Reminder: eNews from SF Recreation and Parks- June 26, 2024

[SF Recreation and Parks]

Updates, news and events in San Francisco parks   Highlights, News & Announcements   16th Annual William Hammond Hall Awards Honor Rec & Park Staff Congratulations to the 12 recipients of this year’s William Hammond Hall Awards, who were celebrated by Mayor London Breed and her Chief of Staff Sean Elsbernd, City Administrator Carmen Chu, members of the Recreation and Park Commission, colleagues, and union leaders at a ceremony at McLaren Lodge last week. The Recreation and Park Commission established the awards by resolution in 2007. The awards are hosted by the Commission and named for William Hammond Hall, the father of Golden Gate Park, in recognition of his vision for public parks and his understanding of how parks improve our health, happiness, and sense of community. The award recipients' contributions and commitment to our parks are a reflection of what Hall embodied and recognize the excellent work of our staff in stewarding our city's parkland. This year, we also presented the first-ever Dennis Kern Leadership Award, named for our late Director of Operations who passed away late last year. The award is given to a staff member who embodies Denny's leadership spirit, demonstrating qualities such as collaboration, innovation, resilience, and supportiveness. These are just some of the many characteristics that defined Denny and continue to inspire us all. Thank you to our award winners for all that you do for San Francisco and our parks! A special thanks to the event co-sponsors LiUNA!, Local 261; UA Local 38 Plumbers, Steamfitters and HVAC/R; and the San Francisco Building and Construction Trades Council for making this awards ceremony possible.   Rec & Park Hosts Park Delegation from Mexico Last week, Rec and Park welcomed a group of 35 park professionals from Mexico as part of La Asociación Nacional de Parques y Recreación de México’s annual conference, providing the group with an inside look at places like the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Park, Palega Recreation Center, India Basin Waterfront Park and more. Cultural exchanges with our international counterparts are paramount to the work we do, highlighting the importance of parks and public spaces and their impact on people’s daily lives, no matter what part of the world they’re from. By learning from each other, we can develop innovative strategies to enhance our parks and public spaces, ensuring they remain vibrant and inclusive for all!   Frisco Friday at India Basin on June 28 Come out for Frisco Fridays, a series of events centered around a small business marketplace and family friendly activities. The last of the year takes place on Friday, June 28 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the PG&E Hunters Point SF site (155 Jennings Street) next to Heron's Head Park. This month's event will feature a DJ competition with cash prizes to crown Frisco's best. Hosted by Family Equity Partners, Made in the City and the India Basin Waterfront Park project partners, these free events feature fun-filled evenings of music, food, games, children's activities, community vibes, and plenty of green space to enjoy. Whether you're a Frisco native, a newcomer, or just visiting the city, this event is the perfect way to kick off the weekend. This series is a partnership made possible through the India Basin Waterfront Park Equitable Development Plan (EDP). Outlined in the plan are the strategies to use the physical spaces and park programming to build community cohesion and social capital and to support Bayview-Hunters Point commercial corridors beyond the park. For more information, click the link below. Family Equity Partners   Free Wheelchair Tennis Clinic at the Goldman Tennis Center on June 29 Join us for a free wheelchair tennis clinic on Saturday, June 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Goldman Tennis Center (50 Bowling Green Drive). The clinic is for beginners and advanced players alike. The youth portion of the clinic for ages 6 to 18 will take place from 10 a.m. to noon, while the adult portion will take place from noon to 2 p.m. This event is a collaboration between Rec and Park, BORP Adaptive Sports and Recreation, United States Tennis Association (USTA) Northern California, and Lifetime Activities. Sports chairs, rackets and balls will be provided for anyone who needs them.  For more information and to register, click the link below. Register Here   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 starting in July, 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 above, as well as the full amenity list and schedule at the link below. Civic Center Plazas   Lake Merced Trail Improvement Project Pathway Closure We've started working on the northern part of the Lake Merced Trail Improvement Project. To accommodate construction, the trail along Skyline Boulevard is closed through late June. Pedestrians should follow the detour through Harding Park Golf Course, pictured in the map above. This detour is available from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. This project includes reconstructing the asphalt pathway from Harding Park Road to the Sunset Circle parking lot to make it ADA compliant. The lot itself will receive six new ADA parking spaces. Additionally, the natural surface pathway will be repaved with softer soil that is more comfortable for runners and walkers. Existing fitness stations along this same stretch will be replaced with new adult exercise equipment. Questions? Email the project manager at omar.davis at sfgov.org. For more information, visit the project page at the link below. Lake Merced Trail Project   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 an arborist technician and nursery specialist, to lifeguards and recreation leaders. 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 June 27, 28 & July 2 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, June 27 from 2 to 5 p.m., we have Jesse Loren Strickman, Out of Town Couple, and Peter Lindman. Guzewell, No Country, and Steve Egelman wrap up the week at the plaza on Friday, June 28 from noon to 3 p.m. Next week we have Alex Walsh and Season of Us on Tuesday, July 2 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 June 27 The legendary San Francisco Bay Area Pro-Am basketball league has returned to 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. Attend these FREE games throughout the summer with the next game on Thursday, June 27 beginning at 8 p.m. For more information including the full schedule, click the link below.  SF Bay Area Pro-Am Basketball League   Stern Grove Festival: RSVP for Franc Moody & Drama on June 28 Stern Grove Festival is back for its 87th season with an amazing lineup of FREE concerts for the summer that includes Sylvan Esso, Chicano Batman 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 on Friday, June 28 at 2 p.m. for Franc Moody and Drama. Stern Grove Festival   Illuminate Live at the Golden Gate Bandshell on June 28, 29, 30 & July 3 Join us for free concerts with Illuminate Live at the Golden Gate Bandshell (75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive). For Friday Happy Hour on June 28, we have an evening with Mangobus from 4:30 to 7 p.m. On Saturday, June 29 from noon to 4 p.m. we have our Pride Party featuring Dionysus the Drag Sphinx, Envi Yaasss, Lola Ren, Mild Universe, Mommy Mommy, Pleeay, Skip The Needle, and Vinn Dictive. Reggae Sunday on June 30 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. will feature DJ Guid8nce, Domino Effect DJs, and Irie Dole. Next week, we have a Market to Bandshell Singer/Songwriter Wednesday on July 3 from 4 to 7 p.m. with Aloha Uke Squad, Bite, and Paris Hing.  For more information and the full concert schedule, click the link below. Illuminate Live   Independence Day Parade on June 29; Decorating Party on June 28 Join the Friends of Great Highway Park for its Independence Day Parade and Picnic on Saturday, June 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The wagon float parade begins at noon and will run between Judah and Noriega streets on the Great Highway. The event will also have live music, snacks, activities and more. Additionally, there will be a float decorating party on Friday, June 28 from 2 and 4 p.m. at the Blue Boat Playground (Lincoln Way and 45th Avenue) where there will be light refreshments and decorating supplies. For more information, click the link below. Great Highway Events   Summer Birding for Families at Blue Heron Lake on June 29 San Francisco Nature Education (SFNE) is hosting a summer bird walk field trip in Golden Gate Park on Saturday, June 29 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   The Whale's Tail Music Lineup for June 29 & 30 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, June 29 and Sunday, June 30, click the link below. The Whale's Tail   San Francisco Nighthawks Soccer Match at Kezar Stadium on June 29 The San Francisco Nighthawks are back at Kezar Stadium (670 Kezar Drive) this summer, with their next game on Saturday, June 29 beginning at 5 p.m. against Napa Valley 1839 FC. This match will be celebrating Pride Weekend in San Francisco. Established in 1995, the San Francisco Nighthawks call Kezar Stadium home. They are an American women's soccer club and a founding member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the second tier of women's soccer in the United States and Canada. For more information, click the link below. San Francisco Nighthawks   Post-Pride Cleanup Party & Silent Disco at Dolores Park on June 30 Join REI and LoveDolores for a post-pride cleanup party at Dolores Park (Dolores and 19th streets) on Sunday, June 30 from 8 to 11 a.m. The event is hosted by LoveDolores, which works to educate Dolores Park visitors on Leave No Trace principles to keep the park beautiful and accessible for all. REI will be providing coffee, snacks, and giveaways, while DJ Dirty Nature will be bringing the tunes. Gloves, trash pickers and bags, and silent disco headphones will be provided while supplies last. For more information and to register, click the link below. Dolores Park Cleanup   Sunflower Power Herb Walk at Alemany Farm on June 30 Join the Friends of Alemany Farm (700 Alemany Boulevard) for its Sunflower Power Herb Walk on Sunday, June 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants will learn to identify medicinal and edible members of the Asteraceae or sunflower family. Discover what makes this the largest flowering plant family in the world and what their many herbal uses are. For more information and to RSVP, click the link below. Sunflower Power Herb Walk   Golden Gate Park Band: Pride Celebration on June 30 Join the Golden Gate Park Band for its Pride Celebration concert on Sunday, June 30 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Golden Gate Bandshell (75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive). This free concert will feature works of LGBTQ+ composers such as Leonard Bernstein and Aaron Copland. For more information, click the link below. Photo credit: Scott Strazzante/SF Chronicle Golden Gate Park Band   San Francisco City FC vs. CD Tapatío at Kezar Stadium on June 30 Swing by Kezar Stadium (670 Kezar Drive) on Sunday, June 30 beginning at 5 p.m. to see San Francisco City FC face off against CD Tapatío of the Liga de Expansión MX. FC is a San Francisco community-owned club, with this match being its first ever international friendly against a professional club. Come out and support the local team and watch some world class soccer! For more information and to purchase tickets, click the link below. San Francisco City FC vs. C.D. Tapatío   Micro-Litter Cleanup at Dolores Park on July 6 Join Love Dolores for its annual micro-litter cleanup day on Saturday, July 6 at 1 p.m. in Dolores Park (Dolores and 19th streets). The goal of this volunteer day is to remove micro-litter (bottle caps, cigarette butts, small plastic, etc.) from the grass prior to the annual aeration of the park's lawns. Aeration, the use of machines to drill holes in the field, allows water and nutrients to reach deep into the roots to keep the grass we love to picnic on healthy and green. Participants who volunteer for at least one hour for this event will be eligible to enter a raffle to win a pair of 1-day Outside Lands tickets. Volunteers must sign in upon arrival at the park and sign out after collecting litter to qualify. The raffle will take place on Saturday, July 6 at 2:45 p.m. For more information and to volunteer, click the link below. Micro-Litter Cleanup   Garden Resource Day in McLaren Park on July 13 Join us for garden resource days in 2024. The next one will take place on Saturday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be free compost, mulch, plant starts and seeds, as well as a tool care station. Compost will be limited to five 5-gallon buckets per household– bring your own buckets. Additionally, University of California Cooperative Extension Master Gardener volunteers will be on site to answer your gardening questions! These events will take place at the overflow parking lot at Gleneagles Golf Course (2100 Sunnydale Avenue), adjacent to the McLaren Bike Park. A waiting line will form on the north side of the street. Please approach from east to take a right turn into the parking lot. For more information, visit our Urban Agriculture page at the link below.  Interested in volunteering for this event? Help support gardeners from across the city by managing vehicle safety, greeting community members and assisting in set-up and break down by emailing communitygardens at sfgov.org. Urban Agriculture   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   Teen Fitness Camp at Potrero Hill Recreation Center Join our summer day camp team for its Teen Fitness classes at Potrero Hill Recreation Center (801 Arkansas Street). Get your teen off the couch and away from their phone to get active with cardio workouts, circuit training, yoga, tumbling, boxing and more. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information and to sign up, click the link below. Teen Fitness Camp   Rock Climbing Passes Now Available for Glen Park Recreation Center We're excited to share that we now have rock climbing passes available for purchase for Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center's (70 Elk Street) climbing wall. Save money and time by getting these passes ahead of your climbing workouts through our free Play Pass system. For more information and to purchase passes, click the link below. Rock Climbing Passes   Bean Sprouts Family Days at the San Francisco Botanical Garden Join the San Francisco Botanical Garden (1199 9th Avenue) for Bean Sprouts Family Days on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon, 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.   Swing into Stories at Garfield Playground on July 2 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 July 2 at Garfield Playground (Treat Avenue and 26th Street). 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 July 2 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 2, beginning at 6 p.m. and will feature the 1940 film "Our Town." Come out to meet your neighbors and to enjoy these vintage films. For more information, contact the recreation center at (415) 239-4007.   Mae Louise Mays Softball Tournament Helps Celebrate Willie Mays This past weekend, employees from City government agencies and community organizations suited up and competed in the 31st Annual Mae Louise Mays Softball Tournament at the Moscone Recreation Center ballfields. Proceeds from the tournament support foster youth. Our Video of the Week comes from ABC7 and highlights the tournament. The tournament is named for Willie Mays' late wife, who was a social worker with the San Francisco Human Services Agency for many years. The tournament held special meaning with Mays' recent passing, and was supported by him up until his death. Thank you to everyone who participated in the tournament, helping to support foster youth and honor Mae Louise and Willie.   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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