Posted on: September 21, 2023
Hello neighbors! The gateway to Golden Gate Park at 9th Avenue and Lincoln Way is one of the most well used park entrances by pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Very soon, construction will begin on landscape and wayfinding improvements that will create ...
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Posted on: September 18, 2023
This is a full week for the Buchanan Street Mall Renovations project!
The Buchanan Street Mall project team is seeking San Francisco Arts Commission Civic Design Review committee approval on the landscape features of the Memory Walk: decorative paving and ...
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Posted on: September 11, 2023
Due to the significance of this project, we will be presenting this to the Rec Park Commission on two occasions in October. The first will be to the Capital Committee on Wednesday, October 4th, at 2 pm. Following this meeting, we will be returning to the ...
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Posted on: August 30, 2023
Hello neighbors! Construction at Middle Lake in Golden Gate Park took a brief break during August to make room for Outside Lands but the project is now back up and running!
Next steps are grading and construction of the second island, planting around the l...
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Posted on: August 25, 2023
The topographic survey for this project has been received and we are coordinating with the Department of Public Works to bring a design team fully on board. We anticipate the design process starting in the fall of this year. Please stay tuned and we will ...
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Posted on: August 17, 2023
Upcoming Opportunity to Provide Public Comment for the Ocean Beach Climate Adaptation Project (OBCCAP)
Phase 3 of the San Francisco Arts Commission’s Civic Design Review for the Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project will be taking place on Monday, ...
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Posted on: August 10, 2023
The Arts Commission approved the Public Art Project Plan for the Gene Friend Rec Center Project earlier this week. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for artists has been posted on the Arts Commission website. Please note that the deadline for qualifica...
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Posted on: August 3, 2023
We’re happy to report that construction on Fillmore Turk Mini Park is moving right along. The majority of the precast furnishings have been delivered and placed on site. Most of the pavers have been laid out and additional soil is being brought to site as...
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Posted on: August 3, 2023
Good news. Since our last update, the design plans for the new restroom were approved by the State of California. With this approval, we can now finish the final design for the exterior grounds, including how the restroom ties into existing landscaping an...
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Posted on: August 3, 2023
In response to a citizen complaint about access into the San Francisco Botanical Garden Bookstore in Golden Gate Park, Rec and Park will be performing construction work to ensure that the Botanical Garden Bookstore complies with current building codes and...
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Posted on: August 2, 2023
Hello neighbors! We have two important updates to share about John McLaren Park:
1) McLaren Park Planning Survey Extended through 8/25/2023!
The McLaren Park 2020 Bond Planning priorities survey has been extended through 8/25/2023. Please complete this map-...
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Posted on: July 25, 2023
We have great news to share. On July 20, our Rec and Park Commission unanimously approved a contract award to Bauman Landscape and Construction for project work that we believe will greatly improve and revitalize Golden Gate Park's 9th Avenue Gateway. Com...
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Posted on: July 24, 2023
Thanks to community members who have been keeping an eye on the park and on construction progress. A couple of community members have reached out to express concerns about the dryness of the trees preserved on site.
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Posted on: July 20, 2023
Thanks to everyone who is showing up and participating in summer healing circles. Community gatherings continue every other Wednesday (see below for details). National Healing Collective and Atunse Justice League are also preparing a training to skill com...
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Posted on: July 20, 2023
Our replacement of a failed asphalt pathway south of Louis Sutter Playground is now complete! The fencing has been removed, large logs are in position to prevent vehicle access, and the adjacent area is prepared for future planting. This new Outdoor Recre...
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Posted on: July 18, 2023
Public Art Project Plan Presentation for Gene Friend Rec Center
Thank you to community members who have provided input on the Public Art Project Plan!
The Public Art Project Plan for Gene Friend Rec Center will be presented to the Arts Commission Visual Art...
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Posted on: July 14, 2023
The Gene Friend Rec Center project team will be presenting to the Arts Commission, Civic Design Review Phase 2, this coming Monday, July 17, 2:00 pm. This is a public meeting and there is an opportunity for public comment. Registering your comments in thi...
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Posted on: July 10, 2023
Hi neighbors! The repaving work at Stow Lake continues to be moving along very well. We have completed 75% of our repaving work and are still on pace to finish by August. The areas of pathway that have been completed are open to the public and look great....
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Posted on: July 6, 2023
Hi neighbors! We wanted to share an update on the turf replacement happening now at Crocker Soccer. Fields 1 and 2 will be re-opened by late July and then fields 3 and 4 will close for renovation, ensuring at least 2 fields are always open. Field 5, which...
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Posted on: July 5, 2023
Hi neighbors! Construction of the Golf Course Clubhouse is moving right along. Over the next few weeks, the contractor will be working on installing the roof of the clubhouse, as well as excavating the area around the clubhouse in preparation for landscap...
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Posted on: June 28, 2023
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: June 26, 2023
Join neighbors and facilitators to continue conversations on healing and transformation in our community. Help recreate Buchanan Street Mall as a park that strengthens the neighborhood, builds economic opportunity, and improves health and wellness for eve...
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Posted on: June 12, 2023
You may have noticed that the pace of construction at Esprit Park has slowed over recent weeks. This is in part because the project team is working together to minimize impact to the roots of trees on site. We have also experienced a large amount of vanda...
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Posted on: June 7, 2023
Join neighbors and facilitators to continue conversations on healing and transformation in our community. Help recreate Buchanan Street Mall as a park that strengthens the neighborhood, builds economic opportunity, and improves health and wellness for eve...
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Posted on: May 31, 2023
Virtual Community Update | Gene Friend Rec Center
The project team has completed the design development phase of the project and is working with the Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) and three cost estimating teams to update the cost estimate...
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Posted on: May 22, 2023
A $1.67 million renovation has transformed a former grassy field at Merced Heights Playground into a paradise for neighborhood recreation, with areas for people to picnic or exercise, dogs to frolic, and hummingbirds and butterflies to feed.
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Posted on: May 16, 2023
The pathway replacement work south of Louis Sutter Playground is almost complete! The new stabilized natural surface trail is the first segment of a new multi-use ribbon trail that will be built to extend all the way to the Mansell Tai Chi court within th...
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Posted on: May 12, 2023
Thanks to everyone who has participated in healing circles over the past several weeks as part of the Buchanan Street Mall Equity Action Initiative. Our project team has received very positive feedback from Fillmore community members on the quality of sha...
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Posted on: May 12, 2023
You may have noticed a slow down in the pace of noticeable progress on site. The project team is working hard to protect the roots of mature trees during the course of construction. This involves careful exploration with hand tools, as well as working wit...
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Posted on: May 11, 2023
If you have driven down Visitacion Avenue this week, you may have noticed the large towers erected at the Herz Playground construction site. The playground equipment is being installed! The tallest tower is the basis of equipment for age 5-12, in which tw...
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Posted on: May 11, 2023
Middle Lake Rehabilitation is moving along quickly! Rough grading of the lake and cascade between the lakes is nearly complete and we are almost finished with soil off-haul. Installation of the clay liner is ongoing and moving quickly and installation of ...
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Posted on: April 28, 2023
Join us on Friday, May 19, from 12 to 1 pm, for a re-opening celebration of the Merced Heights Playground Lower Lawn Terrace.
We will be honoring community members who have made significant contributions to the park over the years at this event. The terrac...
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Posted on: April 24, 2023
Hello Neighbors,
We wanted to pass along the following announcement by our partners at California Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Francisco Bay Region (Water Board) regarding the upcoming environmental remediation work that will be happening in E...
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Posted on: April 21, 2023
Due to heavy rain and winds, and then saturated soil, construction at Esprit Park was paused for nearly a month. We are happy to report that our contractor is back on site and making progress. Recent updates include:
- Street Improvement Permit approved by t...
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Posted on: April 21, 2023
After a rainy winter, construction for the Golden Gate Park Golf Clubhouse has hit the ground running. Our contractor has poured the slab for the new clubhouse and has started to install the structural elements for the building. As you can see from these ...
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Posted on: March 24, 2023
We have been working on environmental compliance for the McLaren Trails project, which is complicated, as most of the trail work falls within natural resource management areas and under that Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Natural Resources Mana...
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Posted on: March 20, 2023
Hi neighbors! As a quick update on the Stow Lake Perimeter Path Renovation, construction is moving faster than anticipated. We are nearly finished with the first half of the project, we should be repositioning the fencing and starting the second half of t...
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Posted on: March 20, 2023
Thank you to everyone who took part in our first two community meetings this month!
These presentations were intended to introduce the community to the project and provide an opportunity for everyone to provide feedback to the project team. You can find ou...
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Posted on: March 20, 2023
Hi neighbors! As a quick update on the Stern Grove Playground Renovation, we are making some refinements to the final concept design, while continuing regulatory and construction bid preparation. We are on target to begin construction work within the next...
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Posted on: March 10, 2023
All foundation work is now completed! The last light pole foundations were installed late February and the bollard light foundations in front of the restroom were installed earlier this week. These concrete ‘bases’ take about a month to cure before the th...
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Posted on: March 8, 2023
At the end of January, the SF Collaborative Partnering Steering Committee hosted its annual Collaborative Partnering Awards event to recognize project teams in San Francisco departments who demonstrate excellence in collaboration and the application of pa...
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Posted on: March 8, 2023
Phase 1 of the San Francisco Arts Commission’s Civic Design Review for the 11th and Natoma Park Project will be taking place on Monday, March 20th at 2:00 PM. Any member of the public is welcome to attend the meeting and provide public comment. We will be...
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Posted on: March 7, 2023
We're happy to report that the Golden Gate Park Golf Clubhouse project has received its building permit and construction is underway. The contractor has recently installed the underground plumbing for the new clubhouse and over the next few weeks will be ...
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Posted on: March 7, 2023
The 9th Avenue Gateway is moving forward and is scheduled to be advertised for bids in April! If the city receives acceptable bids, we can expect the project to break ground in early summer for an estimated eight month construction timeline. Traffic and t...
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Posted on: March 7, 2023
Thank you to everyone who has taken part in the development of the 11th and Natoma concept design! At a recent fourth community meeting a final concept design was presented and discussed. The concept has been developed over a significant outreach process ...
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Posted on: March 6, 2023
Help shape the future of the Fillmore! Your participation is key for redesigning Buchanan Street Mall to strengthen the neighborhood, create economic opportunity, and improve health and wellness for everyone.
Come to our first community gathering to circle...
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Posted on: March 6, 2023
A reminder to please join us for an online community meeting update hosted by Rec and Park. We will provide updates on project progress and dedicate at least half of the meeting to questions and answers. If you’re unable to make this meeting time, please ...
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Posted on: March 1, 2023
Even with these heavy winter rains, we continue to make progress at Herz Playground. The new sewer lines that serve the clubhouse, restrooms, and site drainage are in, and the rough plumbing for the restroom renovation is complete. As we uncover old plumb...
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Posted on: February 27, 2023
Thanks to the 40 people who attended the virtual community meeting on February 23rd!
We discussed the creation of a permanent promenade along John Shelley Drive West, and possible traffic calming and pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements along Shelley...
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Posted on: February 24, 2023
Construction is underway south of Louis Sutter Playground! We are removing a failing pathway and grading the hillside to achieve an easy slope from the parking lot to the existing path between Dwight and the Hidden Bridges. This is the first segment of a ...
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Posted on: February 23, 2023
Hello neighbors! The site is transforming before our very eyes! Construction is fully underway with demolition almost completed (light poles are gone!) and subsurface drainage is being installed. The big mound of concrete seen in the panoramic photo below...
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
Hey Neighbors! We are happy to report that the first quarter of the Stow Lake Perimeter Path Renovation is now complete – ahead of schedule! Our contractor is now moving into the next phase. Preparation for this work has begun. This work will include ligh...
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Posted on: February 1, 2023
We are happy to report that the project team is in the process of preparing for the project to go out to bid. We will keep you updated as to when the project will be going into construction. Watch for signs to appear around the Lake, informing you of clos...
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Posted on: January 20, 2023
We are excited to announce that, following January 19 Notice to Proceed (NTP) and January 20 groundbreaking ceremony, the contractor will be mobilizing the week of January 23.
We expect perimeter fencing to be installed around the park as early as Tuesday,...
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Posted on: January 20, 2023
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 23, 2022
Much has happened in the park these past two months!
The main path was blocked during the weekdays in Nov while the construction crew potholed, trenched, and laid conduits and backfilled the area parallel to the main path- Although easy to peer over the ba...
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Posted on: December 22, 2022
Construction is progressing and the lower terrace of Merced Heights Playground is starting to look like a park!
Concrete plaza and pathways within the park are poured and the dog play area is installed. Irrigation and drainage improvements have also been m...
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Posted on: December 22, 2022
Notice to Proceed for pre-construction services was awarded to Swinerton Builders just prior to Thanksgiving, and they have hit the ground running, working with the design team to review documents and start cost estimating and constructability. As a remin...
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Posted on: December 20, 2022
Thank you to everyone who participated in our community meeting on December 6th. We appreciated hearing feedback on top priorities for investing the 2020 Bond funding in McLaren Park. We look forward to returning to the community in Spring 2023 to present...
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Posted on: December 20, 2022
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 our build...
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Posted on: December 19, 2022
Over the last several months we’ve been working on construction documents for the three remaining trail segments slated for renovation: the trail up and over Noe Peak, the switch back trail south of Noe Peak, and the trail to Crestline Drive. We are still...
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Posted on: December 19, 2022
Treaty Construction is busy at work with their backhoe! Demolition is nearly complete at Herz Playground. At least 75% of materials being disposed of are sorted, reused, or recycled in compliance with San Francisco’s Recovery Plan. The playground sand was...
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Posted on: December 1, 2022
The final draft conceptual design for the McLaren Trails Priority Improvements project will be presented to the Recreation and Parks Capital Committee next Wednesday 12/7 at 2pm. Connection details are at the bottom of this post.
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Posted on: November 29, 2022
Due to expected rain, the McLaren Park Project Improvements meeting on December 3rd will now be held virtually on December 6th. See information below.
Join us to share ideas and prioritize park improvements!
We are seeking input on how to invest the 2020 He...
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Posted on: November 22, 2022
The Construction of the new Golden Gate Park Golf Clubhouse is getting underway! The Notice to Proceed was issued to the Contractor in late September. The contractor has mobilized on the site, and set up the temporary golf clubhouse, which First Tee will ...
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Posted on: November 17, 2022
Please join us for a third community meeting to discuss the future park at 11th and Natoma! Recreation and Parks invites you to attend for a presentation of a consolidated concept design for the park based on the community input to date. This is another o...
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Posted on: November 10, 2022
Join us in person to share ideas and prioritize park improvements!
We are seeking input on how to invest the 2020 Health & Recovery Bond funding in McLaren Park. Staff will be presenting preliminary project ideas to gather community feedback.
Tuesday, D...
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Posted on: October 27, 2022
Our design team at Public Works is busy at work developing details for the renovation of trails. We’re focused on the three remaining trails to be renovated: 1.) the trail up and over the south peak, 2.) the trail south of the peaks that connects to the c...
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Posted on: October 26, 2022
Hi everyone-
We are busy behind the scenes preparing to host a community meeting later this year. Stay tuned for announcement on the date/time. We will be discussing potential project ideas to receive funding from the 2020 Health & Recovery Bond. For q...
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Posted on: October 26, 2022
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 Project M...
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Posted on: October 25, 2022
SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department broke ground on renovations at Herz Playground in Visitacion Valley on Monday as part of the Let’sPlaySF! initiative that is delivering creative play spaces to children across San F...
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Posted on: October 20, 2022
The rehabilitation project received a low bid from Bauman Landscape and Construction Inc. which will be presented to the RP Commission for approval on 10/20. With approval from the Commission we plan to move forward with the tree removals (the first part ...
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Posted on: October 20, 2022
The Recreation and Park Commission has approved the construction contract, and we are working to get our contractor started as soon as possible.
We have posted “Construction Coming” advisories at the park.
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Posted on: October 12, 2022
Thanks to everyone who attended trail walks or otherwise shared dialogue with staff this summer, as we continue to refine the concept design for priority trail improvements and enhancement of natural features in McLaren Park.
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Posted on: September 29, 2022
Together with community members who shaped the historic project from its conception, San Francisco officials broke ground last month on the future India Basin Waterfront Park.
The groundbreaking ceremony marks the beginning of construction of the future pa...
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Posted on: September 20, 2022
Join us for an update on the renovation, being presented at a Community Briefing hosted by Japantown Task Force.
September 20, 2022 at 6:30-7:30 PM via Zoom
The Japantown Task Force is hosting a virtual Community Briefing on the Peace Plaza Renovation Proje...
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Posted on: September 19, 2022
2 inches of fine asphalt was laid during the last week of August. After the asphalt cured, the Sportsmaster Skatemaster system was applied; first with a layer of acrylic then later with a sealant atop. The project will look to develop the adjacent landsca...
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Posted on: September 16, 2022
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: September 16, 2022
Hi all-
We are looking forwarding to meeting with the community this Fall to discuss project ideas for investing the 2020 Bond funding. Also, the golf operator at Gleneagles Golf Course will be ending their lease Fall 2023. We have the opportunity to re-im...
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Posted on: September 14, 2022
Hi all- We are pleased to report that on August 18, the RPD Commission approved the contract award for the construction of Stow Lake. Pre-construction coordination will begin at the end of September with an anticipated construction start date of early Oct...
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Posted on: September 12, 2022
Rec and Park is coordinating with the Public Works Bureau of Urban Forestry (BUF) to notice community members about upcoming tree work at Esprit, as part of a wholescale renovation of the park. BUF will be posting trees within the right of way proposed fo...
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Posted on: September 7, 2022
The rehabilitation project was advertised for bids last month and, because of the complexity of the project, the bid due date was extended to today, 9/7/2022. The bidding contractors will be named shortly. Assuming a low bid is received within range of th...
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Posted on: September 7, 2022
The design team is closing in on 100% completion of the construction documents and the project will soon be advertised for bids. The project is on track to begin construction in early 2023 for an 8 month construction duration. Rec and Parks will coordinat...
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Posted on: September 6, 2022
Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project Art Proposals are posted! The three finalists are Mark Baugh-Sasaki, Leo Bersamina, and Ana Teresa Fernandez. One of these art proposals will be selected for construction and installation. Public comment on th...
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Posted on: September 2, 2022
This Fall 2022, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors will consider legislation that will authorize a three-year pilot study using the Upper Great Highway between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard as a car-free promenade on weekends, holidays, and Friday a...
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Posted on: August 24, 2022
On August 18, 2022, Commission approved that Treaty Construction be awarded the contract to renovate Herz Playground. Not only was Treaty the lowest, responsive bidder, we’ve had great success working with them in the past. Treaty Construction has built s...
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Posted on: August 17, 2022
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 to the public aroun...
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Posted on: August 12, 2022
The San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission last month approved construction firm Swinerton to build the first portion of India Basin Waterfront Park, a community-led project that will train and hire Bayview-Hunters Point residents.
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Posted on: August 2, 2022
The construction contract has been awarded!
It was a journey through design, pandemic challenges to get us to this point. The contractor has ordered the lights (four month to manufacture) and our team held multiple meetings to prepare for construction some...
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Posted on: August 2, 2022
Thank you, neighborhood park advocates, for your continued support of the Community Opportunity Fund Program, which is in its third Bond cycle. We are updating the process for the next application cycle, Round 6, and will have more information on those ch...
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Posted on: July 20, 2022
The design team is up and running and working on completing schematic design by later this Summer. Please stay tuned for details on design updates.
We have issued Notification of Intent to Award to Swinerton Builders for the Construction Manager / General ...
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Posted on: July 18, 2022
We are excited to share that the water barrier has been removed at 900 Innes, a huge step in completing the remediation of this site that allows water to return to the cleaned area. We have additional work to wrap-up the project and anticipate finishing r...
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Posted on: July 14, 2022
Today our contractor began work demolishing sections of the sidewalk along Byxbee, from the main playground entrance to the corner of Byxbee and Shields Streets.
Please note that the contractor is currently providing temporary pedestrian access around this...
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Posted on: July 14, 2022
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 12, 2022
Core to the community-driven redesign of Buchanan Street Mall, the Memory Walk is envisioned to physically connect all five blocks of the park, showcase local art, and honor community history.
Thanks to grant funding from the Prop 68 Statewide Parks Progra...
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Posted on: July 6, 2022
Hi everybody- We have great news to share- we received 7 bids on the Herz Playground Renovation Project! We are currently identifying the lowest, responsive bidder. We plan to present the contract award for construction to the Recreation and Park Departme...
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Posted on: July 1, 2022
The Twin Peaks Pedestrian Walkway conceptual design was approved by the Recreation and Park Commission in June 2022!
Design aspects that will be addressed and refined during schematic design and onward, some of which is based on input from community stakeh...
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Posted on: June 29, 2022
Please join us for a second virtual community meeting to discuss the future park at 11th and Natoma! Recreation and Parks invites you to attend and share your input on the design, character, and programming of this exciting new park site in the South of M...
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Posted on: June 13, 2022
We apologize for the inconvenience as our Project Manager is out sick. We will be postponing the June 14th 8:30 am site walk, but will still be moving forward with the 29th. We will reschedule as soon as possible.
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Posted on: May 20, 2022
Hi all- We nearing the end of our advertisement period for Herz Playground! Contractor bids are due on Wednesday, May 25! We will update everyone on our schedule and the start of construction once bids are received. For questions on the project, please re...
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Posted on: May 20, 2022
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 26, 2022
The contractor asked to be relieved from the construction contract and in February, Commission approved the termination so that we can close this chapter and rebid the project to get back on track.
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Posted on: April 22, 2022
We are excited to announce an upcoming community meeting for a new park in the South of Market Area.
Recreation and Parks invites you to attend and provide your input on the character, programming, and design of this future park space.
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Posted on: April 22, 2022
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: April 9, 2022
Recreation and Park, together with the SFMTA, presented the first public meeting on the Visitacion Avenue Sidewalk and Streetscape Project. The project is part of the departments larger efforts to address pedestrian, bike and street improvements throughou...
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Posted on: April 8, 2022
Mansell Tai Chi Court is open to the public! A ceremony on 3/12/22 kicked off with a beautiful Tai Chi demonstration and marked the official opening for the space. The court is intended to serve the needs of Tai Chi practitioners, but the space has an end...
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Posted on: April 8, 2022
Middle Lake Rehabilitation is on track to go out to bid in April or May 2022. That means that the project could be in construction by the fall! Thank you everyone for your patience as this wonderful project progresses – the rehabilitation will create a be...
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Posted on: April 1, 2022
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, and Recreation & Park Department will be holding a multi-agency, virtual community webinar to share status updates on the City’s Ocean Beach Climate Change A...
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Posted on: March 28, 2022
Design is progressing for the stage on the McAllister to Fulton block, thanks to the thoughtful input input provided by local performing art stakeholders, including the African American Art & Culture Complex, African-American Shakespeare Company, Afro...
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Posted on: March 25, 2022
We are officially under contract with the architecture and engineering team, the Mark Cavagnero Associates + Kuth Ranieri Architects Joint Venture, as of March 23. We are looking forward to working with this team to finalize the project design and constru...
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Posted on: March 25, 2022
Interested in helping improve our parks? Volunteer at the McLaren Park Native Plant Garden in Visitacion Valley on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The garden is located on Visitacion Avenue across from Herz Playground. Work will include moving mulch ...
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Posted on: March 23, 2022
The design team is continuing to close design and coordination loops as efficiently as possible, still with the goal of finalizing construction documents and advertising to contractors this spring.
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Posted on: March 18, 2022
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: March 18, 2022
We are excited to announce that we are on track to issue Notice to Proceed to the Contractor, Cazadoro Construction, Inc, by early April. Here are some specific updates:
- There’s often a lag between when NTP is issued and when you observe work hap...
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Posted on: March 18, 2022
Our biologist will conduct a few more wildlife surveys at Stow Lake over the next month. Once complete, we will incorporate measures into our specifications that ensure the protection of special status species during construction. We are also co...
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Posted on: February 24, 2022
Hi folks- Our biologist has been conducting surveys of the wildlife at Stow Lake. Once the surveys wrap up later this Spring, we will be incorporating measures into our specifications to ensure the protection of special status species during construction....
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Posted on: February 24, 2022
The design team has completed and submitted 90% construction documents drawings and specifications. These are currently being reviewed by several individuals and agencies for the following: accessibility, cost, tree impacts, maintenanc...
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Posted on: February 24, 2022
Hi folks- We have our final set of drawings and specifications ready for bidding! We are coordinating with the Public Works Contract Preparation group to advertise the project to potential contractors. We will also be taking the project to the Department ...
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Posted on: February 24, 2022
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: February 23, 2022
COMING SOON: Renovations on Buchanan Street Mall
It’s time to CELEBRATE! For seven years, the Western Addition community has dreamed about what Buchanan Mall could become with the right vision and resources. Those dreams are coming true!
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Posted on: February 14, 2022
Here are some updates on the project:
- We are finalizing contracting with the architecture and engineering team, the Mark Cavagnero Associates + Kuth Ranieri Architects Joint Venture, and hope to officially have them on board by early Mar...
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Posted on: February 14, 2022
We are happy to report that we will be presenting award of construction contract to the Recreation and Park Commission for approval this Thursday, February 17.
We received 10 bids from contractors on January 25. We have confirmed the co...
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Posted on: February 9, 2022
The McLaren Trails Priority Improvements project team has been working with the Planning Department on environmental compliance, thoroughly reviewing the proposed trail improvements and natural features restoration work alongside the activities previously...
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Posted on: January 31, 2022
The Yosemite Creek Daylighting Project is moving forward following a number of Commission approvals. On December 16, 2021 RPD Commission approved the 2018 concept design and draft MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) between RPD and PUC. ...
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Posted on: January 26, 2022
Please join Recreation and Parks, the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), and the Municipal Transportation Authority (MTA) for a virtual community meeting to get the latest updates on all the projects related to Lake Merced.
February 17th at 5:30 pm
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Posted on: January 21, 2022
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: January 5, 2022
Happy New Year! This year we will bring the vision plan into a buildable reality.
2021 marked a year of investigations, structural testing, materials studies and confirming the permit codes with Department of Building Inspections (DBI) and work on the pago...
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Posted on: December 23, 2021
We're excited to announce that Bayview Playground is open! Thank you for your patience as we’ve worked to complete the renovation. Fences have been removed and the site is available for you to play. An official park opening will be on Jan 22, 2022. Stay t...
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Posted on: December 22, 2021
Say goodbye to 2021 and to the drainage problems at Fillmore Turk—then, welcome the start of the transformative renovation taking place throughout 2022!
These Construction Advisory notices are posted on site in preparation for the upcoming renovation. Janu...
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Posted on: December 17, 2021
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: December 17, 2021
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. We hope to advertise the project to contractors early in 2022. Please e-mail Project Manager, Alexis Wa...
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Posted on: December 17, 2021
Hi all- We will be working with a biologist to conduct surveys around Stow Lake for red-legged frogs and to make recommendations on how to minimize any biological impacts. Once this is finalized, we will advertise the project to potential contractors. &am...
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Posted on: November 29, 2021
We are excited to be moving toward onboarding our new design team for the project!
We completed recruitment via a competitive RFP process and received 3 very strong proposals, including one from a joint venture that included the architecture firm that comp...
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Posted on: November 23, 2021
The Middle Lake Rehabilitation project is moving forward and 90% design documents are nearly complete. In order to pave the way for a smooth construction project on the main scope of work, now due to go out to bid in the summer of 2022, we are initiating ...
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Posted on: November 23, 2021
Recreation and Park, together with Fletcher Studio, presented updates on the Esprit Park Renovation Project to over 35 members of the community on Thursday, November 18. The team also responded to many community member questions about design development a...
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Posted on: November 23, 2021
We are awarding the construction contract in December!! Then, the contractor, sub-contractors, and engineers will be entering all pertinent data in city system for ground breaking in the new year. Construction advisory notices are on site and additional p...
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Posted on: November 18, 2021
Hi all- The project team is working with a biologist to minimize impacts to the wildlife around the lake. We will be moving forward with the hazardous tree removals later this year. We are aiming to advertise the project to potential contractors in the co...
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Posted on: November 18, 2021
Join us for the third community meeting for the Stern Grove Playground Renovation Project. We invite you to share input and feedback on proposed playground design options. The playground is part of the Let’sPlaySF! Initiative, a partnership between the Re...
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Posted on: November 18, 2021
Hi everybody- We are putting the finishing touches on the permit set of drawings, which we will submit to the Building Department for approval. We will also be conducting a final cost estimate for the project. Please e-mail Project Manager, Alexis Ward, a...
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Posted on: November 12, 2021
The construction contract is being awarded in November 2021 and the team, preparing for site work, has posted these notices throughout the park. Please check back for actual closure date which we will post here.
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Posted on: November 2, 2021
The Rossi Pool Renovation Project progress is moving along well, and we have reached a significant milestone: the pool shell has been plastered and is currently being filled with water! Current construction activities are now focused on pool mechanical eq...
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Posted on: October 28, 2021
Rec and Park is hosting an online update to community members on the Esprit Park Renovation Project on Thursday, November 18, from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm.
This update will include a presentation from staff on the following items:
- Progress on the park design and ...
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Posted on: October 15, 2021
We are please to announce the re-opening of Victoria Manalo Draves Park! The summer renovation included installation of new sports lighting, new pedestrian lighting, expansion and reconfiguration of the community garden, the addition of a nature explorati...
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Posted on: October 13, 2021
Construction on the Mansell Tai Chi Court is underway and moving fast! The plants haven’t even been installed yet one can already feel the new berm sheltering the future plaza from wind. We hope to have this beautiful space open to the public by the end o...
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Posted on: October 9, 2021
Francisco Park construction is moving forward towards a December 2021 completion!
The Hyde Street stairway has been installed and the view from the top is spectacular. The pathway from the stairway to the great lawn will be poured next week. &...
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Posted on: October 5, 2021
Juri Commons is open to the public! On September 13th the city held a ribbon cutting celebration to commemorate the park’s opening with many neighbors, community members, donors and city leadership in attendance. The process for getting Juri Commons renov...
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Posted on: October 5, 2021
We are happy to announce that construction for the Lake Merced Boat Dock is complete, and the site is open to the public. Construction fencing was removed on 9/16/21 and the new dock, boat ramp, seating area, and ADA parking stall are ready for use! A rib...
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Posted on: October 2, 2021
Lighting and safety improvements at VMD are close to completion. We have had a few unfortunate delays from suppliers and subcontractors, but are in the home stretch of construction! PG&E will be installing our new meter and energizing the site on Octo...
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Posted on: September 30, 2021
Consultant on site at Esprit this week to inventory the condition of the storm drainage system that was installed approximately 15 years ago. The goal of this inventory is to understand what existing infrastructure can be retained and incorporated into ou...
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Posted on: September 20, 2021
Hi everybody- We are getting close to wrapping up our construction document for the new playground and the bathroom renovation at Herz Clubhouse. We aim to get permits through the Building Department in November. For questions please contact Project Manag...
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Posted on: September 20, 2021
The project is 85% completed! The sod was recently installed and needs 60 days for full establishment (recommended time for roots to attach to the earth and grow strong before being walked on) The fences are 90% installed, fixtures are starting to be inst...
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Posted on: September 20, 2021
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: September 18, 2021
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, an outdoor concert venue nestled in McLaren Park, re-opened today following a $1.45 million facelift that made it more comfortable and accessible for both performers and audience members, the San Francisco Re...
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Posted on: September 15, 2021
After almost seven years of community-driven engagement and visioning, SF Rec and Parks is thrilled to be moving forward with a clear schedule for detailed design and construction of the Turk – Golden Gate block of Buchanan Street Mall!
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Posted on: September 13, 2021
SAN FRANCISCO, CA –Juri Commons reopened today following a $1.9 million renovation honoring the Mission District park’s railroad history while featuring a seamless redesign with new plantings, an improved play space for children, grass for dogs, and an ad...
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Posted on: September 10, 2021
We have been assessing conditions on site over the past few months, including the following:
- Soils investigation (infiltration study, testing for Maher Ordinance compliance, and agricultural suitability), with the Public Works Site Assessment and Remediati...
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Posted on: September 5, 2021
CONSTRUCITON UPDATES:
This lighting project was anticipated to be completed in Fall 2021 (as noted on construction banners). We are several weeks away from the start of Fall and construction work continues (see photos below).
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Posted on: August 20, 2021
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 ...
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Posted on: August 20, 2021
As this project neared 60% design completion it was put on hold due to COVID related funding delays – but we are back up and running! With new funding allocated to the project the design team is moving forward and we hope to put the project out to bid by ...
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Posted on: August 20, 2021
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: August 17, 2021
Thank you for helping us to get the word out to folks who may be interested in working on the project.
An online pre-proposal conference will be held on Wednesday, August 18, at 10 am (this was postponed from August 5).
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Posted on: August 16, 2021
Thanks to the 174 people who participated in the survey to refine the design of Buchanan Street Mall, Turk – Golden Gate block. There are clear community preferences for a big kids play structure, belt swings, bench swings, stationary bikes, balance-focus...
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Posted on: August 16, 2021
Thank you everyone for your continued patience with this renovation project. Construction is nearing completion and we are now waiting on a few final sign-offs. Look for a posting for the official ribbon cutting soon! We are aiming for early-mid September...
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Posted on: August 12, 2021
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 value of planting native plants throughout the Cit...
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Posted on: August 6, 2021
Good news is that construction is going great! Our new utility work on Sherman was inspected and approved by PG&E and trenching across the street and down the sidewalk will be repaired by early next week.
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Posted on: July 26, 2021
Construction is moving forward quickly at VMD! Cazadoro Construction, Inc. has been a collaborative partner in accelerating the schedule, with the goal of opening key areas of the park prior to the start of the SFUSD academic year.
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Posted on: July 26, 2021
The final piece of work for George Christopher’s renovations, resurfacing the tennis court, is almost complete! The slip sheet system requires dry weather and our contractor experienced many schedule delays due to the dripping fog the park experienced thr...
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Posted on: July 23, 2021
Thanks so much for those of you who were able to attend the grand reopening, here are some photos of the newly renovated playground. We can not do these renovations without your support.
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Posted on: July 23, 2021
Thank you for helping us to get the word out to folks who may be interested in working on the project.
An online pre-proposal conference will be held on Thursday, August 5, at 1:30 pm.
Proposals are due on Tuesday, August 24, by 5 pm.
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Posted on: July 22, 2021
The Portsmouth Square project team has been incredibly busy over the past several months, pushing forward both the detailed design and the environmental review for the project. On August 4th, the Draft EIR will be published and available for public commen...
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Posted on: July 19, 2021
Hi everyone! We are thrilled to share that construction is wrapping up at Golden Gate Heights and we are opening on July 20th at 11:30. Join us to celebrate the completion of this project! Thank you to all the community members who helped make this projec...
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Posted on: July 19, 2021
Project progress is moving along well, and the construction team is working diligently despite some delays due to unforeseen site conditions. Current construction activities include:
Building Envelope – Concrete scope complete. Painting subcontractor is on...
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Posted on: July 19, 2021
Hi everybody, We are continuing work on the construction documents for the project. We are happy to share that we will be including an ADA accessible swing in the younger children’s playground. Other playground elements include bucket swings, belt swings,...
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Posted on: July 7, 2021
Join us for the second community meeting for the Stern Grove Playground Renovation Project. We invite you to share input and feedback on proposed playground design options. The playground is part of the Let’sPlaySF! Initiative, a partnership between the R...
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Posted on: June 30, 2021
We are pushing to advertise an RFP (request for proposals) for a design team (architecture and engineering) this July, with the goal of selecting a team and having them start work by right after the New Year 2022. If you know of any firms that might be in...
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Posted on: June 22, 2021
We are making great construction progress and nearing the finish line! The prefabricated dock and gangway were installed in late May, and the contractor is currently making minor adjustments before it is ready for use. Other ongoing site work includes irr...
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Posted on: June 22, 2021
Your Victoria Manalo Draves lighting upgrades and park improvements are coming soon! Rec and Park has been working on final preparations with our contractor Cazadoro Construction, Inc. for the past month, and the builders will take control of the park and...
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Posted on: June 22, 2021
The fence poles, those silver vertical sticks, are 80% installed awaiting the black finish and mesh. Grading, almost complete on the ballfield, is preparing for sod installation next month. Then we’ll move to the areas outside the field. The fitness equip...
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Posted on: June 22, 2021
Hi all, We are nearing completion of construction at Golden Gate Heights. The contractor is installing the finishing touches. Please stay tuned for information on an opening celebration later this summer! For questions please contact Project Manager, Alex...
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Posted on: June 14, 2021
We are happy to report that the Board of Supervisors has approved the grants that support the project. This renovation was made possible thanks to a generous $5 million funding commitment from UCSF, who committed this grant through their Dogpatch Communit...
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Posted on: June 14, 2021
The Arts Commission Civic Design Review Committee approved the design in April, under their “Small Project Review” category.
Our team is moving forward to flesh out details of the approved concept design. We are expecting a 50% construction document submit...
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Posted on: June 8, 2021
We’re excited to share that planting is nearing completion, embedded rails are installed in the pathway and the team is about to lay down play surfacing in the playground. We look forward to opening the park to the public! By August we expect the sod to h...
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Posted on: June 1, 2021
The Recreation and Parks Department has executed a construction contract with Cazadoro Construction, Inc. for a summer renovation of Victoria Manalo Draves Park in SOMA. The work includes the addition of sports lighting at the ballfield and basketball cou...
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Posted on: May 28, 2021
Mark your calendars! A groundbreaking event marking the beginning of remediation work on the India Basin project is scheduled for Thursday, June 17 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at India Basin Shoreline Park (Hunters Point Boulevard and Hawes Street). Join us for t...
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Posted on: May 21, 2021
Hi all, Our design has completed the detailed design phase and we are currently cost estimating the project and doing regulatory reviews. Later this summer we will begin construction documents. For questions please contact Project Manager, Alexis Ward, at...
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Posted on: May 21, 2021
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: May 17, 2021
Playground fixtures are in! AND the field is finally taking shape. Much of the work since the start has been centered around everything underground: the field fencing foundation, the retaining walls for the bio retention planting, the drainage, irrigation...
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Posted on: April 26, 2021
The long-awaited date has been appointed! George Christopher Playground is scheduled to reopen to the public on Thursday, April 29th!
Our contractor put on the finishing touches this past month, installing benches, signs, and the drinking fountain, making ...
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Posted on: April 26, 2021
The design is progressing and the Middle Lake Rehabilitation project is moving forward! We anticipate construction drawings to be complete by the summer, to begin construction by fall of this year. Assuming no significant project delays, Middle Lake is st...
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Posted on: April 26, 2021
We’re excited to share that the pathways and walls are nearly complete, the play equipment is installed, planting has begun, and the space is starting to feel like a cohesive park! We hope to have Juri Commons open to the public by June so that the neighb...
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Posted on: April 26, 2021
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...
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Posted on: April 20, 2021
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. The project’s concept design has been approved by our Commission. Now, the project team is working ...
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Posted on: April 20, 2021
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: April 16, 2021
Following Rec and Park Commission of concept design in March, we are moving forward! The Arts Commission Civic Design Review Committee will be reviewing the project this Monday, April 19, under their “Small Project Review” category.
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Posted on: April 16, 2021
Dear Friends and Neighbors of the Gene Friend Rec Center,
As you have likely heard by now, Prop A passed in November, and the Health and Recovery General Obligation Bond is a go. We are expecting to have this bond funding for the Gene Friend Rec Center Pro...
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Posted on: April 16, 2021
The West Portal Playground (Children’s Play Area Only) will be temporarily closed April 26 through sometime on April 27 as we do some safety surfacing repairs. The playground is being fenced to allow the surfacing repairs to cure properly. Please consider...
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Posted on: April 9, 2021
The entire site has been graded and fence footing installed—so that the boundaries of the field (such as,… home plate, backstop foul lines etc) are easier to see. Notice the white (layout) lines throughout were replaced with pipe sleeves embedded into the...
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Posted on: March 19, 2021
We hope you are enjoying the recently renovated West Portal Playground! We have received some concerns about the functioning of the merry-go-round at the playground. Our contractor and subcontractors have visited the site to check the merry-go-round and w...
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Posted on: March 15, 2021
Staff will be presenting the proposed concept design to the Full Recreation and Park Commission this week. Please find details below:
Full Recreation and Park Commission Hearing
Thursday, March 18, 10 am
Call in number for members of the public:
1.415.655.000...
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Posted on: March 9, 2021
Project progress is moving along well, despite some recent construction delays due to unforeseen site conditions. Current construction activities include: Exterior window and doors installation, interior tiling, epoxy flooring, painting. Pool and mechanic...
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Posted on: March 9, 2021
We are thrilled that the construction fencing is down, and the Garfield site is now open to the public. The Clubhouse and Community Center are scheduled to open in mid/late March for select activities, and the pool will remain closed per current SF Health...
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Posted on: March 8, 2021
Join us for the second community meeting for the Stern Grove Playground Renovation Project. We invite you to share input and feedback on proposed playground design options. The playground is part of the Let’sPlaySF! Initiative, a partnership between the R...
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Posted on: March 1, 2021
We have received great input to help us finalize a proposed concept design for the Merced Heights Playground Lower Lawn Terrace Renovation Project, during an online community meeting on Thursday, February 18 with over 20 members of the public attending, a...
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Posted on: March 1, 2021
The project has experienced significant delays due to COVID-19, winter rain, and subcontractor scheduling challenges, but construction is over three quarters complete at Shoreview Park and there is a solid plan for finishing work in early spring.
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Posted on: March 1, 2021
The project suffered COVID-19, weather, and subcontractor scheduling delays around the turn of the year, still, construction has moved steadily forward at George Christopher Playground. Our contractor achieved an important milestone at the end of January:...
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Posted on: February 23, 2021
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: February 23, 2021
Hi everyone- At long last, we have an approved conceptual design for the project! Thank you so much to everyone who has participated in this project. The next phase will be focused on developing the construction documents. We will update this blog monthly...
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Posted on: February 23, 2021
Hi everyone! The playground equipment is being installed at Golden Gate Heights! Next week, the contractor will be moving the construction fencing back to enclose the upper field as they start grading the field. For questions please contact Project Manage...
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Posted on: February 22, 2021
Join us for a virtual community meeting!
We need your feedback! The India Basin Project partners are looking for inspiration to design the new children’s play area at India Basin Shoreline Park. We want to hear from families, including children, about what...
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Posted on: February 9, 2021
Juri Commons is moving forward in construction and hitting a good stride. The crew discovered some faulty utility infrastructure during demolition which caused some delays, which pushed our new anticipated completion date out to April of this year. We’re ...
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Posted on: February 9, 2021
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...
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Posted on: February 5, 2021
Dear Community Member,
Thank you for your patience as some important preparations were made over the last several months since my last update to you.
I’m excited to report that we will be convening an online community meeting for 2 weeks from today:
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Posted on: January 29, 2021
With sadness we honor the namesake of this athletic field, K.C. Jones, who left us on December 25, 2020.
Jones played college basketball for the University of San Francisco Dons and led them to the 1955 and 1956 NCAA championships. He was also part of the ...
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Posted on: January 29, 2021
We just received notice that the building permit has been approved! Our next step is to bid advertise again in February. The first bids received late last year were beyond our budget. So our team rolled up sleeves and tighten the construction documents to...
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Posted on: January 25, 2021
The work at the historic Golden Gate Park Dog Training Area is SO CLOSE to being finished… and many humans and dogs are eager to return!
Please be patient with our contractor. Some final items, important to user safety and the effectiveness of long term ma...
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Posted on: January 25, 2021
We hope you can join us for the first of many virtual meetings to discuss the renovation of the playground at Stern Grove. The playground is part of the Let’sPlaySF! Initiative, a partnership between the Recreation and Park Department and the San Francisc...
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Posted on: January 22, 2021
Hi folks- We have exciting news! We will be presenting a concept plan for approval at the Rec Park Commission in February! Thank you everyone who has participated in our many meetings, discussions, and our most recent online survey about this park renovat...
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Posted on: January 22, 2021
Hi everyone, We are very close to finalizing our concept plan based on feedback from the Historic Preservation team at the Planning Department. We will be sharing the concept plan on our website and we are planning to present it to the Rec Park Commission...
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Posted on: January 20, 2021
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: January 19, 2021
The Stern Grove Playground Community Survey is now open!
The San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department (RPD) is pleased to kick-off the Stern Grove Playground Renovation Project. The play area at Stern Grove is about to undergo a renovation, ...
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Posted on: January 19, 2021
The Western Addition community has been driving a new vision for Buchanan Mall since 2014. A Vision Plan was published in March 2017 and the conceptual design for all five blocks was approved in April 2020. With the passing of the Health and Recovery Bond...
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Posted on: January 14, 2021
We are very close to finishing construction and opening the park again! The pagoda has a fresh coat of paint, the clubhouse’s wood bleachers are sparkling, and the hummingbirds are loving the new plants. There are only minor details left to complete and t...
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Posted on: December 29, 2020
The historic Dog Training Area is very close to completion, however project opening has been delayed until late January. We have had some December delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the timelines for additional improvements that will support the ease...
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Posted on: December 28, 2020
The Tennis Center is making great progress towards completion in early 2021. The courts are now fully color coated, fences are installed, and planting is nearing completion. Flat work at the Nancy Pelosi Drive entrance and along the west side of the clubh...
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Posted on: December 24, 2020
The park is beginning to take shape as some of the boundaries are being set. Construction excavation continues with foundation installation and a few deep pits. See the recent images below. Can you tell which amenity it is?
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Posted on: December 3, 2020
The West Portal Playground (Children’s Play Area Only) was temporarily closed today (Thursday, December 3) for some work on the perimeter fencing.
The playground will re-open by 5 pm today. Contractor staff will be on site on Friday, De...
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Posted on: December 2, 2020
The West Portal Playground (Children’s Play Area Only) will be temporarily closed this week as we do some work on the perimeter fencing. Please consider using this alternative playground: Larsen Playground (850 Vicente St)
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Posted on: November 19, 2020
The tennis courts reopened early November, ahead of schedule .
During the park renovation, the tennis courts received an entirely new southern edge: a new foundation, new drainage and new fencing, new gate and accessible path to the rest of the park, new d...
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Posted on: November 19, 2020
Please join the City’s multi-agency virtual community meeting to learn more about the proposed South Ocean Beach Multi-Use Trail Project!
Together with the SF Public Utility Commission, this proposed Recreation and Parks project will replace the Great High...
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Posted on: November 12, 2020
We are in the final phases of construction at the historic Golden Gate Park Dog Training Area. All of the site grading and drainage is completed, as is the electrical work to connect the irrigation timer to power source at the Senior Center. The large and...
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Posted on: October 29, 2020
Hi everyone- The construction fences are going up at Golden Gate Heights. The playground and picnic area are currently fenced off. Later in the project, the upper lawn will be fenced as well. The first step will be removing four trees and installing a new...
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Posted on: October 29, 2020
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: October 29, 2020
Much progress has been made over the past couple months on the utilities, sitework and interiors. Highlights include formwork for the new North Stairs, Mechanical Enclosure steel columns, and Boiler System connections in the basement.
On the interiors, wal...
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Posted on: October 29, 2020
The project team is working on developing an overall project budget and securing agency approvals. We will re-engage with the community in the coming months to get additional input on the design of the building and park improvements. Send your questions a...
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Posted on: October 27, 2020
The major construction activities have been completed and we are near the finish line on this much anticipated addition to the neighborhood! The Design and Construction teams have been working hard, and much progress has been made over the past couple of ...
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Posted on: October 14, 2020
The contractor has a few minor items remaining, including some work around the playground fencing. This may require closure of the children’s play area for 1-2 days, which we’re targeting for the last week in October. Thanks for your patience as parts com...
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Posted on: October 13, 2020
The play equipment is now installed at George Christopher! As are most of the new light posts. The project has really taken shape over the last month, as you can see from the photos. You’ll see people repainting the posts and installing new chain link at ...
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Posted on: October 13, 2020
The site is getting final touches to be ready for opening. The community can look forward to a brand-new site, including new swings, a ship-themed play structure, new plantings, seating and art throughout! Thank you to all who have participated in the dev...
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Posted on: October 13, 2020
The project has reached an important milestone as schematic design wraps up. The team has maintained all aspects from the concept design while integrating much more technical information into the project, as well as meeting with various committees and reg...
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Posted on: October 9, 2020
A community meeting was held in November 2019 to review preliminary designs for a transformation of the lowest terrace of Merced Heights Playground. A second community meeting was planned for March 2020 but was cancelled due to the onset of COVID 19 virus...
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Posted on: October 9, 2020
A community meeting was held in November 2019 to review preliminary designs for a transformation of the lowest terrace of Merced Heights Playground. A second community meeting was planned for March 2020 but was cancelled due to the onset of COVID 19 virus...
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Posted on: October 7, 2020
Francisco Park construction is moving along at a rapid pace while the contractor continues to carefully adhere to the City’s required COVID-19 health and safety guidelines for construction sites. As you can see in the photos, the above ground work is real...
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Posted on: October 7, 2020
The Tennis Center construction continues to move forward with finishes and technology in the building and site work on the exterior that shows what the facility will look like when it is complete. The contractor has been busy with finishes inside the buil...
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Posted on: October 2, 2020
Since we cannot meet in person, join us virtually via Zoom. Please help us spread the word that there will be Chinese and Spanish translation available.
Time: Oct 13, 2020 06:30 PM
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Posted on: September 21, 2020
The talented design team for the Middle Lake Rehabilitation is nearing completion of the 50% design phase. This will include detailed information about planting, layout and the inner workings of this artificial wetland system. As we narrow in on a complet...
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Posted on: September 21, 2020
Demolition is nearing completion and the Juri Commons Renovation is underway. During the course of site demolition several faulty utilities were discovered, and although replacing them will add some weeks to the overall schedule we are still hoping to hav...
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Posted on: September 21, 2020
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 13th we held a final community workshop to celebrate and gather feedback on the final concept design for Richmon...
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Posted on: September 18, 2020
Hi folks- We have completed installing the new table tops and barbecues. We are currently wrapping up the landscaping and irrigation near the restroom. The final step will be to get sign off on our building permit. Once this is done and when local health ...
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Posted on: September 18, 2020
The Willie “Woo Woo” Wong project is quickly approaching completion! Here are a few recent photographs from the site. If you are in the neighborhood, peek through the windows on Waverly to see inside the clubhouse, the beautiful new mural, and all the way...
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Posted on: September 18, 2020
Hi folks- Construction has officially begun on the project! The contractor will start with paperwork. The fences will go up on-site in October. As a reminder, the upper field and playground will be closed to the public during construction. For questions p...
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Posted on: September 18, 2020
Hello,
If you haven’t noticed yet, all the construction fencing has been removed on the project that the public should have full access to the east edge of the park. Over the next couple of weeks, you will most likely see small construction crews completin...
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Posted on: September 18, 2020
Hi all- Our project designers have been updating the playground design to reflect the survey results on the play equipment. We are also starting to plan a virtual community workshop for October. To receive notifications about the meeting please e-mail Pro...
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Posted on: August 21, 2020
Hi all- This will be our last blog update for the project. The park is open and we hope you all are enjoying it! We are wrapping up a small amount of finishing touches on-site and we are completing all the paperwork to official close the project. Thanks a...
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Posted on: August 21, 2020
Cheers George Christopher Community,
There has been tremendous progress on George Christopher Playground Renovation this summer. The irrigation mainline piping has been installed, the concrete and CMU walls around the plaza and ramp area are almost complet...
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Posted on: August 21, 2020
Hi everyone- We are getting close to the official start of construction! We will notify neighbors prior to the construction fences going up. We recently posted four trees nearly the park entrance that will be removed due to their condition. We will be rep...
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Posted on: August 21, 2020
Hi everyone! Thanks to those who participated in our focus group meetings. We have uploaded the presentation on our website under the Documents tab. The next step is for the project team to continue work on the design of the building and park. We will ret...
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Posted on: August 21, 2020
Hi all- We are close to wrapping up work at the new Redwood Grove Playground! Our next step is replacing the table tops and benches and a small amount landscaping near the restroom. We hope to open soon if local health orders permit us. For questions plea...
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Posted on: August 21, 2020
Hi all- Thank you so much to everyone who participated in our online survey! We had a great response with over 150+ respondents. The Parks Alliance will be helping to raffle off the Safeway gift card to one lucky participant! The next step will be for the...
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Posted on: August 21, 2020
Hi all- We are working on details for additional community outreach in the next few weeks. Once we have finalized our plans we will share them here and send out updates to everyone on our project contact list. If you would like to be included, please send...
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Posted on: August 19, 2020
The awarded contractor is in the final stages of certification (meaning the back ground check and paperwork has been completed) and we are expected to give them the go ahead “notice to proceed” with construction next month!
In preparation, we are clarifyin...
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Posted on: August 6, 2020
Thank you for joining us for the Virtual Meeting and for your patience as we navigate this new medium. We appreciate you taking the time to participate.
If you would like to listen to the meeting please click here and be sure to use this password 1Q+=@4e7....
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Posted on: August 6, 2020
We have broken ground! Renovation of Juri Commons Park is underway and major demolition activities are nearly complete. Notice to Proceed was received on the 14th of July and we expect six months of construction after which this wonderful new park will be...
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Posted on: August 6, 2020
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...
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Posted on: July 31, 2020
The construction continues revealing the vision and beauty of this park! See the recent photos.
The building is enclosed! The interior furnishings have arrived and interior detailing truly expresses warmth of the wood, durability of concrete and steel, cla...
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Posted on: July 27, 2020
Hi all-
The contracts are getting signed and we are looking forward to starting construction very soon! As soon as we know when the construction fences will be installed, we will update this page. Thank you to all the community members who helped make this...
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Posted on: July 27, 2020
Hi everyone- We are officially open! Thank you to all the community members and City staff that have helped make this project a reality! We hope you can get out and enjoy the park.
Thank you and take care!
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Posted on: July 27, 2020
Hi everyone- We are continuing to finalize the entrance area at the new playground and restroom. Our next step will be replacing all the table tops and benches on the picnic tables. We are hoping to wrap up in August. Send questions to Project Manager, Al...
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Posted on: July 27, 2020
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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Posted on: July 27, 2020
Hi everyone- We have had a great response to our survey and we are going to keep it open a little longer to make sure all neighbors have a chance to participate!
Click here to take the survey in English: Herz Survey
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Posted on: July 24, 2020
Hi Everyone,
We had a meeting of the Esprit Park Advisory Group and associated meeting materials are available under the Documents & Materials Link on our website. The meeting was also recorded and is available by clicking here (Access Password is: EBa...
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Posted on: July 23, 2020
Much progress has been made over the past couple months on the utility and sitework, including concrete curbs, walls, paving and ramps, regrading, as well as installation of irrigation systems, water service, PG&E power, and gas service. The multi-pur...
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Posted on: July 10, 2020
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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Posted on: June 26, 2020
Hi folks-
We have great news to share! Yesterday, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission approved the construction contract award for the Golden Gate Heights Playground and Field Renovation Project!
The next step is for the contract and other pape...
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Posted on: June 26, 2020
Hi everyone-
During these times of civil unrest, we hope that parks can provide essential spaces for gathering, recreating and connecting to nature. We would like to hear from you, the community in Visitacion Valley and Sunnydale, to make sure we are build...
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Posted on: June 8, 2020
Exciting progress! The athletic field and playground are 95% completed, the building is 85% completed, and the entrances and plaza are 75% completed. Once utilities are installed, connected and tested…the finishing touches will seal the deal!
We are thrill...
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Posted on: May 28, 2020
Merced Heights Playground Renovation scope of work includes a new children’s play area, upgrades to the clubhouse restrooms and utility/mechanical room for code requirements and accessibility compliance, clubhouse exterior painting, sport courts new light...
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Posted on: May 28, 2020
The $1,784,000 contract awarded to JDB & Sons Construction for Shoreview Park Renovation Project started construction on November 18, 2019 and is currently 45% complete. The original substantial completion date of June 14, 2020 is extended to October ...
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Posted on: May 22, 2020
Hi everyone-
We are moving forward with awarding the construction contract on the project next month! We will be presenting the project to the Recreation and Park Department Commission, Capital Committee on June 3rd for contract award. Construction is plan...
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Posted on: May 22, 2020
Hi everyone-
The contractor on Guy Place Mini Park has been busy finalizing details on-site such as installing wire mesh around the columns and installing planter railings. Work will be complete very soon and we appreciate everyone’s support and patience w...
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Posted on: May 21, 2020
With current social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Rec and Park is continuing community engagement virtually. Please join us online for a presentation and question and answer forum for the third and final community meeting for the Buena Vista Pa...
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Posted on: May 15, 2020
Francisco Park construction has restarted after being paused under the City’s shelter-in-place order. The contractor is adhering to the City’s required COVID-19 health and safety guidelines as they are getting back up and running. The contractor is contin...
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Posted on: May 13, 2020
Construction has continued through Shelter In Place, albeit at a reduced pace. The glass installation is nearly complete, of which the art-glass mural is now completely installed on the west face of the pool building (photos enclosed). The sitework around...
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Posted on: May 13, 2020
The Tennis Center construction team continues to move forward with construction as they adhere to all safety protocols for workers during COVID-19 shelter in place. This is great news for the construction schedule and opening the courts this fall.
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Posted on: May 12, 2020
Hello Park Advocates,
After a months long pause on our project, we have finally given the green light for the contractor to begin work again. Over the next 4-6 weeks you will the contractor wrapping up work in the Oak Woodland, Haight Street and Page Stree...
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Posted on: May 6, 2020
We are excited to report that the renovation of the West Portal Playground is nearing completion. Please stay tuned as we work to figure out what that means while we are still under Stay at Home public health directive. Here are some specifics:
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Posted on: May 4, 2020
I hope you are well and finding opportunities to connect with nature and virtually connect with community during this time of sheltering in place.
Construction proceeded off and on through the winter and early spring, when COVID 19 public health orders put...
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Posted on: May 4, 2020
I hope you are well and finding opportunities to connect with nature and virtually connect with community during this time of sheltering in place.
I’m posting this blog with immense gratitude for our urban parks: the home these lands provide for myriad spe...
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Posted on: May 4, 2020
We are happy to report that construction has reached substantial completion as of April 15, 2020. The project is expected to reach final completion by the second half of June; however, a couple items have been impacted by the COVID-19 situation so please ...
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Posted on: May 4, 2020
Four bids were opened on April 15, 2020 after an extended bid advertisement. The result will be presented at the Recreation and Park Commission -Capital Committee with recommendation for award on May 6, 2020, 2PM.
The Capital Committee will be a ‘phone in’...
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Posted on: May 4, 2020
I hope you are well and finding opportunities to connect with nature and virtually connect with community during this time of sheltering in place.
It’s been a whirlwind since taking over Golden Gate Park Dog Training Area project from previous Project Mana...
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Posted on: May 1, 2020
Warm weather has arrived an allowed us to keep moving. Check out the real progress.
Looking sharp….50% of the glass is in!
Public restroom is almost completely sealed
From the bleachers, “Play Ball!....well, not quite, but almost.
These tiers will showcase pl...
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Posted on: April 17, 2020
Hi all, we are continuing to work closely with the Public Works Contract Administration team to review the contractors’ bids and qualifications. We are hoping to award the contract at the Rec & Park Commission in the coming months and start work on-si...
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Posted on: April 17, 2020
The updated Shelter-in-Place Order has place additional restrictions on construction projects and we are required to pause work on-site at this time.
We are getting close to the end of construction and we are looking forward to resuming once it is safe to ...
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Posted on: April 17, 2020
Construction work activities at Bernal Heights have been suspended through the duration of the Shelter in Place order. Fortunately, all trails are now open and while there is still some finishing work to do, we expect it to be wrapped up within ...
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Posted on: April 17, 2020
The playground construction is continuing, with an exciting feature arriving next week – the custom play equipment! Here’s a sneak peak of the equipment being loaded onto the delivery truck.
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Posted on: April 17, 2020
Hi everyone- The project is team is developing a plan for continuing community engagement digitally. We are looking forward to reaching out to the community soon with updates on the design and the outreach process. Please send an email with any questions ...
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Posted on: April 17, 2020
Hi all- The project team is has developed three different options for the large play structures. We will be presenting this information to the community in an online survey, which we will share in the coming weeks. To receive notifications about upcoming ...
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Posted on: April 14, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE:
In consultation with the City’s health officer and the City Administrator, on-going projects were evaluated, and a determination was made on each of our current construction projects based on criteria described within the most recent healt...
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Posted on: March 31, 2020
Sergeant J Macaulay Park is getting the final touches as we look towards the end of construction. If you’ve passed by recently, you will have noticed the bright red, ship-inspired playset that adorns the corner of the park. Within the past week, and looki...
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Posted on: March 31, 2020
You may have seen some scaffolding erected around the pagoda over the last month. This is one part of a larger seismic study we are conducting for the Pagoda. This is an important step to take to ensure public safety as we plan for future improvements to ...
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Posted on: March 31, 2020
Over the last month, we removed and pruned approximately 120 trees and trimmed overgrown shrubs primarily around the northern portions of the Lake to make for a safer pedestrian environment and provision for future improvements. To answer some questions f...
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Posted on: March 31, 2020
We are excited to move towards our next phase for the Portsmouth Square improvement project! Over the last month, our design team began working on the schematic design phase. They are working to integrate the community’s feedback to ensure we provide a su...
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Posted on: March 26, 2020
The building’s ceiling sprinkler system is being installed in this photo.
The small field got turf this week! See the cork ballast being installed.
The large field, one city block in size, has almost completed the irrigation system; see photo.
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Posted on: March 24, 2020
Construction work on the Bernal Trails Project is ongoing and nearing completion. We expect to have all the newly restored trails open by early April.
The only trail that currently has a detour is on the eastern end where the completion...
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Posted on: March 23, 2020
Hi everyone-
The project team has been updating the project design based on feedback from the community workshop. We are also re-grouping to determine if it is possible to continue outreach digitally during this time. Please send an email with any question...
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Posted on: March 11, 2020
Thanks to the 25 passionate and dedicated park users who showed up for our trails walk on Saturday despite social distancing and rain! This post includes some highlights from the walk.
We opened with RPD staff sharing a summary of the McLaren Trails Priori...
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Posted on: March 5, 2020
The park is quickly headed toward completion as the play features are currently being installed. The most exciting of which is the custom ship play component! Within the next month, final paving will be installed, in addition to play surfacing and landsca...
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Posted on: March 2, 2020
Turk-Hyde Mini Park looks forward to it’s grand reopening! The Park will be open to the public after the grand opening celebration on Monday, 3/2/20. The newly renovated space includes beautiful plantings, boulder terrace, new play equipment, seating and ...
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Posted on: February 27, 2020
The Fillmore community has been reimagining Buchanan Street Mall since late 2014, to design a safer more inclusive neighborhood space. The Vision Plan, published in 2017, offered four goals to guide design priorities for the neighborhood: connecting all b...
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Posted on: February 27, 2020
Join us! Meet the Designers! Please join us for an informal discussion and visioning session to rebuild the Golden Gate Park Golf Clubhouse. Give your input and learn more about this exciting project!
Date/Time:
February 29, 2020
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Posted on: February 26, 2020
Merced Heights Playground Multi-Purpose Field Improvements Open House and Public Meeting #2 for Saturday, March 7 has been cancelled per temporary closing of the IT Bookman Community Center due to the recent City directive to cancel non-essential programs...
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Posted on: February 21, 2020
Hi everyone! Work is continuing on-site with the installation of the new pathways which connect to the playground and the picnic areas. The contractor is currently installing the swings in the playground and next week they will begin to trench down John F...
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Posted on: February 21, 2020
Hi all- The project is currently out to bid, which means that potential contractors are reviewing the construction documents and pricing the work. The bids are due in early March. Stay tuned for more updates next month!
Alexis Ward, Project Manager
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Posted on: February 21, 2020
Hi everyone! Thank you so much to those who attended this month’s Pop-In Workshop! We got some great feedback on the design alternatives, which are currently reviewing. In case you missed the workshop, the meeting materials are available on our website.
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Posted on: February 21, 2020
Hi everyone- Earlier this week, the contractor installed the new sidewalk in front of the park. Please note that this weekend, the contractor is planning to work on Saturday, Feb. 22 in order to lay out the new pavers inside the park. We apologize for any...
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Posted on: February 21, 2020
Thanks to the large group of representatives from community organizations who came out for the Recreation and Park Commission Capital Committee hearing on September 4, 2019 to support the concept design for a new Gene Friend Recreation Center. Our item wa...
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Posted on: February 19, 2020
Thank you to Sup. Haney and neighbors for organizing the community meeting in early February. FYI on traffic impacts:
The contractor for Guy Place Park, may need to close a portion of the road in front of the park on Wednesday, February 19, from 10:00am-3:...
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Posted on: February 18, 2020
Trees will be removed as part of the trail and restroom project at Lake Merced beginning Monday, February 17, 2020. During this time, the northwest pedestrian walkway will be intermittently closed to accommodate work. Please use the alternate route throug...
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Posted on: February 11, 2020
Construction is well underway for the Garfield Pool renovation project. The glass installation has begun, the sitework around the buildings has begun, and the interiors are fully framed. Utility work, pool equipment installation and mechanical/electrical/...
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Posted on: February 10, 2020
Construction is moving along at George Christopher Playground!
The playground demo progressed quickly in the fall, and the site has been a little more quiet this winter due to rain. Until this past Friday, the soil was too wet to pour concrete due to Janua...
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Posted on: February 10, 2020
The second community meeting for the Buena Vista Park Needs Assessment and Cost Analysis project will be held on Monday, February 24th, 2020 at 7pm in the Randall Museum Theater Room, located at 199 Museum Way.
Please join us to learn about the initial pla...
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Posted on: February 7, 2020
What’s going on with the grass at Washington Square?
You may have noticed areas of grass are sometimes cordoned off at Washington Square this winter. Here’s the good news: It is temporary and normal while the sod is in its root establishment peri...
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Posted on: February 6, 2020
Hi everyone-
The contractor continues to make progress on-site. The boulders are in and they are currently working on the playground entrances. Next steps include irrigation, landscaping and asphalt paths!
-Alexis
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Posted on: February 6, 2020
Hi everyone-
We have exciting news to share! We have completed the design phase of the project, and the Golden Gate Heights Playground & Field Renovation Project is officially posted on City websites for contractors! We will have a meeting at the park ...
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Posted on: February 6, 2020
Hi everyone-
We are making some good progress on-site and the contractor has installed the granite stone, which is a focal point in the new park. We are also busy planting trees and working on the new irrigation system. Next steps will include installing t...
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Posted on: February 3, 2020
Construction is nearing completion on the Geneva Car Barn & Powerhouse Phase 1 improvements. Street trees and plants went in the ground in early 2020. The site received power, thanks to PG&E and PUC staff, on January 31st. The contractor is workin...
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Posted on: January 31, 2020
Hi all-
We are excited to announce an upcoming workshop to help finalize the concept plan for the renovation of Esprit Park on February 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Piccino Coffee Bar in San Francisco.
Please see the attached flyer for meeting information. F...
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Posted on: January 29, 2020
The Rec and Park project manager is working with colleagues in various divisions and with the Friends of Lafayette Park to finalize the scope of lighting improvements. Considerations for finalizing scope include cost and product durability. We’re also wor...
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Posted on: January 29, 2020
Dear Playground Advocates,
Construction activities continue at the Alice Chalmers Playground.
The contractor, Azul Works, Inc., has completed the installation of most of the playground equipment, including the Cubic Fort (tower), the slide, swing set, and n...
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Posted on: January 29, 2020
The playground is looking colorful, as the contractor has begun installing playground equipment! Once they complete playground equipment installation, they will be starting on the nature exploration area. Stay tuned for more updates.
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Posted on: January 29, 2020
Construction documents are complete and we expect to receive contractor bids by early February, putting us on track to begin construction this summer. Because the site is uniquely narrow we expect the whole park to be closed for six months through the dur...
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Posted on: January 27, 2020
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...
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Posted on: January 6, 2020
Contractors have begun removing the old synthetic turf and infill at the soccer field. Other improvements around the soccer field include replacing the fencing, installing new lights, repairing the bleachers and repainting the restroom.
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Posted on: January 6, 2020
Rossi Pool Renovation Project is moving forward as scheduled. Work has included demolition of old infrastructure and equipment and the contractor is starting on new structural improvement work. All going as planned.
By: Dan Mauer
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Posted on: January 6, 2020
Trail improvements southern trail (across from Ellsworth Street) have been completed with new box steps and seeding. The western trail (starting across from the Esmeralda Stairs) is nearing completion with the final run of stairs installed and b...
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Posted on: January 4, 2020
We have our final concept design for the new rec center and are just wrapping up environmental review with SF Planning. We now anticipate going to the Rec and Park Commission in April 2019. Please stay tuned for confirmation of this and details ...
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Posted on: December 31, 2019
Join the New Community Leadership Foundation and San Francisco Beautiful to review the scope of work, schedule and budget for potential for improvements to the Fillmore Turk Mini Park. The second meeting will take place on Monday, May 13 from 6 to 7:30 p....
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Posted on: December 18, 2019
Hi everyone- The project team is refining the draft concept plan for the playground and getting a preliminary concept estimate done. We are looking forward to going back to the community with the overall design and options for different play equipment. To...
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Posted on: December 18, 2019
Hi everyone! We had a great time at the Pop-Up Playdate in November! We are looking forward to continuing outreach efforts in the New Year. Check back for updates on the schedule for a community workshop!
By: Alexis Ward
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Posted on: December 11, 2019
Washington Square Park is now open! And thank you to all of the partners that helped to make this a great project. See the piece John King wrote about it in the Chronicle here.
Thanks to all who came to the ribbon cutting ceremony and cel...
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Posted on: December 11, 2019
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...
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Posted on: December 4, 2019
Some exciting updates; see below:
Formwork for curved concrete seatwalls. The area in between will be the sloped walkway to the upper play area.
Concrete retaining wall which will contain the upper play area.
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Posted on: December 4, 2019
A view of the boulder terrace. It will be surrounded by shade trees once complete.
New concrete seat wall and boulder terrace.
Footings for the shade structure with hanging benches.
Concrete seatwall formwork. The area in the fo...
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Posted on: December 2, 2019
Thanks to everyone who came out on Saturday 11/16/19 for our 1st Trail Walk in the concept design process! This was the first of several opportunities for the McLaren Park community to provide input into trail design in the four priority areas identified ...
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Posted on: November 21, 2019
SAN FRANCISCO – Lifetime Activities, a company that runs municipal tennis centers in five Bay Area cities, has been chosen to operate the Golden Gate Park Tennis Center when it opens next year.
San Francisco Recreation and Park commissioners voted unanimou...
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Posted on: November 21, 2019
Tennis court lighting has been restored at West Portal Playground, covering both night time and morning hours. Thank you for your patience and please reach out with any questions regarding playground renovation construction to Melinda.Sullivan@sfgov.org o...
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Posted on: November 20, 2019
Hi folks- 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. The layout of the new paths is also taking shape. Check out our construction photos! &...
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Posted on: November 20, 2019
In June of this year, Assemblymember Phil Ting secured a $1,370,000 State Local Assistance Grant for Merced Heights Playground to support park improvements requested by the community. Join us for a meeting to discuss the proposed scope of the Merced Heigh...
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Posted on: November 20, 2019
Hi folks- Rec Park is working with our project landscape architect to consolidate the community feedback into one design for the playground renovation. Once this is complete, we will hold an additional community meeting to confirm that we are on the right...
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Posted on: November 18, 2019
Hi everyone! Join us for a fun day of play for kids of all ages at Esprit Park. Game will include a nature cart, disc golf and corn hole! Staff will be on hand to share updates on the upcoming park renovation. We hope to see you there! Saturday,...
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Posted on: November 15, 2019
Tree maintenance and removals are now complete at the Golden Gate Park Dog Training Area. Thank you for your patience during the temporary closure. The construction project will be advertised to prospective contractors soon and updates will be posted to t...
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Posted on: November 15, 2019
Construction progress has been intermittent over the past few weeks due to a unexpected conflict with street utilities in the area of the new bulb out. This issue affects both the Guy Place Mini Park project as well as the streetscape project, managed by ...
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Posted on: November 8, 2019
Construction work continues at the Alice Chalmers Playground. Azul Works, Inc. has completed the installation of all site walls, retaining curbs, and the two sloped ADA walkways. Utilities, including drainage and irrigation lines have been installed below...
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Posted on: November 8, 2019
We are all set to have a site walk to discuss the trails and paths portion of the McLaren Park Project.
The first site walk will be of the Visitacion Avenue trail.
Meet Saturday 11/16/2019 at 9:30am at the McLaren Community Garden on Visitacion Ave.
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Posted on: November 8, 2019
Please join us for a community site walk as part of the Buena Vista Park Needs Assessment and Cost Analysis project. This walk will be led by the project team to look at areas of the park that require renovation and improvements that may be included as pa...
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Posted on: November 7, 2019
Here are a few updates regarding the Twin Peaks Figure 8 Redesign / Pedestrian Walkway Project:
Rec and Park, in partnership with SFMTA, is supporting the SF Police Department to move the concrete barriers between the two peaks with the goal of reducing th...
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Posted on: November 6, 2019
Hi everyone- The contract with the project landscape architect is getting wrapped up and we are looking forward to hosting a community workshop about the park renovation. Hope to see you soon!
By: Alexis Ward
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Posted on: November 2, 2019
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...
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Posted on: November 1, 2019
The McLaren Park Trails Improvement Project team has applied for another grant in an effort to leverage already committed 2012 Bond funding. Staff will present this grant opportunity to the Recreation and Park Commission Capital Committee on Wednesday, No...
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Posted on: October 28, 2019
After many years of community process and design, construction on the George Christopher Playground renovation will begin in early November 2019!
Starting next week, the construction team will begin installing fencing to protect trees and temporary fencing...
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Posted on: October 28, 2019
Hi everyone, Thank you so much to those who have provided feedback on our different design options for the Herz Playground Renovation. The design team has incorporated the feedback into one overall design for the site. We will continue to do additional ou...
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Posted on: October 28, 2019
Hi everyone! We have exciting news to share. Earlier this month, the Rec Park Commission approved increasing the construction contract amount, which will allow us to add a new swing area to the playground design. This request was made by park neighbors an...
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Posted on: October 25, 2019
The Tennis Center team is taking advantage of this great weather by moving quickly through construction. The team is shaping the building foundation in the picture below!
By: Reem Assaf
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Posted on: October 24, 2019
Due to construction activities, including the need to get waterproofing work done as soon as possible, tennis court lighting is temporarily out of service. We are working to reinstate lighting as quickly as we can, anticipated sometime in November 2019.
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Posted on: October 23, 2019
A new sidewalk bulb-out (a widened area of sidewalk) is under construction in front of Guy Place Mini Park. The bulb-out will feature a new pet relief area with permeable paving and a pet drinking fountain.
By: Brett Desmarais
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Posted on: October 22, 2019
Please be advised that the Golden Gate Park Dog Training Area will be fully closed from Monday, October 28 through Wednesday, October 30 for tree pruning and removals.
The parking lot will also have reduced capacity on Thursday, October 31 and Friday, Nove...
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Posted on: October 22, 2019
Construction is moving along on West Portal Playground renovation. The contractor is finishing up with demolition work and preparing to pour the first concrete walls and complete waterproofing scope. The Rec and Park and Public Works team has been coordin...
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Posted on: October 18, 2019
Construction is in “full swing” at the park. Within the next month, much construction activity will be occurring, particularly concrete walls and paving, so you’ll start to see the park really take shape! Here are some photos highlights of the constructio...
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Posted on: October 18, 2019
Construction is in “full swing” at the park. Within the next month, much construction activity will be occurring, particularly concrete walls, paving, and the boulder terrace, so you’ll start to see the park really take shape! Here are some photos highlig...
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Posted on: October 16, 2019
Thanks to those who attended our open house on Thursday, October 3, where we reviewed plans to add lighting per request from the Friends of Lafayette Park. In addition to the open house, the Friends of Lafayette Park also had project boards on h...
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Posted on: October 16, 2019
Amid a community celebration, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department broke ground today on a project that will transform Shoreview Park in the Bayview into a well-lit, accessible oasis for children to play and families to gather.
The $3...
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Posted on: October 11, 2019
Exciting News!
Late September, Recreation and Park Commission approved design for Fillmore Turk Mini Park. Now, the design team can proceed with construction documents to realize the improvements initiated by Community Opportunity Fund (COF) award in 2016....
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Posted on: October 11, 2019
Exciting News!
Late September, Recreation and Park Commission approved design for Fillmore Turk Mini Park. Now, the design team can proceed with construction documents to realize the improvements initiated by Community Opportunity Fund (COF) award in 2016....
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Posted on: September 30, 2019
Last week, the Golden Gate Park Oak Woodlands Trails Improvement Project team, comprised of staff from Rec and Park and Public Works as well as the contractor, Yerba Buena Engineering & Construction, Inc, was honored with an award for partnering.
Partn...
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Posted on: September 28, 2019
SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department has been selected to receive a $30,000 play space grant from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and The Walt Disney Company.
Rec and Parks will use the funding toward the cur...
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Posted on: September 27, 2019
The first community meeting for the Buena Vista Park Needs Assessment and Cost Analysis project will be held on October 7, 2019 at 7pm in the Randall Museum Theater Room, located at 199 Museum Way.
Please join us to discuss the scope and schedule of the pr...
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Posted on: September 26, 2019
It’s been a busy summer….with lots of subsurface work (irrigation, sewer and electrical lines); however, now building is taking shape!
The basement concrete walls and ceiling were installed and now, the building’s steel structure at plaza level is being fr...
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Posted on: September 26, 2019
After a successful “Play Day” on Saturday, September 21, we are excited to report that construction will start on the playground renovation this coming week of September 30. Rec and Park and Public Works project team members met with contractor ...
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Posted on: September 24, 2019
Join us for an informal open house at Lafayette Park on Thursday, October 3 to discuss plans to add lighting for the park. Staff and members of the Friends of Lafayette Park board will be available between 4:30 and 6:30 pm to review the history and scope ...
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Posted on: September 20, 2019
The design team is putting the finishing touches on the construction drawings for the renovation of the Dog Training Area. The next steps will include a thorough review for code compliance before a building permit is obtained. Following permitting, the pr...
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Posted on: September 20, 2019
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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Posted on: September 19, 2019
A fourteen foot slab of granite arrived at Guy Place Mini Park this week. The contractor is currently preparing to install it in the rear corner of the park where it will serve as an ornamental focal point to the space. Granite paving and boulders as well...
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Posted on: September 4, 2019
Restoration and construction work will occur in segments throughout Bernal Heights Park from September 2019 through early 2020. Individual trail segments will be closed during work. However, the overall trail network will remain mostly open and ...
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Posted on: August 29, 2019
Thanks to all of our community members who have provided valuable input since early 2015 on the feasibility study and concept design for the Gene Friend Recreation Center. I am happy to report that we will be presenting conceptual design for approval to t...
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Posted on: August 22, 2019
Community –
On August 14th, the Recreation and Parks Commission unanimously approved the concept design for the Peace Plaza. The Commissioners were incredibly supportive of the entire effort and many pledged to help in any way they can moving forward. Thou...
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Posted on: August 14, 2019
We are happy to inform on the progress and next steps of the Shoreview Park Renovation Project. After a widespread community outreach and engagement from October 2017 to February 2018 to jointly develop the conceptual design for renovation, the Recreation...
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Posted on: July 19, 2019
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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Posted on: July 15, 2019
We are in the third week of construction on the Washington Square project. Azul Works has been making great progress and tree protection fencing was installed during the first week to define the areas where hand excavation is required. In the photo below ...
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Posted on: July 11, 2019
We are getting closer to our Fall opening timeline for the Powerhouse portion of the Geneva Car Barn!
I wanted to share some images put together by our project architects, Aidlin Darling Design of progress we’ve made.
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Posted on: July 11, 2019
We have wrapped up the community outreach process with our final meeting on June 26, 2019. I will be presenting the concept design to the Rec Park Commission in August and we will be proceeding with design development. Thank you for your feedback on this ...
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Posted on: July 11, 2019
The construction contract for this project has been awarded to Robert A. Bothman Construction Corporation and Yerba Buena Engineering. Work will commence in December 2019 and will run approximately 4 months.
Thank you for your patience while we complete th...
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Posted on: June 29, 2019
The park is taking shape as most demolition is completed and the foundations are being formed. See the new building foundation walls and the bleacher steps after the concrete pour last Thursday! The tennis courts will be reopened on Saturday, June 29! Wel...
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Posted on: June 26, 2019
June 26, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Please join us for a community meeting to discuss improvements to the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater in McLaren Park.
Wednesday, June 26th6:30 – 7:30 PMHerz Clubhouse – (corner of Hahn St. & Visitation Ave....
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Posted on: June 21, 2019
Just a quick update. On Tuesday, June 18, 2019, the Azul Works Inc. (Contractor) began construction at the Alice Chalmers Playground, a LetsPlaySF! project! Due to multiple expected construction activities on site, the entire park will ...
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Posted on: June 21, 2019
The San Francisco Recreation & Park Department, the Trust for Public Land and San Francisco Parks Alliance are pleased to kick-off the Schematic Design phase for the future park at the 900 Innes Boatyard at India Basin.
We are looking for your input an...
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Posted on: June 20, 2019
Join us to discuss future rehabilitation plans for the lake!
Thursday, June 20th6:30 – 8 PMGolden Gate Park Senior Center6101 Fulton St
For more information visit: http://bit.ly/middlelakeproject or contact Dan Mauer, Project Manager dan.mauer@sfgo...
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Posted on: June 17, 2019
Washington Square Water Conservation Project set to begin this week. Construction fencing will be installed around the lawn and pathways for the Washington Square project on June 20. During construction, the playground and restrooms will remain ...
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Posted on: June 17, 2019
We are in the exciting times as work on the ground has officially begun. Demolition will begin with removing the old play equipment, play surfacing and underlying concrete, as well as interior curbs, then will move to tree removal. As construction progres...
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Posted on: June 17, 2019
We are in the exciting times as work on the ground has officially begun. All major demolition is complete and next up is utility work. Stay tuned for more updates and, as always, please contact the project manager with any questions. We will be sure to po...
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Posted on: June 15, 2019
Join us at Hilltop Park (La Salle and Whitney Young Circle) to commemorate the upcoming renovation of Shoreview Park! Bring the family and climb high above the Bayview on our mobile rock wall! For more information, contact Paulina Araica here or ...
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Posted on: June 12, 2019
Do you take the best selfies? Do you like parks? Here’s your chance to channel your inner influencer and win tickets to 2019 Outside Lands Music and Art Festival. We are celebrating India Basin Park coming to the Bayview Community!
Starting June 7, the San...
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Posted on: June 10, 2019
SAN FRANCISCO – Amid a neighborhood celebration, city officials today unveiled a new mural celebrating the Bayview-Hunters Point community on a historic building that will become an integral part of its future. The block party featured free food ...
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Posted on: May 9, 2019
A quick update: The Department recently bid the construction contract for this renovation project and we will be awarding the contract this month. The goal is to move into the construction phase of the project which is tentatively sch...
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Posted on: May 1, 2019
Demolition is 99% complete – and the park is taking shape: See photos of the new community building form work and the location of the new playground nestled against Turk Street.
Thank you for your patience during construction. Due to unforeseen weather imp...
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Posted on: April 25, 2019
SAN FRANCISCO – Under the watchful eyes of 45 preschoolers, city officials and community members broke ground today on five playground renovations—a major milestone in a project that promises to transform 13 timeworn play areas used by 20,000 children in ...
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Posted on: April 17, 2019
SAN FRANCISCO – Tennis enthusiasts of all ages gathered today with City officials, the Tennis Coalition of San Francisco, and the San Francisco Parks Alliance to celebrate a new era for public tennis in San Francisco with the groundbreaking of the Golden ...
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Posted on: April 12, 2019
Join us and the San Francisco Parks Alliance for a groundbreaking event marking the beginning of the next five playground renovation projects under the Let’sPlaySF! initiative. The event will take place on Thursday, April 25 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Pa...
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Posted on: April 9, 2019
The drinking fountain has been installed and the grill replaced with a double wide version. The final component of this project is to install a community bulletin board and our staff is waiting for the rains to end for that to happen. We hope everyone is ...
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Posted on: March 29, 2019
Hi Everyone –
Community meeting 3 on March 19th was a great success! Thank you to all who helped put the event together and to all who attended. The presentation from community meeting 3 is on our website, as well as the survey.
Please review the presentati...
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Posted on: March 27, 2019
We are making great progress on the construction at Garfield Pool. The old clubhouse building has been demolished, and the pool building has been cleared. The site has been a bit muddy due to the rain, but the foundation for the new clubhouse is well unde...
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Posted on: March 19, 2019
March 19, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
The Vision Plan is a community driven process for the future of Japantown’s central public space that builds on the sites legacy.
Please join us to review a refined concept that integrates the community f...
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Posted on: March 8, 2019
The Franklin Square Improvement Project is continuing construction following the rainy weather. During construction, the project was awarded additional funding that allowed for expanded/improved lighting and replacement of the park’s west asphal...
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Posted on: February 22, 2019
The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department today unveiled its new main trail through the Oak Woodlands of Golden Gate Park, dedicating the scenic path to Phil Arnold, a longtime advocate for local parks, open space, and recreational trail opportunit...
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Posted on: February 13, 2019
Not exactly, but you may have noticed some beautiful redwood logs stacked near the San Jose end of the park. Salvaged from McLaren Park, these will be part of the new natural play area in Juri Commons, just above the new slide and swing. As big as these s...
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Posted on: February 13, 2019
Demolition is complete and the site is now nearly a clean slate. After a hiatus for Chinese New Year, we are now beginning foundation work both in the building (what’s left of it!) and outdoors as well for the walls and ramps. After this work is done in a...
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Posted on: February 4, 2019
Thanks again to all who came to our community open house this Spring and to those who provided input via email. We have integrated much of this feedback and have a preliminary conceptual design for a linear park or “promenade” in the location of the close...
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Posted on: January 19, 2019
Here are a few updates on the Golden Gate Park Oak Woodlands Trails Improvement Project:
We are getting very close to construction completion!
- Many of the trail segments are completed and open for use
- Way finding signage will be installed in the coming days
- L...
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Posted on: January 10, 2019
We are in the home stretch of preparing the bid package and plan to put this project out to bid by the end of January.
Construction is anticipated to start in December 2019 and will run approximately 4 months.
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Posted on: November 5, 2018
The Gene Friend Rec Center design team presented project design and drawings to the San Francisco Arts Commission’s Civic Design Review Committee on Monday, October 15. The Commissioners were enthusiastic and supportive of the design. The design received ...
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Posted on: November 1, 2018
Please join us on Nov 1st as we begin to create the conceptual design for the entire five block length of Buchanan Mall. Together with our high caliber landscape design partnership of the Office of Cheryl Barton and Studio-MLA, we will begin a series of i...
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Posted on: October 18, 2018
If you have walked by the park lately, you will have noticed big changes! Site demolition is well underway, and work inside the building will begin within two weeks. Concrete demolition will continue into November, after which things should quiet down a b...
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Posted on: September 21, 2018
The Recreation & Park Department is excited to announce the upcoming renovation of the Garfield Pool and Clubhouse.
The final day to swim at Garfield Pool is Sunday October 14th, 2018. Garfield Pool will be closed for renovation starting Monday October...
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Posted on: September 20, 2018
More good news! Our conceptual design was approved this morning by the full Rec & Park Commission. This means we are on schedule for completing the design by late winter 2019, and beginning construction by summer 2019.
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Posted on: September 7, 2018
We are excited to have The Office of Cheryl Barton (O|CB) join us as designers for the conceptual design proposals for the entire 5 block length of Buchanan Mall. O|CB was selected by a joint committee of Rec & Park, the Trust for Public Land, and com...
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Posted on: September 7, 2018
Good news! Our conceptual design for Juri Commons, including a smooth accessible pathway, nature play, slide & swings, and lush greenery throughout, has been approved! The RPD Commission Capital Committee approved the design on Sep...
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Posted on: September 7, 2018
The design development for the future park at Francisco Reservoir continues to develop, providing a diversity of fully accessible public spaces, preserving dramatic mature trees, creating natural habitat, and of course maximizing the spectacular views.
In ...
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Posted on: September 7, 2018
As you may have seen, construction has just gotten underway at the park. The Construction fence is up and play equipment has been salvaged for reuse in other parks (including Portsmouth Square). Passersby may not see much outdoor activity since work in Se...
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Posted on: August 27, 2018
Thanks to everyone who came out to our fifth and final community workshop on July 11th, where over 200 people attended. We are grateful for the consistently high level of engagement the Chinatown community has demonstrated throughout our community process...
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Posted on: August 23, 2018
We are still moving through construction at the Geneva Car Barn. We have been removing paint and graffiti from the brick walls inside the powerhouse. Take a look for a comparison of two walls, one before and one after!
By: Reem Assaf
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Posted on: July 11, 2018
Thanks again to everyone who came out to our third community workshop on October 25th. The design team is compiling the feedback received (over 250 survey responses) to incorporate into a single revised concept for our forth community workshop in early Ja...
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Posted on: June 27, 2018
Planning for the Rossi Pool renovation is moving along as the design team completes construction documents. We intend to put the project out to bid later this year – 2018.
The department anticipates keeping the pool and programming open through the fall, a...
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Posted on: June 27, 2018
The Garfield Pool Renovation is coming soon!
The Department will be opening bids for the construction contract on June 27th. The pool and programming will remain open through the summer. We anticipate closing the pool for construction in fall of 2...
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Posted on: May 16, 2018
George Christopher Playground renovation includes: site work/playground renovation, paving, restroom upgrades, maintenance road work and irrigation work. We plan to go out to bid in mid July 2018 and are aiming for a construction start date December 2018....
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Posted on: May 16, 2018
On March 15, 2018 the Rec and Park Commission approved the conceptual design to renovate the Francisco Reservoir. The project design team continues to refine drawings with the desire to break ground in the Fall of 2018.
By: Peter Moore
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Posted on: May 10, 2018
Thanks to the 30+ community members who made it out to Midtown Terrace Clubhouse for our open house this Tuesday evening to review concept design progress for a new promenade along the eastern half of the Twin Peaks “Figure 8.”
For those of you who couldn’...
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Posted on: March 18, 2018
SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (SF Rec & Parks) announced today the commission approval of conceptual design to convert 4.5 acres of former reservoir to a brand new park located atop of Russian Hill. The Par...
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Posted on: February 21, 2018
Rec and Park staff, together with SFMTA staff, recommend extending the Twin Peaks Figure 8 Pilot, which uses paint and concrete barriers to designate the eastern half of the Figure 8 roadway for people walking and biking. The Pilot has been in place since...
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Posted on: January 25, 2018
Stop by and let us know what you think!
Open House Agenda – Share concept plan.– Outline next steps in project process.
Thursday, January 25, 20186:30 – 8:00 pmPark Police Station (see map)
For more information contact the Project Manager Dan Mauer ...
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Posted on: January 11, 2018
Thanks again to everyone who came out to our fourth community workshop on January 11th, where we once again had a wonderful turn out and a packed house! Since then, the design team has been vetting the concept design from a feasibility standpoint and maki...
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Posted on: December 26, 2017
Franklin Square scope of improvements has been expanded to meet access code requirements and site constraints. The specific items are:
- Access: When the path leading to the exercise equipment is made accessible, the slope to the neighboring paths are increa...
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Posted on: September 27, 2017
September 27, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Marina second tenant event will take place on September 27, 2017 from 4pm to 7pm.
Come join us for live music, drinks, snacks, and the fireboat will be here for water display.
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Posted on: May 12, 2017
The newly aligned, more sustainable trail adjacent to Mission Blue Butterfly habitat opened to the public this afternoon! Improvements include the replacement of deteriorated steps, new wayfinding signs, erosion control and habitat protection. T...
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Posted on: May 7, 2018
A reminder that this Tuesday we are hosting an Open House to review and collect input on proposed designs for the eastern half of the Twin Peaks Boulevard “Figure 8 Promenade:”
Tuesday, May 8, 20186:30 – 8:00 pmMidtown Terrace ClubhouseClarendon Ave + Olym...
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Posted on: April 19, 2017
San Francisco Public Works is moving forward as planned with the second phase of Twin Peaks Boulevard repaving. The paving work includes the portion of the “Figure 8” that is currently closed to motorists as part of SFMTA’s pilot road closure. &...
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Posted on: September 30, 2014
September 30, 2014 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Please join us for an informational meeting on the project plans for the Marina Bay Trail, along Marina Boulevard.
GOALS OF THE PROJECT
- Ensure safety for people walking and biking;
- Provide uninterrupted...
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