SAN FRANCISCO – Two second generation saplings—descendants of ginkgo trees that survived the nuclear blast on Hiroshima—were planted at the Japanese Tea Garden today in a ceremony that also honored former U.S. Secretary of State George Shultz and Dame Charlotte Malliard Shultz for their advocacy around nuclear disarmament. United Religions … Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission voted unanimously today to rename Julius Kahn Playground to “Presidio Wall Playground.” The organizations Chinese for Affirmative Action and the Chinese Historical Society drove the renaming efforts. Public comment at today’s meeting included individuals personally affected by the Chinese … Continue reading
Join us this Saturday, September 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. to celebrate the beginning of construction at West Portal Playground (Ulloa and Lenox streets.) This project is a part of the … Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco’s playgrounds are getting a major boost thanks to a $1.6 million contribution by Kaiser Permanente to the LetsPlaySF! campaign, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced today. The LetsPlaySF! campaign, a partnership between SF Rec and Parks and the San Francisco Parks Alliance, promises … Continue reading
In honor of National Public Lands Day, join us for our EcoCenter Playday on Saturday, September 28 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Heron’s Head Park (32 Jennings Street.) Begin the … Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO – Officials have confirmed two mountain lion sightings in San Francisco since Aug. 21, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced today. SF Rec and Parks, working with Animal Care & Control and the state Department of Fish and Wildlife, posted signs at Golden Gate Park, where a mountain … Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO – Revamped athletic fields, new sports equipment, improved lighting and accessible pathways were among the major improvements unveiled by the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department today at the Potrero Hill Recreation Center. The $5.5 million renovation also included a new irrigation system, new landscaping, concrete retaining walls, … Continue reading
Get your garden ready and join us for FREE community garden events this fall, including our our fourth Garden Resource Day of the year at the Golden Gate Park CommUNITY Garden (780 … Continue reading
Big Truck Day is back! Bring the little ones out to McLaren Park (John Shelly Drive and Mansell) on October 2, from 10 a.m. to noon, to explore, play and learn all … Continue reading
