eNews from SF Recreation and Parks- July 24, 2024

[SF Recreation and Parks]

Updates, news and events in San Francisco parks   Highlights, News & Announcements   First of Three Downtown Concerts Brings Dance Party to Embarcadero Thank you to everyone who came out to dance at The Dirtybird: Back to the Baysics concert at Embarcadero Plaza last weekend. The concert featured Belgium-born DJ Sacha Robotti, Mz Worthy and Smalltown DJs, as well as DJs Moody Jones and Deron Delgado. It was the first of three free music events coming to downtown from Another Planet Entertainment (APE) outlined in a plan approved by the City's Board of Supervisors. A special thanks to APE and Dirtybird Records for this amazing free show!   Future Park at 11th & Natoma Named for Leather Leader Rachele Sullivan Last week, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission voted to name the future park at 11th and Natoma Rachele Sullivan Park. Sullivan played instrumental roles in the establishment of the city's district celebrating leather and LGBTQ culture at its leather street fairs. A cis straight ally and native San Franciscan who was a traditional Filipino healer, Sullivan passed away in 2022 at the age of 54. Learn more about Sullivan's life and legacy from the Bay Area Reporter at the link below. Photo Credit: Liz Highleyman Rachele Sullivan Park Naming   Flower Piano Returns to the SF Botanical Garden September 13 to 22 Flower Piano is set to return to the San Francisco Botanical Garden (1199 9th Avenue) from September 13 to 22, with a special opening night event on September 12. Presented by Sunset Piano and the Gardens of Golden Gate Park, Flower Piano will transform the garden into the city’s own al fresco concert hall where everyone is invited to play and listen. The duration of this event series doubles in days from last year and now spans two weekends! For more information and to purchase tickets, click the link below. Flower Piano   Summer Urban Ag Day Brings 70+ Campers to Alemany Farm Earlier this month, our Urban Agriculture team hosted Urban Ag Day at Alemany Farm. More than 70 kids from camps and local youth-serving organizations were on hand to enjoy environmental exploration and education stations involving livestock, honeybees, worm composting, butter making, wheat grinding, flower printing, and much more. We look forward to seeing what these young campers can grow and make in the future!   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 flag football at Civic Center Plaza this month, we have something for everyone to get out and play in San Francisco's core. See the new 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.   Alta Plaza Park Sport Court Resurfacing Adds New Pickleball Lines Done earlier than expected, we're excited to share that we've completed a project to resurface the multi-use sports court at Alta Plaza Park. As part of the project, we repainted new lines for tennis and basketball, as welll as new lines for pickleball! This refreshed multi-use sports court will provide opportunities for all. Courtesy note: If someone is waiting to use the court, please limit play to 30 minutes to help share this facility with others. A special thanks to Supervisor Catherine Stefani for making this project possible through budget funding support! Learn more about pickleball in our parks at the link below. Pickleball   SF Arts Commission: Apply for the Chinatown Artist Registry 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.. 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   Koshland Park Survey Thank you to everyone who came to our community meeting at Hayes Valley Playground to discuss improvements to Koshland Park. In case you missed it, you can still provide feedback through our survey at the link below. Additional questions? Email recparkpartnerships at sfgov.org. Koshland Park Survey   Art Installation at Palega Rec Center Survey Deadline on July 26 In 2016, the San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC) removed an outdoor kinetic sculpture from Palega Recreation Center due to mechanical failure. As a replacement for the damaged artwork, SFAC is considering relocating "Invocation," a sculpture by Pepe Ozan, to the center. In 2004, Pepe Ozan, (1939-2013) was commissioned to create Invocation for the Cesar Chavez Boulevard bicycle infrastructure project. The sculpture depicts a Mesoamerican Eagle Warrior and honors indigenous heritage and cultures. It is made of painted steel and stands ten feet tall with a wingspan of eight feet. Provide feedback through this survey on the potential installation by Friday, July 26.   Community Meeting at Bernal Heights Recreation Center on July 27 Join Rec and Park and Greening Projects for a community meeting that aims to discuss potential improvements to the plaza at Bernal Heights Recreation Center. The meeting takes place on Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center (500 Moultrie Street) where attendees can discuss improvements including landscaping, seating, a demarcated area for kids learning to ride trikes and bikes, and more. The meeting will also have refreshments, a DJ, fun activities for kids, and panels on which you can write your opinions and comments. For more information, click the link below. Bernal Heights Community Meeting   Coyote Pupping Season in our Parks As we hit the dog days of summer, it means that we're in the midst of coyote pupping season. While coyotes are generally wary of humans, parent coyotes may become territorial if you or your pet stumbles upon their den. To foster a safe coexistence between yourself and our natural neighbors, please take the following precautions: Never feed coyotes or any wildlife Keep dogs on leashes in our parks, unless in a designated off-leash dog play area Only admire coyotes from a distance If you encounter a coyote, slowly back away carrying any small children or pets. Do not run. You may also scare the coyote away by appearing large and making loud noises. 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. For more information, visit ACC's coyote page at the link below. Living with Urban Wildlife: Coyotes   Rec & Park Aquatics Survey Open Through July 31 Rec and Park is currently conducting a survey to gather feedback on our pools. Please take our survey at the link below to help guide future programming and services offered by our aquatics team. Aquatics Survey   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 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 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 Stern Grove Festival: RSVP for Big Picnic Weekend on July 25 Stern Grove Festival is back for its 87th season with an amazing lineup of FREE concerts for the summer that includes Sylvan Esso, Herbie Hancock, Chaka Khan and more. You can RSVP for free tickets starting one month before each show date at the link below, with the next opening RSVP date beginning on Thursday, July 25 at 2 p.m. for the Sunday show of Big Picnic Weekend with Chaka Kahn. Stern Grove Festival   Civic Center Soundtrack Concert Series on July 25, 26 & 30 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, July 25 from 2 to 5 p.m., we have Gingersnaps, Jesse Loren Strickman, and Young Sun. JW Blunt, Sam Edelman, and Vigilis wrap up the week at the plaza on Friday, July 26 from noon to 3 p.m. Next week we have Mike Cunningham and Season of Us on Tuesday, July 30 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 July 25 The legendary San Francisco Bay Area Pro-Am basketball league is at Kezar Pavilion (755 Stanyan Street) this summer. The league features many talented hoopers ranging from professionals to college players, with league alumni including Steph Curry and Jason Kidd. Attend these FREE games throughout the summer with the next game on Thursday, July 25 beginning at 8 p.m. For more information, including the full schedule, click the link below.  SF Bay Area Pro-Am Basketball League   Illuminate Live at the Golden Gate Bandshell on July 26, 27, 28 & 31 Join us for free concerts with Illuminate Live at the Golden Gate Bandshell (75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive). For Friday Happy Hour on July 26, we have an evening with The Cottontails from 4:30 to 7 p.m. On Saturday, July 27 we have the Humboldt County Music Showcase with Barking Dogma, Good Time Charlies, Red Hot Shame, and The Critics from noon to 4 p.m. Reggae Sunday on July 28 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. will feature Arkaingelle, DJ Guid8nce, and Irie Dole. Next week, we have Singer/Songwriter Wednesday on July 31 from 4 to 7 p.m. with A Talent for Mischief, JimBo Trout, and Joe Burke  For more information and the full concert schedule, click the link below. Illuminate Live   Orchids in the Park at the County Fair Building on July 27 & 28 Join the San Francisco Orchid Society for its Orchids in the Park summer sale this weekend. Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of orchids at the County Fair Building (1199 9th Avenue) in Golden Gate Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 27 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 28. Orchids and other plants will be for sale from members of the society, as well as many local, national and international nurseries. There will also be interactive demonstrations at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on both days. Children 12 and under are free with a paid adult. For more information and to purchase tickets, click the link below. Orchids in the Park   Women's Premier Basketball Association at Kezar Pavilion on July 27 The Women's Premier Basketball Association (WBPA) is set for Round 8 at Kezar Pavilion (755 Stanyan Street) on Saturday, July 27. Four exciting games will tip off beginning at noon, inviting basketball fans and families to witness top-tier competition firsthand. The WPBA aims to elevate women's professional basketball, showcasing extraordinary talent and fostering a spirit of empowerment and community. For more information and to purchase tickets, click the link below. WBPA   The Whale's Tail Music Lineup for July 27 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, July 27, click the link below. Note that the Whale's Tail will be closed on Sunday, July 28 for the San Francisco Marathon. The Whale's Tail   "Why I Ride: Low and Slow" Screening at SF Public Library on July 27 Join the San Francisco Lowrider Council, Conscious Youth Media Crew, and the Ray Balberan Mission Mediarts Archive for a screening of the film "Why I Ride: Low and Slow" on Saturday, July 27 at the San Francisco Public Library Main Branch steps at Fulton Plaza. The event starts at 2 p.m. with members of the San Francisco Lowrider Council showcasing their cars, accompanied by music from DJ Wray Velez of the Frisco Gang Vinyl Collective. At 3:30 p.m., the film screening will begin, followed by a discussion with the filmmaker. For more information, click the link below. Why I Ride: Low and Slow Screening   El Farolito Soccer Club in NPSL Semifinal Game at Kezar Stadium July 27 Come out to Kezar Stadium (670 Kezar Drive) on Saturday, July 27 at 6:30 p.m. to support El Farolito Soccer Club, which is playing in the National Premier Soccer League semifinals after winning the West Region Championship. El Farolito will be facing off against Duluth FC for a chance to compete in the national championship game. Learn more about the journey to the semifinals at the link below. El Farolito Wins West Region   Yoga in the Park at Francisco Park on July 28 Join the Francisco Park Conservancy for a yoga class at Francisco Park (Bay and Larkin streets) on Sunday, July 28 from 10 to 11 a.m. Bring a yoga mat, blanket, or towel and meet on the lawn for some morning movement. This is a free event open to the community with all levels welcome. See you this weekend!   Golden Gate Park Band: Tune Town Concert on July 28 Join the Golden Gate Park Band for its Tune Town concert on Sunday, July 28 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Golden Gate Bandshell (75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive). Guest Conductor Dr. Robert Halseth will lead the band in playing scores for kids of all ages, including music from Disneyland, the Wizard of Oz, Moana and more. For more information, click the link below. Golden Gate Park Band   Big Band Show at In Chan Kaajal Park on July 31 Join the Super Super for its free Big Band Show on Wednesday, July 31 from 6 to 8:30 pm. at In Chan Kaajal Park (17th and Folsom streets). The Super Super is a 17 piece jazz orchestra founded in San Francisco in 2022. Its goals are to bring excellent performances to the public, create learning and development opportunities for musicians, and increase visibility of the LGBT+ community. Come out for a night of all-ages fun and music!   Birding for Families at Blue Heron Lake in Golden Gate Park on August 3 San Francisco Nature Education (SFNE) is hosting a bird walk field trip in Golden Gate Park on Saturday, August 3 from 10 a.m. to noon at Blue Heron Lake (50 Blue Heron Lake Drive). SFNE volunteers will lead these walks for children ages 4 to 12. Youth must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information and to register for this field trip, click the link below. Summer Birding for Families   Programming   10th Annual Harvey Milk Art & Pride Exhibit Runs Through July 31 Join the Harvey Milk Center for the Arts and Photo Center (50 Scott Street) for its 10th Annual Art and Pride exhibit, "Living Life Golden," which is on display through Wednesday, July 31. This community exhibit features artwork from more than 20 artists embracing life in the moment, individuality, breaking free from societal expectations and living life to the fullest. For more information, click the link below. Living Life Golden   Bean Sprouts Family Days at the San Francisco Botanical Garden Join the San Francisco Botanical Garden (1199 9th Avenue) for Bean Sprouts Family Days, held from Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. Help start seeds and explore all of the growth that happened in the garden over winter. Grab some tools at the garden's welcome station or bring your own to dig, water, pick, build and explore. Heavy rain will cancel programs. All programs are free of charge with admission and no preregistration is required. For more information, click the link below. Bean Sprouts Family Days   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: Mat Yoga on July 28 Join the Friends of Great Highway Park for its Sundays at the Beach programming. These free activities, from live music to chair yoga, will be hosted four times a month. The next program will be mat yoga on Sunday, July 28 from noon to 1 p.m. at Judah Street and the Great Highway. For more information, click the link below. Mat Yoga   Movie Night at Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center on July 30 Join our staff at Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center (70 Elk Street) for classic movie nights! The last of this session will take place on Tuesday, July 30, beginning at 6 p.m. and will feature the 1952 film "Jack and the Beanstalk." Come out to meet your neighbors and to enjoy these vintage films. For more information, contact the recreation center at (415) 239-4007.   San Francisco Vintage Market Kicks off in Fulton Plaza Our Video of the Week highlights the San Francisco Vintage Market, which kicked off its first-ever market at Fulton Plaza last Saturday. Hosted by Oakland Vintage Market and Narrative Oakland, it featured nearly 30 vendors from around the Bay Area offering vintage furniture, clothing, art, household items, and more. The market was accompanied by live music from Illuminate Live, featuring performances from Essie Thomas, Lonely Dingo, Paris Hing, and Ryvo. The San Francisco Vintage Market and performances from Illuminate Live will return to Fulton Plaza every third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the next on August 17. For more information, click the link below. San Francisco Vintage Market   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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