Project Updates
McLaren Park – Yosemite Creek Daylighting | Project updates, July 2024
We wanted to share that we will be wrapping up the design phase for the Yosemite Creek Daylighting Project by late 2024. The project is slated to begin construction by early 2025.
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGolden Gate Park - Bay Area Young Survivors (BAYS) Memorial Garden | Project update, July 2024
Construction on the Bay Area Young Survivors (BAYS) Memorial Garden is now slated to begin Fall 2024. Expect to see minor impacts around Arguello Blvd and Conservatory Drive East/West. If any closures or detours are required, we will post notifications.
Read on at sfrecpark.orgHarding Park ADA Improvements | Project update, July 2024
Since our last update in April, construction on the Harding Park ADA Improvements Project has begun and work is advancing quickly. We are now nearly complete with construction. The driving range was completed last month and…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgKezar Pavilion Renovation Project | Community Meeting on Saturday, August 24, 10:30-noon
We are planning for a community outreach event on Saturday, August 24, 10:30-noon to get feedback on the renovation design of Kezar Pavilion and input on future programming. We will be hosting an open house style workshop outdoors in…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgStern Grove Playground Renovation | Construction update, July 2024
Our contractor is getting ready for the Stern Grove Playground Renovation. They recently ordered the new playground equipment and will begin work at the site in September.
Read on at sfrecpark.orgHerz Recreation Center | Construction update, July 2024
We are making exciting progress on the new Herz Recreation Center. The contractor recently installed cross laminated timber elements and glulam beams. They will be pouring the building’s foundation next and performing additional site grading.
Read on at sfrecpark.orgLake Merced | Pathway Now Open on Skyline Blvd
While construction activities will continue on this project through the end of the year, the trail along Skyline Boulevard is now open again. We have no significant or long-term trail closures or pedestrian detours upcoming as part of this project.
Read on at sfrecpark.orgTrocadero Clubhouse | Construction update, July 2024
This month, the crew is working on the building interior finishes , particularly repairing lath, plaster, and wood flooring damaged by the accident. Soon, the crew will be moving on to repairing light fixtures. This work should be completed before the…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgJapantown Peace Plaza Renovation | Construction update, July 2024
Major demolition is now 55% completed. The plaza surface surrounding the pagoda has been removed exposing the original and historic base and clearing the way for Pagoda scaffolding in the future. All the previous plaza features have been removed and…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgMcLaren Trails | Tree work begins on University Hill
Our contractor has wrapped up initial work south of the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, and has moved out of the area to accommodate Shakespeare summer camps. The remainder of the tree work in this area will resume after a stretch of summer events. We continue…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgJapantown Peace Plaza | Construction Advisory – Notice of Night Work in July
Plant Construction Company, L.P. will be performing concrete demolition and hot-fluid waterproofing work at the Japantown Peace Plaza (1610 Geary Blvd.) on the following dates…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgLake Merced | Skyline Blvd pathway closure + pedestrian detour extended to mid-July
The pathway closure and pedestrian detour along Skyline Boulevard has been extended through mid-July. Pedestrians should follow the detour through Harding Park Golf Course, available from 6 AM – 8 PM…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgTrocadero Clubhouse | Construction update, June 2024
This month the crew that is working on the Trocadero Clubhouse repairs completed all exterior work on the roof and 95% of the exterior painting. They removed both the boom lift and the scaffolding used to reach the…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGolden Gate Park - 9th and Lincoln Gateway | Construction update, June 2024
The walls and paving on the west side have been completed. That side of the gateway is now open to pedestrians. The contractor is now hard at work on the stone masonry walls on the east side of the intersection. The masonry work should be complete within…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgRichmond Playground | Construction update, June 2024
Construction is moving fast! Since our last update in May, we have installed the surfacing around the play structures, nearly completed the planting in the landscapes, and we are currently installing the new…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgJapantown Peace Plaza | Construction Advisory – Notice of Night Work
Plant Construction Company, L.P. will be performing concrete demolition and hot-fluid waterproofing work at the Japantown Peace Plaza (1610 Geary Blvd.) on the following dates…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgJapantown Peace Plaza Renovation | Construction update, June 2024
We’re pleased to report that major demolition is now 40% completed. In the past few weeks, demolition focused on removing the plaza surfacing near the pagoda and west side of the plaza. The crew is working to expose the structural slab, surface beams, and…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgEsprit Park | Construction update, June 2024
Since our last update in May, the contractor team has made significant progress with the installation of infrastructure, and you can really start to see what the renovated park will look like. If you haven’t been by the site recently, take a look!
Read on at sfrecpark.orgSilver Terrace Children’s Play Improvements | Project update, June 2024
Despite the rain, our community outreach event in January was a huge success. We also received feedback from over 110 participants on our online survey. We learned that 85% bring children, ranging in ages from 2-12. The responses suggest that…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgRandolph & Bright Mini Park Improvement Project | project update, June 2024
Thank you to everyone who completed the online design survey for Randolph Bright Mini Park! The survey closed at the end of last week and we’re pleased to have received over 45 responses. We also gained a lot of valuable feedback from our…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgTwin Peaks Trail Improvement Project and Promenade Project | Construction update, June 2024
Renovation of two Twin Peaks trails has begun! The trail at Noe Peak and the switchback just south of it will both be repaired and improved over the next several months. Both trails will be closed while under construction. Since our last update at the…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgContractor Meet & Greet event on July 22, 1pm-3pm
Attention General contractors and Local Business Enterprise contractors: Please join us for a Contractor Meet & Greet event on July 22, 1pm-3pm, at 49 South Van Ness to learn about Rec & Park’s investment in equity and upcoming opportunities on…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgStern Grove Playground Renovation | Construction update, June 2024
We are excited to share that construction will begin this summer on the Stern Grove Playground Renovation Project. The project includes a full renovation of the playground elements with new structures, surfacing and landscaping. There will also be a new…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgHerz Recreation Center | Construction update, June 2024
Construction is moving along at the new Herz Recreation Center! The steel columns are in place and the building is starting to take shape. We are looking forward to having our cross laminated timber elements installed starting next week.
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGolden Gate Park - Kezar Pavilion Renovation | Project update, June 2024
We have completed environmental review on the Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project. This is an important step that all of our capital renovation must go through. We have re-engaged with our design team to continue…
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