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Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), updated May 2024
Scope of Work
San Francisco Recreation & Park Department (RPD), in partnership with the Department of Emergency Management (DEM), will be renovating Kezar Pavilion. The building will be renovated to accommodate enhanced recreational activities and to function as a disaster response facility in the event of a major emergency.
Background
In March of 2020, voters approved the Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response (ESER) bond. This bond is designed to address critical public safety needs in San Francisco. After a major earthquake or other disaster, San Francisco will rely on select public buildings to deploy aid, provide shelter and coordinate emergency response and recovery.
Kezar Pavilion will be renovated as part of the Disaster Response Facility component of the 2020 ESER bond. While Kezar will serve as a Recreation and Park facility in non‐disaster time, it will be designed to serve multiple disaster‐response functions in the event of a major emergency. For more information, see this San Francisco Public Works page on Kezar’s role as a Disaster Response Facility.
Kezar Pavilion currently serves as a regional destination for recreational events including high school basketball regional and state championships, and the acclaimed Pro-AM, a professional development basketball league. The renovated facility will be designed to serve current uses and expanded use as a neighborhood recreation center with additional programming. The goal of the renovation is to preserve the building’s historic integrity, while modernizing and enhancing its interior to be more comfortable, flexible, and resilient.
Funding
This project will be funded by $70 million from the 2020 Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response Bond. We are working to identify additional sources to complete the project budget.
Estimated Project Schedule
Phase | Timeline |
|---|---|
Planning | Through Fall 2024 |
Design | 2025 |
Construction | TBD |
Open to the public | TBD |
Project Updates
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Project Updates
Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project | Concept Design approved by Rec & Park Commission
Thank you to everyone who supported the concept design for the renovation of Kezar Pavilion. The Recreation and Park Commissioners unanimously approved the design yesterday! Our next step is to work on the Read on…
Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project | REMINDER: Concept Design review at Rec Park Commission, April 17
On April 17, Rec & Park staff will be presenting the concept design for the Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project to the Recreation and Park Commission for approval. This marks an important milestone for the project, and we want to thank everyone for their Read on…
Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project | UPDATE: Concept Design review moved to April Commission meeting
MEETING UPDATE: The Kezar Pavilion Concept Design agenda item was moved to the Recreation and Park Commission meetings in April. In April, RPD staff will be presenting the concept design for the Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project to the Read on…
Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project | UPDATE: Concept Design review moved to April Commission meeting
MEETING UPDATE: The Kezar Pavilion Concept Design agenda item was moved to the Recreation and Park Commission meetings in April. In April, RPD staff will be presenting the concept design for the Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project to the Read on…
Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project | Project update, January 2024
MEETING UPDATE: The Kezar Pavilion Concept Design agenda item was moved to the Recreation and Park Commission meetings in April. In April, RPD staff will be presenting the concept design for the Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project to the Read on…
Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project | Project update, December 2024
Thanks to everyone who attended our third community meeting on December 16, where we explored the final concept design for this legendary venue. The meeting materials, including the presentation and meeting boards, are now posted on the project webpage Read on…
Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project | REMINDER: Community Meeting on Monday, December 16, 6:00-7:30 pm
Join us to explore the final concept design for this legendary venue. In addition, staff from San Francisco Arts Commission will share exciting, new opportunities for public art at Kezar and staff from Department of Emergency Management will offer Read on…
Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project | Community Meeting on Monday, December 16, 6:00-7:30 pm
Join us to explore the final concept design for this legendary venue. In addition, staff from San Francisco Arts Commission will share exciting, new opportunities for public art at Kezar and staff from Department of Emergency Management will offer Read on…
Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project | Project update, November 2024
We are planning for a community meeting in the coming weeks to share the final schematic design and to discuss the public art program. We will be sharing the date and time soon Read on…
Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project | Project update, October 2024
This month, the project team presented the design of Kezar Pavilion at Civic Design Review for a Phase I concept design. We are happy to report that the design was approved and we can proceed with the project. We are anticipating hosting a final Read on…
Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project | Project update, September 2024
Thanks to everyone who attended our community open house in Golden Gate Park! We received lots of great feedback and heard from folks interesting in native plants, programming for youth and seniors and a desire to create a welcoming and active plaza space Read on…
Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project | Reminder! Community Meeting on Saturday, August 24, 10:30-noon
Reminder! We hope to see you next weekend in Golden Gate Park for a community open house to discuss the Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project. We will be sharing updated design drawings and seeking your feedback on the architecture, the outdoor plaza design Read on…
Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project | Civic Design Review Committee on Monday, August 19, 2pm
The project team will be presenting updated designs for the renovation of Kezar Pavilion to the San Francisco Civic Design Review Committee on Monday, August 19th at 2pm. The meetings are held in hybrid format and open to the public Read on…
Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project | Community Meeting on Saturday, August 24, 10:30-noon
We are planning for a community outreach event on Saturday, August 24, 10:30-noon to get feedback on the renovation design of Kezar Pavilion and input on future programming. We will be hosting an open house style workshop outdoors in Read on…
Golden Gate Park - Kezar Pavilion Renovation | Project update, June 2024
We have completed environmental review on the Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project. This is an important step that all of our capital renovation must go through. We have re-engaged with our design team to continue Read on…
Golden Gate Park - Kezar Pavilion Renovation | Project update, May 2024
We are continuing many of the tasks from last month including finalizing a cost estimate, completing environmental review and performing additional on-site survey work. We are hoping to Read on…
Golden Gate Park - Kezar Pavilion Renovation | Project update, April 2024
Our project team is continuing to work hard on moving forward the design of the Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project. We are currently getting cost estimates performed for the construction work so that we can refine our Read on…
Golden Gate Park - Kezar Pavilion Renovation | Project update, March 2024
Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our community meeting on March 12! We had more than 30 people participate and offer feedback on the project and designs. Big thanks to Public Works architects for their Read on…
Golden Gate Park - Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project | REMINDER! Community Meeting March 12, 6 PM
REMINDER! Community meeting Tuesday, March 12, 6 to 7:30 PM. SF Rec & Park, in partnership with the Department of Emergency Management, will be renovating Kezar Pavilion to accommodate enhanced recreational activities and to function as Read on…
Golden Gate Park - Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project | Community Meeting Tuesday, March 12 6 to 7:30
SF Rec & Park, in partnership with the Department of Emergency Management, will be renovating Kezar Pavilion to accommodate enhanced recreational activities and to function as a disaster response facility in the event of Read on…
Documents and Materials
Commission Materials
- Rec Park Commission, staff report, Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project - Conceptual Design, April 17, 2025 (PDF)
- Rec Park Commission, Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project - Conceptual Design, April 17, 2025 (PDF)
Community Meetings - Notes and Presentations
- One-page project bulletin, January 9, 2025 (PDF)
- Community meeting, presentation slide deck, December 11, 2024 (PDF)
- Community meeting, meeting board - landscape design, December 11, 2024 (PDF)
- Community meeting, meeting board - building design, December 11, 2024 (PDF)
- Community meeting, meeting board - San Francisco Arts Commission, December 11, 2024 (PDF)
- Community meeting, presentation slide deck, March 12, 2024 (PDF)
- Community meeting, presentation boards, March 12, 2024 (PDF)
Additional Project Documents