Strap on your helmets! You’re invited to the opening of San Francisco’s first bike park, McLaren Bike Park, on Saturday, October 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a ceremonial first … Continue reading
Boo! Scaregrove returns to Stern Grove (19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard), on Friday, October 27 from 3 to 9 p.m. An “out of this world” Halloween event, this year’s event will feature a … Continue reading
Join us for the opening of the newly constructed park space at St. Mary’s Square (650 California Street) with a movie night! The event will take place on Saturday, October 28 from … Continue reading
Join us for Big Truck Day on October 4 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at McLaren Park (100 John F. Shelley Drive at Mansell Street). This FREE event is geared with activities for … Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced today that its youth leadership program known as Greenagers, will be leading park stewardship project and community engagement efforts to celebrate National Public Lands Day at Michelangelo Playground located at Greenwich and Jones Streets on Saturday, September 30th. This … Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced today celebrity photographer Jay Blakesberg, who has photographed legendary musicians such Jerry Garcia, Tom Waits, Santana and more, will be showing his work for the first time in San Francisco. The longtime San Francisco resident has chosen SF Rec … Continue reading
During the week of September 25th, all pools with the exception of Balboa and Sava Pools are open during our normal operation hours. Cooling lanes for free swim will be available for those who arrive at the Pool for cooling needs. For specific operation hours for each neighborhood pool, please check our aquatics and … Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced today its 5th year of partnership with Healthy Parks, Healthy People Bay Area (HPHP Bay Area), a collaborative initiative of over 30 parks, public health, and community based agencies working to improve the health and well-being of all Bay … Continue reading
Join us to celebrate Open Gardens Day across the city on September 23. Listed below are the community gardens that will be open that day with each featuring various educational, recreational and social activities! We will also be holding Garden Resource Days at the Golden Gate Park CommUNITY Garden and Alemany Farm … Continue reading
Join the Dahlia Society of California on Saturday, September 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for their annual Dahlia Dell picnic celebrating their 100th Birthday! Refreshments will be served with potluck … Continue reading
Join the San Francisco Parks Alliance on Saturday, September 16 from 6 to 11 p.m. for the annual Party for the Parks, this year at Stern Grove. Party for the Parks is a unique, lively evening filled with signature cocktails, spectacular dinner stations by McCall’s Catering and dancing late into the night … Continue reading
Saturday in the Park is back! Musical talent will be gracing Jerry Garcia Amphitheater in McLaren Park (off of John F. Shelley Drive near Cambridge Street) this Fall! For more information, click here or call (415) 413-7501. Click here for the full list of shows: Saturday In The Park
SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department in partnership with The Trust for Public Land and Civic Center Community Benefit District (CCCBD) announced today that Helen Diller Family Foundation will be expanding its $10 million playground renovation gift to Civic Center Plaza. Through The Trust for Public … Continue reading
Tuesday, August 1 is National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. Rec centers and parks across the city will be participating in this event with a variety of live entertainment, arts and recreational … Continue reading
In honor of National Park and Recreation Month in July, join SF Rec and Park for our FREE Summer Play Day on Saturday, July 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at … Continue reading
This summer, music, community, and nature join forces once again in the heart of the city during the 12-day, outdoor extravaganza known as Flower Piano. Now in its third year, Flower Piano once again transforms San Francisco Botanical Garden (SFBG) into the city’s own alfresco concert hall, and everyone is … Continue reading
The 80th season of the the Stern Grove Festival is in full swing! The Festival features free Sunday concerts throughout the summer. Every year since 1938, the Stern Grove Festival Association, in partnership with SF Rec and Park, presents an admission-free performing arts series in Sigmund Stern Grove’s beautiful outdoor amphitheater … Continue reading
Join us this Saturday, July 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Alemany Farm (700 Alemany Boulevard) for our Urban Agriculture Resource Day! Urban Agriculture Resource Days are a free seasonal service … Continue reading
Looking to fill that basketball void now that the NBA season is over? The 38th San Francisco Bay Area Pro-Am season is underway, featuring free, high-quality hoops all summer long at Kezar Pavilion in Golden Gate Park. From the seasoned pro and college veterans looking to enhance their skills, to … Continue reading
Join us to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Betty Ann Ong Chinese Recreation Center (1199 Mason Street) on Saturday, July 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will include … Continue reading
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Summer of Love on the first evening of summer, Wednesday, June 21, from 6-10 p.m., with a light art installation that will transform the Conservatory of … Continue reading
We are pleased to announce the opening of San Francisco’s newest park at 17th and Folsom Streets! The Opening is now set for Friday, June 23rd at 3:30PM. The new name will be … Continue reading
In partnership with The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF), SF Rec and Park announces the opening of The Landscape Architecture of Lawrence Halprin, a traveling photo exhibition about the life and work of landscape architect Lawrence Halprin (1916-2009). The exhibit opens May 25, 2017 and will remain on view through September 4, … Continue reading
Join us for a celebration event marking the completion of signficiant improvements to this iconic neighborhood park. Funded by the 2008 and 2012 Clean and Safe Neighbhorhood Park bonds as well as … Continue reading
Join us for our next Urban Agriculture Resource Center on Saturday May 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Golden Gate Park CommUNITY garden. Free compost, soil and mulch are available for … Continue reading
First Annual TLC Play Day at Golden Gate Park Tennis Center
The bleacher area along the southern portion of the Polo Fields will be closed from May 1, 2017 to late June 2017. Bleachers to be replaced with a new lawn area. For more information please contact the project manager Felix Tong at felix.tong@sfgov.org or (415) 831-6844.
The 2017 Kids’ Games at Kezar Stadium (755 Stanyan Street) is a free Olympic Style Track Meet with lunch and awards on Sunday, May 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Done … Continue reading
Join the celebration of Dutch King’s Day in San Francisco at the Murphy Windmill in Golden Gate Park! You’ll find children’s games, music, a flea market, a beer garden, bitterballen and more! … Continue reading
On Saturday, April 15, join Wilderness Inquiry and Rec and Park for a morning of canoeing at McNab Lake at Louis Sutter Playground (Wayland and University Streets behind Louis Sutter Playground), from … Continue reading
Huckleberry Youth Programs celebrates its 50th anniversary with a volunteer day of service in partnership with SF Rec and Park and SF Travel, Saturday, April 29, from 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., … Continue reading
Free & Open to the Public April 6 – July 8, 2017 San Francisco Main Library, Fisher Children’s Center, 2nd Floor (100 Larkin Street) This national exhibition and education program from Design Museum San Francisco explores the latest thinking in playground design while presenting how vital free play is to childhood development, thriving … Continue reading
Join SF Rec and Park in celebrating our Mobile Rec Community Day, featuring Wilderness Inquiry’s Canoemobile at Lake Merced (1 Harding Road) on Sunday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. … Continue reading
This year’s Spring Eggstravaganza at Sharon Meadow in Golden Gate Park on April 15 will feature egg hunts, carnival rides, games, live entertainment, food trucks and the highly anticipated annual Rib Cook-Off … Continue reading
Join SF Animal Care & Control, Project Coyote and SF Rec and Park for an informational talk and workshop on coyotes in San Francisco, Wednesday, April 5, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at … Continue reading
Visit Kezar Stadium (670 Kezar Drive) on Saturday, March 25 at 7 p.m. to see San Francisco’s newest sports team! The SF Deltas are San Francisco’s official soccer team in the North American … Continue reading
On Friday, March 17th at 3:30 p.m. we will be hosting a meet and greet at Civic Center Plaza with the San Francisco Deltas, the city’s official soccer team! The players will … Continue reading
Join us as we provide a brief overview of 17th & Folsom Park, Community Gardens, Naming, and Hours of Operation. The meeting will take place at the Marshall Elementary School Auditorium (1575 … Continue reading
Join us for a public workshop to plan trail + path improvements in McLaren Park! We hope to: – Present some of our preliminary analysis and improvement ideas; – Get your feedback on … Continue reading
South Park, San Francisco’s oldest park, reopens on Tuesday, March 7, from 12 noon to 2 p.m., after a $3.8 million renovation funded, in part, by the 2008 and 2012 Clean & … Continue reading
Join Rec and Park, the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, and the Public Library for our annual Summer Resource Fair on Saturday, March 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., … Continue reading
Join us for a group workshop, guided walk and discussion for McLaren Park trails and paths, February 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Meet at the southwest corner of Mansell and … Continue reading
Please join us on February 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. at McLaren Lodge (501 Stanyan Street), for the opening reception of our Mother’s Building Photo Exhibit in partnership with the Harvey Milk Photo Center. The photos themselves will be on display at McLaren Lodge from January 27 to March … Continue reading
Helen Diller Civic Center Playgrounds Groundbreaking Everyone is invited to celebrate the start of construction on these innovative, creative play spaces in the heart of the city. The event will take place … Continue reading
Join us on Saturday, January 28 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for our Greenager program graduation at Heron’s Head Park (Jennings Street)! This will be our fifth session to graduate from … Continue reading
Join us in celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports day on January 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kezar Pavilion (755 Stanyan St.). Our Girls in Sports Extravaganza is … Continue reading
Join the Bayview community and Rec and Park for the 33rd Annual MLK Community Celebration at MLK Swimming Pool on Saturday, January 14, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Join us for a march … Continue reading
Come join us this Saturday, February 4 as we cut the ribbon for our newest project: the Mansell Streetscape, a project which converts two lanes of vehicle traffic into permanent pedestrian and … Continue reading
Come and join us in “unearthing” our new worm compost system and learn about vermiculture and the importance of bees in urban settings, Saturday, January 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. at … Continue reading
SF Rec and Park is proud to partner with Habitat for Humanity and the Bayview YMCA for a day of service to beautify and maintain Youngblood Coleman Park (Hudson Ave. & Mandell St.) … Continue reading
Dear Friends, As we kick-off 2017, I proudly share with you the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department’s latest Annual Community Report. In it, you’ll find the top stories and highlights that shaped our department over the past year, from hosting the nation’s largest all-girls baseball tournament to opening new … Continue reading
Swing by the Innovation Hangar (3601 Lyon Street) on Thursday, December 15 from 7 to 10 p.m. for Trivia Night. With teams of 4 – 6 people, it’s the perfect event to … Continue reading
Join the Harvey Milk Center’s Junior Acting Troupe this Friday, December 9 and Saturday, December 10 to kick-off our 5th Anniversary Season! The event will take place at Moscone Rec Center (1800 Chestnut … Continue reading
We’re excited to announce the relaunch of Urban Agriculture Resource Centers! Please join us on Sunday, December 11, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Golden Gate Park CommUNITY Garden (780 Frederick Street). Materials will … Continue reading
Harvey Milk Center for the Arts, part of San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department is proud to host its Holiday Craft Fair on Sunday, December 11th 2016. The event will include numerous … Continue reading
The California Coastal Conservancy, The Trust for Public Land, Save the Bay, San Francisco Estuary Partnership, East Bay Regional Park District, and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department are convening a … Continue reading
You may remember when REI did something different on Black Friday last year- they closed their doors and invited the nation to opt outside with them. And more than a million people … Continue reading
Please save the date for our final community meeting for the Willie “Woo Woo” Wong Playground project! Our team has been working over the past several months to finalize the plans and … Continue reading
Join Rec and Park, Parks 94124 and the Trust for Public Land for the grand opening of Hilltop Park on Saturday, December 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at La Salle … Continue reading
Please save the date for our final community meeting for the Willie “Woo Woo” Wong Playground project! Our team has been working over the past several months to finalize the plans and … Continue reading
SFRPD presents our annual Turkey Cook Off this Friday, November 18 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at the Minnie and Lovie Ward Recreation Center (650 Capitol Avenue). In addition, judges are also … Continue reading
Carols, snow play, holiday lights and of course, Santa… it’s become one of the city’s most anticipated holiday events— the annual tree lighting at McLaren Lodge in Golden Gate Park. This December, … Continue reading
We want to hear from you! Please join City staff on December 3rd to help establish goals for our efforts to ensure safe access to the park’s amazing destinations, whether you walk, … Continue reading
The Friends of Joe Dimaggio Playground invite you to the North Beach Halloween Extravaganza. It will feature a haunted house, balloon fairy, face painting, fortune teller, arts and crafts, bouncy slide, and … Continue reading
Join the SF Marina Small Craft Harbor for their holiday event on Friday, December 16 from 4 – 7 p.m. The event will feature a lighted boat parade, live music, rock climbing … Continue reading
ART IN THE PARK is coming up this Saturday, October 15 from 3-5 p.m. at Boeddeker Park clubhouse (246 Eddy Street) with Tenderloin Artists Guild & music by Promise Kings. It’s going … Continue reading
Join Supervisor Scott Wiener, residents for Noe Valley Town Square, and SF Rec and Park for a grand opening celebration of San Francisco’s newest park.
Develop fundamental skills and acquire knowledge of being a HEALTHY athlete; while most of all, having FUN! This event will take place on Saturday, November 12th from 12pm – 5pm for girls age … Continue reading
The musical season continues this weekend as the Friends of the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, in partnership with The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, host the Let the Good Times Rock ‘N … Continue reading
The Bluegrass Festival showcases several of our local troubadours at a non-stop afternoon of new and traditional tunes sung and played by The Back Porch Band, The Beauty Operators String Band, Canyon … Continue reading
The Blues Show – our season finale concert once again offers a great lineup of local bay area blues performers. We welcome the Groove Riders, Diva Ladee Chico and Bobbie “Spider” Webb. … Continue reading
Help us prioritize $10 Million Dollars! Come and share your ideas. Bring your friends and family. Workshop Location Group Picnic Area – McLaren Park 116 John F. Shelley Drive Saturday, October 1, … Continue reading
On Friday October 7th, Friends of Lafayette Park (FOLP) will host its 6th annual Fall Social! Come join us for some food and drink, live entertainment, and a fun evening your neighbors. … Continue reading
Spend a pleasant Sunday afternoon on a self-guided walking tour of the Duboce Park Neighborhood, Sunday, October 16, from 1 to 5 p.m. Visit beautifully restored interiors of 19th Century homes. Added … Continue reading
Scaregrove, our annual family-friendly Halloween event at Sigmund Stern Grove, happens on Friday, October 28, from 3-9 p.m., featuring costume contests, haunted houses, hay rides, carnival rides, giant inflatables, food for sale … Continue reading
Start a fun, healthy habit for you and your children at this year’s International Walk & Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. Join parents, caregivers and children in over … Continue reading
The 16th Annual Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival kicks off at Hellman Hollow in Golden Gate Park on September 30. The festival is a free, three-day celebration of bluegrass and more, including performances … Continue reading
Red Umbrellas art shows at the east end of Golden Gate Park near Alvord Lake (Stanyan and Haight streets) have been extended through December. Stop by and enjoy high-quality art, meet local … Continue reading
Red Umbrellas art shows at the east end of Golden Gate Park near Alvord Lake (Stanyan and Haight streets) have been extended through December. Stop by and enjoy high-quality art, meet local … Continue reading
Red Umbrellas art shows at the east end of Golden Gate Park near Alvord Lake (Stanyan and Haight streets) have been extended through December. Stop by and enjoy high-quality art, meet local … Continue reading
Red Umbrellas art shows at the east end of Golden Gate Park near Alvord Lake (Stanyan and Haight streets) have been extended through December. Stop by and enjoy high-quality art, meet local … Continue reading
Red Umbrellas art shows at the east end of Golden Gate Park near Alvord Lake (Stanyan and Haight streets) have been extended through December. Stop by and enjoy high-quality art, meet local … Continue reading
Red Umbrellas art shows at the east end of Golden Gate Park near Alvord Lake (Stanyan and Haight streets) have been extended through December. Stop by and enjoy high-quality art, meet local … Continue reading
Red Umbrellas art shows at the east end of Golden Gate Park near Alvord Lake (Stanyan and Haight streets) have been extended through December. Stop by and enjoy high-quality art, meet local … Continue reading
Red Umbrellas art shows at the east end of Golden Gate Park near Alvord Lake (Stanyan and Haight streets) have been extended through December. Stop by and enjoy high-quality art, meet local … Continue reading
Red Umbrellas art shows at the east end of Golden Gate Park near Alvord Lake (Stanyan and Haight streets) have been extended through December. Stop by and enjoy high-quality art, meet local … Continue reading
Red Umbrellas art shows at the east end of Golden Gate Park near Alvord Lake (Stanyan and Haight streets) have been extended through December. Stop by and enjoy high-quality art, meet local … Continue reading
Join us for the third annual Open Gardens Day on September 24, from 9 AM to 2 PM at 16 community gardens around the city. Free and open to the public, participants … Continue reading
The 36th Annual Comedy Day in Golden Gate Park, a free, five-hour day of comedy, featuring performances by Will Durst, Ngaio Bealum, Bob Sarlatte, Diane Amos and more! The show begins at … Continue reading
Free Guided Walk with Healthy Parks, Healthy People Explore nature, enliven your spirit, and bring a smile to share with new friends! The hike starts with light stretching, followed by a guided … Continue reading
Celebrate the Sixth Annual Mid-Autumn Harvest Festival at Tenderloin Recreation Center (570 Ellis Street), Saturday, September 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring free samples of ethnic food, cooking demonstrations, live … Continue reading
Join the Ingleside Station Community Police Advisory Board for a Community Night Out at Crocler Amazon Park (799 Moscow Street) on September 13, from 5-8 p.m. Enjoy free barbecue, jumpy houses, rock … Continue reading
Celebrate the completion of the Community Opportunity Fund project at Tank Hill with the Cole Valley Improvement Association, District 5 Supervisor London Breed and SF Rec and Park, Thursday, September 15, at … Continue reading
Every child in San Francisco deserves access to a safe, clean, imaginative, place to play. Proceeds from Party for the Parks 2016 supports the work of the Parks Alliance and the … Continue reading
Come learn about the upcoming playground renovation and help us prioritize the ark elements that are the most important to you! The meeting will take place at the clubhouse in Boedekker Park from 6:00-7:30 … Continue reading
Francisco Park Project We want to hear from you! The Francisco Park Conservancy and San Francisco Recreation & Park Department will be hosting three community meetings in the coming months to collect … Continue reading
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By Jill Tucker Camilla Fox is fighting an uphill battle against fairy tales and Saturday morning cartoons. Children’s stories often feature wild canines in unflattering roles – the wolf that eats Grandma and the dim-witted and Acme-loving coyote that can’t seem to hit the beep-beeping roadrunner with an anvil. As one of … Continue reading
