[House] eNews from SF Recreation and Parks- January 27, 2021

[SF Recreation and Parks]

Updates, news and events in San Francisco parks  Statewide Stay-at-Home Order Lifted, San Francisco Enters Purple Tier After the statewide stay-at-home order was lifted earlier this week, San Francisco entered the purple tier, easing a number of health restrictions on activities. These changes will go into effect citywide on Thursday, January 28 after the most recent health order was released today, January 27. Some to parks include: Outdoor Recreation: Up to three households may engage in recreational activities that allow social distancing, including low-contact sports such as hiking, biking, dancing, and including those that share equipment such as balls and Frisbees. Golf and Tennis: Expands to allow foursomes for golf, but limits to one household per cart and requires staggered tee times. Doubles tennis may be played between members of up to three different households. Tennis players from different households may not share equipment and must maintain at least six feet of physical distance from each other at all times. Pickleball remains limited to singles per state requirements.  Outdoor Fitness: The 12-person cap is removed on outdoor fitness so long as social distancing can be met. The fitness class cap increases to 25. Small Gatherings: Members of up to three households with a maximum of 12 people total may gather outdoors if social distance can be maintained and no food or drink is being consumed. If food or drink is being consumed, only members from two households of up to six people total is allowed. Participants outside of the same household must remain at least six feet apart from each other. Outdoor Museums and Zoos: Outdoor operations for museums and zoos may resume, though zoos are capped at 50% capacity not including personnel. Outdoor Family Entertainment Centers: Family entertainment such as skate parks may resume outdoor operations.  Note that these changes may be implemented incrementally by our department as we move into February. To stay up to date on allowable activities and reopening facilities in our parks, visit our alert page. Please remember to continue doing your share to help curb the spread of the coronavirus by adhering to social distancing guidelines, washing your hands frequently, wearing a mask, and staying home if you have a cough or fever. Stay up to date on the City's coronavirus response by visiting the City's COVID-19 information page or by texting COVID19SF to 888-777. Covid Guidance & Resources Rec and Park's Recreation Programming in 2020  Did you know? We provided 112 online classes, 27 summer day camps, and hundreds of hours of free online programming for seniors, adults and youth, and operated emergency child and youth care programs and community hubs for our most vulnerable students last year? While we weren't immune to the effects of the pandemic in 2020 and were faced with unprecedented challenges, our amazing staff continued to serve the people of San Francisco and provided opportunities to learn, connect, and get out and play.   Read more about our accomplishments in 2020 with our community report at the link below. 2020 Community Report Nighttime Closure 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 Cambridge Street 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. In addition, to report any park issues while we're in the midst of this inclement weather, please utilize 311. 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 drawing or animation classes, or just hang out with your peers during our weekly game night. Register for these programs today! For more information and to sign up, click the link below. Virtual Teen Programming Winter Class Registration is Open Registration for winter virtual recreation classes is open! We're offering a number of online recreation classes for youth and adults this winter, including classes with the Harvey Milk Photo Center such as Great Creative Portraiture, Strong Engaging Compositions, and Portfolio's & Editing Your Own Work. Sign up for these classes above, or any other of our winter classes at the link below. Register Here Annual Virtual Budget Meetings on January 27 & February 11 Our annual budget meetings will occur virtually today, 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 Herz Playground Recreation Center Virtual Meeting on February 3 The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, Mercy Housing and Related California will be sharing the final concept plan for the Herz Recreation Center Project on Wednesday, February 3 from 6 to 7 p.m. The discussion will include a presentation about including public art at the site and will share options for review. To join, click the link below (Meeting ID: 925 3735 9883) or call in at (669) 900-6833. Zoom Meeting Link Stern Grove Playground Community Survey Now Open The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department has opened a survey on the Stern Grove Playground renovation project. The project is a part of the LetsPlaySF! initiative, a partnership between Rec and Park and the San Francisco Parks Alliance that will transform 13 playgrounds across San Francisco. Please take this 10 minute survey below to help shape the future of this park. Stern Grove Playground Survey #GGP150 Birthday Celebration and Merchandise Pick up official #GGP150 merchandise featuring Sesqui, the bison named for the Park's 150th anniversary! 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 Story Time with Rec and Park Need a rainy day activity for the kids? Our Video of the Week comes from our recreation staff and features a virtual story time reading of Duck in the Truck! Be sure to stay dry as we weather this atmospheric river, and we look forward to seeing you in some sunny weather outdoors soon. 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