[House] eNews from SF Recreation and Parks- January 6, 2021

[SF Recreation and Parks]

Updates, news and events in San Francisco parks  An Urban Refuge for 150 Years: A Look Back at GGP’s Anniversary  In a year when parks were more important than ever, Golden Gate Park turned 150. Watch our wrap-up video of 2020, where we celebrated Golden Gate Park's sesquicentennial! Thank you to everyone who made this celebration possible, as well as to everyone who celebrated with us. We look forward to seeing you in the park in 2021! GGP 150 Wrap-up Video Nighttime Closure of Western Section of Shelley Drive in McLaren Park In response to neighborhood safety concerns in McLaren Park, and in collaboration with Supervisors Ronen, Walton, Safaí, the San Francisco Police Department, and the community, we are implementing a temporary nighttime closure of the Shelley Drive loop from 6pm – sunrise from January 15 – March 31. During this trial period, access to Shelley Drive at the Cambridge/Mansell intersection and the eastern Mansell/Shelley Drive intersection will be closed. If you have questions or comments please contact rpdinfo at sfgov.org.  Winter Lawn Closures in our Parks We are in the midst of winter when days are shorter, temperatures are lower and the weather is wet. During this time of year, our parks can develop natural soggy spots, especially in our lawns. Please note that our staff might close off soggy sections in our parks to protect the turf. If you notice an area that is soggy, please avoid using to ensure that turf doesn’t sustain significant damage. Winter Class Registration is now Open! Registration for winter virtual recreation classes is open! We're offering a number of virtual, online recreation programs for youth and adults this winter, including programming with the Randall Museum, Harvey Milk Photo Center, Sharon Art Studio, Golden Gate Park Senior Center, and Young People's Teen Musical Theater Company. Click the link below for more information and to register. Register Here Harvey Milk Photo Center Presents: Chinatown Book Talk on January 9 Calling all history buffs and art lovers! Join the Harvey Milk Photo Center for its virtual Chinatown Book Talk via Zoom on Saturday, January 9 beginning at 1:30 p.m. Kathy Chin Leong and Dick Evans will discuss their collaborative book, which explores the oldest Chinatown in America. For more information and to register, click the link below. Harvey Milk Photo Center Annual Virtual Budget Meetings Our annual budget meetings will occur virtually on the Wednesdays of January 27 and February 3 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 Join via Zoom:  https://sfrpd.zoom.us/j/98594907587  Meeting ID: 985 9490 7587 #GGP150 Birthday Celebration and Merchandise Pick up brand new official #GGP150 merchandise featuring Sesqui, the bison named for the Park's 150th anniversary for the holidays! 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. 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 Using Parks Safely in 2021 Planning on visiting more parks in the new year? Whether you are visiting Alamo Square for an afternoon picnic or hiking through Muir Woods, check out our Video of the Week for this regional message to help you visit your parks safely in 2021. Thanks to all the agencies that contributed to this PSA: East Bay Regional Park District, Sonoma County Regional Parks, San Mateo County Parks, Regional Parks Foundation, San Mateo County Memorial Park, Marin County Parks, San Francisco Parks Alliance, Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority, and of course, Doug McConnell! 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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