[House] Reminder: eNews from SF Recreation and Parks- February 10, 2021

[SF Recreation and Parks]

Updates, news and events in San Francisco parks  PAW-ty in the Park! Renovated GGP Dog Training Area Reopens We inter-RUFF your newsletter reading to share that the newly renovated Golden Gate Park Dog Training Area is open! The park underwent a $2.4 million trans-fur-mation that added new play surface, pet drinking fountain, fencing and more. Grab your pooches and pups and emBARK on a trip here soon! Thank you to Assemblymember Phil Ting, District 1 Supervisor Connie Chan, Former District 1 Supervisor Sandra Lee Fewer, San Francisco Parks Alliance, and the Friends of Golden Gate Park Dog Park, as well as longtime dog park advocate Steffen Franz for making this project possible. Read more courtesy of the San Francisco Examiner at the link below. San Francisco Examiner Article Summer Jobs for Teens Over the past 60 years, our Workreation program has provided young people with early work experience in our parks. Teens, ages 14-17, who either live or go to school in San Francisco, are eligible to apply for a Workreation job. Teens can apply for summer positions in day camps, rec centers or parks. We hire approximately 200 teens for the summer. The pay rate is minimum wage (currently $17.16/hr) and teens can work up to 20-25 hours per week during the summer. Types of jobs include Camp Assistant, Recreation Center/Facility Assistant, and Gardening Assistant. For more information and to apply, click the link below. Application deadline is Friday, February 26 at 4:30 p.m. Summer Jobs for Teens Black History Month in our Parks: Recognizing Lorraine Banford This week, the San Francisco Department of Human Resources recognized our Superintendent of Recreation and Community Services, Lorraine Banford, in honor of Black History Month. Lorraine is a strong, level-headed leader who listens to disparate opinions from individuals with both institutional knowledge and innovative ideas with enthusiasm and respect... She works tirelessly to support all San Franciscans of all ages and backgrounds. Thank you Lorraine for your service and commitment to San Francisco. Congratulations Lorraine and thank you for all of your work to better our city and department! The Inclusive Community Hub at Eureka Valley Recreation Center Check out the Department of Children, Youth and their Families' highlight of our community hub at the Eureka Valley Recreation Center. It is written by Emily Vasquez, recreation coordinator for our therapeutic recreation services team and profiles two cohorts the facility serves: Therapeutic Recreation and American Sign Language. Read more about a day at the facility and the important work the staff does at the link below! The Inclusive Community Hub at Eureka Valley Rec Center Annual Virtual Budget Meeting on February 11 The second of our annual budget meetings will occur virtually on Thursday, February 11 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Join us as we discuss preliminary plans for fiscal years 2021-22 and 2022-23. Learn about our department's budget instructions for the next two years, and let us know your priorities in your neighborhood parks. Join us via Zoom at the link below. Zoom Meeting ID: 985 9490 7587. Zoom Meeting Link OpenRoad with Doug McConnell on February 14 In love with our parks? Be sure to tune in this Valentine's Day, February 14 at 6:30 p.m. to OpenRoad with Doug McConnell on NBC Bay Area. The episode highlights the importance of the San Francisco Bay's tidal wetlands, which include our own India Basin Shoreline Park. Watch the episode preview at the link below. OpenRoad with Doug McConnell Preview Stern Grove Playground Community Meeting on February 18 Join us for the first virtual community meeting for the Stern Grove Playground Renovation on Thursday, February 18 beginning at 5 p.m. Learn more about the project and provide feedback to help shape the future of this park! For more information, including the Zoom meeting details, click the link below. Stern Grove Playground Virtual Community Meeting Merced Heights Lower Lawn Terrace Community Meeting February 18 Join us for a virtual community meeting to discuss the renovations of the lower lawn terrace at Merced Heights Playgrounds on Thursday, February 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. We will review two design options, site feature possibilities, and ideas for recognizing community champions. Join us via Zoom at the link below. Zoom Meeting ID: 995 9016 8089 Zoom Meeting Link #GGP150 Birthday Celebration and Merchandise Golden Gate Park’s 150th anniversary wraps up this spring, but it’s not too late to mark the occasion with mementos PLUS get 50% off! #GGP150 merchandise—including hats, hoodies, t-shirts, posters, mugs and more—is all on sale now. Shop at the Pop Up Welcome Center in Golden Gate Park or order online today! Though Golden Gate Park's 150th birthday year is over, you can still celebrate the iconic park's nature, art, history and music, 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 Enjoy Virtually the New Look GGP Dog Training Area Check out our Video of the Week that highlights the new look Golden Gate Park Dog Training Area. View the facility virtually, hear from some of the people who made this project possible, and experience park reviews from some of our furry four-legged guests! For more information about the project, click the link below. 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