Reminder: eNews from SF Recreation and Parks- September 25, 2024

[SF Recreation and Parks]

Updates, news and events in San Francisco parks   Highlights, News & Announcements City Leaders Celebrate New Restaurant Opening at Civic Center Plaza Mayor London Breed last week joined City leaders and workers from the Civic Center area to celebrate the opening of beloved San Francisco eatery Limoncello’s new outpost in the Civic Center Plaza café kiosk. This opening of the eatery builds on the City’s momentum to enliven the area, which was kickstarted last fall with the creation of a popular skatepark and full roster of fitness classes and concerts in neighboring UN Plaza. The Italian deli, grocery, and café - a neighborhood favorite in Pacific Heights and the Mission District - serves pizza, sandwiches, and gelato in its third location. With a backdrop of City Hall and an outdoor gathering space next to the Helen Diller Playgrounds, Limoncello is the latest addition to the Civic Center area’s revitalization. The opening coincided with a larger day of celebration in the Civic Center area with the unveiling of the Dr. Maya Angelou Monument. This set the stage for a busy weekend in Civic Center, which featured Portugal. The Man playing Civic Center Plaza; "Back to the Plaza" skateboarding competition and the Heart of the City Farmers Market at UN Plaza; the SF Vintage Market at Fulton Plaza; and the More than 2 Blocks of Art art walk on Market Street. Limoncello is located at 52 Grove Street in the Civic Center Plaza café kiosk. The kiosk opened in October 2018; part of a Civic Center renovation funded by a $13 million gift from the Helen Diller Family Foundation. Limoncello is open Mondays through Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, click the link below.  New Restaurant at Civic Center Plaza   Sunday Swim! Pool Pilot Program Set To Launch On September 29 For the first time since before the pandemic, City residents will be able to dive into public swimming seven days a week, thanks to a pilot program to be launched by the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department on Sunday, September 29. This pilot program marks a significant milestone in Rec and Park’s efforts to maximize resources and expand public access without raising prices. To achieve seven day a week swimming in the public pool system, Rec and Park will shift Garfield and Rossi pool schedules to Sunday-Thursday. All other pools will remain on a Tuesday-Saturday schedule, ensuring San Franciscans can choose from a variety of swimming options every day of the week. The two pools were selected for the Sunday pilot due to their strategic locations on opposite sides of the city and their large shallow areas, which cater to both kids and adults. Both pools are also well-served by public transportation and are located within 2-3 miles of additional neighborhood pools. The program's introduction follows a robust community engagement process, including a survey distributed to over 120,000 people over five weeks, and posted on social media and at pools. Rec and Park received 1,700 responses. The feedback was overwhelmingly in favor of increasing weekend swim time, particularly for families. For more information, click the link below. Aquatics Info   Access to Adventure at Crissy Field Center on September 28 Come out for Access to Adventure on Saturday, September 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet at Crissy Field Center (603 Mason Street) and learn about inclusive recreation and after-school and summer programs available in San Francisco while exploring Presidio Tunnel Tops. Connect with other families and staff from Support for Families and Rec and Park’s Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusion Services.  To request accommodation, please call (415) 831-6834 or email rpdaccess at sfgov.org. Making your request at least 72 hours before the event will help ensure availability.  For more information and to register, click the link below. Access To Adventure   All the Way Live's Hip Hop Dance Festival at Fulton Plaza September 28 Join All the Way Live Foundation at Fulton Plaza for its Hip Hop Dance Festival on Saturday, September 28 from noon to 7 p.m. This free event will feature dance competitions with more than $10,000 in prize money, as well as local artists, kids' activities, food trucks, vendor market, live DJs and more! For more information and to RSVP, click the link below. Hip Hop Dance Festival   Hip Hop in the Park: Pop Out at the Point on September 29 Over the last year, Hip Hop for Change (HH4C) has been hosting its Hip Hop in the Park Initiative at the Community Innovation Lab in India Basin Shoreline Park. Youth participants from Bayview-Hunters Point worked on MCing, DJing/beatmaking, graffiti, dance, and hip hop fashion. These youth will now show what they learned at HH4C's Pop Out at the Point event at India Basin Shoreline Park (Hunters Point Boulevard and Hawes Street) on Sunday, September 29 from 1 to 5 p.m. The event will feature live performances from local rap artists Lil Kayla and Prezi among others, along with participant youth showcases and live art. This program is supported by a grant from the San Francisco Foundation, in partnership with the California Arts Council, as well as the India Basin Waterfront Park project partners. For more information, click the link below. Hip Hop in the Park   Summer of Music Meadow Party Announced for October 20 Noise Pop and the Civic Joy Fund last week announced the free Summer of Music Meadow Party at Robin Williams Meadow (320 Bowling Green Drive) in Golden Gate Park featuring Thundercat, Lee Fields, and Combo Tezeta on Sunday, October 20 from 12:30 to 6 p.m. There will be music, food, drinks and more! To RSVP for a free ticket, click the link below. Summer of Music Meadow Party   Scaregrove Brings Spooky Fun to Stern Grove on October 25 Scaregrove, Rec and Park's Halloween bash, brings spooky fun to Stern Grove (19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard) on Friday, October 25 from 3 to 9 p.m. It will have free admission and fun for the entire family! Enjoy carnival rides and games, haunted places, arts and crafts, food for sale, live entertainment and more. Free bike parking will be provided. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be provided at this event. For other accommodations, email rpdaccess at sfgov.org or call (415) 831-6841 with 72 hours notice to help ensure availability. Interested in volunteering for this event? Sign up for an afternoon shift from 2:30 to 6 p.m. or an evening shift from 6 to 9:30 p.m. to help support his amazing community event. For more information, click the link below. Scaregrove   Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival Road Closures With Hardly Strictly Bluegrass approaching on October 4 to 6, note that road closures in Golden Gate Park have begun with Middle Drive E. to accommodate the load in/load out for the festival. See the map above for the full schedule of road closure dates in Golden Gate Park, as well as the bicycle path closure map here. For more information and to stay up to date, click the link below. HSB FAQ   Surgeon General: Parental Stress Significant Public Health Issue The Surgeon General recently issued an advisory highlighting parental stress as a public health concern. One of the driving issues is the growing expectation that parents spend ever more time and money educating and enriching their children. If you're a parent feeling stressed, our parks are here to help. Studies show that more time spent in parks and green spaces can help individuals fight against mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and stress. Additionally, our parks offer a plethora of free activities for enrichment such as nature exploration areas, recreation facilities for sports and athletics, hiking trails and family friendly events throughout the city. Check out our website below for more ideas to get outside! Rec & Park   Glen Canyon Mural Meeting on September 28 Join the Glen Park Association for a community meeting to discuss a new mural at Glen Canyon Park's Elk Street retaining wall on Saturday, September 28 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. It will take place at the Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center's (70 Elk Street) ping pong room. Meet the muralist and provide feedback. For more information, click the link below. Glen Park Association   Apply for the Chinatown Artist Registry; Deadline Extended to October 7 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. The deadline has been extended to Monday, October 7. 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   Upcoming Events Civic Center Soundtrack Concert Series on September 26, 27 & October 1 Civic Center Soundtrack, a free concert series by Illuminate Live, is at Fulton Plaza between San Francisco Main Library and the Asian Art Museum. These diverse musical performances will be held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. September 26 | 2 to 5 p.m. Featuring Merle Badges, Out of Town Couple, and Roo Harrigan September 27 | 12 to 3 p.m. Featuring JW Blunt, Lolah, and Rebecca Chapa October 1 | 12 to 3 p.m. Featuring Howard Simon and Paul Weiss, Jonathan Burnside, and Pete Kronowitt Illuminate Live   Bricks at Embarcadero Plaza September 26, 27, 28 & October 2 Rec and Park, along with the Office of Economic Workforce Development, SF New Deal, and Into the Streets, recently launched Bricks at Embarcadero Plaza. 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. This week we have Trivia by the Bay on Thursday, September 26 from 3 to 7 p.m.; Groove on the Bricks dance party on Friday, September 27 from 3 to 7 p.m.; and Family Day on Saturday, September 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring free drop-in educational and play activities curated and hosted by Children's Creativity Museum. We kick off next week at the plaza on Wednesday, October 2 with a Breaking Bread Business Mixer from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All happy hour events feature food and drink specials from Osha Thai.   For more information about Bricks, including events, click the link below. Bricks at Embarcadero Plaza   Mobbligated Small Business Pop-Up Market on September 27 Join Mobbligated and the India Basin Waterfront Park project partners for a small business pop-up market at India Basin Shoreline Park (Hunters Point Boulevard and Hawes Street) on Friday, September 27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature live music, raffle, food, sweets, and merchandise for sale from local businesses. For more information, visit Mobbligated Films' Instagram at the link below. Mobbligated   Hip Hop on the Plaza at UN Plaza on September 27 Check out All the Way Live Foundation's Hip Hop on the Plaza at UN Plaza (Market and Hyde streets). The next will be held on Friday, September 27 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. and will feature a breaking workshop, followed by a dance session with B-boy Powerserge. For more information, click the link below. All the Way Live Foundation   Illuminate Live at the Bandshell on September 27, 29 & October 2 Join us for a free concert with Illuminate Live at the Golden Gate Bandshell (75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive) in Golden Gate Park. September 27 | 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday Happy Hour featuring Tracorum September 29 | 5 to 7:30 p.m. Crucial Reggae Sundays with Anue Nahki, DJ Arems, DJ Element, DJ Guid8nce, and Irie Dole October 2 | 4:20 to 7:30 p.m. Singer/Songwriter Wednesday with Fake Melody, Rebecca Chapa, and Young and Up Too Late Illuminate Live   Inaugural Cambodia Day in Union Square on September 28 Come out to Union Square (333 Post Street) on Saturday, September 28 for the Inaugural Cambodia Day from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event brings together the Khmer community to showcase Cambodia’s rich culture, arts and music to a diverse local and international audience. It's presented by A Khmer Buddhist Foundation and Water Buffalo Pictures in partnership with Cafe Du Nord and the Union Square Alliance. For more information and to RSVP for this free event, click the link below. Cambodia Day   Garden Resource Day in McLaren Park on September 28 Join us for garden resource days in 2024. The next one will take place on Saturday, September 28 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 Program   The Whale's Tail Music Lineup for September 28 & 29 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, September 28 and Sunday, September 29, click the link below The Whale's Tail   Yoga at Francisco Park on September 29 Join the Francisco Park Conservancy for a free yoga class at Francisco Park (Bay and Larkin streets) on Sunday, September 29 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!   German Day in Golden Gate Park on September 29 German Day comes to Golden Gate Park on Sunday, September 29 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will take place at the Golden Gate Bandshell and feature a biergarten, children's activities, cultural performances, music and more! For more information, click the link below. German Day   Golden Gate Park Band: Season Finale on October 6 Join the Golden Gate Park Band for its season finale at the Golden Gate Bandshell (75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive) on Sunday, October 6 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Its last show of the year will feature sounds from the screen: music from film and TV, including from "Star Wars," "Westside Story" and more. For more information, click the link below. Golden Gate Park Band   Birding for Families at Chain of Lakes in Golden Gate Park on October 12 San Francisco Nature Education (SFNE) is hosting a bird walk field trip in Golden Gate Park on Saturday, October 12 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Chain of Lakes (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. Meet at the Middle Lake parking lot (371 Chain of Lakes Drive). For more information and to register for this field trip, click the link below. Birding for Families   Programming and Regular Series Jose Coronado Futsal League Registration Opens October 8 Registration for the 26th season of the Jose Coronado Indoor Soccer (Futsal) League opens on Tuesday, October 8 at 10 a.m. This historic 5-on-5 league returns for youth ages 5 to 18 with recreational, intermediate and advanced teams available. All games are on Sundays with the season beginning on January 12. For more information, click the link below. Jose Coronado Indoor Soccer League   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   Harvey Milk Photo Center Member, Staff & Volunteer Show on Display Check out the Harvey Milk Photo Center's Member, Staff, and Volunteer Show, which is open through Saturday, September 28. The show shares each photographer's chosen works and personal best. It has been curated by the staff, members, and generous volunteers and encompasses a wide range of subject matter. The show is free and open to the public. For more information, click the link below. Member, Staff & Volunteer Show   Rock Climbing Passes Available for Glen Park Recreation Center Grab your rock climbing passes 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. Questions? Email ronald.oliva at sfgov.org. Rock Climbing Passes   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 Day at Mt. Davidson September 28 Join Rec and Parks' Natural Resource Division for upcoming volunteer days including on Saturday, September 28 at Mt. Davidson from 9:30 a.m. to noon. 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   Adaptive Bike Program in Golden Gate Park on Saturdays Check out San Francisco's free Adaptive Bike Program 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), next to the accessible parking lot. No reservations are needed; first come, first served. For more information, call (510) 848-2930 or email sfcycling at borp.org.   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.   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 Garfield Playground (Treat and 26th streets) on October 1. 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 October 1 Join our staff at Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center (70 Elk Street) for classic movie nights! The next will take place on Tuesday, October 1, beginning at 6 p.m. and will feature the 1962 film "Carnival of Souls." Come out to meet your neighbors and to enjoy these vintage films. For more information, contact Glen Park Recreation Center at (415) 239-4007.   Beach Jazz Jams Happy Hour at Great Highway on October 4 Join the Friends of Great Highway Park for Friday happy hour featuring beachside jazz jams on October 4 from 4 to 6 p.m. on the Great Highway at Judah Street. The event will feature sunset locals DrClock and the Jazz Jammers. For more information, click the link below. Beach Jazz Jams   Sundays at the Beach on the Great Highway: Chair Yoga on October 6 Join the Friends of Great Highway Park for its Sundays at the Beach programming. These free activities, from live music to Tai Chi, will be hosted four times a month. The next program will be Mat Yoga on Sunday, October 6 from 2 to 3 p.m. on the Great Highway at Irving Street. For more information, click the link below. Chair Yoga   Video of the Week Portugal. The Man Rocks Civic Center Plaza Our Video of the Week captures Portugal. The Man rocking out at Civic Center Plaza last Friday. The concert was the second of three free music events to come to downtown produced by Another Planet Entertainment (APE). Last September, the City’s Board of Supervisors approved a plan for APE to host a series of ticketed concerts in Golden Gate Park following Outside Lands Music Festival, as well as three free Downtown concerts for the next three years. Thank you to everyone who attended! We look forward to seeing you at the final concert of the year, Empire's Bay and Boots featuring Don Louis and Sophia Scott, at Union Square (333 Post Street) on Sunday, October 6, starting at 3 p.m. For more information and to RSVP for this free show, click the link below. Bays & Boots     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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