Golden Gate Park - Completed Park Improvements

Golden Gate Park - Alvord Lake Bridge Repair Project

Completed April 2019. This project featured restoration of this historic, reinforced concrete bridge, including concrete general cleaning, crack and spall repairs

Golden Gate Park - Bay Area Young Survivors Breast Cancer Memorial Garden

Completed May 2025. This dedicated memorial space offers people a place to sit, admire nature, connect to community, contemplate lives lost, and reflect on survivors.

Golden Gate Park - Blue Heron Lake (Stow Lake) Perimeter Path Renovation

Completed September 2023. Replacing asphalt path that circles the perimeter of the lake, which has deteriorated and is in need of repair. The project’s design will keep the perimeter path in its current alignment to minimize impact on the overall site and the landscaping. Additionally, the site furnishings will be refurbished.

Golden Gate Park - Boat Playground Restroom

Completed summer 2018. The project included a new restroom near the playground at 45th Avenue and Lincoln Avenue known affectionately as Boat Playground.

Golden Gate Park - Botanical Garden Bookstore Barrier Removal Project

Completed October 2024. This project added a ramp and handrails to the Botanical Garden Bookstore to ensure this facility complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Golden Gate Park - Dog Training Area Renovation

Completed February 2021. $2 million grant from the California Natural Resources Agency funded the renovation of Dog Training Area near the Bison Paddock.

Golden Gate Park - Golf Clubhouse Project

Completed February 2024. This project seeks to replace an existing clubhouse structure at the Golden Gate Park Golf Course

Golden Gate Park - Lawn Bowling Green

San Francisco Lawn Bowling Green 1 was renovated to include a concrete edge/gutter, an accessible pathway around the green and a new gate and fence on north and south sides.

Golden Gate Park - Middle Lake Rehabilitation

Completed August 2024. Middle Lake is a freshwater lake located within Golden Gate Park and is bounded by John F. Kennedy Drive to the north, Chain of Lakes Drive to the west, and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to the south.

Golden Gate Park - 9th & Lincoln Gateway

Completed November 2024. This project made improvements to the gateway to create an iconic and welcoming arrival so that the entry experience may live up to its prominent location.

Golden Gate Park - Oak Woodlands Trail Improvement Project

Completed February 2019. This project created a continuous nature trail with wayfinding and interpretive signs, and maintained a designated multi-use trail that allows off-road bicycle access.

Golden Gate Park - Stanyan Street Edge Project

Completed Fall 2020. Improvements to pedestrian access and circulation while trying to activate Eastern Edge with positive park-related activities.

Golden Gate Park - Tennis Center Renovation

Completed February 2021. Renovation of the iconic tennis center, originally built in 1894, that has served as a place where players of every age and ability have learned, played, and competed.

Golden Gate Park - Waller Street Skate Park Project

Completed October 2022. The project included resurfacing of the plaza and possibly repair or addition of skateboard elements, site furnishings, and planting.

The list above includes completed projects and initiatives. To check out some of our active park improvements at Golden Gate Park, please visit our Golden Gate Park - Active Park Improvements page.

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Golden Gate Park - Bay Area Young Survivors (BAYS) Memorial Garden | Construction update, May 2025

The Golden Gate Park - BAYS Breast Cancer Memorial Garden project is now complete. Thank you for your support throughout construction. This will be our last blog update for this project. Please visit our park improvements webpage to learn about Read on…

Mayor Lurie, Breast Cancer Survivors Unveil Nation’s First Permanent Breast Cancer Memorial Garden

Golden Gate Park’s First New Memorial in More Than 30 Years Honors Lives Lost to Breast Cancer, Offers Place of Healing for All. Read on…

Golden Gate Park | Traffic Improvements Near Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park Begin May 12

Rec and Park, in partnership with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), is making roadway and curb changes in Golden Gate Park along northbound Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, near Shakespeare Garden, to improve traffic flow and Read on…

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

Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project | Project update, January 2024

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…

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…

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

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…

Golden Gate Park - 9th and Lincoln Gateway | Construction complete

The 9th & Lincoln Gateway Improvements are complete. Thank you for your support throughout construction. This will be our last blog update for this project. Please visit our park improvements webpage to learn about other major projects happening in the 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…

Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project | Community Meeting on Monday, December 16, 6:00-7:30 pm

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…

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…

Mayor Breed Joins Inner Sunset Community to Celebrate Improved 9th & Lincoln Gateway

The $3 million renovation project, the latest in a series of enhancements to make the park more welcoming, accessible, and safe for all visitors, links Golden Gate Park to the bustling Irving Street commercial corridor 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…

Golden Gate Park - 9th and Lincoln Gateway | Ribbon cutting ceremony, November 1, 11 AM to 12:30 PM

Join us for the reopening of the 9th & Lincoln Gateway in Golden Gate Park! Ribbon cutting ceremony followed by a reception at the Thomas Church Pavilion Celebration Garden at the San Francisco Botanical Garden. Read on…

Golden Gate Park - San Francisco Botanical Garden Bookstore | Construction is now complete!

We are excited to announce that the accessibility improvement project at the beloved Botanical Garden Bookstore is now complete. This project installed a ramp and handrails to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 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…

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 - San Francisco Botanical Garden Bookstore | Construction update, September 2024

Construction began on July 17 and the construction of the new ADA deck and ramp is moving forward nicely. The new decking work is now complete, and the contractor is finishing the custom steel handrails which will be installed in the next two weeks Read on…

Golden Gate Park - Bay Area Young Survivors (BAYS) Memorial Garden | Construction Begins!

This month, Rec and Park joined Bay Area Young Survivors (BAYS) to break ground on the BAYS Breast Cancer Memorial Garden in Golden Gate Park. Once complete, the revitalized garden area will serve as a space for reflection, honoring the many people who Read on…

Golden Gate Park - Middle Lake | Construction is complete!

Middle Lake is now open! Thank you for your support throughout construction. This will be our last blog update for this project. Be sure to check out our two brand-new audio tours of Middle Lake which provide interesting historical and ecological context 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…

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…

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…

Golden Gate Park - 9th and Lincoln Gateway | Construction update, August 2024

If you’ve been through the intersection lately, you’ll notice that the team has made good progress – stone walls are complete, paving on both sides of the intersection has been poured, and all new pathways will soon be open to pedestrians. In the coming Read on…