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McLaren Park Vision Plan - Next Steps!
The 2020 Health and Recovery Bond included $6 million for capital improvements to McLaren Park under the Citywide Parks Program. This Fall, Recreation and Park Department staff will begin conducting community outreach to determine how this funding will be invested the park. Preliminary project ideas can be viewed under the Documents & Materials tab below. The 2012 McLaren Vision Plan serves as a framework for our current project proposals.
The 2012 McLaren Park Vision Plan
After two and half years of community outreach, the Recreation and Park Department published the McLaren Park Vision Plan Report in the Spring of 2018. The goals of the Vision Plan were the following:
- Engage the community to develop an identity for McLaren Park
- Build a community-supported vision
- Balance neighborhood and city use while protecting natural features
- Invest the 2012 Bond in priority projects that support a shared vision; and
- Position McLaren Park for future investment.
The complete report can be viewed here Vision Plan Process (PDF) and a summary of the projects that received funding is on page 81. View the Appendix (PDF) for additional details on the outreach process.
Additional Inquiries
If you have questions about the 2020 McLaren Park Project, please email Project Manager, Alexis Ward, alexis.ward@sfgov.org.
Thank you for all your involvement!
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2020 Bond Documents
2012 Bond Documents
Key Documents
Recreation & Park Commission
- Attachments (PDF)
- Final Vision Plan Report Appendix (PDF)
- Final Vision Plan Report (PDF)
- Staff Report (PDF)
Workshop 3
Amphitheater Focus Area Workshop
Roadways Focus Area Workshop
Group Picnic & Playground Focus Area Workshop 2
Trails & Paths Focus Area Workshop 3
- Framework and Tools Board (PDF)
- Priority Project Area 1 Board (PDF)
- Priority Project Area 2 Board (PDF)
- Priority Project Area 3 Board (PDF)
- Priority Project Area 4 Board (PDF)
Group Picnic Focus Area Workshop 1
- Group Picnic and Playground Boards (PDF)
- Group Picnic and Playground Questionnaire (PDF)
- Vision Plan Summary Sheet (PDF)
- Which Event Have you Attended Sheet (PDF)
Trails & Paths Focus Area Workshop 2
Courts Focus Area Workshop
Trails & Paths Focus Area Workshop 1
Workshop 2
- Informational Boards (Chinese) (PDF)
- Informational Boards (English) (PDF)
- Informational Boards (Spanish) (PDF)
- Process and Summary Boards (Chinese) (PDF)
- Process and Summary Boards (English) (PDF)
- Process and Summary Boards (Spanish) (PDF)
- Score Card (Chinese) (PDF)
- Score Card (English) (PDF)
- Score Card (Spanish) (PDF)
Workshop 1
- View the Presentation Boards used to inform the decision-making process behind the Game Board: Imagine My McLaren - Game Board (PDF)
- A. What We Heard (PDF)
- B. Site Analysis (PDF)
- C. Activation/Safety (PDF)
- D. Identity Station (PDF)
- E. Programming (PDF)
- F. Points of Interesting (PDF)
- G. Gateway/Edges (PDF)
- H. Connectivity (PDF)
Treasure Hunt & Fun Day Flyers
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Herz Playground Project is going out to bid!
Hi everyone- We will be advertising the Herz Playground Renovation Project this week. . . Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Update March 2022
We have finalized structural engineering for the playground equipment and we aim to bring the construction documents to the Department of Building Inspection Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Update 2/23/2022
We have our final set of drawings and specifications ready for bidding Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Update 1/22!
We are putting the final touches on our permit set of drawings and we are planning to advertise the project to contractors in February. . . Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Update 12/17!
Hi everybody- We have wrapped up our permit set of drawings and the next step is to have the drawings reviewed by the Building Department for approval. . . Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Update 11/18!
Hi everybody- We are putting the finishing touches on the permit set of drawings, which we will submit to the Building Department for approval. . . Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Update 9/20!
Hi everybody- We are getting close to wrapping up our construction document for the new playground and the bathroom renovation at Herz Clubhouse. . . Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Update 8/20!
The landscape architect is developing the construction documents for the project. . . Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Update 7/19!
Hi everybody, We are continuing work on the construction documents for the project. . . Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Update 6/21!
Hi all, We are wrapping up our cost estimating and we will be moving into construction documents for the playground renovation. . . Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Update 5/21!
Hi all, Our design has completed the detailed design phase and we are currently cost estimating the project and doing regulatory reviews. . . Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Update4/20!
Hi everyone, Thank you so much for your support at the Recreation and Park Commission and for participating in all our community outreach for this project. Read on... -
Herz Playground Project is Going Before the Commission for Approval!!
Hi all, This Thursday, March 18th at 10am, we will be presenting the playground concept plan to the Rec Park Commission . . . Read on... -
News about the Herz Projects!
We are excited to share that Rec Park staff will be presenting the . . . Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Update 1/22!
Hi everyone, We are very close to finalizing our concept plan . . . Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Update Dec '20
We are working with the Historic Preservation team at the Planning Department to review the playground design Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Update 10/29!
Thank you so much to those who joined us for our final community meeting. Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Final Community Meeting!
Join us to see the updated design for Herz. . . Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Update 9/18!
Hi all- Our project designers have been updating the playground design to reflect the survey results on the play equipment Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Update 8/21!
Hi all- Thank you so much to everyone who participated in our online survey! Read on... -
Herz Rec Center Project Update 8/21!
Hi everyone! Thanks to those who participated in our focus group meetings. . . Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Survey Still Open!
We have had a great response to our survey and we are going to keep it open a little longer . . . Read on... -
Take a Brief Survey to Help Us with the Herz Playground Renovation!
During these times of civil unrest, we hope that parks can provide essential spaces for gathering, recreating and connecting to nature. Read on... -
Herz Playground Project Update 5/22
We are putting finishing touches on our playground survey and getting it translated into multiple languages. Read on... -
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HERZ PLAYGROUND
The project team is refining the draft concept plan for the playground and getting a preliminary concept estimate done Read on... -
HERZ- CHILDREN’S PLAYGROUND RENOVATION
Rec Park is working with our project landscape architect to consolidate the community feedback into one design for the playground renovation Read on... -
HERZ PLAYGROUND- WORKING ON THE CONCEPT DESIGN
Thank you so much to those who have provided feedback on our different design options for the Herz Playground Renovation Read on... -
Herz Recreation Center Update 5/20!
Hi all- Thank you to those who provided input the proposed artwork for the Herz Recreation Center. . . . Read on... -
Herz Rec Art Proposals on Display, View them at Coffman Pool.
The Herz Recreation Center Artist Selection Panel has selected three artists to create proposals for . . . Read on... -
Herz Rec Center Project Update March 2022
The project team and Rec Park staff continue to finalize details in the design of the new Rec Center and outdoor spaces Read on... -
Herz Recreation Center Project Update 2/23/2022
We are excited to share that the Board of Supervisors approved the grant/gift acceptance of $10 million from Sunnydale LLC! Read on... -
Herz Recreation Center Project Update 1/21/22!
In February, are looking forward to presenting to the Board of Supervisors for a grant/gift acceptance of $10 million for the project! . . . Read on... -
Herz Recreation Center Project Update 12/17!
Hi everybody- Our project team is finalizing the structural design of the building and then we will submit for a Building Permit. . . Read on... -
Herz Recreation Center Project Update 11/18!
Hi all- The Building Department has completed their Site Permit review and the permit notification has been posted at the park. . . Read on... -
Herz Recreation Center Project Update 9/20!
Hi all- The Arts Commission received over 100 applications from potential artists for the public art piece at Herz Recreation Center. . . Read on... -
Herz Recreation Center Project Update 8/20!
The architects and engineers are still hard at work finalizing the details of the building and landscape design. . . Read on... -
Herz Recreation Center Project Update 7/19!
Hi folks, We continue to develop the construction documents for the new Recreation Center and the outdoor spaces. . . Read on... -
Herz Recreation Center Project Update 6/21!
Hi everybody, Our design team is working on the construction documents for the project and we are going through the permitting process with the Department of Building Inspection. . . Read on... -
Herz Recreation Center Project Update 5/21!
Hi folks, We are performing a cost estimate for the project and then, we will begin construction documents. . . Read on... -
Herz Recreation Center Project Update 4/20!
Hi all, Thank you to all the community members who helped make this project a reality! Read on... -
Herz Recreation Center Project is Going to the Commission for Approval!
Hi all, This Thursday, March 18th at 10am, we will be presenting the Recreation Center concept plan to the Rec Park Commission for . . . Read on... -
News about the Herz Projects!
We are excited to share that Rec Park staff will be presenting the . . . Read on... -
Herz Rec Center Virtual Community Meeting 2/3/21
SF Rec & Park, Mercy Housing and Related CA are pleased to share the final concept plan for the Herz Recreation Center. . . Read on... -
Herz Recreation Center Project Update Dec '20
We are thrilled that Prop A passed! This will provide $10 million of funding towards this project Read on... -
Herz Recreation Center Project Update 10/29!
Hi everyone- We have been busy working with the project architects to . . . Read on... -
Herz Recreation Center Project Update 9/18!
Hi folks- The project team has been working to incorporate all the community feedback that we heard this summer. . . Read on... -
Herz Rec Center Project Update 7/27!
Thank you so much to those who participated in our virtual community meeting! Read on... -
Herz Recreation Center Virtual Community Meeting 7/18!
We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a virtual community workshop in partnership with Mercy Housing and Related CA. Read on... -
Herz Recreation Center Project Update!
Hi all! The Herz Recreation Center Project has been placed on the 2020 Health & Recovery Bond. Read on... -
HERZ REC CENTER PLANNING PHASE UPDATE
The project team is working on developing an overall project budget. This project will be a partnership project with Mercy Housing Read on... -
HERZ RECREATION CENTER PLANNING UPDATE
Thank you to those of you who attended our community meeting on June 22nd. We continue to get valuable input Read on... -
Mansell Tai Chi Court Open to the Public
Mansell Tai Chi Court is open to the public! Read on... -
McLaren Park Tai Chi Court Project Update
Construction on the Mansell Tai Chi Court is underway and moving fast! Read on... -
Visitacion Avenue Crossing Project Update 10/7!
We are awaiting bid results for this project . . . Read on... -
Please take a short survey regarding Visitacion Avenue Pedestrian and Streetscape Improvements
Please take a moment to fill out a survey about improvements you would like to . . . Read on... -
Visitacion Avenue Sidewalk & Streetscape Meeting Recap
The virtual meeting, held on Thursday, February 10 reviewed previous planning efforts that included the roadway through McLaren Park. Read on... -
McLaren Park Pedestrian, Bike and Streetscape Projects Community Meeting 2/10!
Please join us for a Virtual Community Meeting to discuss improvements to Visitación Ave in McLaren Park including . . . Read on... -
McLaren Group Picnic Area and Playground Project Update 11/10!
We will be removing two additional trees that are . . . Read on... -
McLaren Park Redwood Grove Playground is Open for Play!!!
Hi everyone- We are officially open for play! Woohooo! Read on... -
McLaren Group Picnic Area and Playground Project Update 9/18!
Hi folks- We have completed installing the new table tops and barbecues. . . Read on... -
McLaren Group Picnic Area and Playground Project Update 8/21!
Hi all- We are close to wrapping up work at the new Redwood Grove Playground! Read on... -
McLaren Group Picnic and Playground Project Update 7/27!
We are continuing to finalize the entrance area at the new playground and restroom. Read on... -
McLaren Group Picnic and Playground Project Update 6/25!
Hi everyone, the construction team has been working hard at McLaren. Read on... -
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McLaren Park Group Picnic and Playground Construction Update 3/24
Work on public projects such as this one is continuing at this time. Read on... -
MCLAREN PLAYGROUND & RESTROOM PROJECT UPDATE FEB 2020
Work is continuing on-site with the installation of the new pathways which connect to the playground and the picnic areas Read on... -
MCLAREN PLAYGROUND/GROUP PICNIC PROJECT UPDATE FEB 2020
The contractor continues to make progress on-site. The boulders are in and they are currently working on Read on... -
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: MCLAREN GROUP PICNIC AREA PLAYGROUND & RESTROOM
Work is continuing at the Group Picnic Area. The curb walls are being finished this week and the play equipment footings will start to be poured. Read on... -
MCLAREN PARK GROUP PICNIC PLAYGROUND + RESTROOM
We have exciting news to share. Earlier this month, the Rec Park Commission approved increasing the construction contract amount Read on... -
Trail walks in McLaren Park 6/29 and 7/14
Recreation & Parks is hosting two trail walks to share proposed priority trail improvements . . . Read on... -
McLaren Trails Project Walk POSTPONED for the June 14th event
June 14th at 8:30 am site walk postponed . . . Read on... -
Trail Walks in McLaren Park, June 14th (Postponed) and June 29th!
Kickoff summer with some time out in nature and join us for one or two upcoming walks through McLaren Park! Read on... -
Volunteers on Saturdays at the McLaren Native Plant Garden
Volunteer at the McLaren Park Native Plant Garden in Visitacion Valley on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Read on... -
Trails update and Visitacion Ave Streetscape Meeting 2/10
The McLaren Trails Priority Improvements project team has been working with the Planning Department on environmental compliance Read on... -
Construction at the McLaren Park Native Plant Garden will begin this week!
The McLaren Park Native Plant Garden will showcase the benefits of California Native Plants, beautify the Visitacion Avenue corridor, . . . Read on... -
McLaren Park Native Plant Garden Project Plans
The McLaren Park Native Plant Garden transforms a blighted and hazardous corner of McLaren Park into a functional open space, providing a safe resource for recreation and environmental education about the . . . Read on... -
McLaren Trails - Native Plant Garden meeting this evening and pathway work upcoming
Parks Alliance is hosting a virtual meeting this evening at 6pm to . . . Read on... -
Follow Up from 5/20/20 Virtual Community Meeting
Thank you to the 40 community members who stepped into the unknown with the Project Team for Rec and Parks first virtual community meeting! Read on... -
McLaren Trails Virtual Community Meeting TODAY 4pm
The next community meeting for the McLaren Trails Priority Improvements Project will be online TODAY at 4pm. Read on... -
Conceptual Design Process Continues for McLaren Trails Priority Projects
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... -
McLaren Park 3/7 Trails Walk Recap
Notes from the 3/7 trails walk through three priority areas. Read on... -
NEXT TRAIL WALK SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 7
We will have our second trails walk in the concept design process on Saturday, March 7th Read on... -
TRAIL WALK #1 – VISITACION AVENUE CORRIDOR
Thanks to everyone who came out on Saturday 11/16/19 for our 1st Trail Walk in the concept design process! Read on... -
MCLAREN PARK TRAILS AND PATHS PROJECT – SITE WALK
We are all set to have a site walk to discuss the trails and paths portion of the McLaren Park Project. Read on... -
HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND GRANT SOUGHT FOR MCLAREN PARK TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS AT VISITACION AVE
The McLaren Park Trails Improvement Project team has applied for another grant in an effort to leverage already committed 2012 Bond funding. Read on...
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Alexis Ward
Project ManagerPhone: 1-628-652-6641