Community Opportunity Fund (2020 Bond)

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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…

YOUNGBLOOD COLEMAN COF PROJECT COMPLETE!

The drinking fountain has been installed and the grill replaced with a double wide version. Read on…

Fillmore Turk Mini Park | Project update January 2024

As we shared in our December update, the Fillmore Turk Mini Park renovation is now complete! Thank you for your support throughout construction. This will be Read on…

Fillmore Turk Mini Park | Mayor Breed Celebrates the Reopening of Fillmore Turk Mini Park

Mayor London N. Breed, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, community organizations, and Fillmore neighborhood families kicked off the holiday season on December 15 with the reopening of the Fillmore Turk Mini Park Read on…

Fillmore Turk Mini Park | Reopening Celebration on December 15!

Join Mayor London Breed, CHARM SF and key community leaders for a holiday event celebrating the reopening of Fillmore Turk Mini Park (Fillmore and Turk streets) on Friday, December 15, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The event will feature Read on…

Fillmore Turk Mini Park | Project Update June 2023

Construction continues at Fillmore Turk Mini Park. We’re happy to report that most of the underground work is now wrapped up Read on…

Fillmore Turk Mini Park | Project Update May 2023

Construction at Fillmore Turk Mini Park is moving right along! Most all of the necessary digging is now complete Read on…

RPD Capital and Planning Team wins three awards at the 5th Annual SF Collaborative Partnering Awards

At the end of January, three project managers from Rec and Park’s Division of Capital and Planning were recognized for their excellence in partnership Read on…

Community Opportunity Fund Update - 07/29/22

Thank you, neighborhood park advocates, for your continued support of the Community Opportunity Fund Program, . . . Read on…

Round 1 Awarded Projects

1. COF Round 1 - Geneva Community Garden (PDF)

2. COF Round 1 - McLaren Playground (PDF)

3. COF Round 1 - Pioneer Par (PDF)

4. COF Round 1 - Sutro Dunes Park (PDF)

Round 2 Awarded Projects

Balboa Park Application (PDF)

Round 4 Awarded Projects

1. Friends of MLK Park (PDF)

2. Hilltop Skate Park (PDF)

3. Lake Merced (PDF)

Who & What Is Eligible

Any group or individual with an idea for how to improve their park can apply. To be considered, projects must fit these basic requirements:

• Proposed project must be located on land owned by the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department.

• Proposed project must be a Capital Project. This means that the proposed work must be permanently affixed to the park property and be an investment in the future of the park. Events, classes, programs, and maintenance work cannot be funded by the COF . Installation or replacement of the following are all examples of Capital Projects:

• Benches

• Drinking Fountains

• Paths

• Playgrounds

• Sports Courts

• Proposed project must meet the required three evaluation criteria:

• Enhance park aesthetic or reduce maintenance

• Have broad community support

• Have a complete design, budget, and schedule

For a complete list of parks that are not eligible please see page three of the COF Round 4 Overview and Instructions document in the Round 5 Application Instructions and Materials tab.

How to Apply

Attend a mandatory Applicant Workshop to find out how to get started. View Workshop Materials for workshop dates (please note the next round will begin in late 2015). Application forms and instructions, from the previous round, are available in the Round 5 Application Instructions and Materials tab.

Please note if your project has been selected for the Failing Playgrounds Program, the project may not be eligible for funding from the 2012 Bond cycle. View guidelines regarding Failing Playgrounds selection exclusions (PDF) .

Round 5 - Application Forms

Round 5 is now concluded. Please read through the Overview and Instructions (PDF) which contains information about the background, process and eligibility requirements for Community Opportunity Fund projects. View the following forms for your project application:

• COF Guidelines for Parks Identified by the Failing Playgrounds Program (PDF)
• COF Round 5 Application Form (PDF)
• COF Round 5 Application Form (XLS)
• COF Round 5 Donor Disclosure/Gift Acknowledgement Form (PDF)
• COF Round 5 Overview and Instructions (PDF)
• COF Round 5 RPD Tax-Exempt Determination (PDF)
• Rec and Park Commission Gift Policy (PDF)
• Rec and Park Commission Naming Policy (PDF)

Round 5 - Application Reference Materials

The General Plan Recreation and Open Space Element High Needs Map and a City-Wide Map with Park Service Areas and Supervisor’s Districts are available for your reference:

• City Wide Map with Park Service Area Info and Supervisor’s Districts Lines
• High Needs Areas Map from the General Plan Recreation and Open Space Element (PDF)

Round 5 - Sample Meeting Materials

• Sample Meeting Notice (DOC)
• Sample Sign-in Sheet (DOC)

Round 4 - Application Forms (Funding Cycle Complete)

Please read through the Overview and Instructions (PDF) which contains information about the background, process and eligibility requirements for Community Opportunity Fund projects. View the following forms for your project application:

• COF Round 4 Application Form Due July 9th  (PDF)
• COF Round 4 Application Form Due July 9th (XLS)
• COF Round 4 Donor Disclosure/Gift Acknowledgement Form (PDF)
• COF Round 4 Overview and Instructions (PDF)
• COF Round 4 RPD Tax-Exempt Determination (PDF)
• Rec and Park Commission Gift Policy (PDF)
• Rec and Park Commission Naming Policy (PDF)
• Rec and Park Donor Recognition Guidelines (PDF)

1. 10-02-2016 Staff Report (PDF)

2. 10-17-2013 Staff Report (PDF)

3. 11-17-2016 Staff Report (PDF)

4. 11-20-2014 Staff Report (PDF)

5. Item 5C 2012 Bond Community Opportunity Fund Program Changes 101713 staff report

6. Item 5C Community Opportunity Fund Staff Report 111716

7. Item 5D Noe Courts Park - COF - Staff Report 071615

8. Item 5E Community Opportunity Fund Program Round 4 Recommendations Staff Report 112014

9. Item 5H Lawn Bowling Green no.1 Golden Gate Park Staff report 061815

COF Applicant Workshops

All scheduled workshops for Round 5 have passed. Past workshop dates include:

• Wednesday, October 29, 2014, 6 pm to 8 pm . City Hall - Hearing Room 408
• Thursday, November 6, 2014, 6 pm to 8 pm . Minnie and Lovie Ward Recreation Center Auditorium (Capital Avenue and Montana)
• Saturday, December 6, 2014, 10 am to Noon County Fair Building - Rec Room
• Thursday, December 11, 2014, 6 pm to 8 pm . Joe Lee Recreation Center - Multipurpose Room 2

Past Workshop Meeting Materials

• Presentation for COF Round 5 (PDF)