[House] eNews from SF Recreation and Parks- February 17, 2021

[SF Recreation and Parks]

Updates, news and events in San Francisco parks  Willie "Woo Woo" Wong Playground Opens for Lunar New Year Mayor London Breed announced the opening of our Willie “Woo Woo” Wong Playground last week—a center for community engagement and recreation for all ages in the heart of Chinatown. The top-to-bottom renovation includes an expanded children’s play area, new clubhouse featuring public art, and improved access to the park. In March, the City will open a new Community Hub at the clubhouse, which will provide approximately 12 students with in-person support for distance learning, healthy meals and snacks, and recreation opportunities. For more information, read the article at the link below courtesy of the San Francisco Chronicle. San Francisco Chronicle Article "I Left My Park in San Francisco" Podcast Episode: Can't Stop Love The year 2020 turned our world upside down, and yet it couldn’t stop love. Trapped in our own homes, parks became essential oases for San Franciscans in search of fresh air and a little sanity – and for some people, a chance to get down on one knee. Listen to our Valentine’s Day podcast episode where love takes center stage as several couples realize that there’s no time like a pandemic – and no place like Golden Gate Park – to set the scene for a romantic proposal. Can't Stop Love on Soundcloud Black History Month in our Parks: Nate Thurmond and K.C. Jones In honor of Black History Month, we are taking a look at some of our parks named after prominent Black leaders in San Francisco history. This week, we're looking at a pair of late basketball legends in Nate Thurmond and K.C. Jones. Nate Thurmond was a former Golden State Warriors player who is considered one of the best centers to ever play and is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He was a member of the Warriors organization for more than four decades as both a player and a Community Relations Ambassador, making a significant impact in San Francisco and Bay Area communities. Today, the storied basketball courts in the Panhandle are named in his honor. K.C. Jones grew up in San Francisco, attending Commerce High School and the University of San Francisco, where he won two NCAA championships. He went on to win eight championships as a player with the Boston Celtics, as well as an additional two as a head coach with the team. He also won an Olympic gold medal and is one of only eight players to win an NCAA championship, NBA championship, and a gold medal. He is in both the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. Bayview Park K.C. Jones Playground is named in his honor, located in the neighborhood where he grew up and learned to play sports. Summer Jobs for Teens Over the past 60 years, our Workreation program has provided young people with early work experience in our parks. Teens, 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 Join the Monuments and Memorials Advisory Committee The San Francisco Arts Commission is seeking qualified candidates to participate in the Monuments and Memorials Advisory Committee (MMAC), a body that will host hearings with community members and establish the criteria and guidelines by which to determine the future of historic monuments in the City's art collection. This initiative is a partnership between the San Francisco Arts Commission, the Human Rights Commission, and the Recreation and Park Department. The MMAC's charge is to examine the history of monuments in the public realm in San Francisco, the individuals, events and ideals they venerate, and how the narratives associated with these monuments align—or do not—with San Francisco's values today. For more information and to apply, click the link below. Monuments & Memorials Advisory Committee Page Free Virtual Programming for Teens The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department is excited to partner with The Mix at the San Francisco Public Library to offer free virtual programming for teens! Get creative through digital photography, animation, special effects for short films/social media, and more. With a number of classes beginning this week, be sure to register today! For more information and to sign up, click the link below. Virtual Teen Programming 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 and ideas for recognizing community champions. Join us via Zoom at the link below. Zoom Meeting ID: 995 9016 8089 Zoom Meeting Link Spring Class Registration on March 1 Registration for spring recreation classes opens on Monday, March 1! We're offering a number of virtual recreation programs for youth and adults this spring, along with some in-person youth programming, with the Randall Museum, Harvey Milk Photo Center, Sharon Art Studio, and the Golden Gate Park Senior Center. Click the link below for more information and to register on March 1. Registration Webpage #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 Newly Renovated Willie "Woo Woo" Wong Playground We're excited to have opened the Willie "Woo Woo" Wong playground to help kick-off the Year of the Ox! Watch our Video of the Week to explore the park virtually and learn more about the project! Thank you to everyone who made this renovation possible and be sure to get out and play here soon! For additional information about the project, click the link below. 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