George Christopher Playground Improvement Project

George Christopher PlaygroundSite Description

The entrance to George Christopher Playground is located near Duncan Street on Diamond Heights Boulevard. The approximately 310,000 square feet park is tucked between the Diamond Heights Shopping Center and Glen Canyon and has:

  • Baseball field
  • Tennis court
  • Clubhouse
  • Pathways
  • Playgrounds
  • Restrooms
  • Related amenities

Project Scope

The project includes improvements to park access, new children’s play areas, exterior clubhouse restroom renovation, and related amenities.

Proposed Budget

The project is funded by multiple sources including: the 2012 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond; General Fund Add-Backs FY 2019 & 2020 (secured by Supervisor Mandelman and former Supervisor Sheehy); and additional Rec Park fund sources, all totaling approximately $5.3 million.

Proposed Schedule

Please note that this is an approximate schedule; weather and other unforeseen issues can change this, though the Department intends to do its best to stay on track.

Milestone  Schedule
Start PlanningFebruary 2015
Start ConstructionAutumn 2019
Open to PublicWinter 2020/21


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  1. What's New
  2. Documents & Materials
  1. Capital Project Update

    George Christopher project wrapping up,

    The final piece of work for George Christopher’s renovations, resurfacing the tennis court, is almost complete! Read on...
  2. Capital Project Update

    George Christopher Playground is Now Open!

    Thanks so much for those of you who were able to attend the grand reopening . . . Read on...
  3. Capital Project Update

    George Christopher Playground Reopening 4/29/21!

    The long-awaited date has been appointed! George Christopher Playground is scheduled to reopen to the public on Thursday, April 29th! Read on...
  4. Capital Project Update

    Plants, paths, sculptures, and turf installed at George Christopher

    The project suffered COVID-19, weather, and subcontractor scheduling delays . . . Read on...
  5. Capital Project Update

    George Christopher schedule update 11/5!

    The ball field fence repairs are complete and look fantastic! Read on...
  6. Capital Project Update

    George Christopher play equipment installed, fence work underway, and planting!

    The play equipment is now installed at George Christopher! Read on...
  7. Capital Project Update

    George Christopher Playground project Update 8/21!

    There has been tremendous progress on George Christopher Playground Renovation this summer. . . Read on...
  8. Capital Project Update

    George Christopher Update: Construction Moving Quickly

    Construction is moving apace at George Christopher! The focus of late has been shaping the various walls... Read on...
  9. Capital Project Update

    George Christopher Playground Construction to Resume after Pause for COVID-19 Social Distancing

    I hope you are well and finding opportunities to connect with nature and virtually connect with community during this time of sheltering in place. Read on...
  10. Capital Project Update

    GEORGE CHRISTOPHER: PROGRESS DURING THE WET WINTER MONTHS

    Construction is moving along at George Christopher Playground! The playground demo progressed quickly in the fall Read on...
  11. Capital Project Update

    CONSTRUCTION BEGINNING SOON AT GEORGE CHRISTOPHER PLAYGROUND

    After many years of community process and design, construction on the George Christopher Playground renovation will begin Read on...
  12. Capital Project Update

    GEORGE CHRISTOPHER PLAYGROUND PROJECT IS GOING OUT TO BID SOON!

    George Christopher Playground renovation includes: site work/playground renovation, paving, restroom upgrades, maintenance road work and irrigation work Read on...
  13. Capital Project Update

    GEORGE CHRISTOPHER FINAL CONCEPT RENDERINGS

    As an update to my last post, we have updated our renderings for the George Christopher project Read on...
  1. Lauren Dietrich Chavez

    Project Manager
    Phone: 1-628-652-6643