012-bond/ Our next step is a meeting of the Rec Park Commission to award the contract to the contractor. The next meeting … Continue reading
Creeks to Peaks Update
We are happy to report that the Glen Canyon Trails Improvement Project is substantially complete and open to the public. The contractor should be completely finished and out of the Canyon in the coming weeks. As many folks know, we are calling our trail corridor connecting Glen Canyon Park with … Continue reading
Update on Glen Canyon Rec Center Renovation – Open This Summer, Close in August
Hi Everyone, Just wanted to provide you with a brief update on the Glen Canyon Recreation Center Project. As a reminder, you can always follow the project here: http://sfrecpark.org/project/glen-canyon-park-2012-bond/ Recreation Center Renovation Coming Up/ What to Expect: The Glen Canyon Recreation Center will remain open during the summer months, to … Continue reading
Update on Glen Canyon Recreation Center Renovation – Planning to Start Construction Summer 2015
Hi Everyone, Just wanted to provide you with a brief update on the Glen Canyon Recreation Center Project. Additionally, I attended the Glen Park Neighbors Meeting last night briefly to provide a update in person. You can always email or call me (see my below contact info if you have questions). … Continue reading
Update on Art Selection Process: Glen Canyon Rec Center Art Componant
Hi Everyone! I want to provide an update on the Art Selection process for Glen Canyon Rec Center. On January 16th , the Selection Panel met and recommended that Charles Sowers be awarded the commission, and the Visual Arts Committee supported this decision. Final approval will be sought at the Full … Continue reading
Glen Park Tennis Courts Open Today!
Hi Everyone, The courts are now open for your use! Again, we apologize for this inconvenience during the closure for the repairs. http://sfrecpark.org/project/glen-canyon-park-improvement-plan/ If you have further questions, please contact Karen Mauney-Brodek, project manager, at Karen.Mauney-Brodek@sfgov.org or 415-575-5601. Have fun out there! Best Karen
Update on Glen Canyon Tennis Court Repairs – Nearing Completion, Will update you as soon as they are open!
Hi Everyone, I would like to update you on the tennis court work at Glen Canyon Park, as we are now nearing completion. The paving and most of the surface work is complete, but we still have some minor work to complete so they are totally ready for use. I … Continue reading
Detailed Updates on Glen Canyon Trails Improvement Project
Contractor completing trail and box step work on the east slope of the Canyon New steps along trail near Christopher Playground are nearly done The contractor will install about 30 feet of split rail fencing along the north side of the steps to discourage folks from shortcutting through sensitive plant … Continue reading
Update on Glen Canyon Recreation Center Public Art Proposals Now on View for your Feedback
Hi Everyone! This week the finalists for the Glen Canyon Park Public Art Project go on display for public comment at the Glen Park Rec Center. As many of you know, an artist and art proposal was not selected from the last round of proposals for art for the Rec … Continue reading
Update on Glen Canyon Park Rec Center: Public Art Selection: Art Proposals on display soon!
Hi Everyone! As many of you know, an artist and art proposal was not selected from the last round of proposals for art for the Rec Center Project Renovation, so soon we are going to be reviewing three new proposals. The finalists for the Glen Canyon Park Public Art Project … Continue reading
Glen Canyon TRAILS project impacts to Glen Ridge Nursery School
Starting this Friday, September 26, the trail to Glen Ridge Nursery School/Silver Tree on the west side of the creek will be closed so that our contractor can work on this section of trail and install retaining wall features to stabilize the trail and minimize erosion. The trail will be blocked … Continue reading
FYI : Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center Renovation Public Art Selection Panel on September 30th, 2-6pm at 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 70
Hi Everyone – Update on the public art selection process for Glen Park Rec Center Renovation: the next meeting will be on September 30. The Glen Canyon Art Selection Panel will meet and review a group of shortlisted artists. This shortlist of artists will be selected from the pre-qualified and … Continue reading
Glen Canyon Tennis Court Repairs Starting Soon!
Hi Everyone, As you may have heard, it has come to our attention that the slope of the tennis courts at Glen Canyon Park are not in line with current United States Tennis Association (USTA) recommendations. Rec and Parks has worked with the design and construction management staff at the … Continue reading
Update and Notice: Glen Canyon Park Tennis Court Repair Work to Start September 2nd, Please Plan Accordingly
Hi Everyone, As you may have heard, it has come to our attention that the slope of the tennis courts at Glen Canyon Park are not in line with current United States Tennis Association (USTA) recommendations. Rec and Parks has worked with the design and construction management staff at the … Continue reading
Update on Public Art Process for Glen Canyon Park Rec Center Project
Hi Folks, Just want to update you about the Artist Selection Panel meeting on August 4th. Thank you again for all of your feedback. On August 4th, 2014 the finalists for the Glen Canyon Park Public Art Project presented their artwork proposals to the Artist Selection Panel. After careful review … Continue reading
Glen Canyon TRAILS Improvement Project Over Halfway Complete
A majority of trail improvements on the eastern slope of the Canyon are complete, and the contractor will be reopening these trails in the coming week or so. Thank you for your patience as we complete a couple last sets of “stringer stairs” on the eastern slope as well as … Continue reading
Glen Canyon Project Updates: Rec Center Design Development, Art Commission Hearing and more
Hi folks, Last night I made a presentation to the Glen Park Neighbors Meeting at the Rec Center, where I showed a powerpoint. see below. Rec Center Renovation Design Development Please see the presentation to see developments in the design. Due to project costs, escalation, additional work needed to renovate … Continue reading
Glen Canyon Improvement Project Updates from Rec and Park: Update Tomorrow, July 30th at Glen Park Neighbors Meeting at Glen Canyon Rec Center
Hi Folks, Just an FYI – I will be providing a project update at the Glen Park Association Quarterly Meeting at the Glen Park Rec Center tomorrow evening, July 30th. The meeting officially starts at 7:00pm, but people can arrive at 6:30pm. Topic to cover include: Updates on the ongoing … Continue reading
Volunteers needed at Glen Park – Hillside Weeding – 9am to Noon, This Friday, June 27th!
Thank you again to those of you that came out and volunteered on the hillside Friday, June 13th! It was great! That combined with the work of our gardening staff over the last few week, we have been focusing on taking out the radish and the mustard, starting at the … Continue reading
Comment Period Extended: Glen Canyon Recreation Center Renovation Proposals for Public Art Feedback accepted, Through July 8th
Hi Everyone! As some of you may know, all public capital projects like the upcoming renovation of the Glen Canyon Recreation center, include a public art component. We have been working with the San Francisco Arts Commission and the Department of Public Works artists to develop artwork that will highlight … Continue reading
Upcoming Glen Canyon Rec Center Renovation Proposals for Public Art needs your Feedback.
Hi Everyone! As some of you may know, all public capital projects like the upcoming renovation of the Glen Canyon Recreation center, include a public art component. We have been working with the San Francisco Arts Commission and the Department of Public Works artists to develop artwork that will highlight … Continue reading
Glen Canyon Tennis Courts Update
Hi Everyone, I wanted to provide an update on the tennis courts at Glen Canyon. It has come to our attention that the slope of the courts are not in line with current USTA recommendations. Rec and Parks has worked with the design and construction management staff at the Department … Continue reading
Glen Canyon Park Tennis Court Update
Thank you for your concern regarding the newly constructed Tennis Courts at Glen Canyon. It has come to our attention that the slope of the courts may not be in line with current USTA recommendations. Rec and Park is working closely with the Department of Public Works staff to review … Continue reading
Glen Canyon Park Trail Naming Contest
Part of the plan for improving trails at Glen Canyon Park is installing some new signs to help park users find their way around and interpret the unique ecological features of the Canyon. We are running a trail naming contest to name these trails. Please click on the link below … Continue reading
Glen Canyon Park Playground Reopens March 15
Join Supervisor Scott Wiener, SF Rec and Park GM Phil Ginsburg, the Glen Park Association and park advocates for the opening celebration of the newly renovated Glen Canyon Park Playground, Saturday, March 15, at 9:30 a.m. For decades, locals have enjoyed the beautiful natural landscape and varied recreational offerings at … Continue reading
Playground Opening – March 15th! Come!
You are cordially invited to join Supervisor Scott Wiener, San Francisco Recreation and Park Department General Manager Phil Ginsburg, Glen Park Association and park advocates for the opening celebration of the Glen Canyon Park Playground. Saturday, March 15th, 2014 9:30 a.m. Welcome Remarks and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony SF Rec … Continue reading
Trails project work in progress near Turquoise and Amber entry to Glen Canyon
Tomorrow morning, the contractor we’re working with will be bringing in some equipment to begin removing the two old asphalt drainage ditches just below the entry at Turquoise and Amber. These ditches are no longer functional and will be replaced with beautiful planted swales in the coming weeks. Several folks … Continue reading
Update on Glen Canyon Playground Project Renovation: Nearing Completion and the Rec Center is Open Again
2008 Bond Project: As of January 7th, the Recreation Center is open! The Rec Center is open with a new heating system and ready to be enjoyed on the following dates and times: Tuesday – Friday: 9 am – 9 pm Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm Please note that … Continue reading
Update on Glen Canyon Playground and Tennis Court Project: Project Nearing Completion…
Hi Folks, Just wanted to provide an update – as you can see if you have been near the project soon, The Glen Canyon Playground and Tennis Court Project is really moving along, if you see the park now, you will see that the new tennis courts are in place, … Continue reading
Update on Glen Park Rec Center Renovation Project in design – On to Civic Design Review Monday!
Hi Everyone – Just wanted to update you – for those of you are that are still interested to see EVEN more of us, as I mentioned in my last email update and blog post, the design team will be presenting the current design (first of 3 times) to the … Continue reading
Update, Next Steps on the Glen Canyon Rec Center Project: Rec Park Commission Review and Continued Work on Design
Hi Everyone – Thanks so much to those of you who were able to attend or otherwise provide feedback on the materials presented at the community meetings we held on the Renovation of Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center on June 13th and July 13th and the Open House/Update Meeting on November … Continue reading
Update on Glen Canyon playground renovation!
Hi Folks, I know many of you are eager for an update. The Glen Canyon Playground and Tennis Court Project is really moving along, if you see the park now, you will see that the new tennis courts are in place, and the new playgrounds are emerging. Over the next … Continue reading
Glen Canyon Recreation Center 2012 Bond Project – Open House
As a result of the community meetings we held on June 13th and July 13th, we have been working with our design team and the Arts Commission to further develop the design of the recreation center renovation. … Continue reading
Glen Canyon Recreation Center Renovation Design Update /Open House at Glen Park Library, November 20th
Hi Everyone – Thanks so much to those of you who were able to attend the community meetings we held to discuss the renovation of the Glen Canyon Park recreation center on June 13th and July 13th of this year. The information and feedback from those meetings is available on the Glen Canyon … Continue reading
Glen Canyon Playground Renovation Update: and Work Planned Elk Street Sidewalk Starting Soon and Monday Oct 28th at Bosworth Entrance
Hi Folks, The Glen Canyon Playground and Tennis Court Project is moving along, if you see the park now, you will see that the tennis courts and playground are emerging. In addition, we are finishing the limited work at the Bosworth Entrance (to replace the swing gate, etc.) and along … Continue reading
Glen Canyon Project Update: Work on the 14th on the Bosworth Entrance Area and Connection to Alms Road, Limited Access
Hi Folks, As I noted in my last blog post and eblast, you are now seeing some limited work done a bit north of the fenced off area, around the Bosworth Entrance (to replace the swing gate, etc.) and along a portion of the connection to the road north of … Continue reading
Update on Glen Canyon Park Playground/Tennis Court Renovation
Hi folks, I wanted to provide you all an update on the project’s progress. Things are going relatively well, and the work is well underway. As you might notice, the contractor has been installing form work and rebar for the new playground area and the tennis courts and is starting … Continue reading
Glen Canyon Park Playground Project: Update on Construction – Still moving along…
Hi folks, We continue to make progress on construction. As you might notice, the contractor has started to install form work and rebar and layout the various walls for portions of the tennis courts and playground areas. As often happens, we did encounter some complications, as we founds some of … Continue reading
UPDATE ON CONSTRUCTION: MOVING FORWARD: Retaining wall work, tennis court foundation work in progress
Hi folks, We continue to make progress on construction. After the installation of the new retaining walls grading and some soil removal, the contractor has started welding and rebar work. This will be in progress all next week. Soon new foundation work for the new tennis courts and additional concrete … Continue reading
Glen Canyon Rec Center Renovation – Great meeting last week – Meeting Info and Materials Now Online
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 Building Renovation was funded … Continue reading
Update on Construction: Moving Forward, Tennis Court Grading, Gas Line, Heating System Work in Progress
Hi Folks – We continue to make progress on construction. After the installation of the new retaining walls, the contractor has removed the excess soil and are now completing a gas line connection. You will start to see the foundation and grading for the tennis court start. The contractor has … Continue reading
Reminder: Upcoming Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center Renovation Community Meeting Saturday, July 13th at the Glen Canyon Rec Center, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Hi Everyone! Thanks to all of you that attended the community meeting in June and provided your feedback on the Rec Center Renovation Plan. The next meeting is Saturday, July 13th. I hope you can make it! Please see below and the meeting flyer for additional info – again, please feel … Continue reading
Glen Canyon Rec Center Renovation – Great meeting last week – Meeting Materials Now Online
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 Building Renovation was funded … Continue reading
Reminder: Glen Canyon Recreation Center Renovation Meeting THIS Thursday, 6/13/13 – at St. John School
Greetings! I just wanted to send everyone a quick reminder that we are holding a community meeting regarding the renovation of the Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center THIS Thursday, June 13th, at St. John School, located at 925 Chenery Street. Additional details may be found below. We hope to see … Continue reading
Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center Renovation Community Meetings
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
Update on Construction: Making Steady Progress
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
Glen Canyon Park Project – April Update
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
Glen Canyon Construction Underway: Update on Project Progress
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
Glen Canyon Park Renovation: Progress update – work proceeding…
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
Glen Canyon Park Renovation Project Underway!
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
FYI – Other work in park, trail improvements north of Rec Center, along “Saddle Area”
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
Construction to Start on Glen Canyon Park Renovation Project – Portions of the Park Around Elk Street Closed Stating January 10th, other portions closed starting the week of January 14th
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
Update on Glen Canyon Project, CEQA Appeal Found Untimely and Upcoming Project Update Meeting, January 7th
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
Glen Canyon Renovation Project Update – Rehearing Request on Building Permit Appeal Withdrawn and CEQA appeal filed
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
Update on Building Permit Rehearing Request on Glen Park Renovation – Scheduled for December 12th
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
Update – Glen Canyon Project, Building Permit Appeal, Re-Hearing Request Filed
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
Project Delayed – Appeal Filed on Building Permit – Update Soon!
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
Glen Canyon Park Renovation Update and Additional Information on Tree Work and Recent Tree Failures
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
Update on Glen Canyon Park Renovation, Notices of Tree Removals and New Tree Planting Information
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
Glen Canyon Park/Playground Improvements – Getting Contractor On Board
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
Thank you for your continued interest and participation in the renovations at Glen Canyon Park
Thank you for your continued interest and participation in the renovations at Glen Canyon Park—from attending community meetings to emailing your thoughtful comments. The completion of a series of productive and informative community meetings marks the end of the planning stage of the Glen Canyon Park Renovation project. The project … Continue reading
Thanks For Attending Saturday’s Final Community Design Meeting on Glen Canyon! See Below For More Information
Thank you to all who attended Saturday’s community meeting! We had a good turnout, and we received a lot of helpful feedback, which will continue to inform us as we move forward with the Glen Canyon Park renovation. For those of you who were unable to join us on Saturday, … Continue reading
Reminder: Next Saturday, December 10th – Glen Canyon Park Community Meeting on Bond Project
Glen Canyon Park Community Meeting Learn about the proposed improvements! Come give us your input! Saturday, December 10, 2011 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. At Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center (located inside the park, near the intersection of Elk & Chenery Streets) Come to the latest community meeting we are … Continue reading
Reminder: Glen Canyon Park Community Meeting on Park/Playground Renovation Next Saturday, Nov. 12th!
The November 12th Community Meeting to discuss Glen Canyon Park’s renovation is just around the corner! We hope you can join us to check out the park’s new design and share your preferences for new playground equipment! Thanks to all for coming to the series of community meetings we had … Continue reading
Come to the Glen Canyon Park Project Meeting – November 12th – See Below for More details!
Glen Canyon Park Join us! Come give us your input! Thanks to all for coming to the series of community meetings we had to identify top priorities for improvement to Glen Park. In the last meeting held this summer, we presented those items proposed for renovation with the Clean and … Continue reading
Glen Canyon Park Project Next Steps: Info about Fall meeting coming soon!
Hi Everyone – We are excited to report that the Recreation and Parks Commission voted to recommended that the Board of Supervisors accept the Trust for Public Land’s gifted services and improvement plan for Glen Canyon Park at their August 18th meeting, and directed RPD Staff and the design team … Continue reading
Next Steps for Glen Canyon Park Improvement Plan and Future Meeting Planned on Playground Design
Hi folks! As we announced at the last meeting, we will be headed to the Rec Park Commission this month to accept the gift of the improvement plan provided by Trust for Public Land and start the process of the final community outreach and design for the first -funded! – … Continue reading
Great Meeting Last Night! See you in the Fall!
Hi Folks, Thanks again to all of you who came last night – it was a great meeting. We are excited about the plan! We will see you all in the late summer/ early fall to develop the design for the improvements to be funded by the bond funds we … Continue reading
Reminder: Final Presentation and Reminder for Celebration Tonight!
Please join us to for the final presentation for the Glen Canyon Park Improvement Plan on Thursday, June 9th, 6:30-8:30pm at the Glen Canyon Recreation Center. After nine community workshops, a guided trail walk, several focus groups, meetings with city agencies and departments, and countless email and mail feedback from … Continue reading
See you all tomorrow night at the Glen Canyon Rec Center!
Looking forward to seeing you all and having another great meeting!
Glen Canyon Park Workshop 5/5 6:30-8:30pm
Dear Glen Canyon Park Community, The 2008 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond dedicated $5.8 million to improving Glen Canyon Park. SF Recreation & Parks (RPD) is partnering with The Trust for Public Land (TPL) to design and prioritize a park improvement plan at Glen Canyon Park. We will be … Continue reading
Looking forward to Our Next Meeting Next Week- May 5th at 6:30pm
See you at our next meeting at the Rec Center, Thursday, May 5th at 6:30pm! Thanks everyone for coming to our last meeting, April 7th, and providing feedback in person or by email. We very much appreciate everyone taking the time to provide feedback on the project.
We want your feedback on conceptual design options for the Glen Canyon Park Improvement Plan!
Dear Glen Canyon Park Stakeholders and Enthusiasts: We want your feedback on conceptual design options for the Glen Canyon Park Improvement Plan! The Trust for Public Land (TPL) is partnering with SF Recreation & Parks to vision and design a Park Improvement Plan for Glen Canyon Park. At the community … Continue reading
Welcome to the Glen Canyon Park Improvement Plan Blog!
Thanks everyone for coming to our meeting last night – the turnout and feedback was great!
