[House] Reminder: eNews from SF Recreation and Parks- July 14, 2021

[SF Recreation and Parks]

Updates, news and events in San Francisco parks  Golden Gate Heights Park Playground Reopening on July 20 Join the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department and the San Francisco Parks Alliance for the reopening celebration of the playground at Golden Gate Heights Park on Tuesday, July 20 beginning at 11:30 a.m. Help us celebrate the nearly $2.8 million renovation, which includes a new children’s play area, nature exploration area, new irrigation at the upper field, upgrades to the picnic area and more. The event will feature a ribbon cutting, speaking program and giveaways! The renovation is part of the Let’sPlaySF! Initiative, a partnership that seeks to inspire creativity and play throughout the city by renovating some of the city's most timeworn playgrounds. For more information about the project, click the link below. Golden Gate Heights Park Renovation Rec Centers to Partially Reopen Beginning July 17 We're excited to share that we will reopen a limited number our recreation facilities for drop-in activities on Saturdays, beginning on July 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the summer. Certain recreation facilities will also continue to be open on weeknights for specific programming, including Peace Parks and late night basketball leagues. We anticipate reopening the remaining recreation centers, which will include weekdays and fall programming, after Labor Day in September. For more information and the recreation center schedules for the summer, click the link below.  Recreation Facilities Junior Guide Program in Golden Gate Park through July 22 The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department launched an exciting field trip program this week that acquaints kids from underserved neighborhoods with the joys of Golden Gate Park—then empowers them to return with their families The Junior Guide program, which began Monday and will run through July 22, will serve more than 600 youth participating in the City’s free summer camp program, Summer Together. Facilitated by Rec and Park and the San Francisco Parks Alliance, the campers take shuttles to Golden Gate Park from recreation centers in neighborhoods further from the park, including the Tenderloin, Chinatown, North Beach, Bayview, Portola, Potrero Hill, the Mission, Bernal Heights, the Excelsior, Crocker Amazon, Oceanview, and the Western Addition.  Campers enjoy a whirlwind of fun and learning: touring the San Francisco Botanical Garden, playing at the Koret Children’s Quarter, enjoying sweeping views from the SkyStar Wheel, riding the carousel, and hearing from Golden Gate Park experts, including authors, naturalists, gardeners, and more.  Junior Guides receive a bracelet passport that includes free family admission to the Japanese Tea Garden, San Francisco Botanical Garden, and the Conservatory of Flowers. They are also given information on Museums for All, which offers free or reduced cost admission to the California Academy of Sciences and de Young Museum for families receiving food assistance benefits.  For more information, click the link below. Junior Guide Program Garfield Pool Reopens to Swimmers We're excited to share that Garfield Pool officially reopened to the public for swimming yesterday! Be sure to hop in the pool and check out this amazing facility that recently completed its renovation. For more information, including pool schedule, click the link below. Garfield Pool Shine On SF Launches Earlier today, Shine On SF was formally launched with an event in Union Square with Mayor London Breed, city leaders, community organizations and more! Shine On SF is a coalition committed to creating a clean and cared-for San Francisco, rallying a city of caretakers and reinstilling civic pride. The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department is excited to be a part of this coalition. As a part of Shine On SF, be sure to participate in a city-wide art project throughout the summer by sharing what makes San Francisco shine on via cards on living “Golden Trees” throughout the city, including in Golden Gate Park, Union Square, and In Chan Kaajal. For more information, including an interactive Golden Tree map, click the link below. Shine on SF July is Park and Recreation Month July is National Park and Recreation Month! With everyone living within a 10-minute walk of a park in San Francisco, be sure to get out to your local park or discover a new one this July and share your experience with us! Use the hashtag #OurParkAndRecStory and tag us at @sfrpd and @nrpa_news. See you outside! Park & Recreation Month Free Virtual Programming for Teens San Francisco Recreation and Parks is excited to partner with The Mix at the San Francisco Public Library and Young People's Teen Musical Theatre Company to offer free virtual programming for teens! Hone your skills or learn something new in digital arts, performing arts or visual arts. To register for the second summer session, click the link below. Virtual Teen Programming Pato Banton at the GGP Music Concourse Bandshell on July 15 Join Value Culture at the historic bandshell in the Golden Gate Park music concourse for a free, all ages concert experience celebrating live music, peace, diverse cultures, and San Francisco! The show will take place on Thursday, July 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. Headlining the show is world music legend Pato Banton, with other performers including Estrella, Swathi Ravichandran, and more! The event will be hosted by Founder/Executive Director of Value Culture, Adam Swig, and lead actor from the Last Black Man of San Francisco, Jimmie Fails. For more information and to register for prizes, click the link below. Pato Banton Live at the GGP Bandshell Fracchia Prize 2021 High School Essay Contest Deadline July 15 Participate in the San Francisco Historical Society's third annual Fracchia Prize essay contest. The contest, co-sponsored with San Francisco City Guides, is open to any student attending a high school in San Francisco. Interested candidates are required to submit an original and properly cited written work consisting of between 1,200 and 1,600 words, based on the prompt, which is civic monuments. The top three essay winners will receive cash prizes, including $2,500 for first place, along with publication of their essays. Need inspiration? Read last year's winning essays celebrating Golden Gate Park's 150th anniversary. This year's deadline for submissions is July 15. For more information and to enter, click the link below. Fracchia Prize Becoming a Park Advocate Virtual Event on July 19 Join the San Francisco Parks Alliance Community Partner Network member Steffen Franz (of Friends of Lafayette Park) as he shares his story of how he went from a park lover to an organizer and advocate. This virtual event is perfect for those looking to get more involved in your local parks. The virtual event will take place on Monday, July 19 beginning at 5 p.m. and will start with a Q&A about Steffen’s story, followed by a presentation on best practices in community organizing and working with various city agencies. For more information and to register, click the link below. Becoming a Park Advocate Stern Grove Playground Community Meeting on July 21 Join us for the second virtual community meeting for the Stern Grove Playground Renovation on Thursday, July 21 beginning at 5 p.m. Learn more about the project and provide feedback to help shape the future of this park! For more information and to RSVP, click the link below. Stern Grove Playground Virtual Community Meeting Historic Overview of Shipwright's Cottage Our Video of the Week is a historical overview of the former Shipwright's Cottage at 900 Innes Avenue, San Francisco Landmark #250 and an integral part of the restoration project currently going on the India Basin shoreline. The India Basin Neighborhood Association presented this video at the public hearing in 2008 for the landmarking and features historians Michael Hamman, Archie Green and Chris ver Planck, and former resident Dean Anderson. For more information about the project, click the link below. 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