[House] Reminder: eNews from SF Recreation and Parks- October 19, 2022

[SF Recreation and Parks]

Updates, news and events in San Francisco parks   Highlights, News & Announcements Halloween Haunt on JFK Promenade on October 28 We're excited to share that we'll be bringing the Halloween Haunt to JFK Drive on Friday, October 28 from 3 to 9 p.m. Join us for a spooky good time in Ghoulden Gate Park with a haunted house, hay maze, carnival rides, food trucks, and live entertainment, as well as public art, pianos and other attractions that are a part of recently installed activations on the promenade. For more information, click the link below. American Sign Language interpretation will be provided. For other accommodations, please call (415) 831-6834 or email recaccess at sfgov.org. Making your request at least 72 hours before the event will help ensure availability.  Want to Volunteer for this Event? If you're interested in volunteering for this event, we have two shifts from 2 to 7 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. with jobs ranging from passing out prizes in the Hay Maze to being a guide to our Scares of the City Tunnel! For more information and to sign up, click the shift links below: 2 to 5 p.m.  5 to 10 p.m.   For more information, including additional accessibility information, click the link below.  Halloween Haunt on JFK   Activities and Updates for the JFK Promenade We have been busy enhancing the JFK Promenade for park users! Come out to 8th Avenue at the JFK Promenade and take a coffee break at Golden Gate Park’s new lounge! New trees provide shade on sunny days and a variety of seating options, including benches and spinning chairs, allow you to rest and recharge. The Beer and Wine Garden will be flowing this Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. while our busking program will be in full rhythm this weekend. Additionally, we'll have live music through Music Mosey, as well as Randall Museum pop-up activities on Saturday, October 22 from noon to 4 p.m. at Pompei Circle next to the Conservatory Valley lawn. On Sunday, October 23, Mobile Rec will be at Peacock Meadow from noon to 3 p.m. with its rock wall, BMX biking, skateboarding and more! For more information, click the link below. JFK Promenade   Stone Masons at Japanese Tea Garden through October 25  The stone masons have arrived from the Tatsuyama quarry to work on installing the stones on the base of the pagoda at the Japanese Tea Garden! Representatives from Takasago city, where the quarry is located, were also on hand to mark this occasion. The stone and labor of these masons is being donated from the local and national chambers of commerce in Japan. It was organized by Hoichi Kurisu, a renowned designer of Japanese gardens, and his team, who are providing design and direction. Work will be occurring through October 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the base of the pagoda. Swing by and check out this specialized work and the detailed style of the design! For more information, click the link below. Tatsuyama Stone Demonstrations   Rec and Park Hosts First Archery Tournament  Our recreation team hosted its first annual archery tournament in Golden Gate Park this past weekend, featuring 55 participants with skill levels varying from amateur, to collegiate, to paralympic. Thank you to everyone who came out to compete, and we look forward to hosting more tournaments in the future. Watch the video summary from the San Francisco Standard at the link below.  SF Standard   Hunters View Residents Visit the EcoCenter in Heron's Head Park Hunters View residents recently visited the EcoCenter in Heron's Head Park for a field trip in collaboration with the YMCA of San Francisco. It consisted of a tour of the facility, a nature walk in the park, and free lunch. A special thanks to the YMCA of San Francisco for partnering on this trip, and we look forward to seeing everyone back at the park soon! Learn more about the EcoCenter at the link below.  EcoCenter in Heron's Head Park   Bayview United Earns Victory Against Blue Eagles, Remain Undefeated Bayview United faced off against the Blue Eagles this past weekend at Crocker Amazon Playground, taking an early 4-0 lead heading into the half. The Blue Eagles got two goals back to start the second half, but Bayview United was able to extend their lead and win the game 9-2. Bayview United players Jakar’ee Ross, Colt Martinez and Ari Robinson each scored three goals, earning a rare triple hat trick. In its 4th season, this team remains undefeated through five games with two wins and three draws, showing immense growth since its inaugural season. They currently sit fourth in the standings and are only four points behind the league leading Fighting Orcas. Bayview United is San Francisco's first Black youth soccer team for boys and girls, grades K-6. Since 2019, this equity driven program aims to increase access in the Bayview-Hunters Point (BVHP) community to the world’s game. It has set out to create a top tier soccer program with its home field at Youngblood Coleman Playground, and is open to players of all backgrounds and experience levels in the BVHP community. If interested, contact Fulton Mitchell at Joe Lee Recreation Center at (415) 970-9304.   Geneva Car Barn & Powerhouse Received AIACA Special Commendation  We're excited to share that the Geneva Car Barn and Powerhouse received a special commendation from the American Institute of Architects, California (AIACA) for its design. Built in 1901 as the home of San Francisco’s first electric railway, the Geneva Car Barn and Powerhouse is one of the last physical reminders of the system. The adaptive reuse of the building transforms a dilapidated historic landmark into a cultural hub. Throughout the space, the interplay of new and old enlivens the reading of each, creating a revitalized historic building that serves the community once more while honoring its past. A special thanks to the Aidlin Darling Design for their work on this project. Read more at the link below and watch its opening video here. Geneva Car Barn & Powerhouse   People of the Promenade in Golden Gate Park  Normani might only be 7 months old, but it’s pretty apparent that her preferred park is Golden Gate Park, according to her dad Drew. He said they frequent the JFK Promenade almost daily. “She’s absolutely growing up in the parks. Living near so many, we’re always at them. Her favorite is probably Golden Gate,” Drew said of the tot. “She likes when I turn her stroller around outfacing so she can see everything. She honestly really likes when we walk by the tennis courts, watching people play tennis and watching the ball bounce.” He added, “Before becoming car-free, JFK was inviting, but it wasn’t the same. Now, I see so many kids, people with strollers, and it’s just something that I appreciate having and I can’t imagine the JFK Promenade not being here.” People of the Promenade is a series of short stories, based on conversations with parkgoers we’ve met along car-free JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park. Learn more about the promenade, including upcoming activations and events, at the link below. People of the Promenade   Monuments and Memorials Survey and Feedback Sessions What do you think about the monuments and memorials in San Francisco's Civic Art Collection? Share your thoughts and feedback with the Monuments and Memorials Advisory Committee (MMAC) by taking its survey, available through October 31.   The survey is available in English, Chinese, Spanish and Filipino: San Francisco Monuments and Memorials Survey   三藩市紀念碑與紀念物社區調查問卷   Encuesta a la Comunidad sobre los Monumentos y Memoriales de San Francisco Survey sa komunidad tungkol sa mga Monumento at Memoryal ng San Francisco     Send your comments via email to monumentsandmemorials at sfgov.org or by phone at (415) 252-2214   To learn more about the work of the Monuments and Memorials Advisory Committee, and to view a map of the monuments and memorials in the civic art collection, click the link below. Monuments and Memorials   October is Zero Waste Month October’s sunny skies and green grass mean its time for a picnic. It’s also Zero Waste Month, so we hope you’ll reduce single use plastics and choose to reuse for picnics, parks and our planet. By reducing consumption of single-use plastics, you help break free from forever petrochemicals. Recycling is not the answer, rethinking our role in our ecosystem is. We challenge you to bring your own containers and refuse disposables. See what a world of difference it can make! When buying food, choose products with little or no plastic packaging If you order food from a restaurant, bring your own containers for take-out and leftovers Don’t deal with plastic cutlery – a real fork and metal straw are great items to keep in your bag Bring your own cup for coffee is back, and many cafes offer a discount A reusable water bottle keeps your drinks cooler and without waste.    Upcoming Events All Out SF through October 23 San Francisco is a magical place and we're excited to pour some love back into it! Join All Out SF for 7 days of festivities through October 23, as we go #AllOutforSF by celebrating its streets, outdoor, arts, small business, music, civics, beauty, and community. Plan your week and learn more at the link below. All Out SF   Civic Center Plaza Lunchtime Music Series  Enjoy these first days of autumn with a free lunchtime concert in front of City Hall! Grab a seat at one of the café tables, and enjoy your lunch from an adjacent food truck or nearby restaurant such as Assembly Café and Beer Garden (52 Grove Street). From the Civic Center Community Benefit District, these noon to 1 p.m. concerts feature a rotation of blues, jazz, folk, and more – under the trees of Civic Center Plaza through October 27. The next will take place on Thursday, October 20 with Acoustic Nostalgia. For more information and the full schedule, click the link below.  Civic Center Lunchtime Concerts   Golden Gate Bandshell Shows on October 21, 23 and 26 Join us for FREE shows at the Golden Gate Bandshell this October. On Friday, October 21, the Big Leap Collective presents Louie Elser, Gorgeous Dykes, Pleeay, and Telepathic Children from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. for Soul/Jazz/R&B Happy Hour. For Reggae Sunday on October 23, we have DJs Irie Dole and Guid8nce with special guest the New Accidents from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Next week, check out the Out of Body Expo Halloween show featuring Adventure Playground, Salacious Wizard Cult, and Godblink Goblin from 4 to 7 p.m. for Singer/Songwriter Wednesday on October 26.  For more information, including the full concert schedule, click the link below. GGP Bandshell   Movies in McCoppin on October 21 Join the People of Parkside Sunset for free movie nights in McCoppin Square (Taraval Street and 23rd Avenue) this October. The next show takes place this Friday, October 21 starting at 6:30 p.m. with Spider-Man: No Way Home. For more information and to register, click the link below.  Movies in McCoppin   Sundown Cinema at Jerry Garcia Amphitheater on October 21 Sundown Cinema is closing its 2022 season at Jerry Garcia Amphitheater in McLaren Park. Join the San Francisco Parks Alliance, DoTheBay, and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department for this final screening, which will feature Addams Family Values on Friday, October 21 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, click the link below. Sundown Cinema   SFUSD Enrollment Fairs Starting on October 22 San Francisco Unified School District is hosting both in-person and virtual enrollment fairs to help parents learn about Pre-kindergarten to 12th grade schools and how to enroll for the 2023-24 school year. The first in-person enrollment fair takes place on Saturday, October 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at John O'Connell High School (2355 Folsom Street). For more information, click the link below.  SFUSD Workshops   Alemany Farm Harvest Festival on October 22 Join the Friends of Alemany Farm (700 Alemany Boulevard) for its annual harvest festival on Saturday, October 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature a garlic planting, free food, farm tours, kids activities, music and more. For more information, click the link below.  Alemany Farm   Master Gardener Q&A at Clipper Community Garden on October 23 The University of California Master Gardeners of San Francisco and San Mateo Counties will be at the Clipper Community Garden (855 Clipper Terrace) on Sunday, October 23 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to answer all of your gardening questions! The event will be broken into two portions -- the first 45 minutes will be a question and answer panel session to ask your pre-submitted gardening questions. The second half of the event will be for one-on-one advice to help troubleshoot any issues you might have. For more information and to ask a question, click the link below.  Master Gardener Questions   Herz Playground Groundbreaking on October 24 Join us for the groundbreaking of Herz Playground (1701 Visitacion Avenue) on Monday, October 24 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. There will be remarks and a special ceremony to mark the occasion, as well as refreshments. The renovation is part of the Let's PlaySF! campaign, a partnership with the San Francisco Parks Alliance to transform the city’s 13 most timeworn playgrounds into dynamic hubs for creativity and family life. For more information about the project, click the link below.  Herz Playground   Waller Street Skate Park Reopening Celebration on October 25 Join community partners to celebrate the reopening of Waller Street Skate Park (751 Stanyan Street), which recently underwent a renovation that resurfaced the park, added skate furnishings in a new layout and more! The event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon and will feature skateboarding activities from our Mobile Rec team and community partners, a speaking program, ceremony, giveaways and more! For more information about the project, click the link below.  Waller Street Skate Park Project   Nightmare on Elk Street: Carnevil on October 29 As Halloween approaches, be sure to get out to events in our parks to celebrate, including at Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center (70 Elk Street) on Saturday, October 29 for Nightmare on Elk Street: Carnevil. It will take place from 3 to 9 p.m. and feature carnival games, haunted house, entertainment, food vendors and more! For more information, call the recreation center at (415) 239-4007.    Programs Apply to be a Vendor for Craft Fairs at HMCA and Sharon Art Studio We have a couple of winter craft sales coming up in December at the Sharon Arts Studio on Saturday, December 10 and the Harvey Milk Center for the Arts (HMCA) on Sunday, December 11. If you are interested in being a vendor for either of these events to sell your crafts, click the links below to apply. HMCA Holiday Craft Fair - Apply by Thursday, November 3 Sharon Art Studio Winter Sale - Apply by Friday, November 4   Hoop Summit at Hamilton Recreation Center November 19  Register today for the Girls Play Sports Hoop Summit on Saturday, November 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hamilton Recreation Center (1900 Geary Boulevard). The event is for girls ages 5 to 12, and will feature drills, pick up games and special guest speaker. For more information and to register, click the link below.  Hoop Summit   India Basin Summer 2022 Check out our Video of the Week to see everything we did for summer 2022 as a part of the India Basin Waterfront Park Project! From Teen Nights to the environmental cleaning celebration of 900 Innes, we had a blast! A special thanks to our project and community partners, as well as all of our supporters who made this summer possible! Learn more about the India Basin Waterfront Park Project at the link below. India Basin Waterfront Park   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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