Project Updates
McLaren Park – Yosemite Creek | Project updates December 2023
Rec and Park, in partnership with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), is “daylighting” the historic Yosemite Creek in McLaren Park. “Daylighting” is the process of uncovering and restoring a natural creek that was enclosed in…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgPortsmouth Square | Project update, December 2023
On October 19, 2023, San Francisco residents learned more about the Arts and Interpretative Program for the upcoming Portsmouth Square project. We got valuable insight and feedback from…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGolden Gate Park - 9th and Lincoln Gateway | Project update Nov-Dec 2023
We anticipate that construction will begin in January on 9th Avenue and Lincoln Way in Golden Gate Park. No construction is planned for December 2023. The construction contract commenced in…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgCrocker Amazon Soccer Fields | Construction updates Nov-Dec 2023
Our contractors are working to complete the Geneva parking lot expansion and installation of the new rain garden at Crocker Amazon. Sidewalk repair and other paving improvements will require…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGolden Gate Park - Middle Lake | Construction update Nov-Dec 2023
Construction is moving swiftly at Middle Lake. Much of the soils are prepped and the contractor has begun laying out planting. You will start to see…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgJFK Promenade | Construction work now complete! (street striping removal)
We have completed the removal of outdated street striping (painted lines) from portions of JFK Promenade from Kezar Drive to Transverse Drive. Check out the video…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgHerz Playground | Project update Nov-Dec 2023 | Restrooms open and all construction now complete
The Herz Playground renovation is now all complete! All restrooms are now open and available, and all of the new picnic tables, partitions, and permanent fencing have also been installed. Thank you for…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgRichmond Playground | Construction update, Nov-Dec 2023 | Richmond Playground Renovation Begins!
We’re excited to share that the Richmond Playground renovation has begun! The project will include new furnishings, upgrades to the…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgJackson Playground | Project update, Nov-Dec 2023
On November 11, 2023, over 100 San Francisco residents joined SF Recreation and Park department and the Friends of Jackson Park at a public community meeting in the historic…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGene Friend Rec Center | Project update, November 2023
We’re getting excited to break ground on the new Gene Friend Rec Center in the early part of next year. The old Rec Center’s last day of operation will be December 21, 2023.
Read on at sfrecpark.orgStern Grove Playground Renovation | Project update, November 2023
Construction is estimated to start by mid-2024. We are working now to finalize our…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgLake Merced | Construction update, November 2023
Construction is going smoothly on the improvements near John Muir Parking Lot. The contractor has installed the concrete pad for the…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgEsprit Park | Tree Removal and Replacement | Construction update, November 2023
During our ongoing monitoring efforts, we discovered that a tree that we were attempting to preserve in place during construction was in decline. The tree is located…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgOcean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project (OBCCAP) | Commission Approval – Nov 17, 2023 Update
Following the Planning Commission (9/28/23) and PUC Commission (10/10/23) hearings, the Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project was heard at the Rec Park Commission on Thursday, October 19th. The Commission unanimously approved…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgStarting Tomorrow: JFK Promenade | Construction Advisory for November 20-22
Starting tomorrow, Monday, November 20th, Rec and Park will be removing outdated street striping (painted lines) from portions of JFK Promenade from Kezar Drive to Transverse Drive.
Read on at sfrecpark.orgREMINDER: Jackson Playground project | In-person Community Meeting, Saturday, Nov 11, 10 a.m.-noon
Join us this Saturday, Nov 11, 10 a.m.-noon, for an in-person Community Meeting to learn more about the renovation plans, funding, and timing. There will be activities for the kids and snacks…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgJFK Promenade | Construction Advisory, November 2023
Rec and Park will be removing outdated street striping (painted lines) from portions of JFK Promenade from Kezar Drive to Transverse Drive. Construction to grind off this street striping will take place in…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgFillmore Turk Mini Park | Project update November 2023
Construction on Fillmore Turk Mini Park is nearing completion. Last month, we passed all of our…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgHerz Recreation Center | Construction update November 2023
Since our last construction update in October, our contractors have completed surveying the site and installing all the necessary tree protection measures. This month, we will…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgJackson Playground project | In-person Community Meeting, Saturday, Nov 11, 10 a.m.-noon
Join us for an in-person Community Meeting to learn more about the renovation plans, funding, and timing. There will be activities for the kids and snacks…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGolden Gate Park - Bay Area Young Survivors (BAYS) Memorial Garden | Project updates November 2023
We’re excited to report that the design of the BAYS Memorial Garden is now complete. BAYS is currently in the process of…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgRichmond Playground | Construction update October 2023
We issued the Notice to Proceed (NTP) to our contractor and you should expect to see construction mobilization on-site starting in December or January. Once construction starts, there will be…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgCrocker Amazon Soccer Fields | Construction updates October 2023
We’re happy to report that all five of the Crocker Amazon Soccer Fields are now completely renovated and opened to the public again. Our contractors are now…
Read on at sfrecpark.orgSouth Sunset Clubhouse Renovation | REMINDER: Project Open House this Friday, Nov 3, 10 to 11:30 am
Reminder that our Open House is this Friday, November 3, 2023, 10 to 11:30 a.m., at the South Sunset Clubhouse (2601 40th Avenue. San Francisco, CA 94116).
Read on at sfrecpark.orgGolden Gate Park - Middle Lake | Construction update October 2023
Both lake islands have been constructed and the lake grading and clay liner are now almost complete! Our contractor also recently completed a pipe repair and pipe extension at the south end of…
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