San Francisco Recreation and Park Department

Crushing this #COVID19 surge will require everyone to make sacrifices. We know this is a challenging time. Be kind to yourself. Reach out to loved ones. Your mental health matters. sf.gov/TakeCareSF #TakeCareSF

Join the Harvey Milk Photo Center for a gallery unveiling and live webinar discussion with renowned photographers, Fred Lyon and Vivian Maier today, December 12 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The first portion of this virtual gallery will be unveiled at this event while the second portion of the gallery will be unveiled on Saturday, December 19. For more information and to register, click here: https://bit.ly/3ndfUXp

We, with the COVID Command Center, announced today that in partnership with Chinese Hospital and community-based organizations, we will host the first City spon...sored free pop-up mobile test site in Chinatown. The pop up testing site will be at Chinatown’s Portsmouth Square on October 30 and November 6. This pop-up testing site will be free. Appointments are recommended but walk-ins are also welcome. This pop-up mobile test site, being developed in partnership with Color will focus on serving our Chinatown community, which is populated by members of SRO buildings, the senior community, the immigrant community, and our hardworking essential workers, who need testing the most. For more information on how to get tested, click here: https://bit.ly/3ky8BIf

"While wealthy families have found refuge from the claustrophobia of the pandemic through mountain getaways and out of school time enrichment pods, poorer families and those in dense neighborhoods rely on playgrounds for their physical and emotional well-being. Playgrounds are the most equitable, accessible and democratic recreational amenity that a city and its state can offer young children and their families." Read more about the importance of playgrounds, and why it is important to keep them open: https://bit.ly/3oGxgw0

If you plan to vote or drop your ballot off in person this year, remember to stay six feet away from others and wear a mask. More information about how and where to vote is available at sfelections.org, or by calling (415) 554-4375.

Get ready to step into a whimsical wonderland of lights this winter! From Dec. 1 through Feb. 29 an art installation coming to Golden Gate Park will transform Peacock Meadow into an enchanted forest of otherworldly shapes and ever-changing light. Entwined by San Francisco artist Charles Gadeken, will honor Golden Gate Park’s 150th Anniversary. We are excited to partner with San Francisco Parks Alliance to bring this spectacular public art experience to life! #artinstallation #sf #sanfrancisco

Though the holidays look a bit different this year without our traditional holiday tree lighting, Golden Gate Park is more illuminated than ever from McLaren Lodge to the Spreckels Temple of Music Bandshell. Embark on a free, outdoor, and socially distant journey through Golden Gate Park in its 150th year with members of your household. Stroll down car-free roads where otherworldly wonders await and where light and beauty are everywhere. No tickets required--just masks. For more information, visit: https://www.goldengatepark150.com/holidaysathome May your season be safe, happy and bright! #GGP150 San Francisco Parks Alliance

The French Sculpture La Rose des Vents by Jean-Michel Othoniel has taken up permanent residence in Golden Gate Park. Nine months after it was originally scheduled to be permanently installed to coincide with the #GGP150 anniversary celebrations in April 2020, the glistening kinetic gold and aluminum sculpture returned to its place in front of the San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers where it was first installed in September 2015 by Gallery 836M in partnership with us and the San Francisco Arts Commission. We're excited to have this a highly visible treasure enjoyed by San Franciscans and visitors alike for decades to come. Read more about the installation here: https://bit.ly/3qNCRCH

As a reminder, Stern Grove and Harding Park are currently closed due to windy conditions. Updates to follow...

It's a #windy Monday morning in San Francisco! Check out this link, weather.gov/mqt/redflagtips for tips from the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) on how to stay safe during a Red Flag Warning. Follow US National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area/Monterey California for weather information in the bay.

Stern Grove is currently closed due to high winds. We'll provide updates as more information becomes available.

How are you celebrating #SundayFunday? Check out these great shots from @joannabgould at the brand new Redwood Grove playground in McLaren Park. #Playsafe Tag us in your park pics to be featured!

The State has moved San Francisco to the Yellow tier - this means we are succeeding at mitigating the spread of #COVID19. Keep up the good work by continuing to wear a mask and maintain physical distance. #MaskTheSFup

Check it out! Our Urban Agriculture and Community Gardens team is partnering with our Recreation Division to provide garden-based enrichment to support RPD's Community Hubs at Betty Ann Ong, Eureka Valley, Mission and Joe Lee recreation centers. In the pictures below K-1 students are planting lettuce seeds at Betty Ann Ong Community Hub.

Congratulations to our West Portal Playground renovation team, which just won a 2020 San Francisco Collaborative Partnering Award! Led by Project Manager Melinda Sullivan, the Rec and Park team partnered with San Francisco Public Works, SFMTA | San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, Treaty Construction, Friends of West Portal Playground and the San Francisco Parks Alliance to finish the project ahead of schedule, under budget and with spectacular results. The renovation, which debuted Oct. 14 when playgrounds re-opened citywide, features new, vibrant and inclusive play equipment, including a dragon-themed slide, in addition to a nature nook for children, new plantings, seating and paving. It is one of 13 playground renovations made possible through the #LetsPlaySF campaign.

We are working with the community and other city departments including SFMTA | San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, San Francisco Police Department and San Francisco Public Works on new ways to ensure access to Twin Peaks for all. Five alternative designs were developed for feedback. If you would like to provide input, please take our multilingual survey in English, , Español, or Filipino. The survey will be open for two weeks until November 3. Once the survey... is closed, the feedback will be analyzed and a final proposal developed and shared with the community. Thank you for your interest and input on this important project. For more information and to take the survey: https://bit.ly/37zt7oi If you have questions, email [email protected].

Come check out the newly renovated Stanyan Street entrance to Golden Gate Park and spend some time giving back. Join the SFRPD gardeners and the Alvord Lake Task Force this Saturday to complete a wide range of gardening tasks. To sign up to volunteer: https://ca-sanfranciscorecandparks.civicplus.com/Calendar.a