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SF Rec and Parks Offers Free Admission at City Pools September 13
SAN FRANCISCO – With temperatures expected to reach 90 degrees in some neighborhoods, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department is waiving admission fees to seven pools throughout the city today. Mid-day lap swims and lessons will go on as scheduled. Pools will keep at least one lane open to … Continue reading
Gene Friend Rec Center Concept Design at Full Commission Sept 19
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 to support the concept design for a new Gene Friend Recreation Center. Our item was not heard by the Commission until over 90 minutes into … Continue reading
Mountain Lion Spotted at West End of Golden Gate Park, Lake Merced
SAN FRANCISCO – Officials have confirmed two mountain lion sightings in San Francisco since Aug. 21, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced today. SF Rec and Parks, working with Animal Care & Control and the state Department of Fish and Wildlife, posted signs at Golden Gate Park, where a mountain … Continue reading
‘Presidio Wall Playground’ Moves Forward to Replace Julius Kahn
SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission’s Operations Committee today voted to recommend “Presidio Wall Playground” replace the name of the current Julius Kahn Playground. Presidio Wall was the top vote-getter during the public outreach process. It awaits final approval by the full commission during its Sept. … Continue reading
Section of Trail Closed during September
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 will continue to accommodate many recreation activities. The first segment of trail to be … Continue reading
Community Celebrates Renovation of Potrero Hill Rec Center Grounds
SAN FRANCISCO – Revamped athletic fields, new sports equipment, improved lighting and accessible pathways were among the major improvements unveiled by the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department today at the Potrero Hill Recreation Center. The $5.5 million renovation also included a new irrigation system, new landscaping, concrete retaining walls, … Continue reading
Construction is about to begin on West Portal Playground!
The construction contract is being awarded and should be final this week.Contractor mobilization is expected to begin the last week of September, with the playground and clubhouse closure expected on Monday September 30th. We are thrilled to begin construction on this long awaited renovation!
