eNews from SF Recreation and Parks- August 7, 2024

[SF Recreation and Parks]

Updates, news and events in San Francisco parks   Highlights, News & Announcements   2024 Annual Dahlia Show at The Hall of Flowers Come join us on August 17 & 18 for the Dahlia Dell Annual Dahlia Show. Each summer, on the third weekend in August, the Dahlia Society of California draws thousands of visitors to its annual show in the enormous Hall of Flowers. Growers from all over the state bring their best blooms to compete. Blooms in all categories are judged and awarded ribbons, including the elusive Best in Show. Other categories: Best Photo; People’s Choice Award; Best Arrangement; Best Junior Bloom; and Nature’s Oddities. This year’s arrangement theme is The Summer Olympics. You must be a member to compete, but the public is welcome to see this eye-popping event. Learn more at the link below. Dahlia Show at the County Fair Building   National Night Out Celebrated in Our Parks Thank you to the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD), our Park Rangers, and everyone who came out for citywide National Night Out block parties on August 6. This annual community-building campaign organized by SFPD promotes community partnerships and neighborhood comradery to create safer and stronger neighborhoods. We were proud to have hosted many of these block parties in our parks, including at Balboa Park, Boeddeker Park, JFK Promenade by Skatin' Place, Mission Bay Kids Park, Mission Playground, and the Panhandle. We look forward to celebrating again next year!   Park Rangers Serve as Giants Color Guard for World Ranger Day For World Ranger Day last week, the San Francisco Giants invited our Park Rangers to serve as the color guard for the game. Thank you to the Giants for this honor! We are grateful to our Park Rangers for their commitment to ensuring our parks are safe for all to enjoy. Whether responding to emergencies or serving as ambassadors to San Francisco's many communities, we’re appreciative for all they do to better our city.   Registration for Fall Baseball & Softball Academy Opens August 12 The Giants Community Fund, in partnership with Rec and Park, are excited to host their second fall Baseball and Softball Academy. This free eight week program based at the Crocker Amazon baseball fields is for players with previous baseball or softball experience going into middle school or high school in the fall, with a desire to try out for a team next season. The academy begins the week of September 14, with each team having one 30-minute practice prior to a 90-minute Saturday game. Additionally, the academy will feature guest speakers from within the Giants organization and from Major League Baseball who will impart their wisdom about the business and game of baseball. For more information and to register, click the link below. Fall Academy Registration   El Farolito Soccer Wins National Championship Congratulations to El Farolito Soccer Club on winning the National Premier Soccer League championship game against the FC Motown Celtics by a score of 2-1 in Madison, New Jersey on Saturday, August 3. Forward Erik Arias rose to the occasion in the match’s 62nd minute, sending a goal past a pinwheeling FC Motown goalie to put El Farolito up, 2-1. El Farolito never looked back from this moment and held on for the rest of the game to secure the victory! Learn more about El Farolito's championship run at the link below. El Farolito Wins National Championship   Revive, Repair & Play Party From August 12 to 16 at the Community Innovation Lab at India Basin Shoreline Park Come join us at India Basin Shoreline Park from August 12 to 16 from 1 to 5 p.m. daily for a Revive, Repair & Play Party. This do-it-yourself event series is for all people looking to learn how to fix, upscale & craft items in your everyday life. Each day of this event series will focus on different topics, including a Bike Bonanza, Home Revival, Urban Garden Grow Fest, Fashion Soiree, and Skate Jam. For more information on Revive, Repair & Play, Click the link below! Revive, Repair & Play     SF Live: Alvon Johnson and West Grand Brass Band at Union Square on August 8 Come join us at Union Square on August 8th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for SF Live. Opening the night is Alvon Johnson— a remarkably versatile artist, world traveler, and frontman of an iconic big band that delivers fresh takes on jazz standards and the classic hits Alvon sang with The Coasters.  Closing off the night is the West Grand Brass Band. This dynamic group of six musicians from Oakland blends traditional brass band music with modern styles, creating an ever-evolving mix of classic tunes, innovative covers, and original compositions. Known for their energetic performances, WGBB turns every venue into a lively celebration, ensuring an unforgettable night that you won’t want to miss! SF Live   Activity and Class Schedule for Civic Center Plazas Check out all of the amazing drop-in activities and scheduled classes available at the reimagined UN Plaza and surrounding Civic Center area. From the Heart of the City Farmers' Market and live music at Fulton Plaza to free drop-in yoga classes at UN Plaza, we have something for everyone to get out and play in San Francisco's core. See the workout class schedule from Rae Studios at UN Plaza, as well as the full amenity list and schedule at the link below. Civic Center Plazas   Adaptive Bike Program in Golden Gate Park on Saturdays San Francisco's free Adaptive Bike Program is in Golden Gate Park on Saturdays through October 26. In partnership with the BORP Adaptive Sports and Recreation and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, we're providing hand cycles, foot trikes and tandem bikes for use on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. These adaptive cycles will be available at the Music Concourse behind the Bandshell (75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive) and next to the accessible parking lot. No reservations are needed, with availability first come, first served. For more information, call (510) 848-2930 or email sfcycling at borp.org.   Outside Lands Meadow & Road Closures Begin in Golden Gate Park Outside Lands is just around the corner from August 9 to August 11! Please note that meadow and road closures in Golden Gate Park have begun, including JFK Drive from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. See the map above for bike and car detours in Golden Gate Park. For more information and to stay up to date, click the link below. Outside Lands 311       Department on the Status of Women Needs Assessment Survey The San Francisco Department on the Status of Women (DOSW) is conducting its community needs assessment and wants to hear from City and County of San Francisco employees about their experiences in San Francisco. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and will inform DOSW’s programming priorities. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and support gender equity programming across San Francisco at the link below. DOSW Needs Assessment Survey   Bricks at Embarcadero Plaza SF Rec and Park, along with partners the SF Office of Economic Workforce Development, SF New Deal, and Into the Streets, is proud to announce the launch of Bricks at Embarcadero Plaza, a new event series beginning today. Bricks will bring an array of exciting weekly activations to the plaza from Wednesday to Sunday, including happy hours, dance parties, trivia, family days, networking events, and more. The pilot program, which will run through October, bolsters efforts Mayor Breed has undertaken recently to invest in enhanced and updated Downtown public spaces, ensuring Downtown remains a world-class destination. It also builds off recent activations organized by Rec and Park to revitalize the plaza, including pop-up padel courts and a free concert held last month by Another Planet Entertainment, which welcomed approximately 5,000 people to the plaza.   For more information about Bricks, including events, click the link below. Bricks at Embarcadero Plaza Apply for the Chinatown Artist Registry; Workshop on August 13 The San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC) invites artists and artist teams residing in the United States to submit qualifications for the Chinatown Artist Registry to be considered for upcoming public art opportunities in the neighborhood. Artists with a meaningful connection to Chinatown––including current or former residents, those with relationships to the area, those who share its culture and values, or those with other significant ties––are encouraged to apply. Note that there will be application workshops on Tuesday, August 13 at 5:30 p.m. RSVP at the link below. The Chinatown Artist Registry will be used to select artists to be commissioned for a range of public art projects associated with current and upcoming construction in the neighborhood, including improvements to Portsmouth Square. For more information and to apply, click the link below. Chinatown Artist Registry   Kezar Pavilion Community Meeting on August 24 Join us for a Kezar Pavilion Renovation Project community meeting on Saturday, August 24 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The meeting will be hosted as an open house workshop outdoors by the Flywheel Coffee kiosk and bocce courts (601 Stanyan Street). Give feedback on the design and input on future programming. For more information, click the link below. Questions? Contact Alexis Ward at (628) 652-6641 or by email at alexis.ward at sfgov.org. Kezar Pavilion Meeting   Coyote Pupping Season and Ambassadors in our Parks Have you spotted our Rec Park Coyote Ambassadors and their life-sized friend at your local park? During pupping season (spring to fall) they set up shop at parks to teach visitors how to coexist with San Francisco's native coyote population. Ambassadors have tons of information on the local history of coyotes, their environmental impact, common behaviors, and what to do if you cross paths with these wild locals. If you see our ambassadors, stop by to say hello, pick up a pamphlet, and grab a bandana with some of our best coexistence tips! For more information, visit our living with urban wildlife page at the link below. Living with Urban Wildlife   Rec and Park Job Openings Looking for a career change? Want to get outside with one of the best park systems in the country? Join the Rec and Park team! We're hiring for a number of positions from including a community development assistant for our Urban Ag team, as well as lifeguards, recreation facility assistants, custodians and more. Click the link below to see current openings. Questions? Email rpd_recruitment at sfgov.org. Rec and Park Jobs   Upcoming Events   Civic Center Soundtrack Concert Series on August 8, 9 & 13 Civic Center Soundtrack, a free concert series by Illuminate Live, is at Fulton Plaza between San Francisco Main Library and the Asian Art Museum this spring and summer. These diverse musical performances will be held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Thursday, August 8 from 2 to 5 p.m., we have John Tardiff, Kevin North, and Karaj lost coast. Amy Obenski, Guzewell, and Keith Dion wrap up the week at the plaza on Friday, August 9 from noon to 3 p.m. Next week we have Jack Sakai, Lolah, and Migrant Pickers on Tuesday, August 13 from noon to 3 p.m. For more information and the full concert schedule, click the link below. Illuminate Live   San Francisco Bay Area Pro-Am at Kezar Pavilion on August 8 The legendary San Francisco Bay Area Pro-Am basketball league is at Kezar Pavilion (755 Stanyan Street). The league features many talented hoopers ranging from professionals to college players, with league alumni including Steph Curry and Jason Kidd. With the playoffs underway, attend these free games to see the top teams of the league, with the next game on Thursday, August 8 beginning at 8 p.m. For more information, including the full schedule, click the link below.  SF Bay Area Pro-Am Basketball League   Hip Hop on the Plaza at UN Plaza on August 9 Check out the August schedule for All the Way Live Foundation's Hip Hop on the Plaza at UN Plaza (Market and Hyde streets). The next will be held on August 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. and will feature a breaking workshop starting at 4:30 p.m., followed by a dance session with Bboy Gid Nasty and DJ Powerserge. For more information, click the link below. All the Way Live Foundation   Illuminate Live at the Golden Gate Bandshell on August 14 Join us for a free concert with Illuminate Live at the Golden Gate Bandshell (75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive). Next week, we have a Market to Bandshell Singer/Songwriter Wednesday produced in association with Sunset Mercantile on August 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. with Pickleweed Paul, Jeff Desira, and The Berrios Trio.  For more information and the full concert schedule, click the link below. Illuminate Live   Tool Care Workshop at In Chan Kaajal Community Garden on August 10 Join our Urban Agriculture team for its tool care workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at In Chan Kaajal Community Garden (278 Shotwell Street). Staff will teach participants how to care for their garden tools to help ensure their effectiveness and longevity. Participants are invited to bring their own hand tools (no power tools) from home to perform maintenance. For more information and to RSVP, email communitygardens at sfgov.org.   The Whale's Tail Music Lineup for August 17 & 18 The Whale’s Tail, Golden Gate Park's seasonal watering hole, is open from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and select holidays all summer and will feature a revolving schedule of live music, as well as food trucks, street art, and games. It is located at the 14th Avenue East Meadow just west of the Rose Garden on the JFK Promenade.   The seasonal destination is a collaboration between Rec and Park, Non Plus Ultra, Illuminate, and SF Live. For more information, including the music lineup for Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18, click the link below. The Whale's Tail   Summer Rose Care Workshop at the GGP Rose Garden on August 11 Join the San Francisco Rose Society for its Summer Rose Care workshop on Sunday, August 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Golden Gate Park Rose Garden (Funston Avenue and the JFK Promenade). Learn how, when and why to cut back your roses and participate in free rose cuttings. For more information, click the link below. SF Rose Society   Golden Gate Park Band: Kilts, Ceilidhs, Castles, & Haggis on August 11 Join the Golden Gate Park Band for its concert celebrating the Music of Scotland with the Dunsmuir Scottish Dancers on Sunday, August 11 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Golden Gate Bandshell (75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive). Dr. German Gonzalez will lead an eclectic program of folk music and dances from Scotland. For more information, click the link below. Golden Gate Park Band   Community Social Doubles at the Goldman Tennis Center on August 16 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! For more information and to register for the social on August 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Parkside Square (28th Avenue and Vicente Street), click the link below. Community Social Doubles   Member, Staff & Volunteer Show at Harvey Milk Photo Center, Opening Ceremony on August 17 Join the Harvey Milk Photo Center on August 17 for the opening reception of the Member, Staff, & Volunteer Show. The opening reception runs from 4 - 6 p.m. while the exhibit is open from August 17 to September 28. Our annual Member, Staff & Volunteer Show portrays the current look at what is being created in our darkrooms and digital lab here at the Harvey Milk Photo Center.  This exciting exhibit showcases each photographer's chosen showcase and personal best. It has been curated by the staff, members, and our generous volunteers and encompasses a wide and exciting range of subject matter. This event is free and open to the public. Member, Staff & Volunteer Show   Introduction to Urban Beekeeping and Honey Production at Alemany Farm on Sunday, August 18 Join Rec and Park's Urban Agriculture and Community Gardens Program Director Mei Ling Hui at Alemany Farm (700 Alemany Boulevard) on Sunday, August 18 for an introduction to urban beekeeping and honey production workshop from 10 a.m. to noon. Come learn beekeeping basics, colony health, and urban honey production. This two-hour class will be hosted by members of the San Francisco Beekeeping Association and will cover the honey bee life cycle, how to identify and treat pests and diseases, and an introduction to working bees safely. For more information and to RSVP, click the link below. Introduction to Urban Keeping and Honey Production     Programming   Chess Club Thursdays in Glen Park Join the San Francisco Public Library and Rec and Park for chess club Thursdays from 4 to 6 p.m. Sessions take place at the Glen Park Branch Library (2835 Diamond Street) on the first, third and fifth Thursdays of the month, while sessions on the second and fourth Thursdays take place at Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center (70 Elk Street). These sessions are for players of all skill levels including kids (6 and older), teens and adults. Improve your memory, concentration and logical thinking skills through this time-honored game! For more information, contact the recreation center at (415) 239-4007.   Drop-In Wheelchair Basketball at Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center Glen Park Recreation Center (70 Elk Street) is hosting a free drop-in wheelchair basketball session every Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m. in partnership with BORP Adaptive Sports and Recreation. All ages are welcome. You don't have to have a mobility disability to participate, but you must be able to maneuver a wheelchair. Wheelchairs are available (will fit people at least 5-feet tall). Let's get hooping! Additional questions? Contact the recreation center at (415) 239-4007.   Sundays at the Beach on the Great Highway: Live Music on August 11 Join the Friends of Great Highway Park for its Sundays at the Beach programming. These free activities, from live music to mat yoga, will be hosted four times a month. The next program will be live music with Raja Hayat on Sunday, August 11 from noon to 1 p.m. at Judah Street and the Great Highway. For more information, click the link below. Live Music   Swing into Stories at Koret Playground in Golden Gate Park on August 13 The San Francisco Public Library's (SFPL) YouthMobile is coming to parks around the city. 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 August 13 at Koret Playground in Golden Gate Park (Kezar and MLK drives). Join us for a high-energy story time 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   Movie Night at Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center on August 13 Join our staff at Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center (70 Elk Street) for classic movie nights! The next will take place on Tuesday, August 13, beginning at 6 p.m. and will feature the 1936 film "My Man Godfrey." Come out to meet your neighbors and to enjoy these vintage films. For more information, contact the recreation center at (415) 239-4007.   Rec & Park Swag Rec & Park Branded Athletic Gear for Summer Ready to get active in our parks this summer, but need to revamp your workout wardrobe? We have you covered! Whether you're playing basketball at Sunset Recreation Center or doing Zumba at UN Plaza, we have everything from shorts to hoodies. Check out our full catalog through Squad Locker at the link below!  Squad Locker   Rec & Park Swag Podcast: Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, Episode 317, Coyotes! With Stanley Gehrt Our Video of the Week is podcast episode #317 "Coyotes!" from Nobody Listens To Paula Poundstone. Professor Stanley Gehrt talks about coyotes and what we should know about them, along with talking about the common misinformation we often receive surrounding coyotes. Click the link below to listen to Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone and learn about coyotes on Spotify. Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone Episode 317: Coyotes with Stanley Gehrt   San Francisco Recreation and Parks | sfrecpark.org         SF Recreation and Parks | McLaren Lodge-Golden Gate Park 501 Stanyan Street | San Francisco , CA 94117 US Unsubscribe | Constant Contact Data Notice
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