[House] eNews from SF Recreation and Parks- September 7, 2022

[SF Recreation and Parks]

Updates, news and events in San Francisco parks   Highlights, News & Announcements India Basin Waterfront Park at 900 Innes Groundbreaking September 14 We're excited to announce we will break ground on the construction of the India Basin Waterfront Park Project on Wednesday, September 14 from 11 a.m. to noon. The event will feature a special ceremony, refreshments, and view of the newly cleaned site. Work will include rehabilitation of the Historic Shipwright's Cottage, as well as construction of a food pavilion, shop building, two new piers, a floating dock and more. For more information about the project, click the link below.  India Basin Waterfront Park   Finishing Touches put on MLK Drive Traffic Pattern in Golden Gate Park  Last Friday, Rec and Park and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) installed the last K-rails for the new traffic flow pattern for the stretch of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Drive in Golden Gate Park between Chain of Lakes Drive and Sunset Boulevard. This new roadway configuration will lessen southbound congestion on Chain of Lakes Drive by giving vehicles an additional option to exit the park via an eastbound, one-way lane on MLK Drive and Sunset Boulevard. To mark this occasion, District 4 Supervisor Gordon Mar, SFMTA Director Jeffrey Tumlin and members of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition rode through Golden Gate Park to see the new improvements, including the protected lane for bicyclists and pedestrians. Read more about the traffic pattern at the link below.  MLK Drive Traffic Pattern   People of the Promenade in Golden Gate Park  Keeping up with Alex and Anna—both avid pickleball players and bicyclists—can be a challenge. But every now and then the couple likes to take walks along the JFK Promenade, occasionally stopping by the Conservatory of Flowers to smell the dahlias. The lovebirds moved to San Francisco just over a year ago from Philadelphia, and haven’t looked back since. “We wanted a change of scenery,” said Anna. “We went on a road trip during the pandemic and got to do a lot of national parks and be outside. And we were like, ‘Why don’t we live somewhere where we can be outside and do all these sorts of things all the time." Even though Anna and Alex are naturally outdoorsy, the JFK Promenade encourages them to step out more often. “It’s so inspiring seeing people do their thing out here; bikers, rollerbladers, people playing volleyball. It’s just really inviting, and I feel like that’s pushed us more to be outside every day,” Anna said. Next on their to-do list: skate boarding along the Promenade and rolling around Skatin’ Place! 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.   Art Proposals for the Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation The San Francisco Arts Commission is conducting a review process to choose an artist to create a sculpture or series of sculptures for the new Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project. The artwork should be inspired by or respond to climate change. With the plaza’s proximity to the beach and ocean, the artwork should be constructed of durable materials and able to withstand harsh weather conditions. For more information and to provide comment on the art proposals, click the link below.  Art Proposals for Ocean Beach   11th and Natoma Park Project Survey The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department is building a new park in SoMa at 11th and Natoma and we’re seeking your input on the design and programming of this future park. This is the second survey for community input during the park planning phase. To take this survey, click the link below. 11th and Natoma Survey   Rank the Top Proposed Names for Block 3 Park The East Cut Community Benefit District is facilitating the naming process for the future Block 3 Park! The project, proposed for the middle third of the former Temporary Transbay Terminal at Howard and Beale streets, is sponsored by the Office of Community Investment & Infrastructure, designed by San Francisco Public Works, and will be owned and managed by the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department once completed. For more information and to rank suggested names, click the link below.  Block 3 Park Naming   Now Hiring: Environmental Educator Interns We are hiring Environmental Educator Interns to help lead our Youth Stewardship Program (YSP) this coming year, from November 14, 2022 to September 3, 2023. YSP is a free environmental education program offered to the San Francisco Unified School District and youth-serving organizations. Interns will lead youth on field trips to San Francisco parks to help them understand the role they play in building healthy communities. For more information, including hours, compensation and more, click the link below.   To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Lydia Nichols-Russell at lydia.nicholsrussell at sfgov.org by Wednesday, September 21 at 6 p.m. Environmental Educator Internship Flyer   Upcoming Events Harvey Milk Photo Center: Hot Walker Exhibit Swing by the Harvey Milk Photo Center (50 Scott Street) to check out its new free exhibit, Hot Walker, by Bryan Locke. The exhibit was shot over a four-year period at Golden Gate Fields and is a labor of love that displays humanity at its finest. For more information, including exhibit hours, click the link below. Hot Walker   Golden Gate Bandshell Shows on September 9, 10, 11, and 14 Join us for FREE shows at the Golden Gate Bandshell this September. Swing by for Brazilian Jazz with Sandy Cressman on Friday, September 9 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. for Soul/Jazz/R&B Happy Hour. On Saturday, September 10 we have the third Kids Festival of the season from 11:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wrap up the weekend with Nice Up Radio's 6th Anniversary for Reggae Sunday on September 11 featuring seven DJs from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Next week, Singer/Songwriter Wednesday is on September 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. with Stephanie Woodford. For more information, including the full concert schedule, click the link below. GGP Bandshell   Sundown Cinema at Alamo Square on September 9 Sundown Cinema is coming to Alamo Square (Hayes and Steiner streets) as a part of its 2022 season. Join the San Francisco Parks Alliance, DoTheBay, and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department for a screening of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark on Friday, September 9 beginning at 5:30 p.m. No ticket? Not to worry, all screenings are free! For more information, click the link below. Sundown Cinema   Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema Returns September 9, 10 & 16 Join Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema for the kick off of its 19th season on Friday, September 9 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Bernal Heights Recreation Center (500 Moultrie Street). It will feature a whimsical lineup of family-friendly, animation and live action short films. Register for this kick off show, as well as its following shows on September 10 at Precita Park and September 16 at Bernal Heights Park at these respective links. For more information, click the link below.  Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema   Bay Sox Girls Baseball Clinics Starting September 10 Join the San Francisco Bay Sox Girls Baseball program for clinics to work on your game this offseason! These free clinics for girls of all skill levels will take place at Crocker Amazon Playground (799 Moscow Street) from 10:30 a.m. to noon for ages 7 to 10 and 12:30 to 2 p.m. for ages 11 to 14.  For more information and to register, click the link below.  Bay Sox Girls Baseball Clinics   U.S. Open Watch Party & Community Tennis Day September 10 Join the Tennis Coalition of San Francisco for its the 4th Annual U.S. Open Watch Party and Community Tennis Day. The main event will be held on Saturday, September 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Goldman Tennis Center in Golden Gate Park. There will be many free, fun, on court activities including a livestream of the women’s finals match, mini-courts for parents and kids to play tennis, caricature drawing of kids, big bubbles, free on-court activities and more. For more information and to register, click the link below.  4th Annual U.S. Open Watch Party   Shakespeare in the Park at Jerry Garcia Amphitheater September 10 & 11 Join the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival for its 40th Anniversary production of Free Shakespeare in the Park – which also is its 10-year anniversary of performing at Jerry Garcia Amphitheater in McLaren Park. There are two performances left of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy, Much Ado About Nothing, scheduled for September 10 and 11 beginning at 2 p.m. Run time of the show is approximately 90 minutes and it’s performed without intermission. As the name implies, the shows are free – no ticket or reservation needed! For more information, click the link below.  Shakespeare in the Park   San Francisco Rose Society Annual Gala September 11 Join the San Francisco Rose Society for its Annual Gala on Sunday, September 11 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Golden Gate Park Rose Garden. It will feature a rose arrangement demonstration by Kien Tran, an accomplished horticulturalist and florist who manages two flower shops, while being an active member in a number of local floral societies. For more information and to register, click the link below.  Rose Society Gala   Sites and Sounds Performance in Golden Gate Park on September 11 Join We Players for a festive afternoon in the famed Shakespeare Garden in Golden Gate Park to celebrate the Bard on Sunday, September 11 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.! Rejoin Odysseus on his epic journey home with Music Director Charlie Gurke’s swingin’ score from the 2012 production of The Odyssey, staged across Angel Island State Park. Charlie’s 6 piece jazz ensemble “Gurkestra” will carry us through new arrangements of these jazzy tune. Drift on currents of sound as the honey light of afternoon douses the gorgeous garden. Blankets, folding stools, and camping chairs will be provided. You may bring your own seat if you wish. For more information and to purchase tickets, click the link below. Sites and Sounds   Swing into Stories at Koret Playground on September 13 The San Francisco Public Library's (SFPL) YouthMobile is coming to the park! Movement and play are essential building blocks in fostering literacy and a love of reading and the SFPL is bringing stories and song to San Francisco's parks through its Swing into Stories program. It takes place at a different park each Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The next will take place on September 13 at Koret Playground in Golden Gate Park. Join us for a high-energy storytime in our beautiful outdoors! The YouthMobile offers a diverse selection of children’s library materials available for check-out with an SFPL library card. From the city’s only kid-focused bookmobile, staff circulates materials, creates library cards and provides the public with information about library services and programs. For more information and the Swing into Stories schedule, click the link below. Swing into Stories   La Rose des Vents Celebration on September 15 Join us and 836M for a dedication ceremony for La Rose des Vents, a monumental work of public art located in front of the Conservatory of Flowers in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Created by renowned French artist Jean-Michel Othoniel, the gilded, kinetic sculpture now belongs to the city’s permanent Civic Arts Collection as a gift from 836M. The dedication ceremony, which is free and open to all, will begin at 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 15. It will feature performances, including Slow Show by Dimitri Chamblas and French disco pop band L'Imperatrice, as well as a speaking program. For more information and to register, click the link below.  La Rose des Vents Celebration   Access for Adventure at Presidio Tunnel Tops on September 17 In partnership with Support for Families of Children with Disabilities, join us for the annual Access to Adventure Festival on Saturday, September 17 from noon to 3 p.m. at the new Tunnel Tops Park (210 Lincoln Boulevard) in the Presidio. This free day of family fun will connect participants with resources for inclusive recreation, as well as after school and summer programming, while exploring the brand-new accessible park. For more information and to register, click the link below. Access to Adventure   Programs   2022-23 ASL After School Program Open for Registration Register for Therapeutic Recreation's 2022-23 American Sign Language (ASL) After School Program today! This program, which runs through June 2, 2023 provides afterschool care for grades K to 5 at Mission Playground (19th and Linda streets). It is led by staff fluent in ASL, providing healthy snacks, homework help, enrichment activities, safe walk assistance from Cesar Chavez Elementary to Mission Playground, and an introduction into ASL language culture. Scholarships are also available.    For more information and to register, call (415) 206-1546 or email jennifer.m.wong at sfgov.org.    Our Commitments: India Basin Equitable Development Plan Ahead of the groundbreaking for India Basin Waterfront Park at 900 Innes, our Video of the Week highlights the project's Equitable Development Plan (EDP), a first for San Francisco, and the commitments we've made to the community. The video explains the importance of the EDP and how this project is uplifting the India Basin and Bayview-Hunters Point community. To read the full document, click the link below. 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