In partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), we celebrate Park and Recreation Month in July by highlighting all of the exciting things going on in your parks over the next several weeks. From concerts in the park to celebrations and free park play day events, SF Rec and Park is proud to provide a wide array of activities for you and your loved ones to enjoy this summer. This July, celebrate your parks by getting outside to your favorite park to play.
July is Park and Recreation Month
July 1
Free Trail Walk with Healthy Parks, Healthy People
10 a.m. at Stow Lake in Golden Gate Park
July 2
SF Deltas Host Puerto Rico FC
5:30 p.m. at Kezar Stadium in Golden Gate Park
July 4
Free Independence Day Concert by the Golden Gate Park Band
2:30 p.m. at the Bandshell in Golden Gate Park
July 8
5th Anniversary Celebration of Betty Ann Ong Chinese Rec Center
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Betty Ann Ong Recreation Center
Free Trail Walk with Healthy Parks, Healthy People
10 a.m. at Lake Merced
July 9
Greenagers Program Garden Workday at Gateway Garden
July 13
Flower Piano at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, July 13-24
July 15
Urban Agriculture Resource Day
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Alemany Farm (700 Alemany Blvd.)
Mayor’s 3-on-3 Youth Hoops Tournament Finals
USF War Memorial Gym (Regionals at SF Recreation and Park sites)
Free Trail Walk with Healthy Parks, Healthy People
10 a.m. at McLaren Park
July 16
Free Zumba in the Parks Party
2-4 p.m. at the County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park
All ages and abilities welcome!
July 22
Free Summer Play Day
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Excelsior Playground
Free Trail Walk with Healthy Parks, Healthy People
10 a.m. at Heron’s Head Park
Also throughout the month:
- Midsummer of Love interactive theater
- Stern Grove Festival
- Light Art Installation at the Conservatory of Flowers
- SF Bay Area Pro-Am Basketball League at Kezar Pavilion
- Extraordinary Playscapes Exhibit at the SF Public Library through July 8
- Celebrate Community LGBTQ Photo Exhibit through July 23
- Lawrence Halprin Exhibit at the Palace of Fine Arts
For more information about any of the above events, email rpdinfo@sfgov.org.
