Golden Gate Park - Senior Center Outdoor Recreation Area

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), updated December 2024

Scope of Work

GGP-Senior Center aerial view of project area

This project will create an outdoor recreation space adjacent to the Senior Center to support and increase capacity for group fitness activities.

Background

We have an exciting opportunity in the outdoor area near the Golden Gate Park Senior Center. Through funding and support from the 2020 Parks Bond and the Board of Supervisors, Rec and Park will begin planning for an outdoor recreation area located on the rear lawn behind the existing Senior Center.

With a flexible outdoor recreation area, we can continue to support more of Senior Center’s most popular fitness activities, including dance, Tai Chi, yoga, and Zumba to passive activities like crafts and workshops.

We are beginning community engagement around the design of this space in late Summer 2024.

Funding

Total project budget is approximately $1,050,000. Funding for this project comes from 2020 Parks Bond and the Board of Supervisors.

Estimated Project Schedule

Phase Projected Timeline

Planning	Summer 2024
Design	Early 2025
Construction begins	Late 2025
Open to the public	Mid-2026

Project Updates

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Project updates

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Golden Gate Park-Senior Center Outdoor Recreation Area | REMINDER: Survey #2 open through January 13

Based on feedback from the initial round of community outreach, two concept designs have been created to illustrate a range of potential alternatives. The NEW OUTDOOR RECREATION AREA will enable us to support more senior-focused outdoor fitness Read on…

Golden Gate Park-Senior Center Outdoor Recreation Area | Survey #2 open now through January 13

Golden Gate Park-Senior Center Outdoor Recreation Area | Community meeting #2, Dec. 12, 3-4p

Through the funding support of the 2020 Parks Bond and the Board of Supervisors, Rec and Park is conducting outreach and actively engaging with the community for a new Outdoor Recreation Area, near the existing GGP Senior Center. This space will enable us Read on…

Golden Gate Park-Senior Center Outdoor Recreation Area | DATE CHANGE: Community meeting Oct 9, 4:30p

RESCHEDULED: Community meeting is now on October 9, 4:30-5:30 pm. No meeting on October 2. Join us to learn more about this project, talk to Rec and Park staff, see the results of the initial survey, and offer your feedback on the design of this exciting Read on…

Golden Gate Park - Senior Center Outdoor Recreation Area | Survey extended through September 15

Take the survey! Now extended through Sunday, September 15. Through the funding support of the 2020 Parks Bond and the Board of Supervisors, Rec and Park is beginning the early outreach and community engagement phase for a new Outdoor Recreation Area Read on…

Golden Gate Park - Senior Center Outdoor Recreation Area | Community Feedback Requested!

Through the funding support of the 2020 Parks Bond and the Board of Supervisors, Rec and Park is beginning the early outreach and community engagement phase for a new Outdoor Recreation Area, near the existing GGP Senior Center. Read on…

Documents and Materials

Commission Materials

Community Meetings - Notes and Presentations

Additional Project Documents

GGP-Senior Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), last updated December 2024 (PDF)