Kimbell Athletic Field Renovation

Completed and Opened to the Public on August 6, 2025!

Scope of Work

This project replaced the field turf with new material that utilizes natural infill. All of the old turf was removed and recycled.

Additional improvements included replacing the chain link fence fabric, minor ADA improvements around the site, and new site furniture such as bleachers, benches, signs, and trash receptacle.

This project is part of the Park Playfield Repairs and Reconstruction Program .

Background

Rec and Park, in partnership with the City Fields Foundation, renovated this athletic fields in 2010 by installing new field drainage, synthetic turf fencing and sports field lighting. By 2025, the synthetic turf on these fields was over 14 years old, at the end of its useful life, and due for replacement.

Cost

Approximately $3 million.

Funding

Recreation and Parks Department General Fund and the City Fields Foundation Grant.

Estimated Project Schedule

Project Updates

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Kimbell Athletic Field Renovation | Athletic Fields Reopen After Renovation Project

We’re excited to share that the renovation project at Kimbell Playground (1901 Geary Boulevard) is now complete! As part of the project, the synthetic turf on these fields was replaced after 14 years of use. Additional improvements include Read on…

Kimbell Athletic Field Renovation | Construction update, June 2025

Construction at Kimbell Athletic Field Renovation is making good progress. Over the last several weeks, the contractor has been working to replace all the fence fabric and damaged posts, as well as completing all the upgraded drainage improvements. Over Read on…

Kimbell Athletic Field Renovation | Construction update, April 2024

We are excited to announce that we have now begun construction on the Kimbell Athletic Field Renovation project! Over the next few weeks, you will see construction fence going up and old turf and fencing being removed all in preparation for new Read on…

Kimbell Athletic Field Renovation | project update, March 2024

We are excited to announce that we are now beginning the design work for the Kimbell Athletic Field Renovation project. Recently, we performed preliminary tests on the field’s base material to ensure the field will Read on…

Let’sPlaySF! Initiative | Take the Let’sPlaySF! Playground Survey open through January 31, 2025

Thanks to the successful Let’sPlaySF! Initiative funded by the 2012 Park Bond, SF Parks Alliance, and philanthropic partners we are renovating 13 dilapidated playgrounds across our city. With 11 playgrounds already beautifully renovated and two more Read on…