Bernal Heights Playground Renewal

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), updated May 2025

Scope of Work

We’re giving the playground a fresh new look! This playground renewal project includes replacing all play equipment and playground surfacing by swapping out the sand and old tiles for fall attenuation playground surfacing material that is also fully accessible. We’ll also make minor grading and drainage improvements and update the surrounding asphalt to ensure the playground is accessible for everyone.

Background

The Bernal Heights Playground project is a Rec Park Playground Renewal project which aims to streamline delivery of complete replacements of play equipment and play surfacing. This project will include community feedback to address current community priorities and ADA compliance.

Estimated Project Schedule

Phase	Timeline
Planning	2024
Design	Early 2025
Construction begins	Mid 2025
Open to the public	Late 2025

Project Updates

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Project Updates

Bernal Heights Playground | Project update, June 2025

We are pleased to announce that construction on the Bernal Heights Playground is scheduled to begin in early August. During construction, the entire play area will be fenced off and closed. Construction is expected to last from early August through Read on…

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Bernal Heights Playground | Project update, April 2025

The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department is pleased to share the final design for the Bernal Heights playground. This design grew from the invaluable input of hundreds of community members via our design survey and in-person feedback sessions Read on…

Bernal Heights Playground | Project update, February 2025

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our two community outreach sessions at the playground in January! We received a lot of helpful input through our survey and from those conversations with you. Based on what we heard, we are currently working with Read on…