[House] e-News from SF Rec and Park, February 26, 2014

Wed Feb 26 17:14:34 PST 2014

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A New Era Begins at Dolores Park on March 1

Please join Supervisor Scott Wiener, San Francisco Recreation and Park Department
GM Phil Ginsburg, Dolores Park Works and park advocates for a groundbreaking ceremony
of world-famous Mission Dolores Park, Saturday, March 1, 2014, at 10 a.m. Rain or
Shine.

For nearly a century, San Franciscans have enjoyed the 16 acres of recreational 
opportunities provided by Mission Dolores Park. To help keep up with the use of 
the park and make much-needed infrastructure improvements, over 71% of San Francisco
voters approved the 2008 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond, a $185 million 
general obligation bond that includes $13.2 million to improve Mission Dolores Park.

When the park is completed, you will find new bathrooms, renovated tennis and basketball
courts, a new multi-use court, two improved designated off-leash dog play areas,
 new bike racks, new pathways, a new overlook in the southeast corner, improved 
irrigation, and improved ADA access.

For more information on this project, click here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001fy63epBkeIKDrzT-AUNQeLUORyD2HIkf4suZ50XP7xgtjv1hxnKl2rFH4ZBeAyR8CsPts0NUMaB2uRSwnwKuA_niNi2I2VneFlKdduj9fJp-5FWXeYhhxbVlRwd4-jAtlYjrtf1tmR6rHgVX9-07Pr1E7JDQ3X_Pyw3mUFk7x1GLgUaqK0xWWg==].
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Saving Water in Our Parks

Maintaining beautiful, green park spaces in drought  conditions is no simple task,
and as an agency that stewards over 4,000  acres of public park land and as one 
of the largest water users in the  city, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department
takes its  responsibility to conserve water seriously. Since 2008, our department
has achieved an 18 percent reduction in water usage in a concerted effort to conserve
our precious resources. Read how we've been able to do that and find out what else
we're doing in light of the governor's recent declaration of a drought emergency.
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Black History Month: Jackie Battle Honored at the Board of Supervisors

In honor of Black History Month, longtime Recreation and Park Department employee
Jackie Battle was recognized at the San Francisco Board of Supervisors meeting at
City Hall on Tuesday, February 25.  Jackie, who began working for the department
 as a recreation director in 1985, is currently a recreation supervisor based out
of Minnie & Lovie Ward Rec Center in the Oceanview/Ingleside neighborhood.  Over
 the years, her innovative programs and events have proven to be some of the Department's
more popular and enduring offerings for the city's children, youth and families,
 including the annual Turkey Cook-Off, annual teen girls retreat, Rec Idol, various
citywide teen programs, and Camp Gourmet.  Most recently, Jackie has helped organize
the department's longstanding annual MLK Luncheon, which honors the accomplishments
of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the contributions of African-Americans in the
 Department, both past and present. Many of Jackie's friends and colleagues, including
GM Phil Ginsburg, were on hand to see her receive her Certificate of Honor from 
Supervisor John Avalos (inset). See video of the certificate presentation and Jackie's
"Academy Award" speech here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001fy63epBkeIJ_C38VKLvoHacelhy49zzNsyPqbXiFhMruDkFUcvk1qaK0f1hQc1jwQFokfuQq8jjzFnE-vB0jPUA2HwNUgu6SypurVFJ9g6KWuKsF--YClUOCob62NXG-].
Congratulations, Jackie!
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Spring Tryouts for Mission Rec Center Rebels Begin February 27

Mission Recreation Center boasts one of the most prolific AAU basketball programs
in the nation.  Established by the late-Oscar Jimenez, a longtime recreation director
for the department, the MRC Rebels is a traveling AAU program for girls.  Spring
 tryouts for 2nd-5th Grade and 6th-8th Grade teams will be held February 27-March
3 at Mission Recreation Center, 2450 Harrison Street.  For more information, view
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Spring Registration Begins on March 1

Get ready to sign up for Spring classes on March 1!  This spring, we have tons of
offerings for your entire family, including yoga and fitness classes for adults,
 arts and sports for kids, and dance classes for seniors. Browse our spring catalog
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online or at one of 13 sites around the city.  Get out and play!
SAVE THE DATE: Summer Day Camp Registration begins Saturday, March 15, at 10 a.m.!
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Summer Resource Fair on March 8

DCYF, SFUSD, and the SF Rec & Park Department will hold the  annual Summer Resource
Fair on Saturday, March 8 from 10am to 2pm at  Balboa High School. The Summer Resource
Fair is a free,  family-oriented event that showcases the multitude of summer camps
and  other programs for young people in and around San Francisco. The Fair  will
 feature over 150 exhibitors with offerings for every age group,  from toddlers 
to tweens to teenagers. Need to get in a good deed  for March 8? We are actively
 recruiting volunteers for the Fair! Bonus  points if you speak Spanish or Chinese.
Please send an email torecparkvolunteer at sfgov.org [mailto:recparkvolunteer at sfgov.org]
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Take a Walk with Rec and Park Saturday, March 8

SF Rec & Park, Healthy Parks, Healthy People Bay Area, and Reboot are teaming up
 to bring the National Day of Unplugging to San Francisco! For more about National
Day of Unplugging, visit www.nationaldayofunplugging.com [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001fy63epBkeIJsPcgEZj2u-XFCeFFvpqDMXUFhVgJi7owfFgXe-h2sBa_JZWCAs9lNayTLpSrP0G6x38rR4jzrAC7AJe2luuHa3x3db8Bfox_6Ar7-bpgZVhXsrYFq-GhhWYIzqyB6dvc=]

Walk a Trail on March 8, at 10 a.m

Lake Merced Boathouse, 1 Harding Park Way,

Join us for a guided walk around Lake Merced where you are encouraged to experience
nature without digital distractions. Participants will receive a free 'Cell Phone
Sleeping Bag' in which to place their digital devices, thus 'Unplugging' for a day!

Our professional RPD Guides will provide a short interpretive program designed specifically
for this location. The staff will have first aid equipment and are certified in 
CPR.  Please bring your own water.  Sunscreen and snacks are always encouraged.

Please check local weather forecasts - Trail Walks will be canceled due to rain 
or unsafe conditions. For more information email lisa.mchenry at sfgov.org. [mailto:lisa.mchenry at sfgov.org]
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Glen Canyon Park Playground Reopens March 15

Join Supervisor Scott Wiener, SF Rec and Park GM Phil Ginsburg, the Glen Park Association
and park advocates for the opening celebration of the newly renovated Glen Canyon
Park Playground, Saturday, March 15, at 9:30 a.m.  For decades, locals have enjoyed
the beautiful natural landscape and varied recreational offerings at historic Glen
Canyon Park. In recent years, residents have voiced the need for renovating the 
park, and in 2008, voted to allocate nearly $6 million of the 2008 Clean and Safe
Neighborhood Parks Bond to promote the park's natural features and provide a new
 playground, new tennis courts and an improved entry area for the park.
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Black History Month: Jackie Battle Honored at the Board of Supervisors
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