[House] eNews from SF Recreation and Parks- January 13, 2021

[SF Recreation and Parks]

Updates, news and events in San Francisco parks  37th Annual Virtual MLK Celebration on January 15 Join us for our 37th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration virtually on Friday, January 15 from noon to 1 p.m. on Zoom. The event will feature Rec and Park Commissioner Eric McDonnell, as well as live music, awards, and a special remembrance of Congressman John Lewis. To register, click the Zoom link below. Zoom Registration Link Camp Mather to Remain Closed in 2021 We announced last week that Camp Mather, the City-owned family summer camp in the High Sierra wilderness, will remain closed in 2021 due to Covid-19 risks. We know that summers at Camp Mather are very special for San Francisco families. However, the health of our campers and staff are the most important consideration. The shutdowns were made after consultation with health officials.   The beloved camp, which has served San Franciscans for more than 90 years, faces significant challenges in ensuring social distancing. Campers share bathrooms, meals, and social activities. Camp Mather’s remote location near Yosemite could present an obstacle to medical care during an outbreak. Additionally, the spread of the virus and its uncertain forecast has made it difficult to recruit camp employees.   We look forward to the day we can reopen safely and hope to see you in 2022! More Information San Francisco Brown Bombers Logo Comes to Youngblood Coleman As a part of the Youngblood Coleman turf renovation project, we installed the logo for the San Francisco Brown Bombers, a youth football and cheerleading organization that has been using the field for decades. We are honored to commemorate this community pillar as Youngblood Coleman enters the new year with a fresh look! For more information about the project, click the link below. Youngblood Coleman Turf Project 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 Hillary Ronen, Shamann Walton, Ahsha 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 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 Annual Virtual Budget Meetings on January 27 & February 11 Our annual budget meetings will occur virtually on Wednesday, January 27 and Thursday, February 11 (moved from 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 at the link below. Meeting ID: 985 9490 7587. Zoom Meeting Link #GGP150 Birthday Celebration and Merchandise Pick up 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 Coping with Covid-19: Entwined Our Video of the Week comes courtesy of SFGovTV and features our General Manager Phil Ginsburg talking about the Entwined exhibit in Golden Gate Park. It highlights the exhibit and its artist, Charles Gadeken, as well as rules to visit safely. Please follow local guidance while visiting this family-friendly exhibit, including visiting as a single household and not gathering as a group. The installation will be in place through February 28, with lights going on at sundown and turning off at 8:30 p.m. 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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