eNews from SF Recreation and Parks- November 20, 2024

[SF Recreation and Parks]

Email from SF Recreation and Parks Updates, news and events in San Francisco parks   Highlights, News & Announcements Community Breaks Ground on South Sunset Clubhouse Renovation Last week, Rec and Park joined Assemblymember Phil Ting, Supervisor Joel Engardio, Self-Help for the Elderly, and the Sunset District community to break ground on the South Sunset Clubhouse renovation project. The project will update the Clubhouse’s interior to create a more modern and dynamic space that will allow Self-Help for the Elderly to better serve neighborhood seniors. A special thanks to Assemblymember Ting, who helped secure significant state funds to make this renovation a reality. For more information, click the link below. South Sunset Clubhouse   India Basin Waterfront Park's Rec Fest on November 26 Join the India Basin Waterfront Park (900 Innes Avenue) partners for RecFest on Tuesday, November 26 from noon to 4 p.m. There will be free food, a DJ, prizes, contests and recreational activities. Come out for a day of community ahead of the Thanksgiving break! Learn more about India Basin Waterfront Park at the link below. India Basin Waterfront Park   Annual Holiday Tree Lighting in Golden Gate Park on December 5 Rec and Park is hosting the 95th annual holiday tree lighting in Golden Gate Park on Thursday, December 5, from 4 to 8 p.m. It will feature carnival rides and games, holiday activities, lighted park attractions, live entertainment, food for sale, and the ceremonial lighting of Uncle John's tree—the historic 100-foot tall Monterey cypress outside of McLaren Lodge (501 Stanyan Street). There will be free valet bike parking. For accommodations, please contact us at rpdaccess at sfgov.org or (415) 831-6834. Making your request at least five days before the event will help ensure availability. For more information, click the link below. Tree Lighting   Storm Impacts in our Parks San Francisco is in the midst of an atmospheric river that is bringing wet and windy weather. If using your parks, please be alert as strong gusts can topple healthy trees and snap limbs. In addition, there may be flooding throughout sections of our parks. Please avoid all flooded areas. Stay up to date on any park closures at sfrecpark.org.   2024 Greenager Class Graduates, Celebrates Accomplishments Congratulations to our 2024 Greenager class, who celebrated their accomplishments from the past year last week at the Randall Museum. These 28 graduates volunteered nearly 2,700 hours to serve their communities, with work ranging from habitat restoration to assisting in the opening of India Basin Waterfront Park. Thank you for your contributions to our parks this past year and we look forward to your continued growth and leadership in our San Francisco community and beyond! Learn more about the program at the link below. Greenager Program   Bayview United Girls Soccer Team Wins Fall League Championship The Bayview United girls soccer team capped off its fall season last week with a league championship! Since launching in 2019, the Bayview United program has seen growing success for both its boys and girls teams. Congratulations to these talented athletes—we look forward to their continued achievements and growing passion for the game. Bayview United is a program of the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, and is our city's first primarily Black youth soccer team for boys and girls, grades K-5. This free, equity-driven program aims to increase access in the Bayview-Hunters Point (BVHP) community to the world’s game. It has set out to create a top tier soccer program with its home field at Youngblood Coleman Playground, and is open to players of all backgrounds and experience levels in the BVHP community. If interested in getting involved, contact Fulton Mitchell at (415) 361-2872.   Rec and Park's Annual Budget Meetings on December 2 & January 7 Rec and Park's annual budget meetings are coming up with the first occurring at Herz Playground (170 Visitacion Avenue) on Monday, December 2 from 6 to 7 p.m. The second will take place virtually on Tuesday, January 7 from 6 to 7 p.m. Join us as we discuss preliminary plans for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. Learn about our department's budget instructions for the next two years, and let us know what priorities you have for your neighborhood parks. To register for the virtual meeting, click the link below. Virtual Budget Meeting   Marina Project Virtual Community Meeting on December 5 Join Rec and Park for a virtual community meeting on Thursday, December 5 from 6 to 7 p.m. Receive updates and review changes to the project since the last meeting in summer 2023. Design changes are based on new studies and the rules set by the Board of Supervisors to limit expansion of the West Harbor, while still achieving the main project goals: environmental remediation, improving public access to the waterfront, and ensuring the marina is financially sustainable. For more details, including Zoom information, click the link below. Marina Project Meeting   Upcoming Events Hip Hop on the Plaza on November 22 Check out All the Way Live Foundation's Hip Hop on the Plaza at Fulton Plaza (Fulton Street between Larkin and Hyde streets). The next will be held on Friday, November 22 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. and will feature a breaking workshop and dance session with Bboy Raff and DJ Powerserge. For more information, click the link below. All the Way Live Foundation   Illuminate Live 2024 Finale at the Bandshell on November 24 Come out for Illuminate Live's concert series at the Golden Gate Bandshell (75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive) in Golden Gate Park. The last show of 2024 will be Crucial Reggae Sunday on November 24 from 4:20 to 7 p.m. with DJ Guid8nce and Irie Dole. For more information, click the link below. Illuminate Live   SF Marina Small Craft Harbor Winter Wonderland on December 13 Head over to the San Francisco Marina Small Craft Harbor's (3950 Scott Street) Winter Wonderland on Friday, December 13 from 4 to 8 p.m. In addition to the lighted boat parade, the event will feature refreshments, live music, train rides and Santa. It will also celebrate 100 years of this scenic facility. See you dockside!   7th Annual Tenderloin People's Holiday Tree Lighting on December 13 Join the Tenderloin People's Congress on Friday, December 13 for the Seventh Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Boeddeker Park (246 Eddy Street) beginning at 4 p.m. There will be music, live entertainment, special guests and more. See you at the park!   Winter Craft Day at the Randall Museum on December 14 Join the Randall Museum (199 Museum Way) for its Winter Craft Day on Saturday, December 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature free admission and family entertainment, as well as the opportunity to make your own holiday gifts and decorations including gnome sculptures, decorated laser cut ornaments, personalized handmade cards, wooden trains, and more! For more information, click the link below. Winter Craft Day   Jingle on the Way on the Great Highway on December 14 Join the Friends of Great Highway Park for its Jingle on the Way at the Great Highway and Judah Street on Saturday, December 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will feature holiday karaoke and sing-alongs, cargo bike Santa, miniature train rides and more! For more information, click the link below. Friend of Great Highway Park   Harvey Milk Center for the Arts Holiday Craft Fair on December 15 The Harvey Milk Center for the Arts (50 Scott Street) is hosting its annual holiday craft fair on Sunday, December 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will include numerous local artists offering their unique handmade holiday gifts for sale to the public. There will also be family friendly craft activities, a free photo booth, and hot apple cider. For more information, email hmcaevents at sfgov.org or call (415) 554-8742. Harvey Milk Center for the Arts   Ice Rink Back in Union Square through January 20 The heart of San Francisco has transformed into a winter wonderland with the return of the Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square presented by Kaiser Permanente. It will be open through Monday, January 20, 2025. Surrounded by festive lights and the vibrant atmosphere of San Francisco's shopping district, the rink offers a unique outdoor skating experience for all — from families and friends to couples and colleagues. For more information, click the link below. Union Square Ice Rink   Programming and Regular Series Host your Holiday Party at the TPC Harding Park Clubhouse Get ahead on your holiday plans for December and host your holiday party at TPC Harding Park's clubhouse (99 Harding Road). With roast chicken and grilled tri-tip as options, contact Jeanne White at jeannewhite at pgatourtpc.com for more information.   HMPC: Observations at the Water's Edge Open through November 30 Join the Harvey Milk Photo Center (HMPC) for its exhibit "Observations at the Water's Edge" on display at the center (50 Scott Street) through Saturday, November 30. The exhibit features a small sampling of imagery culled from artist Arthur Tress' recent projects including his 30 years spent living in and documenting his life in Cambria and a recent project documenting Mare Island. This diamond-shaped body of work captures the essence of Tress' ongoing obsession with shape, line, and composition. He draws inspiration from beach surroundings and the people he encounters on his photographic journey. Many images in this exhibition were photographed during the making of his film "Water’s Edge." For more information, click the link below. Observation at Water's Edge   Activity & 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 skateboarding lessons 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   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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the first Saturday of the month from noon to 4 p.m. Dig, water, pick, and explore in the Botanical Garden’s space for kids. Grab tools at the welcome station or bring your own to enjoy hands-on activity stations and help tend the Garden. 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 Glen Park Recreation Center at (415) 239-4007.     Natural Resource Division Volunteer Days on November 23 & 27 Join Rec and Parks' Natural Resource Division for upcoming volunteer days including at Mt. Davidson on Saturday, November 23 from 9:30 a.m. to noon and Wednesday, November 27 from noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Rocky Outcrop. Learn about the importance of this natural area and the wildlife it supports. A variety of tasks are available for volunteers of all levels of physical ability. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old. See our full volunteer calendar at the link below. Questions? Email recparkvolunteer at sfgov.org. Volunteer Calendar   Mobile Rec at Joe DiMaggio Playground on November 23 Mobile Rec comes to Joe DiMaggio Playground (651 Lombard Street) on Saturday, November 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy free BMX biking, skateboarding and more. Equipment will be provided. For more information, click the link below. Mobile Rec   Drop-In Wheelchair Basketball at Glen 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 Glen Park Recreation Center at (415) 239-4007.   Sundays at the Beach on the Great Highway: Mat Yoga on November 24 Join the Friends of Great Highway Park for its Sundays at the Beach programming. These free activities, from Tai Chi to live music, will be hosted four times a month. The next program will be Mat Yoga on Sunday, November 24 from noon to 1 p.m. on the Great Highway at Judah Street. For more information, click the link below. Mat Yoga   Swing into Stories in San Francisco Parks 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 (Storytime begins at 10:30 a.m.) with the next at Redwood Grove Playground in McLaren Park (200 John F. Shelly Drive) on November 26. See the monthly schedule here: 1st Tuesday of the month Garfield Playground (Treat and 26th streets) 2nd Tuesday of the month Koret Playground in Golden Gate Park (by the carousel) 3rd Tuesday of the month Hilltop Playground (Newcomb Avenue and Whitney Young Circle) 4th Tuesday of the month Redwood Grove Playground in McLaren Park (200 John F. Shelly Drive) 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 November 26 Join our staff at Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center (70 Elk Street) for classic movie nights! The next will take place on Tuesday, November 26, beginning at 6 p.m. and will feature the 1952 film "Kansas City Confidential." Come out to meet your neighbors and to enjoy these vintage films. For more information, contact Glen Park Recreation Center at (415) 239-4007.   Explore & Learn at India Basin Waterfront Park on December 10 Join EcoCenter staff and community partners for the free Explore and Learn program. Usually hosted in Heron's Head Park, the program will hit the road this winter and spring. Explore and Learn is a family friendly program for parents and children to connect with nature through stories and outdoor activities. Attendees will participate in live story telling and nature walks. For more information and to register for the next occurrence at India Basin Waterfront Park (900 Innes Avenue) on Tuesday, December 10 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., click the link below. Additional questions? Call (415) 676-1394 or email ecocenterhhp at sfgov.org.  Explore & Learn   Video of the Week USF Legend & Rec & Park Commissioner to be Honored on November 21 Our Video of the Week comes from the University of San Francisco (USF) and highlights Joe Hallisy, Rec and Park Commissioner and the voice of USF basketball for the last 39 years. The video tells Joe's story, including his upbringing in San Francisco and how he came to USF. Joe will be recognized on Thursday, November 21 at Chase Center as this year's USF legacy honoree. The Dons play a doubleheader with the women's basketball team facing Boise State at 4 p.m. and the men's team facing Memphis at 7 p.m. Help celebrate Joe and head over to watch high level basketball in this world class venue! Purchase tickets at the link below and use code "SFPARKREC" for a discount. USF Legacy Tournament     SF Rec and Park Job Openings Get Your SF Rec and Park Swag Here Volunteer with SF Rec and Park   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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