[House] eNews from SF Recreation and Parks- October 21, 2020

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Updates, news and events in San Francisco parks  Observation Wheel Opens The wait is over! The 150-foot, illuminated Observation Wheel in Golden Gate Park is ready to ride starting today, Wednesday, October 21. The wheel, which provides riders with sweeping views from the ocean to downtown San Francisco, celebrates Golden Gate Park’s 150th anniversary. In honor of its launch, all tickets will be reduced to $10 from October 21 through 25. 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 will be thoroughly cleaned between uses. Each gondola will be 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 Newly Renovated Bandshell Ready for its Debut In partnership with the San Francisco Parks Alliance and Illuminate, and thanks to generous philanthropic support, we have completed renovations of the 120-year-old Spreckels Temple of Music bandshell. Originally slated to be a centerpiece of Golden Gate Park’s 150th anniversary celebration in April, the opening was delayed due to COVID. However, the new stage, with built-in theatrical lighting and sound systems, is now complete.   Starting today, October 21–coinciding with the opening of the 150-foot tall Observation Wheel–the construction fence will come down and the bandshell lights will begin to shine nightly from sunset to park closing.   We look forward to more fully celebrating with community performances on the stage, once health regulations allow. Taking Lessons Outside: Community Gardening for SF Students Rec and Park's Urban Agriculture and Community Gardens team is providing garden-based enrichment to support the city’s Community Hub Initiative at Betty Ann Ong, Eureka Valley, Mission and Joe Lee recreation centers this fall. Students are learning about the value of urban agriculture, how to plant seeds and cuttings, and how to care for their plants. A special thanks to our entire Urban Agriculture and Community Gardens team, as well as our Recreation staff, for providing valuable lessons to our city kids, in and outside of the classroom. October Youth Soccer Training Events with Dark Side United Calling all youth soccer players in the Bayview! University of San Francisco head men's soccer coach, Leonard Griffin, and elite Black college players are offering free soccer training events for boys and girls, grades 1-8, every Saturday throughout the month, October 24th and 31st, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Youngblood Coleman Park (1398 Hudson Ave.). Photos by Jim Watkins More Info Survey: Twin Peaks For All Rec and Park is working with the community and other city departments including SFMTA, SFPD and 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, 繁體中文, 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. More Information For more details or to explore the designs, please visit SFMTA's website. If you have questions, email TwinPeaks4All at SFMTA.com. Take the Survey NRPA Virtual Conference October 27-29 The National Recreation and Park Association's Annual Conference: A Virtual Experience will take place October 27–29. NRPA Virtual will not only bring us all together as a park and recreation community, but will also serve as a platform for networking and exchanging ideas in new and imaginative ways. NRPA is taking the best of the in-person conference, including the education sessions, keynote speakers and exhibitors, and adding innovative and interactive formats to enhance the overall experience. Most importantly, they will be leveraging the unique opportunity the online format offers to foster collaboration and connection with park and recreation professionals around the country and potentially the world. Registration and Conference Info Fall Virtual Recreation Programs 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.  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 KPIX-5: City Playgrounds Reopen Our Video of the Week comes from a KPIX-5 news item covering the highly anticipated reopening of city playgrounds on October 14. For more information on playground openings, including info on how to safely use our playgrounds, click here. 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