eNews from SF Recreation and Parks- September 6, 2023

[SF Recreation and Parks]

Updates, news and events in San Francisco parks   Highlights, News & Announcements   Union Square: Mayor Announces Partnership with Chef Tyler Florence Mayor London N. Breed this week announced The Greater Organization, Chef Tyler Florence’s restaurant group, has been selected to revitalize two spaces within Union Square Plaza. Miller & Lux Provisions will have two artisanal cafés — one adjacent to Stockton Street offering lunch and all-day brunch options and the other adjacent to Powell Street offering pastries. If approved, both cafés will open for business later this fall.     The proposed three-year lease with an option for two three-year extensions will be discussed at the Recreation and Park Commission’s Operations Committee meeting this Thursday, September 7. If recommended for approval, the lease will go before the full Recreation and Park Commission for approval on September 21. The San Francisco’s Recreation and Park Department issued a request for proposals in April to help reimagine the space as part of the City’s efforts to support Union Square’s vibrancy and attract new offerings for residents, visitors, and workers.      “Union Square is an iconic part of our City and we are excited to partner with Chef Tyler Florence to make it even better,” said Mayor London Breed. “I’m proud of the progress we have made toward our economic recovery and excited to continue to promote San Francisco as a world-class food destination.”    Chef Tyler Florence is best known nationally for his 27 years on The Food Network, and locally for his restaurants. He opened Wayfare Tavern in San Francisco’s Financial District over a decade ago and runs Tyler Florence Fresh at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). In 2018, he founded the hospitality group The Greater Organization, which later opened Miller & Lux in Chase Center.  More Info   SF Arts Commission: Call for Artists for Gene Friend Rec Center Project The San Francisco Arts Commission is inviting artists and artist teams residing in the United States to submit qualifications for two public art opportunities as part of the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department's Gene Friend Recreation Center Improvement Project. One of the two opportunities is for the commission of a new integrated wall artwork, located in the center’s gymnasium. The second opportunity is for the direct purchase of existing two-dimensional artworks for the Center’s prominent interior corridors. The goals of the Gene Friend Recreation Center Improvement Project Public Art Project are to illuminate the rich history and full diversity of San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood including recognition of SOMA Pilipinas, the Filipino Cultural Heritage District, and to lift up the center as a destination and proud neighborhood asset. The application deadline is Monday, September 18 by 11:59 p.m. For more information and to apply, click the link below. With Summer Ending, Coyote Dispersal Season Begins As we move from summer to fall coyotes are beginning their seasonal shift from denning to dispersal. During dispersal, young coyotes are likely to be more visible across San Francisco as they roam through neighborhoods, parks, and green spaces searching for denning sites. While these sightings can be thrilling, it's important to remember that coyotes are wild animals. Here are some tips to ensure safe coexistence with our natural neighbors:   -Keep dogs leashed and cats indoors. While rare, small dogs and cats can be viewed as prey. Keep both your pet and coyotes safe by staying vigilant.   -Do not approach coyotes, and instead admire them from a distance. If a coyote approaches you, pick up small children or pets, be loud and retreat slowly from the area.   If you encounter a coyote or see someone putting out food for a coyote, report it to Animal Care and Control (ACC) at (415) 554-9400, or by email at ACC at sfgov.org. This allows us to better understand coyote activity across the city and focus our coyote coexistence outreach in hotspot neighborhoods.     For more information, visit ACC's page on urban wildlife at the link below. (Above photo from the documentary "Don't Feed the Coyotes") More Info   Upcoming Events   Flower Piano at the San Francisco Botanical Garden September 8 to 12 The Gardens of Golden Gate Park and Sunset Piano announced the return of Flower Piano from September 8 to 12. It will transform the San Francisco Botanical Garden into the city’s own al fresco concert hall where everyone is invited to play and listen. There will be a special opening event on Thursday, September 7 in the new Flower Piano Lounge with Latin Grammy award-winning tango pianist, arranger, and composer Pablo Estigarribia accompanied by tango dancers. For more information and to purchase tickets, click the link below.  Flower Piano   Ukraine Photo Exhibit on The Great Highway on September 9 Join the Friends of Great Highway Park on Saturday, September 9, from noon to 5 p.m., for a very special photo exhibition in support of the people of Ukraine. The Fulbright Ukraine office has curated a travelling photo exhibition of Fulbright alumni documenting the Ukrainian war experience. The Friends of Great Highway Park is partnering with them to bring that exhibition to the West Coast, starting at Great Highway Park this weekend. Sep 9, Noon-5 p.m. at Judah and Great Highway + Noon: moment of silence, opening remarks + Live music performed by former Peace Corp volunteers in Ukraine. + Hmroda, a Bay Area Ukrainian newspaper, will be collecting donations to support the Ukrainian people. More Info   U.S. Open Watch Party & Community Tennis Day on September 9 Join the Tennis Coalition of San Francisco, Lifetime Activities, the San Francisco Parks Alliance and Rec and Park for the 5th Annual U.S. Open Watch Party and Community Tennis Day. It will take place on Saturday, September 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Goldman Tennis Center (Nancy Pelosi and Bowling Green drives) in Golden Gate Park. There will be many free and fun activities including a livestream of the women’s finals match, mini-courts for parents and kids to play tennis, challenge courts and drills for adults, and more. For more information and to register, click the link below. US Open Watch Party   Free Yoga at the Pop-Up Beer & Wine Garden in Golden Gate Park The pop-up beer and wine garden is open this weekend, September 9 and 10, from noon to 7 p.m. at the 14th Avenue East Meadow just west of the Rose Garden in Golden Gate Park. Swing by for drinks, music, food trucks, art, and the atmosphere of Golden Gate Park. *** Free Yoga on September 9, 16 and 23— Join us for free yoga on Saturdays in September, 11 a.m. to noon at the garden. Bring your mat and meet us at the garden. Click the link below to learn more about our Yoga in the Park program and to see the drink menu, food truck and music lineup this weekend. Golden Mile Project   SF Shakespeare Festival in McLaren Park September 9 & 10 Join the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival for Free Shakespeare in the Park at Jerry Garcia Amphitheater (40 John F. Shelley Drive) in McLaren Park. Performances will take place the next two weekends on September 9 and 10 beginning at 2 p.m. This year's show is Cymbeline, Shakespeare’s epic romantic adventure, is believed to be one of his final plays and features a dazzling mix of comedy, tragedy, and fairy tale. 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.  Cymbeline   Golden Gate Park Band Concert on September 10 Join the Golden Gate Park Band at the Golden Gate Bandshell this weekend! On Sunday, September 10 from 1 to 2:35 p.m., Dr. German Gonzalez conducts music in celebration of Mexican American heritage with special guests Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno. For more information, click the link below. Golden Gate Park Band   Glen Park Movie Nights Continue with "Robin Hood" on September 12 Join our staff at Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center (70 Elk Street) for movie nights this fall! The next movie night takes place on Tuesday, September12, beginning at 6 p.m. and will feature the 1922 film, "Robin Hood." Come out to meet your neighbors and to enjoy these vintage films. For more information, contact the center at (415) 239-4007. Glen Park Rec Center   Access to Adventure on September 16 Join Support for Families for a family fun day at Crissy Field Center, in Tunnel Tops Park in the Presidio! Learn about inclusive recreation, after-school, and summer programs available in San Francisco, while exploring one of San Francisco’s newest accessible parks. Connect with other families and staff from Support for Families and SF Recreation and Park’s Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusion Services. American Sign Language, Cantonese, and Spanish interpretation will be provided. For other accommodation requests, contact lucas.tobin at sfgov.org.  Access to Adventure Day is presented by Support for Families of Children with Disabilities, SF Recreation and Parks Department, and Partnership for the Presidio, and sponsored in part by Waymo. Register Here       Programming "Uncanny Beauty" Photo Exhibit September 14-October 21 The Harvey Milk Photo Center (50 Scott St.) features "Uncanny Beauty," an exhibition of contemporary fine art photography by members of the Bay Area Photographers Collective, running September 14 through October 21. Photo: "Bird-Man, Carnaval" by Anthony Delgado Learn More   Free Youth Rugby Clinics September 10 and 24 San Francisco Golden Gate Youth Rugby will host free youth rugby clinics for boys and girls, ages 5-14, at the Polo Fields in Golden Gate Park, September 10 and 24, tentatively scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Please check registration site to confirm times.) Register Here   Soccer Fridays at Tenderloin Recreation Center through December 15 Join Street Soccer USA, the Tenderloin Community Benefit District and Rec and Park for Soccer Fridays at Tenderloin Recreation Center (570 Ellis Street) from 5 to 8 p.m. though December 15. This drop-in program is for middle and high school players to work on their game ahead of the 23/24 soccer season and to meet other players in their community. For more information, call the center at (415) 292-2162. Tenderloin Recreation Center   Adaptive Bikes Serving People with Disabilities in our Parks San Francisco's free Adaptive Bike Program is at The Great Highway on Saturday, September 9. In partnership with the Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP) and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, we're providing free reservations for adaptive bikes at these two locations during the summer and fall months, with the program serving people with disabilities. The 2023 season runs through the end of October. The Golden Gate Park program will take place at the Music Concourse behind the Bandshell (75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive) and next to the new accessible parking lot on the first and third Saturdays of the month. The Great Highway program will take place at the end of Judah Street on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Reservations are required to participate. To reserve a bike, contact BORP Cycling Center at (510) 848-2930 or email cycling at borp.org by 5 p.m. on the Thursday before each program date. For more information, click the link below. JFK Promenade   Sundays at the Beach: Live Music on September 10 Join the Friends of Great Highway Park for its Sundays at the Beach programming. These free activities will be hosted weekly from tai chi to live music! The next event will include live music on Sunday, September 10, beginning at noon, at Irving Street and the Great Highway. For more information, click the link below. Great Highway Park   Baseball/Softball Academy Fall Programming Begins on September 23 The San Francisco Giants Community Fund and Rec and Park partnered this summer to launch their first ever baseball and softball academy. This free program is geared toward middle to high school level baseball and softball players, providing an opportunity for them to work on their game in preparation for their school season. The academy will continue this fall on Saturdays at Crocker Amazon Playground (799 Moscow Street) from September 23 to November 4. There will be one hour practices, followed by a two hour game. For more information and to register, click the link below. Baseball and Softball Academy   Flower Piano is Back September 8-12 Our Video of the Week comes from last year's coverage of Flower Piano, which returns to Golden Gate Park September 8-12. Flower Piano will once again transform the San Francisco Botanical Garden into the city’s own alfresco concert hall where everyone is invited to play and listen.   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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