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Richmond Playground | Construction update, Nov-Dec 2023 | Richmond Playground Renovation Begins!

We're excited to share that the Richmond Playground renovation has begun! The project will include new furnishings, upgrades to the public restrooms, accessibility improvements, and a complete makeover of the children’s play area.

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Richmond Playground | Construction update October 2023

Hello neighbors! We have good news to share since our last update in September. We issued the Notice to Proceed (NTP) to our contractor and you should expect to see construction mobilization on-site starting in December or January.

Once construction starts...

Richmond Playground | Construction update September 2023

Hello neighbors! As we announced in July, our Rec and Park Commission unanimously approved a contract award to Treaty Construction for the renovation of Richmond Playground. The contract is now fully executed, and construction should be starting soon.

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Richmond Playground | Project update July 2023

We’re excited to share that a construction contract award for the Richmond Playground was approved by Rec and Park Commission on July 20!

Treaty Construction plans to begin work in the coming months and we’re aiming to reopen the new pl...

Richmond Playground | Project update June 2023

Hi neighbors! We’re looking forward to starting construction at Richmond Playground later this year. The project will feature a complete renovation of the Children’s Play Area, accessibility improvements at the park entry and restrooms...

Richmond Playground Construction Update 8/17.

We’re almost at 100% completion of the construction drawings, which is a big milestone! We are on target for mid-winter to start construction, which we’ve estimated at an 8 month duration, and we should expect the playground to be open...

Richmond Playground Project Update April 2022

Richmond Playground is moving forward! The project is at 60% design review and moving fast. We expect that the project will be advertised for bids by the fall 2022. 

Richmond Playground Project Update 8/20!

Design work for the Richmond Playground renovation has resumed! We are thankful to everyone who helped get this project moving again and remain hopeful that we can have the project in construction by mid 2022. Thank you to the wonderful community who has ...

Richmond Playground Project Update 4/26!!

Design work on the Richmond Playground renovation is temporarily halted but we are hopeful that the project can resume shortly. This snag will likely push the project schedule back at least one month. Many thanks to everyone who has contributed to the ren...

Richmond playground Project Update 2/9!

The concept design for Richmond Playground is complete! The concept has been granted all of the necessary approvals to move into the next phase, during which the design team will get into more detail on how exactly this amazing new playground will be buil...

Richmond Playground Concept Design Moving Forward 9/21!

Thank you so much to all who attended the third and final community workshop and to all who have contributed feedback along the way. On August 13^th we held a final community workshop to celebrate and gather feedback on the final concept design for Richmon...

Join us to discuss the final concept design for Richmond Playground!

Please join us for a final community meeting to celebrate and discuss the final concept design for the upcoming renovation of the play area at Richmond Playground. This virtual meeting will be the final of three community events hosted by SF Rec and Parks...

Richmond Playground Open House and Design Workshop

Please join us for an Open House and informal design workshop!

Give your input on concept designs for the upcoming renovation of the play area at Richmond Playground. The Open House will be an opportunity to express your priorities regarding playground the...

Richmond Playground Open House- Thank You!

We had a wonderful Public Open House on November 2nd! About 50 people stopped by on a sunny Saturday morning to participate in the project by learning about the scope, making suggestions for park design and programming, voting on site elements, and engagi...

Richmond Playground Open House

Recreation and Parks hosted an Open House regarding the upcoming renovation of the play area at Richmond Playground. The event included activities and information about the project, followed by a discussion about what you would like to see happen with the...