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George Christopher Playground Improvement Project
Completed and Open to the Public April 29, 2021!
Site Description
The entrance to George Christopher Playground is located near Duncan Street on Diamond Heights Boulevard. The approximately 310,000 square feet park is tucked between the Diamond Heights Shopping Center and Glen Canyon and has:
- Baseball field
- Tennis court
- Clubhouse
- Pathways
- Playgrounds
- Restrooms
- Related amenities
Project Scope
The project includes improvements to park access, new children’s play areas, exterior clubhouse restroom renovation, and related amenities.
Funding
The project was funded by the 2012 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond; General Fund Add-Backs FY 2019 & 2020 (secured by Supervisor Mandelman and former Supervisor Sheehy); and additional Rec Park fund sources, all totaling approximately $5.3 million.
The construction contract award for this project was approved by Recreation and Parks Commission on July 18, 2019 ( PDF ). This construction contract award obtained and complies with all city, state, and federal regulatory approvals, including any that are specific to this project’s funding sources.
Project Schedule
Phase Timeline
Planning start | February 2015 |
|---|---|
Construction contract award | July 18, 2019 |
Construction start | Autumn 2019 |
Open to Public | Winter 2021 |
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Project Updates
George Christopher project wrapping up,
The final piece of work for George Christopher’s renovations, resurfacing the tennis court, is almost complete! Read on…
George Christopher Playground is Now Open!
Thanks so much for those of you who were able to attend the grand reopening . . . Read on…
George Christopher Playground Reopening 4/29/21!
The long-awaited date has been appointed! George Christopher Playground is scheduled to reopen to the public on Thursday, April 29th! Read on…
Plants, paths, sculptures, and turf installed at George Christopher
The project suffered COVID-19, weather, and subcontractor scheduling delays . . . Read on…
George Christopher schedule update 11/5!
The ball field fence repairs are complete and look fantastic! Read on…
George Christopher play equipment installed, fence work underway, and planting!
The play equipment is now installed at George Christopher! Read on…
George Christopher Playground project Update 8/21!
There has been tremendous progress on George Christopher Playground Renovation this summer. . . Read on…
George Christopher Update: Construction Moving Quickly
Construction is moving apace at George Christopher! The focus of late has been shaping the various walls… Read on…
George Christopher Playground Construction to Resume after Pause for COVID-19 Social Distancing
I hope you are well and finding opportunities to connect with nature and virtually connect with community during this time of sheltering in place. Read on…
GEORGE CHRISTOPHER: PROGRESS DURING THE WET WINTER MONTHS
Construction is moving along at George Christopher Playground! The playground demo progressed quickly in the fall Read on…
CONSTRUCTION BEGINNING SOON AT GEORGE CHRISTOPHER PLAYGROUND
After many years of community process and design, construction on the George Christopher Playground renovation will begin Read on…
GEORGE CHRISTOPHER PLAYGROUND PROJECT IS GOING OUT TO BID SOON!
George Christopher Playground renovation includes: site work/playground renovation, paving, restroom upgrades, maintenance road work and irrigation work Read on…
GEORGE CHRISTOPHER FINAL CONCEPT RENDERINGS
As an update to my last post, we have updated our renderings for the George Christopher project Read on…
Documents & Materials
Meeting Materials
- Community Meeting 12-12-2015 Presentation (PDF)
- Community Meeting 04-20-2016 Presentation (PDF)
- Community Meeting 09-24-2015 Presentation (PDF)
- Final Concept Design (PDF)
- Rec and Park Commission, Staff Report - Concept Design Approval (PDF)
- Rec and Park Commission, Staff Report, George Christopher Playground – Award of Construction Contract, July 18, 2019 (PDF)