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Posted on: September 12, 2023

Herz Playground Now Open! | Project update September 2023

Capital Project Update

Hello neighbors!

Following a spectacular, $3.38 million dollar renovation, we were pleased to re-open Herz Playground at the end of August. Read our press release here >>

Thank you to all of the community members who attended the ribbon cutting ceremo...

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Posted on: August 30, 2023

Herz Playground Now Open! | Community, City Officials Celebrate $3.38 Million Makeover

Capital Project Update

SAN FRANCISCO—Creative new play equipment for kids of all ages and a park makeover inspired by nature greeted families Thursday evening at the unveiling of the renovated Herz Playground in McLaren Park, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Depa...

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Posted on: August 10, 2023

Herz Playground | Reopening Celebration, August 24!

Capital Project Update

Herz Playground Ribbon Cutting Celebration

Join us to celebrate the renovation of Herz Playground.

August 24, 5 to 6 p.m.

1701 Visitacion Avenue

Refreshments | Kids Activities | Brief Speaking Program

A project of the Let'sPlaySF Initiative

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Posted on: August 3, 2023

Herz Rec Center | Project update August 2023

Capital Project Update

Hello neighbors! We have some excellent news to share. On June 15, our Rec and Park Commission unanimously approved a contract award to SJ Amoroso Construction Co., LLC. to construct the new Herz Rec Center. 

To get an idea of what the new Rec Cen...

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Posted on: July 5, 2023

Complete the McLaren Park 2020 Bond Planning priorities survey

Capital Project Update

Happy summer, McLaren Park neighbors and visitors!

We’ve created a new map-based survey to collect your thoughts on possible programming, infrastructure, and connectivity improvements in John McLaren Park.

Please take 15-20 minutes over the next s...

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Posted on: June 28, 2023

Herz Playground | Project update June 2023

Capital Project Update

Hi neighbors! The Herz Playground renovation is rounding the corner this summer and you can see the space is really taking shape! The new play equipment has been installed and the foundation for the climbing wall is now up. The playground surface is being...

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Posted on: May 23, 2023

Herz Rec Center | Project update May 2023

Capital Project Update

Hello neighbors! Bids from contractors for the construction of Herz Recreation Center opened on May 17. Rec and Park is now reviewing the bids we have received and contractor qualifications. Once that is complete, we look forward to moving into t...

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Posted on: April 24, 2023

Herz Recreation Center Project update | Bids open May 17

Capital Project Update

Hi Neighbors. 

Earlier this month, we held a pre-bid meeting on-site to review the scope of the Herz Recreation Center Project with potential bidders. We are looking forward to opening bids on May 17th.

As a reminder, the bid information can be fou...

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Posted on: April 4, 2023

Herz Recreation Center Project update | April 2023

Capital Project Update

Herz Recreation Center is out to bid! Bids are due on May 17, 2023 at 2:30 pm PDT. 

Please see links below for more information including the pre-bid meeting, bid documents, requirements and more:

Alexi...

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Posted on: March 8, 2023

SF Rec and Park Commission Meeting at Joe Lee Rec Center | March 16 at 10 a.m.

Capital Project Update

Come meet your Recreation and Park Commissioners at our offsite Commission meeting at Joe Lee Rec Center!

March 16, 2023 | 10 a.m. | Joe Lee Recreation Center, 1598 Oakdale Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124

Agenda and meeting info can be found at sfrecpark.or...

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Posted on: February 17, 2023

Herz Recreation Center Project update | February 2023

Capital Project Update

Hi all, We are finalizing our bid set of documents for the Herz Recreation Center Project. We hope to advertise it to contractors in the coming weeks. We will share an update as soon as the bid solicitation is available online. Contact Project Manager, Al...

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Posted on: January 20, 2023

Recreation Center Project Update 1/20!

Capital Project Update

Hi everyone, We are thrilled to share that we obtained our building permit for the Herz Recreation Center Project! We are aiming to bid the project to potential contractors in February. Stay tuned for updates. We will announce once the project is advertis...

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Posted on: December 20, 2022

Herz Rec Project Update 12/20/22

Capital Project Update

Hi folks, We enjoyed celebrating a joint groundbreaking for the new Community Center with our project partners Mercy Housing, Related CA, the Boys & Girls Club and Wu Yee Children’s Services in early December. We are very close to finalizing...

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Posted on: December 6, 2022

San Francisco Breaks Ground on New Community & Recreation Center at Sunnydale Hope SF

Herz Rec GB

Contact: Mayor’s Office of Communications, mayorspressoffice@sfgov.org   

San Francisco, CA — Today, Mayor London Breed joined community leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Sunnydale Community Hub, a joint d...

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Posted on: October 26, 2022

Herz Recreation Center Update 10/26/22

Capital Project Update

Hi all- We are excited to share that the children’s playground at Herz is now in construction! The recreation center project is still moving along in the design and permitting phase. We hope to share an updated schedule soon. Please reach out to...

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Posted on: September 16, 2022

Herz Rec Construction Update 9/16!

Capital Project Update

Hi everyone- We are making steady progress on having our construction documents reviewed by the Department of Building Inspection and other City agencies.

Construction has begun adjacent to the park on the new Community Center, which will be home to the lo...

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Posted on: August 24, 2022

Herz Recreation Center Update 8/24!

Capital Project Update

Hi all- We are closing to wrapping up the permitting review through the Department of Building Inspection! Once this is finalized we will be ready to move into the bid phase.  E-mail Project Manager, Alexis Ward, at alexis.ward@sfgov.org for ques...

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Posted on: July 14, 2022

Sanjay Vora selected for the Herz Rec Center Public Art Piece!

Capital Project Update

Hi everyone- We are thrilled to share that Sanjay Vora has been selected as the artist for the public art piece at the new Herz Recreation Center! You can review his proposal under the Documents tab. Please contact Rec Park Project Manager, Alexis Ward, a...

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Posted on: July 6, 2022

Art finalists for Herz Rec Center!

Capital Project Update

Hi all- Thank you to those who provided input the proposed artwork for the Herz Recreation Center. Arts Commission staff will soon be making a final recommendation on the selected artist. To review the three finalists’ proposal click here. The p...

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Posted on: May 20, 2022

Herz Recreation Center Update 5/20!

Capital Project Update

Hi all- Thank you to those who provided input the proposed artwork for the Herz Recreation Center. The Selection Committee will be meeting in early June to review the community input and make a final recommendation to the Arts Commission. For questions on...

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Posted on: April 22, 2022

Herz Rec Art Proposals on Display, View them at Coffman Pool.

Capital Project Update

The Herz Recreation Center Artist Selection Panel has selected three artists to create proposals for artworks for the new Herz Recreation Center. The proposals are currently on display at Coffman Pool, 1700 Visitacion Avenue. Come visit and share your fee...

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Posted on: March 18, 2022

Herz Rec Center Project Update March 2022

Capital Project Update

The project team and Rec Park staff continue to finalize details in the design of the new Rec Center and outdoor spaces. We are happy to announce that the public art proposals will be on display in the lobby of Coffman Pool in April. Community feedback on...

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Posted on: February 24, 2022

Herz Recreation Center Project Update 2/23/2022

Capital Project Update

Hi folks- We are excited to share that the Board of Supervisors approved the grant/gift acceptance of $10 million from Sunnydale LLC! This funding is essential to completion of the new Recreation Center. Our design team has submitted the project drawings ...

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Posted on: January 21, 2022

Herz Recreation Center Project Update 1/21/22!

Capital Project Update

Hi everybody- In February, are looking forward to presenting to the Board of Supervisors for a grant/gift acceptance of $10 million for the project! Additionally, the Arts Commission will be publicly displaying three proposals from artists for the public ...

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Posted on: December 17, 2021

Herz Recreation Center Project Update 12/17!

Capital Project Update

Hi everybody- Our project team is finalizing the structural design of the building and then we will submit for a Building Permit. The Arts Commission has selected three finalists who will create proposals for the public art piece at the new Rec Center. Th...

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Posted on: November 18, 2021

Herz Recreation Center Project Update 11/18!

Capital Project Update

Hi all-  The Building Department has completed their Site Permit review and the permit notification has been posted at the park. The next step will be submitting additional drawings for the Building Permit. The Arts Commission team is busy as the...

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Posted on: September 20, 2021

Herz Recreation Center Project Update 9/20!

Capital Project Update

Hi all- The Arts Commission received over 100 applications from potential artists for the public art piece at Herz Recreation Center. The Arts Commission staff will work with a selection panel to narrow down the applicants and establish a shortlist for fu...

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Posted on: August 20, 2021

Herz Recreation Center Project Update 8/20!

Capital Project Update

Hi everybody- The architects and engineers are still hard at work finalizing the details of the building and landscape design. We are also hoping to receive our Site Permit from the Department of Building Inspection soon. Construction is still planned for...

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Posted on: July 19, 2021

Herz Recreation Center Project Update 7/19!

Capital Project Update

Hi folks,  We continue to develop the construction documents for the new Recreation Center and the outdoor spaces. We are updating our drawings to incorporate comments from the Department of Building Inspection and our Structural Maintenance Yard...

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Posted on: June 22, 2021

Herz Recreation Center Project Update 6/21!

Capital Project Update

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. Please contact Project Manager, Alexis Ward, at alexis.ward@sfgov.org with a...

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Posted on: May 21, 2021

Herz Recreation Center Project Update 5/21!

Capital Project Update

Hi folks, We are performing a cost estimate for the project and then, we will begin construction documents. The project has been submitted to the Department of Building Inspection for permitting. Please contact Project Manager, Alexis Ward, at alexis.ward...

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Posted on: April 20, 2021

Herz Recreation Center Project Update 4/20!

Capital Project Update

Hi all, Thank you to all the community members who helped make this project a reality! The concept design for the new Recreation Center was approved by our Rec Park Commission in March. The architecture and engineering team is now in detailed design and t...

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Posted on: March 16, 2021

Herz Recreation Center Project is Going to the Commission for Approval!

Capital Project Update

Hi all, This Thursday, March 18th at 10am, we will be presenting the Recreation Center concept plan to the Rec Park Commission for approval. The Commission agenda and call-in information can be seen here. If you are not able to call-in to the meeting, you...

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Posted on: February 23, 2021

News about the Herz Projects!

Capital Project Update

We are excited to share that Rec Park staff will be presenting the concept design for the Herz Playground Renovation and the concept design, grant acceptance and donor recognition plan for the Herz Playground Recreation Center to the Recreation and Park C...

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Posted on: January 20, 2021

Herz Rec Center Virtual Community Meeting 2/3/21

Capital Project Update

SF Rec & Park, Mercy Housing and Related CA are pleased to share the final concept plan for the Herz Recreation Center Project (com-munity gym).The discussion will include a presentation about including public art at the site and we will be sharing op...

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Posted on: December 23, 2020

Herz Recreation Center Project Update Dec '20

Capital Project Update

Hi folks- We are thrilled that Prop A passed! This will provide $10 million of funding towards this project. We are planning to return to the community early in 2021 for a final virtual community meeting to share the design. For questions please email Pro...

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Posted on: October 29, 2020

Herz Recreation Center Project Update 10/29!

Capital Project Update

Hi everyone- We have been busy working with the project architects to develop the technical side of the design and begin the various regulatory reviews. We hope to return to the community soon for a final virtual community meeting to review the concept de...

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Posted on: September 18, 2020

Herz Recreation Center Project Update 9/18!

Capital Project Update

Hi folks- The project team has been working to incorporate all the community feedback that we heard this summer. We hope to organize a final community meeting this Fall. For questions please contact Project Manager, Alexis Ward, at alexis.ward@sfgov.org.

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RPD Park Improvements: McLaren Park - Herz Recreation Center
Posted on: July 27, 2020

Herz Rec Center Project Update 7/27!

Capital Project Update

Hi all- Thank you so much to those who participated in our virtual community meeting! We will be uploading the design presentation and meeting notes next week. Our next step is to conduct focus groups. If you would like to included or have a suggestion fo...

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RPD Park Improvements: McLaren Park - Herz Recreation Center
Posted on: July 10, 2020

Herz Recreation Center Virtual Community Meeting 7/18!

Capital Project Update

Hi everyone-

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a virtual community workshop in partnership with Mercy Housing and Related CA. The meeting will be held on Saturday, July 18 from 11am-12pm on zoom. We will be updating the community on the cu...

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RPD Park Improvements: McLaren Park - Herz Recreation Center
Posted on: May 22, 2020

Herz Recreation Center Project Update!

Capital Project Update

Hi all! The Herz Recreation Center Project has been placed on the 2020 Health & Recovery Bond. The project team will be continuing to develop the design in the coming months and we are looking forward to connecting with community members to get their ...

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Posted on: September 20, 2019

HERZ REC CENTER PLANNING PHASE UPDATE

Capital Project Update

Hi everyone! The project team is working on developing an overall project budget. This project will be a partnership project with Mercy Housing & Related CA. We will re-engage with the community in the coming months to get additional input on the desi...

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RPD Park Improvements: McLaren Park - Herz Recreation Center
Posted on: July 19, 2019

HERZ RECREATION CENTER PLANNING UPDATE

Capital Project Update

Hi everyone! Thank you to those of you who attended our community meeting on June 22nd. We continue to get valuable input from the community on the design of the new recreation center and outdoor improvements to the park. We are anticipating hosting anoth...

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