[House] eNews from SF Recreation and Parks- August 25, 2021

[SF Recreation and Parks]

Updates, news and events in San Francisco parks  Indoor Vaccine Requirements As of August 20, all patrons of bars, restaurants, clubs, theaters, gyms, and large indoor events will be required to show proof of vaccination to enter. This will apply to our recreation facilities, which include, but are not limited to, our swimming pools and recreation centers. The new requirements do not apply to those who are ineligible for vaccinations, including children under 12 years old. For more information, click the link below. Indoor Vaccine Requirements East End of Stern Grove Closed & Stern Grove Festival Cancelled The east end of Stern Grove will be closed until further notice due to the damage sustained from a ruptured water main earlier this week. Pine Lake and its dog play area on the west end of the park have reopened for use. Stay tuned for more details as we continue to assess the damage. In addition, the final show of the season for Stern Grove Festival has been cancelled for this Sunday, August 29. For more information and updates, please visit their website at sterngrove.org. sfrecpark.org Nature Exploration Area Design Finalized for Heron's Head Park We're excited to share with you the final design for the Nature Exploration Area (NEA) at Heron's Head Park. The NEA will create a unique space that allows for active play, passive recreation, gathering with friends and family, and creates pockets for exploration to stimulate the senses and inspire imagination. Many thanks to those who shared ideas and provided feedback throughout the design process. Thank you as well to our project partners KABOOM!, Kaiser Foundation, The Port of San Francisco, Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds, and San Francisco Children and Nature. We anticipate beginning construction in the coming month! For more information and to see the design, click the link below. Nature Exploration Area Now Hiring: Environmental Educator Interns We are hiring Environmental Educator Interns to help lead our Youth Stewardship Program (YSP) this coming year, from November 2, 2021 to September 13, 2022. YSP is a free environmental education program offered to the San Francisco Unified School District and youth-serving organizations. Interns will lead youth on field trips to San Francisco parks to help them understand the role they play in building healthy social and natural communities. For more information, including hours, compensation and more, click the link below.   To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Lydia Nichols-Russell at lydia.nicholsrussell at sfgov.org by Saturday, September 11 at 6 p.m. Environmental Educator Internship Flyer Free Virtual Programming for Teens San Francisco Recreation and Parks is excited to partner with The Mix at the San Francisco Public Library and Young People's Teen Musical Theatre Company to offer free virtual programming for teens! Hone your skills or learn something new in digital arts, performing arts or visual arts. To register for the first fall session, beginning on September 13, click the link below. Virtual Teen Programming Manny's Discussion: What We Learned About our Parks on August 26 Swing by Manny's on Thursday, August 26 from 6 to 7 p.m. for a discussion on what we have learned about our parks during the pandemic. The discussion will feature San Francisco Recreation and Park General Manager Phil Ginsburg, who will talk about how the Department adapted to the challenges brought by the pandemic. The structure of this event will be about 45 minutes of discussion followed by small breakout groups where you can meet new people and talk about what you learned. For more information and to register, click the link below. What We Learned About our Parks Discussion Sundown Cinema Returns to Dolores Park on August 27 Sundown Cinema is returning to San Francisco parks! Join the San Francisco Parks Alliance, DoTheBay, and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department for the first free movie night in this series at Dolores Park on Friday, August 27 beginning at 6 p.m. The feature film will be Sister Act! For more information, and to RSVP for reserved seating, click the link below. Sundown Cinema: Sister Act Golden Gate Park Bandshell Concert on August 29 Swing by Golden Gate Park for another free outdoor concert at the park’s historic bandshell on Sunday, August 29, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy music from DJ Jah Yzer and special guests to close out the weekend. Thank you to the San Francisco Parks Alliance and Illuminate for making this show possible! SF Open at the Goldman Tennis Center from September 3 to 6 The historic San Francisco Open is returning to Golden Gate Park during Labor Day weekend from September 3 to 6 at the recently renovated Lisa and Douglas Goldman Tennis Center! This year's championships, hosted by the Tennis Coalition SF and USTA NorCal with funding from Taube Philanthropies, is the 120th anniversary of the tournament. It will, for the first time in decades, offer a purse to attract top women and men college players, emerging and past professionals, as well as recreational players. For more information and to register by August 27, click the link below. San Francisco Open 3rd Annual US Open Watch Party from September 10 to 12 The Tennis Coalition SF invites you to watch the US Open in the Koret Garden at the Lisa and Douglas Goldman Tennis Center in Golden Gate Park! The free event will broadcast US Open matches on a big screen during championship weekend. See the schedule here: Friday, Sept. 10, 12-8pm: Men's Semifinals Saturday, Sept. 11, 1-4pm: Women's Final Sunday, Sept. 12, 1-4pm: Men's Final Bring a blanket and cheer on the players with your friends and other tennis lovers! For more information, click the link below. US Open Watch Party 6th Avenue Skatin' Place Community Artwork Meeting on September 11 Join the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department and the Church of 8 Wheels for a community meeting on Saturday, September 11 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. to discuss future artwork at this iconic Golden Gate Park site. The meeting will take place at Skatin' Place (6th Avenue and JFK Drive) and will provide an opportunity to celebrate San Francisco's colorful roller skating culture by reviewing proposed designs for an upcoming art installation. For more information, click the link below. (Photo Credit: Blair Heagerty/SFGATE) Church of 8 Wheels Junior Guide Program in Golden Gate Park As students returned to school last week, our Video of the Week takes a look back at one of our favorite summer highlights, the Junior Guide program! It introduces the joys of Golden Gate Park to the kids of neighborhoods less likely to visit and served more than 600 youth, 17 recreation facilities and 15 neighborhoods! Learn more by watching the video or click the link below. 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