[House] Reminder: eNews from SF Recreation and Parks- October 6, 2021

[SF Recreation and Parks]

Updates, news and events in San Francisco parks  Exploratorium Exhibit Launch in Golden Gate Park on October 14 Join us for the launch of eight fun, interactive exhibits at Alvord Lake in Golden Gate Park (near Stanyan and Haight streets) on Thursday, October 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Exploratorium’s Studio for Public Spaces has partnered with San Francisco Recreation and Parks to create inquiry-based experiences around the lake. The hands-on exhibits aim to reveal, enhance, and celebrate the park’s ever-changing natural and social landscapes. Swing by for some midday exploration and activities! For more information about the project, click the link below. Studio for Public Spaces: Alvord Lake Beloved Sue Bierman Playground Goes Up in Flames A fire consumed the beloved Sue Bierman playground last Thursday. Park rangers were alerted at 11:30 p.m. that firefighters had extinguished a blaze at the children’s play area of Sue Bierman Park. Both the San Francisco Police Department and San Francisco Fire Department are investigating. The fire destroyed a play structure modeled after a pirate ship, as well as a slide and rubber safety surfacing designed to protect kids from falls. The site is the only playground within a half-mile and serves more than 1,000 children living and attending childcare in surrounding neighborhoods. A second play structure, swings, seesaw and rope climber were not damaged and are currently open. For more information, click the link below. Sue Bierman Playground Burns Conservatory Drive West in Golden Gate Park Reopens Conservatory Drive West, which runs behind the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park, partially re-opened last Friday, October 1, to provide improved access for delivery vehicles, drop-offs and drivers. Conservatory Drive West, along with several other roads leading to John F. Kennedy Drive, were closed to vehicles in April 2020 to support the emergency ordinance that provided socially distant recreation on JFK. Over the past four weeks, crews installed a new gate and other safety barriers on Conservatory Drive West, allowing for a continued car-free JFK while accommodating the needs of visitors and delivery drivers who need closer access. The project also added 15 public parking spaces close to the Conservatory of Flowers.  Car-free JFK is unaffected by these access improvements. Conservatory Drive West is not a through street, and the newly installed gate ensures cars cannot accidentally turn onto JFK. For more information, click the link below. Conservatory Drive West Reopens Live Children’s Story Times Are Back and In the Parks Last week, after more than a year on hiatus, live story times returned to San Francisco in the safety of an outdoor setting at Garfield Playground. It marked the relaunch of the San Francisco Public Library's highly popular Swing Into Stories, an outdoor program of story times and bookmobile service in the parks. The story time featured picture book readings, song, fingerplays and a whole lot of fun. The vibrant YouthMobile, the City’s only kid-focused bookmobile, was also on hand. Future Swing Into Stories events will take place on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon with park locations to be announced. For questions or for general inquiries, call the Mobile Outreach office number at (415) 554-9081 or click the link below. Swing into Stories Volunteer to Help Build Nature Exploration Area through October 9 Construction began last month for the 12,000 square foot playspace at Heron's Head Park (32 Jennings Street), a collaboration between the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department and its partners: The Port of San Francisco; Kaiser Permanente Thrive, San Francisco Children and Nature, Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds, and KABOOM!. The playground, also known as a Nature Exploration Area (NEA), will be the largest of its kind in San Francisco. With this exciting natural play space coming to the southeast, volunteers are needed this week through Saturday, October 9 to sand, stain, mulch, plant and put the finishing touches on this project. Volunteer for one or multiple 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. shifts this week and help bring to life this wonderful park feature for the community and its youth. For more information and to sign up, click the link below. Volunteer Sign Up Sundown Cinema at Big Rec in Golden Gate Park on October 7 Sundown Cinema is coming to Big Rec in Golden Gate Park on Thursday, October 7 beginning at 5 p.m.! Join the San Francisco Parks Alliance, DoTheBay, and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department for this free screening of the film A League of Their Own. It will also feature food for purchase from local vendors and a free batting cage. For more information, click the link below. Sundown Cinema: A League of Their Own Golden Gate Park Bandshell Concerts for October 8, 9, 10 and 13 Golden Gate Bandshell’s iconic stage is packed with a series of free outdoor concerts in Golden Gate Park this fall, courtesy of Illuminate, San Francisco Parks Alliance, and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department. Soul/Jazz Friday on October 8 will feature the Dave Dieni Quartet from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, October 9, Duniya Dance and Drum Company will perform with Feline Finesse from 12:30 to 3 p.m. On Sunday, October 10 Jah Yzer and special guest Junior Toots, the son of legendary Reggae artist Toots Hibbert (Toots and the Maytals) will perform for Reggae Sunday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Next week, Megan Slankard will perform on October 13 for Singer/Songwriter Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. For more information, click the link below. GGP Bandshell Concerts Mobile Rec at Rochambeau Playground on October 9 Mobile Rec is coming to Rochambeau Playground (238 25th Avenue) on Saturday, October 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., for free BMX biking, skateboarding and more. Equipment will be provided. Note that there will be no rock wall for the fall session. Grind rails and catch some air this Saturday! For more information, click the link below. Mobile Rec Ultimate Frisbee All-Black Showcase on October 9 The Con10ent Tour is the first all-Black Ultimate Frisbee tour and will kick off its second leg at San Francisco’s Boxer Stadium (166 Havelock Street) on Saturday, October 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. The Bay Area Disc Association is honored to be working with Disc/Diversity to provide this amazing showcase game to the community. For more information, including ticket pricing, click the link below. Ultimate Frisbee All-Black Showcase Future of JFK Drive: GGP Walk/Roll and Talk Tour on October 10 The Golden Gate Park Access and Safety Program, a joint effort of the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (RPD) and San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), is tasked with finding solutions that balance the need for safe, car-free spaces with the need for access to Golden Gate Park for all visitors, including seniors and the disability community. An extensive public outreach process that was recently launched asks the public to consider a broad range of proposed updates to the car-free route on Golden Gate Park’s John F. Kennedy Drive—from modifying street closures to improving access to mobility services like the park shuttle, bikeshare, scooters, taxis and pedicabs. This weekend, we have the Golden Gate Park Walk/Roll and Talk Tour on Sunday, October 10 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. beginning at Skatin' Place (JFK Drive and 6th Avenue). For more information and to submit feedback, click the link below. The Golden Gate Park Access and Safety Program Jose Coronado Indoor Soccer League Registration Begins on October 12 Registration for the 2022 Jose Coronado Indoor Soccer League Season will open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. This historic 5 on 5 Indoor Soccer (Futsal) league returns for youth ages 5 to 18 with recreational, intermediate & advanced teams available. Individuals looking for a team should email sfrpdsoccer at sfgov.org. All games are on Sundays with the season going from January 9 to February 27, 2022. For more information, including COVID-19 protocols for the league, click the link below. Jose Coronado Indoor Soccer League San Francisco Merionettes Artistic Swimming Team Tryout Interested in expanding your aquatic regimen? Join the San Francisco Merionettes Artistic Swimming Team. This youth organization provides a chance for swimmers to progress and learn their craft. Boys and girls born in 2010 and younger who are able to swim can schedule a tryout by emailing admin at sfmerionettes.org. For more information about the program, click the link below. SF Merionettes San Francisco Fleet Week from October 3 to 11 Our Video of the Week comes from San Francisco Fleet Week to get you excited for the return of the Blue Angels. Be sure to check out all of the Fleet Week activities, including many in our parks such as the Marina Green, Golden Gate Park Bandshell, Noe Valley Town Square, Duboce Park and more! For more information, click the link below. San Francisco Fleet Week 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 Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by rpdinfo at sfgov.org powered by Try email marketing for free today!
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