[House] Reminder: eNews from SF Recreation and Parks- November 4, 2020

[SF Recreation and Parks]

Updates, news and events in San Francisco parks  San Francisco Voters Saying Yes to Prop A, Parks Preliminary results are in, and the city's Proposition A, which includes $487.5 million in bonds for transitional supportive housing facilities, streets, and parks, is currently passing with more than 71 percent of the vote. If passed, the bond will include $239 million for park improvements, including: $101 million for neighborhood parks $18 million for citywide parks $86 million for recovery parks (parks that emphasize physical and mental health) $9 million for playgrounds $14 million for sustainability projects $6 million for the Community Opportunity Fund (smaller improvement projects) $1 million for trails $600,000 for Urban Agriculture sites   The bond will benefit projects at India Basin, Gene Friend Recreation Center, Herz Playground, Buchanan Street Mall and Japantown Peace Plaza, as well as projects at Portsmouth Square, Jackson Park, South Sunset Playground and Richmond Senior Park. Learn More Margaret Hayward Playground Reopens Margaret Hayward Playground has reopened following a $28 million renovation that transformed the beloved 6-acre park in the heart of the Western Addition into a modern hub for recreation.   The park’s transformation was funded largely by the San Francisco Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond approved by voters in 2012. Additional funding came from the Market and Octavia Community Improvement Fund, State Housing Related Parks Grant, Nearby Schools Initiative, and Open Space Funds.   The renovation includes a redesigned layout that improves access and creates a unified and vibrant neighborhood park. At the heart of the park sits an all-new children’s play area as well as a community clubhouse with a teaching kitchen and room for expanded programming for seniors and youth. A plaza designed for multigenerational use doubles as a stage for neighborhood performances.   At the east and west ends of the park are improved basketball courts, a new multi-use sports field to accommodate pick-up games, and two expanded baseball/softball fields converted to synthetic turf thanks to a $1.5 million donation from Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory.   The Margaret Hayward renovation also features the first all-gender restrooms on a new park site. Learn More Margaret S. Hayward pioneered the establishment of public playgrounds in San Francisco and served as a charter member of the city’s playground commission. A native San Franciscan, Chalmers was also the principal of the Longfellow School from 1910 through 1938, when she retired.  "Entwined" Light Art Display Coming to Golden Gate Park “Entwined,” a whimsical art installation by San Francisco artist Charles Gadeken, will transform Peacock Meadow in Golden Gate Park into an enchanted forest of otherworldly shapes and ever-changing light beginning December 1.   The installation celebrates the park’s 150th anniversary and will run through February 2021, with a possible extension to June.   The Entwined installation creates a colorful, lighted wonderland where visitors can explore paths and sit under a grove of three entwined sculptural trees while practicing social distancing. The trees range from 12 to 20 feet tall with illuminated canopies as large as 30 feet, filling the meadow with changing light. Sculptures comprised of 2,000 LED lights cluster into small flowering bushes at varying heights, further filling the green space with peaks and valleys of radiating light. The variety of lighting effects are inspired by nature and build a sense of awe: Raindrops on the pavement, lightning and thunderstorms, wind blowing tall grass and flowers, and ripples on a pond.    Peacock Meadow sits in the park’s east end between McLaren Lodge and the Conservatory of Flowers and across from the new pop-up Welcome Center on JFK Drive. More Info Take a Ride on the Wheel The wait is over! The 150-foot, illuminated Observation Wheel in Golden Gate Park is ready to ride. The wheel, which provides riders with sweeping views from the ocean to downtown San Francisco, celebrates Golden Gate Park’s 150th anniversary. Buy your tickets today! To prevent the spread of Covid-19, all reservations to ride must be made in advance. Riders must wear masks and practice social distancing. Each of the 36 fully enclosed, climate-controlled gondolas are thoroughly cleaned between uses. Each gondola is shared only by people in the same household.   The Observation Wheel is located in the Music Concourse, the outdoor plaza near the de Young Museum, the California Academy of Sciences, and the Japanese Tea Garden.  To provide feedback on the wheel opening, email RPDInfo at sfgov.org. Purchase Tickets Richmond Review: Golden Gate Park Tennis Center Nears Completion The following is an excerpt from a recent article by the Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon, which highlights the nearly completed renovation of the Golden Gate Park Tennis Center: "A remarkable $27 million renovation project of the 125-year-old tennis complex is nearly complete... The Golden Gate Park Tennis Center (GGPTC) project was funded by a public-private partnership, with major contributions from the Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund, Taube Philanthropies, the Koret Foundation and Jackie and Joby Pritzker. The city funding was $6 million through the Recreation and Park Department. "There was also a lot of grassroots support from organizations, local politicians and players at every level, including major names who developed their skills in Golden Gate Park, such as Billie Jean King, Rosie Casals, Brad Gilbert and Peanut Louie-Harper." Read the Entire Story Weekly Youth Soccer Trainings with Bayview United Calling all youth soccer players in the Bayview! Based on overwhelming response to recent training sessions with elite college players, Bayview United, San Francisco's first Black youth soccer team, is offering free soccer training events for boys and girls, grades K-6, every Wednesday and Thursday, 4-5 p.m., at Youngblood Coleman Park (1398 Hudson Ave.). Signups occur every Wednesday at 3 p.m. onsite at Youngblood Coleman. More Info Fall Virtual Programs Still Open; Winter Registration Around the Corner We're offering a number of virtual, online recreation programs for youth and adults this fall, including woodworking, 3D printing and electronics with the Randall Museum; photography classes with the Harvey Milk Photo Center; art classes with the Sharon Art Studio in Golden Gate Park; senior programs; and teen theater workshops with the Young People's Teen Musical Theater Company.  Registration for winter virtual recreation will begin on December 14. Register Today! Virtual Photo Exhibit: Equivalents Gazing up at the beautiful expansive sky, perched high on a knoll at a favorite spot, or gazing out a window and watching the ephemeral, eternal dance of clouds give their eloquent gossamer, wide-screen performance, lets one’s thoughts and imagination wander, unbridled. We trust you will enjoy this collection of photographs, which photographer George Clapper has so wonderfully photographed and shared with the Harvey Milk Photo Center, on exhibit now through January 15, 2021. Explore the Photo Exhibit #GGP150 Birthday Celebration and Merchandise Pick up brand new official #GGP150 merchandise featuring Sesqui, the bison named for the Park's 150th anniversary! Stop by the Pop-Up Welcome Center across from the Conservatory of Flowers on JFK Drive or order yours now online at GoldenGatePark150.com. Other merchandise includes baby onesies, t-shirts, and face masks featuring the adorable gal proudly sporting her crown of dahlias. Shop for yourself or others, knowing that a percentage of every sale goes to the Golden Gate Park 150 Fund. We continue to celebrate Golden Gate Park's 150th Birthday this year, which brings the iconic park's nature, art, history and music to park lovers regardless of location. Free content from park partners and supporters includes: Exclusive concerts from artists who have performed in Golden Gate Park over the years Podcasts and playlists with audio stories about the park and favorite music selections Free books to download and digital newspaper archives about Golden Gate Park Photo albums, webcams and videos for visitors to explore and discover the park Online learning activities for kids and adults The ability to share personal stories, memories and special moments from the park Visit GoldenGatePark150.com Coping with Election Day Stress Today may feel stressful, but parks are here to help! Try taking a walk, observing nature, or sitting and meditating in one of our 220+ parks. If you can't get outside, tune into our Facebook page for some #ElectionDistraction posts! Our Video of the Week comes from our friends at East Bay Regional Parks, who produced this video about Park Prescriptions and how doctors are prescribing doses of nature to keep us happy, healthy and stress-free. San Francisco Recreation and Parks | sfrecpark.org ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ SF Recreation and Parks | McLaren Lodge-Golden Gate Park, 501 Stanyan Street, San Francisco , CA 94117 Unsubscribe house at digitalkingdom.org About our service provider Sent by rpdinfo at sfgov.org powered by Try email marketing for free today!
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