[House] eNews from SF Recreation and Parks- March 24, 2021

[SF Recreation and Parks]

Updates, news and events in San Francisco parks  San Francisco Recreation and Parks Stands Against AAPI Hate  Racially motivated attacks against our AAPI community have unfortunately existed in our country for generations, but we’ve seen a recent and disturbing surge in these attacks both nationally and locally. The AAPI community is part of the fabric of our City and our department, from park users, gardeners, rangers, recreation professionals, and members of our leadership team. We stand in solidarity with our AAPI community against hate. For more information and resources, click the link below. Stop AAPI Hate Indoor Swimming: Coming soon San Francisco’s arrival in the state’s Orange Tier means a return to limited indoor lap swimming with prior reservation, as well as some other programs. We are currently coordinating staffing and programming in an effort to get you back into the water at our eight indoor pools. We are anticipating our first openings to begin in mid-April, with all pools open by mid-June. We'll have more details including program information soon! In addition, stay up to date on what else is reopening in San Francisco at the link below. Reopening SF Funds Approved for New Rec Center for Sunnydale/Vis Valley The San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission last week approved the concept design for the new Herz Recreation Center Project, which includes a new 11,500 square foot recreation center with an indoor basketball court, a multi-purpose room, restrooms, and an office. Outdoor improvements include a plaza, new adult fitness equipment, improved lighting and landscaping. Thank you to the many years of advocacy from neighbors and our project partners, HOPE SF, Mercy Housing, Related California, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco, and Wu Yee Children's Services. Read more about community involvement in this project courtesy of the San Francisco Chronicle, and the important work of Drew Jenkins. Thirty years ago, Drew and his Sunnydale basketball squad (pictured above) asked for a new gym in Visitacion Valley. We are excited to take the next step toward making this dream a reality! For more information, click the link below. Herz Recreation Center Volunteer Coaches Needed for SFYBL Season In partnership with Coaching Corps, we are looking to recruit and turn 50 volunteer community members into youth coaches ahead of the upcoming San Francisco Youth Baseball League season. Get outside this spring and help develop the next Buster Posey. No coaching experience is necessary for this free training, which will teach you everything about youth sport development and how to run a team. Sign-up below to Find A Team to coach near you, as well as access Coaches Corner for training tools! Coaching Corps Training Registration Summer Camp and Lifeguard Job Openings with Rec and Park We're hiring! Join the Rec and Park team by applying to be a Recreation Leader for summer camps or Lifeguard! To apply or for more information, including job description, minimum qualifications and more, click the respective job links above. You can also email RPD_recruitment at sfgov.org or leave a message at (415) 831-2726 for additional questions. 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 this spring through digital photography, animation, special effects for short films/social media, improv, 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 Class Registration Register for Spring Classes Registration for spring recreation classes is open! We're offering a number of virtual recreation programs for youth and adults this spring, along with some in-person youth programming, including classes that begin in April with the Harvey Milk Photo Center such as Lightroom Classic, Creative Portraiture, Strong Engaging Compositions and more. For more information and to register, click the link below. Registration Webpage Basics of Home Vegetable Seed Propagation Workshop on March 27 Join Alemany Farm for its spring gardening workshop series beginning with its Basics of Home Vegetable Seed Propagation workshop on Saturday, March 27 from 10:30 a.m. to noon via Zoom. The workshop will cover basic propagation techniques such as seed sowing, materials, and young plant care. For more information and to register, click the link below. Basics of Home Vegetable Seed Propogration Virtual Community Coyote Talk on March 30 Join the Recreation and Park Department, Animal Care and Control, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Project Coyote on Tuesday, March 30 for a presentation on coexisting with San Francisco's resident coyotes beginning at 6 p.m. Keli Hendricks, the ranching and wildlife coordinator with Project Coyote, will present virtually and host a question and answer session afterwards. Join via Zoom at the link below. Zoom Meeting Bayside Saturdays in April: Rediscover your Waterfront Every Saturday in April from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., choose your own adventure along the India Basin & Hunter’s Point waterfront during Bayside Saturdays, presented by Livable City and BMAGIC. Enjoy free drop-in fitness classes, giveaways, live music, small business specials -- all while taking in nature and new art all along the waterfront! The first Bayside Saturday will take place on April 3. For more information, click the link below. Bayside Saturdays #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 Golden Gate Park's Observation Wheel Will Take You Away From It All Our Video of the Week comes courtesy of NBC Bay Area's California Live segment and covers the 150- foot SkyStar Wheel in Golden Gate Park. It highlights the joy the wheel is bringing to the local community by offering a real escape and spectacular views of the city, Golden Gate Bridge, and more. For more information and to get tickets, click the link below. 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