[House] Reminder: eNews from SF Recreation and Parks- April 19, 2023

[SF Recreation and Parks]

Updates, news and events in San Francisco parks   Highlights, News & Announcements   Spring Fling Community Celebration at Crocker Amazon on April 22 The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department's (RPD) seasonal party is coming to Crocker Amazon Playground (799 Moscow Street) on Saturday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join us for Spring Fling and RPD Things, which will include live entertainment, games, activities, archery, rock climbing, arts and crafts and more. Food trucks will be available when you work up an appetite. Swing by for free springtime fun for the entire family! For more information, click the link below. Interested in volunteering for this event? Help Rec and Park staff run games, activities, carnival rides and more! Sign up at this link. For accommodations, please contact us at rpdaccess at sfgov.org or (415) 831-6834. Making your request at least 72 hours before the event will help ensure availability. For more information and to register, click the link below. Spring Fling and RPD Things   420 Celebration Returns to Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park San Francisco’s legendary 420 celebration will return to Golden Gate Park Thursday, drawing an estimated 20,000 cannabis fans and sparking a citywide effort to ensure the high spirits bring minimal hassles.  A host of City departments and event organizer Sounds Bazaar will work together to mitigate impacts on surrounding neighborhoods. Among the efforts: 100 security guards, 163 portable toilets, free MUNI shuttles, extra parking control officers, robust clean-up crews and more.  For the second year, regulated and tested cannabis products will be available for purchase and consumption at the event. As a result, nobody under 21 will be allowed to enter the fenced celebration area. Event staff will check identification and bags. No mass quantities of items intended for sale or distribution will be allowed and unpermitted vending is prohibited. Security will be placed at the entrances, emergency exits, sales area, and storage area. Entry begins at 10 a.m. for the festival, which starts at noon and ends at 5 p.m.  The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) expects significant congestion in the area from 3 to 7 p.m. and recommends motorists avoid the area in and around Golden Gate Park and allow extra time to reach destinations. Fourteen parking control officers will be on hand to prevent gridlock and ensure safe pedestrian crossing in the area. Walking, biking and transit are best as parking in the area is extremely limited.  Traveling to the event, Route 7 and N-Judah are recommended. Leaving the event, SFMTA is providing free shuttles to Civic Center BART starting at 4 p.m. Board on JFK Drive and Conservatory Drive East near the event entrance. The Golden Gate Park Free Shuttle will have a modified route. Stops at Haight and Stanyan streets and McLaren Lodge will be closed and be replaced by a temporary stop at the Dahlia Dell. For more information, including on health and safety; traffic impacts and transit; and closures, click the link below. 420 Celebration Returns to Hippie Hill    Earth Day Film Fest at the Randall Museum on April 22 San Francisco Recreation and Parks presents a special Earth Day short film fest featuring an array of entertaining and thought-provoking films on climate change, wildlife, and ecology. The feature film, “Don’t Feed the Coyotes,” features beautiful shots of San Francisco and dives deep into the complicated lives of urban wildlife. It will take place on Saturday, April 22 at the Randall Museum (199 Museum Way) with kid-friendly programming beginning at 1 p.m. and all-ages programming at 2 p.m. For more information and to RSVP, click the link below. Earth Day Film Fest   Earth Day Compost Workshop and Volunteer Opportunities on April 22 Celebrate Earth Month by getting outside in our parks with a number of activities and events in April. For Earth Day this Saturday, April 22, we have a number of volunteer opportunities, as well as a Soil/Compost Workshop in Cantonese at Brooks Park Community Garden (373 Ramsell Street) from 10 to 11:30 a.m. RSVP to this workshop by emailing communitygardens at sfgov.org and be sure to check out all of Saturday's volunteer opportunities at the link below. In addition, be sure to check out the Department of Environment's list of Climate Action Month events citywide! Earth Month in our Parks   Rec & Park Carpenters Building Lasting Park Memories In 2018, carpenter Tim Garren was a relatively new father with a 3-year-old at home. He had joined Rec and Park two years prior, and a part of his job included working on the Commemorative Bench Program, a partnership with the San Francisco Parks Alliance that provides an opportunity for individuals to honor family and friends with memorial plaques on park benches. That year, Tim received a bench assignment that hit home: a 3-year-old who had tragically passed away.   Since then, Tim has made this responsibility a personal endeavor, along with his fellow carpenters. One of the first steps they took is optimizing their intake system to ensure that plaques are installed in a timely manner. One of the more heartbreaking but gratifying examples: expediting a plaque installation so a terminally ill San Franciscan could enjoy their final days on a bench named for them in their favorite park.    They’ve also systemized their maintenance schedule for the benches in our system to help ensure that they stay in good condition, something that can be difficult in San Francisco’s foggy climate. Within this process, they have also taken the initiative to move memorial benches to more prominent areas, as park usage can change as time passes.   Through this maintenance work on the hundreds of memorial benches in our parks, our carpenters often run into familiar names including prominent community members, acquaintances and even past Rec and Park colleagues, which brings this program even closer to their lives.   It’s not just people though who hold parks as special places. Many pets have been memorialized through this program. One prominent place for this is Huntington Park, where late pets adorn many of the benches in the park where they frolicked and played. A recent plaque that was installed there was dedicated to three dogs, stating: “In Loving Memory of Luca, Samson, and Enzo. The goldens of Nob Hill who came for the snacks and stayed for the love.”   Thank you to our carpenters who have made this work a priority and continue to ensure that parks remain a special place for San Franciscans in life and death. A special thanks as well as to our painters, iron workers, cement masons, heavy equipment operators, laborers, gardeners and partnerships team for their work in this program.    Wildflowers Blooming in San Francisco Parks With some extended sunny and dry weather, San Francisco's flowers are starting bloom, including the California poppy at Corona Heights Park. Check out our list of blooming wildflowers, as well as our parks where you can find them at the link below. When exploring our natural areas, be sure to remain on designated paths. Our natural areas are sensitive habitats that are home to a diverse array of animals, insects, and plants that rely on their environment remaining undisturbed. Enjoy the wildflowers from a distance and do not pick any. Wildflower Superblooms in SF   Block 3 Park: Final Name Ranking Survey Open Through April 25 The East Cut hosted its final community meeting for the naming of Transbay Block 3 Park with San Francisco Public Works and Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure on Tuesday, April 18. Staff presented the four community-ranked names for final consideration. Take the survey at the link below to rank these four choices and help shape the future of this park. The deadline for feedback is Tuesday, April 25 by 7 p.m. For more project information, click here. Block 3 Park Naming Survey   Twin Peaks Improvement Project Virutal Community Meeting on April 25 Join us for a virtual community meeting for the Twin Peaks Improvement Project on Tuesday, April 25 at 6 p.m. We will be providing you with the latest information about the upcoming project. Join the meeting with the Zoom information below. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 885 5712 0453 Passcode: 754392 Dial in: 669.900.6833 Closed captioning, materials in large print and translation are available upon request by contacting Peter Moore at (415) 496-6204 or pete.j.moore at sfgov.org. Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help to ensure availability.  Additional questions? Contact the project manager at Keri.Ayers at sfgov.org or (628) 652-6642. For more information about the project, click the link below. Twin Peaks Improvement Project   Upcoming Events   Ikebana Spring Floral Demonstration in Golden Gate Park on April 21 Join Ikebana International's San Francisco Bay Area Chapter for its next demonstration on Friday, April 21 at noon in the County Fair Building (1199 9th Avenue) in Golden Gate Park. Ikebana, or Japanese flower arrangement, is an ancient Asian art vibrantly practiced in contemporary interpretations by this organization's members. Come see the refreshing and exciting ideas of four talented arrangers new to the stage. For more information, click the link below. Ikebana SF   Community Social Doubles at Crocker Amazon Park on April 21 San Francisco tennis players, advanced beginners through intermediate, are invited to play in the Tennis Coalition of San Francisco's Friday evening social doubles series. Meet other players at your level for round-robin sets in an organized and fun environment! The next social is on April 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Crocker Amazon Playground tennis courts (Moscow Street and Geneva Avenue). For more information and to register, click the link below. Community Social Doubles   YPTMTC Presents: Little Women on April 21 to 23, 28 to 30 Join the Young People's Teen Musical Theatre Company (YPTMTC) for its musical production of Little Women, the Broadway Musical. Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. It weaves the story of Jo and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America. The show will run at the Randall Museum (199 Museum Way) on the weekends of April 21 and 28 with Friday and Saturday shows beginning at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday shows beginning at 2 p.m. For more information and to purchase tickets, click the link below. Little Women   Heron Watch at Stow Lake in Golden Gate Park on April 22 San Francisco Nature Education is hosting free heron watch events at Stow Lake in Golden Gate Park throughout the spring nesting season in April and May on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The next will take place on Saturday, April 22. Volunteers and interns will be available help spot the herons and their chicks, while answering questions about this type of bird. Bring binoculars if you have them. For more information, click the link below.  (Photo Credit: Helene Sobol) SF Nature Education   Alemany Farm's Earth Day on the Green Celebration on April 22 Join Alemany Farm (700 Alemany Boulevard) for its Earth Day on the Green celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 22. This free event will feature a potato planting, garden tours, face painting, food, music from Tony Saunders and the Noteworthy Band and more. For more information, click the link below. Earth Day on the Green   DogFest at Duboce Park on April 22 Join McKinley Elementary for DogFest, a celebration of dogs, families and community at Duboce Park (Duboce Avenue and Scott Street) on Saturday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This charitable event raises funds for McKinley Elementary and features doggie contests and treats, games, activities, food and drink, and unbeatable community spirit. For more information, click the link below. DogFest   India Basin Waterfront Park Spring Job Fair on April 22 Join project partners for the India Basin Waterfront Park spring job fair on Saturday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the India Basin Shoreline Park (Hunters Point Boulevard and Hawes Street) basketball court. Meet local employers looking to hire including government agencies, local businesses, community based organizations, the San Francisco Giants and more! Please dress business casual and bring copies of your resume. For more information and to RSVP, click the link below or contact chikamezieaprisf at gmail.com or by phone at (415) 821-4777. Job Fair RSVP   Illuminate Live at the Golden Gate Bandshell April 23 and 26 Join us for the free concert series, Illuminate Live, at the Golden Gate Bandshell (75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive) this April. We have a double header on Sunday, April 23 starting with the One Earth Festival from noon to 4 p.m. featuring Deuce Eclipse, SETI X, DJ El Kool Kyle, DJ Saurus, and Monk HTS. Shortly after, we have Reggae Sunday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. with DJs Irie Dole/Guid8nce and special guest DJ Jah Yzer. Next week, we have Singer/Songwriter Wednesday on April 26 from 4 to 7 p.m. featuring Ben Lang, Footprints and Nondual Trio.  For more information, click the link below. Golden Gate Bandshell   We Players: Adventures with Alice in Golden Gate Park Starting April 27 We Players is back in Golden Gate Park this spring with a whimsical and witty Wonderland and Looking-Glass mash-up entitled Adventures with Alice. The performances will take place Thursday to Sunday from April 27 through May 20 in Golden Gate Park, beginning at the stables and ending at the Portals of the Past. For more information and to purchase tickets, click the link below. We Players: Adventures with Alice   JFK Promenade's 3rd Birthday Celebration on April 28 Join community partners in celebrating the third birthday of the JFK Promenade on Friday, April 28 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. It will take place at the Promenade and Pompei Circle near the Conservatory of Flowers. The event will feature activities for all ages as well as food trucks. Bring a picnic and blanket too! For more information, click the link below. JFK Promenade Birthday Party   EcoCenter Anniversary and Earth Month Block Party on April 29 Celebrate Earth Month and the EcoCenter's (32 Jennings Street) 13th Anniversary with a block party on Saturday, April 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be food, activities, games, and more. Celebrate our planet, community and the legacy of the EcoCenter in Heron's Head Park. For more information and to RSVP, click the link below. EcoCenter Anniversary   Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown at TPC Harding Park May 4 to 7 The 2023 Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown is coming to TPC Harding Park (99 Harding Road) from Thursday, May 4 through Sunday, May 7. This is a team match-play competition that features the best female golfers from the top eight countries across the globe. The competition will return to the LPGA Tour schedule in 2023 after last being held in 2018. For more information, including on how to volunteer or to purchase tickets, click the link below. Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown   Francisco Park's Anniversary Celebration on May 6 Rec and Park and the Francisco Park (Bay and Larkin streets) Conservancy will be celebrating the park's one-year anniversary with a community picnic on Saturday, May 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be face painting, bubbles, popsicles, lawn games, community garden tours, and a commemorative speaking program. Join us in the park for a day of community togetherness. In addition, be sure to participate in the Conservancy's photo competition and share your special moments in the park! The deadline for submission is Tuesday, April 25 with the winners to be announced at the celebration.   Programming   Lottery for Senior Camp Mather Getaway Opens on April 24 Registration for the Senior Camp Mather Getaway lottery opens on Monday, April 24 at 10 a.m. and runs through Friday, May 12 at 5 p.m. This four-night trip will take place from August 20 to 24, providing an opportunity for ages 55 and up to relax, lounge, enjoy nature, and have a good time. Activities include art and crafts, sing-alongs, exercise classes, nature hikes, a one-day trip to Yosemite National Park, and more. For more information, including cost, requirements and how to register on April 24, click the link below. Camp Mather   Natural History Walk at Heron's Head Park on April 26 Swing by the EcoCenter in Heron's Head Park (32 Jennings Street) for our drop-in Natural History Walks on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. The next is on April 26, with the program going through May. Learn more about native fauna and flora, as well as the park's unique wetland ecosystem. For more information, call (415) 676-1394 or email ecocenterhhp at sfgov.org.    After-School Program Waitlist Enrollment Begins May 1 With current after-school program participants being rolled over for the 2023-24 school year, we have potential availability at some of our after-school sites. If interested, you can enroll for the after-school program waitlist starting on Monday, May 1 at 10 a.m. If a spot is available, we will email you before the end of May. If a spot opens during the 2023-2024 school year, you will be notified and have 3 days to respond. For more information and to enroll starting May 1, click the link below. After-School Waitlist Registration   OpenRoad: Restoring the Health & Beauty of San Francisco Bay Our Video of the Week is the latest episode of OpenRoad, which focuses on restoration efforts for the San Francisco Bay. It highlights the India Basin Waterfront Park Project as a shining example of the environmental work needed for our region's defining natural feature. Rec and Park General Manager Phil Ginsburg and APRI Executive Director Jacqueline Flin are interviewed on the project's construction progress and Equitable Development Plan efforts. Learn more about San Francisco’s next great park at the link below. 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