Project Updates
Portsmouth Square Elevator Modernization | Construction update, October 2024
Work to upgrade the first elevator car continues. Concurrently, we are working in the machine room to ensure everything is well-maintained and complies with current elevator codes. We anticipate work on elevator car 1 will be complete by late 2024. Once…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgKezar 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 at sfrecpark.orgHerz Recreation Center | Construction update, October 2024
This month, we enjoyed celebrating the opening of the Sunnydale Community Center along with our partners from Mercy Housing, Related California, Boys & Girls Club, and Wu Yee Children’s Services…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgStern Grove Playground Renovation | Construction update, October 2024
Site demolition is complete, and the contractor is currently laying out the boardwalk and concrete footings for the new stepped seating. They are also making site drainage improvements…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgLake Merced Trail Improvements | Construction update, October 2024
Trail improvement work continues along Lake Merced Boulevard as the contractor works on paving an asphalt path and installing soft surface, park tread, and trail. We hope to complete major work on this project by the end of November. If you have any…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgHarding Park ADA Improvements | Project update, October 2024
The ADA Improvements at the Harding Park clubhouse and parking lot are now nearly complete! The parking lot work is all finished and the outdoor patio should be re-opening to the public by the end of October. We are happy to report that folks are using…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgMission Bay Parks | Future Parks: Community Workshop 2, Tuesday, October 29, 6-7:30pm
Mission Bay Development Group has spent the summer gathering input about the future parks, and they’re looking forward to sharing with you what they’ve learned! Since June, Mission Bay’s park planners have been gathering community input regarding the…
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Within the next few years, Jackson Playground will undergo a full renovation. This project will transform the entire existing park, reinvigorating the clubhouse and outdoor spaces. The design has been approved and now, once again, we welcome people of all…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgJackson Playground Improvement Project | Construction Advisory, October 29-30
Please be advised that as part of the Jackson Playground Improvement Project we will be performing soil testing work in two locations within the park over a period of two days next week, October 29-30. This work will measure the rate at which water…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgTrocadero Clubhouse | Construction update, October 2024
We’re getting close to finishing up construction! We are currently working our way through required inspections to ensure that the building is ready to use. In the meantime, we are continuing with painting work and other finishing touches. New chandeliers…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGolden 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 at sfrecpark.orgIndia Basin Waterfront Park | Mayor Breed & Bayview-Hunters Point Community Celebrate Park Opening
Mayor London N. Breed today joined community members and state leaders to celebrate the opening of the southern half of India Basin Waterfront Park, one of the most significant park projects in modern San Francisco history. The $200 million…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgJapantown Peace Plaza Renovation | Construction update, October 21, 2024
Get your last glimpses of the Pagoda before it is covered in scaffolding! The shoring installed in the garage supports the scaffolding in the plaza. Please be advised of the following construction updates since our last update earlier this month…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGreat Famine Memorial Plaza Project | Community Meeting + Civic Design Review Meeting
We are excited to share two upcoming opportunities in October and November to learn more about the Great Famine Memorial Plaza Project, ask questions, and share your feedback. This project will construct a concrete platform and guardrail to host future…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGolden 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 at sfrecpark.orgEsprit Park | Construction update: Curb Ramp and Sidewalk Work Begins
Please be advised – Starting tomorrow, October 17, our contractor team will begin repairing and replacing curb ramps and small sections of sidewalk around the park. This work is required to ensure disability access compliance. Please expect…
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The project team will be presenting updated designs for the renovation of Jackson Playground to the San Francisco Civic Design Review Committee on Monday, October 21 at 2pm. The meetings are held in hybrid format and open to the public…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgMarina Project Update – Upcoming Dock Demolition Work
Starting the week of October 21st, a marine contractor, Lind Marine, will be mobilizing to remove the storm damaged and deteriorated docks from the East Harbor (aka Gashouse Cove). The planned removal of these docks is critical to prevent them from…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgMcLaren Trails | Tree work is beginning on Philosopher’s Hill
Our contractor has just completed tree work in the heart of the Shelley Inner Core. In the central grove of large cypress trees—a well-shaded favorite of school groups and dog walkers—potentially hazardous branches were removed, and a eucalyptus stand was…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGene Friend Rec Center | Construction update: Weekend Work on 10/5 and 10/12
Please be advised that we anticipate the Contractor team will be working this Saturday, October 5 and the following Saturday, October 12, from 7 am to 7 pm. We are authorizing this work to keep construction progressing as quickly as possible…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgRachele Sullivan Park | REMINDER! Finalist Artist Proposals public comment open through October 14
Public comment open through October 14. Review and comment on the artist proposals for your future local park! The San Francisco Arts Commission is conducting a review process to choose a proposal for a pattern of artist-designed, laser-cut, powder-coated…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgJapantown Peace Plaza Renovation | Construction update, October 2024
Please be advised of the following construction updates: EAST Mall Entrance from Post Street–The current detour through center of Plaza remains through October. We will begin to use a temporary path that runs alongside the building in November. WEST Mall…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgEsprit Park | Construction update, September 2024
We are coming down the home stretch toward substantial completion and park re-opening. Synthetic turf has been installed and natural turf sod installation is nearly completed and will be finished next week. Deck work and planting should…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgTenderloin Recreation Center Playground | Second design survey now open! Community Feedback Needed!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our community meeting this week! If you haven’t taken the second survey, we would appreciate please take a few minutes and help us create a park for all to enjoy. The survey is open through Sunday, October 6, 2024…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGene Friend Rec Center | Construction update, September 2024
With the relevant site permit addendum from the Department of Building Inspection (DBI) now issued, we have begun work to support the foundation for the new building. The contractor team started Deep Soil Mixing (DSM) production this week…
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