Panhandle Playground Project

Completed and Open to the Public November 2019!


Scope of WorkPanhandle Playground Renovation Rendering

The renovation of the Panhandle Playground is part of Let'sPlaySF! Initiative, which seeks to inspire creativity and play throughout the City.

In the coming years, 13 playgrounds prioritized for improvement by a citizen task force will have been reimagined and redesigned for this and future generations of San Francisco's children.

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  1. Project Updates
  2. Documents & Materials

  1. McLaren Park - Louis Sutter Upper Playground Renewal | Project update, February 2026

    Thank you to everyone who stopped by our two community information sessions at the playground in January! Between both sessions, we spoke with over 150 parkgoers about the design options for the project. In addition, we received a lot of Read on...

  1. Japantown Peace Plaza Renovation | Construction update, February 2026

    We have two important construction advisories for March: First, the sidewalk on Post Street will be under construction starting in early March. Pedestrians will be diverted into a protected pedestrian pathway adjacent to the work area. Second, we also Read on...

  1. Golden Gate Park-Senior Center Outdoor Recreation Area | Project update, February 2026

    We’re excited to announce that our Recreation and Park Commission approved the concept design for the Golden Gate Park - Senior Center Outdoor Recreation Area. This marks an important milestone for the project, and we want to thank everyone who Read on...
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