Active Park Projects
Buchanan Street Mall Renovation Project
City park and pedestrian walkway that runs through a five-block section of the Western Addition, from Eddy Street to Grove Street.
Buena Vista Park Improvement Project
Extensive improvements to the paved path network.
Community Opportunity Fund (COF)
This initiative of 2020 Health and Recovery Bond that provides an opportunity for San Franciscans to nominate park capital projects for funding.
Crocker Amazon Baseball and Softball Fields Renovation
This project would fully renovate the baseball and softball fields at Crocker Amazon.
Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation Project
This project will transform Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park into a vibrant, five-acre park at the heart of San Francisco.
Esprit Park Renovation Project
Full park renovation in partnership with Dogpatch & NW Potrero Hill Green Benefit District and UCSF.
Gene Friend Recreation Center
Construction of a new recreation center to replace existing building.
Golden Gate Park
Active projects in Golden Gate Park, including Kezar Pavilion and Senior Center Outdoor Recreation Area.
India Basin Waterfront Park
Development of a new, 10-acre waterfront park with parks, trails, and a comprehensive set of programs and amenities.
Jackson Playground Improvement Project
Renovation of entire park, including accessibility improvements and reinvigorated clubhouse.
Japantown Peace Plaza Renovation Project
Renovated plaza including improvements to paving, planting, seating, and central gathering space.
Jefferson Square ADA Path Improvements
This project will perform maintenance along the southern and western park edges to improve accessibility, infrastructure, and overall user experience.
Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project
Renovation of this legendary park facility to create a flexible and multi-purpose facility to accommodate more recreational activities and to better function as a disaster response facility in the event of a major emergency.
Koshland Park Community Garden Renovation
This project will enhance accessibility, improve site stability, and expand opportunities for community use throughout this vital green space.
Marina Improvement and Remediation Project
Environmental remediation, environmental stewardship, trail improvements, and increased public access and recreational amenities.
McLaren Park
Active projects in McLaren Park, including Herz Rec Center, Louis Sutter Playground, Shelley Promenade, and Yosemite Creek Daylighting.
Mission Bay Future Parks Project
This project will design and develop five open space parcels as part of Mission Bay Parks.
Mission Creek Park South Extension Project
This project will expand existing bike and pedestrian routes throughout Mission Creek Park completing the last link in a string of Mission Bay’s creekside open spaces.
Ocean Beach Climate Adaptation Project
Enhancing recreational and open space elements, including planned improvements to trails, restrooms, beach access stairs, and parking lots.
Portsmouth Square Improvement Project
Redesign of Portsmouth Square and surrounding parklands.
Precita Park Improvements Project
This project will add a prefabricated, single-stall, all-gender accessible restroom as well as related site improvements.
Rachele Sullivan Park Project
Future park site at 11th and Natoma totaling .48 acres.
Randolph and Bright Mini Park Children’s Play Improvements
Renovation of Mini Park to add children’s nature exploration area and improve pathways and access points.
San Francisco Irish Famine Memorial Project
This project will construct a concrete platform and guardrail to host future artwork, such as informational plaques and a statue memorializing the Great Famine (1845-1852).
Silver Terrace Children's Play Improvements
Renovation of the playground with a nature-forward design, as well as improvements to irrigation, landscaping, fencing, and picnic seating.
South Sunset Clubhouse Renovation
Reconfiguration and renovation of the interior of Clubhouse, as well as access improvements, landscaping, and beautification.
Sunset Dunes Project
Run, stroll or roll— anyone, including bikers, joggers, pedestrians and skaters, can use this route and enjoy nature.
Tenderloin Recreation Center Children’s Play Area Improvements
This project will construct a new Children’s Play Area (CPA) with Nature Exploration Area (NEA), seating areas, and ADA improvements.
Twin Peaks Trails Improvement & Promenade Project
Improve the main trail, repair existing trails and steps, eliminate social trails, and additional wayfinding signage.
Project Updates
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Community Opportunity Fund (COF) | First important deadline is next Tuesday, February 3
Nominations are open for Rec and Park’s Community Opportunity Fund, a program that supports community-driven park improvement projects across the city. The first deadline is approaching, and attendance at one of two February workshops is a required Read on…
With Contractor Lined Up, Portsmouth Square Renovation Moves Toward Summer 2026 Groundbreaking
After years of planning and community engagement, the long-anticipated renovation of Portsmouth Square is moving closer to construction. Read on…
Japantown Peace Plaza Renovation | Construction update, January 2026
We’re happy to report that the project is two-thirds complete! This includes significant portions of the structure and utilities systems. Please be advised that we expect limited Saturday construction work in February. For the Plaza and Pagoda, the Read on…
McLaren Park Trails | Construction update, January 2026
We’re getting very close to completing the McLaren Park - Trails Improvement Project! Our contractor has completed planting and a small bridge in the restored drainage area north of the Upper Reservoir and will be working on the planting area near Read on…
Louis Sutter Upper Playground Renewal | REMINDER: Two Community Information Sessions in January
We have two community information sessions scheduled: Saturday, January 24, 11am and Monday, January 26, 2:30pm. Join the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department to learn more about the upcoming renovation of the playground equipment and Read on…
India Basin Waterfront Park | Construction update, January 2026
Construction at India Basin Shoreline Park continues, with earthwork and grading underway, along with soil import and installation of drainage infrastructure. Please note there was a minor delay related to clearing the PG & E pit, with Read on…
Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project | Project update, January 2026
We are excited to share that we will be releasing a Release for Qualifications/Proposals (RFQP) for a Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) for the Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project in early 2026! This will allow us to integrate the Read on…
Community Opportunity Fund (COF) | Nominations for projects are now open!
Nominations for Community Opportunity Fund (COF) projects are now open! To get started today: Visit the program page, review the sample application, application instructions, scoresheet, FAQs, and the Implementation Plan! Sign up for a Read on…
Buchanan Street Mall | Construction update, January 2026
Please be advised: PG & E will be working on McAllister Street on January 12-16. The work requires a lane closure on McAllister during working hours. Expect work vehicles in the roadway, as well as impacts to parking and traffic. Please follow all Read on…
Tenderloin Rec Center Play Area | Construction update, January 2025
Exciting progress is underway at the Tenderloin Recreation Center as the new play area continues to take shape, bringing a warm, natural, and adventurous space to the neighborhood. Playground equipment crafted from natural wood has been Read on…
Twin Peaks Trail Improvement Project and Promenade Project | Project Update, January 2026
With the Twin Peaks Trail Improvement Project now complete, focus has shifted to the delivery of the Twin Peaks Promenade Project, an important next phase in reimagining this iconic San Francisco destination. Over the past several months, the project Read on…
State-of-the-art Herz Rec Center Opens with Community Celebration
San Francisco’s first new recreation center in more than two decades brings modern amenities and new opportunities to Herz Playground. Read on…
India Basin Waterfront Park | Community Notification and Public Meeting Notice, January 23, 1 PM
San Francisco Recreation and Park Department will hold a public meeting to discuss the draft EPA grant proposal and to solicit public comments on the proposal. The meeting will be held Friday, January 23, 2026, 1-2 p.m., at the community gathering room at Read on…
Gene Friend Rec Center | Weekend Work Advisory for Saturday, January 10
Please be advised that our contractor will have a crew working this Saturday, January 10. This will be our electrical subcontractor crew, who will be working on the main electrical conduits and installing rebar for the secondary conduits. This work will Read on…
Precita Park Improvements | Construction update, January 2026
The new prefabricated restroom has arrived! Big thanks to everyone who came out to watch this morning. It was a fun atmosphere. Our staff saw neighbors standing on the play structure to get a peek and heard a Read on…
Esprit Park | Tree Replacement now complete
Work this week to replace 15 young trees at Esprit Park is now complete. These trees were currently under warranty after the recent park renovation. Our crew planted 12 London Plane trees along the Minnesota Street frontage and 3 multi-stemmed Read on…
India Basin Waterfront Park | Community Notification and Public Meeting Notice | January 23, 1 PM
San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (RPD) is applying for a United States Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields Cleanup Grant to cover the cost of remediating legacy contaminated subsurface soil at India Basin Shoreline Park Read on…
Golden Gate Park - JFK Promenade | Construction update, January 2026
Construction to upgrade the crosswalks and curb ramps on JFK Promenade near the Conservatory of Flowers resumes this week. Our contractor will begin at Conservatory Drive East before turning attention to the intersection at Pompeii Circle. All crosswalk Read on…
Louis Sutter Upper Playground Renewal | REMINDER: Two Community Information Sessions in January
We have two community information sessions scheduled for January. Join the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department to learn more about the upcoming renovation of the playground equipment and surfacing at the Louis Sutter Upper Playground. These Read on…
Precita Park Improvements | Construction Advisory, January 2026
Please be advised that we expect that the park’s new, prefabricated restroom facility will be delivered this Thursday, January 8 in the morning. This delivery was originally scheduled for the week of December 22 but was postponed due to rain. This work Read on…
Herz Recreation Center | Grand Opening Celebration, this Friday, January 9, 3:30-5 PM
We’re excited to invite the community to celebrate the grand opening of the new Herz Recreation Center at 160 Mrs. Jackson Way in McLaren Park on Friday, January 9, from 3:30–5:00 p.m. The new recreation center includes an indoor basketball court with Read on…
Randolph Bright Mini Park Improvements | Project update, December 2025
Thank you to the community members who joined our design discussions and shared thoughtful feedback to help shape the final design for Randolph & Bright Mini Park. Your ideas and insights have been essential in guiding this project. Over the past few Read on…
Esprit Park | Notice of Tree Replacement
The week of January 5, Rec and Park will be working with our contractor team to replace 15 trees that were installed during the recent park renovation project and are currently under warranty. We expect to complete this work over a Read on…
Japantown Peace Plaza Renovation | Construction update, December 2025
Earlier this fall, steel tendons to support the Pagoda were woven through each level. These are now being properly tensioned, and this work is nearly complete. Waterproofing and drainage work continues in the second half of the plaza. We expect some Read on…
Gene Friend Rec Center | Construction update, December 2025
The new building is now fully waterproofed, and drywall installation has begun on the interior walls. On the exterior of the building, we have begun installing the plaster and storefront windows. The new playground equipment has been Read on…
Precita Park Improvements | Construction Advisory, December 22, 2025
Please be advised that the delivery and installation of the park’s new, prefabricated restroom facility, which was originally scheduled for this week, has been postponed due to rain. We will post an update with the new delivery date once it is Read on…
Golden Gate Park-Senior Center Outdoor Recreation Area | Project update, December 2025
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our third and final community meeting about the planned improvements to create a new Outdoor Recreation Area behind the Golden Gate Park Senior Center. Our plan is to present this concept design to the Read on…
Gene Friend Rec Center | Weekend Work Advisory for Saturday, December 20
Please be advised that our contractor will have a crew working this Saturday, December 20. This will be our electrical subcontractor crew, and they will be working along 6th Street. We anticipate minimal noise or other disruption to neighbors. This work Read on…
McLaren Park - Louis Sutter Upper Playground Renewal | Two Community Information Sessions in January
Two community information sessions now scheduled for January. Please join the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department to learn more about the upcoming renovation of the playground equipment and surfacing at the Louis Sutter Upper Playground. These Read on…
Golden Gate Park-Senior Center Outdoor Recreation Area | REMINDER: Community meeting #3, Dec 17, 11a
Join Rec and Park for the third and final community meeting about the planned improvements to create a new Outdoor Recreation Area behind the Golden Gate Park Senior Center. At this meeting, we will share the final design for the new Outdoor Recreation Read on…