Reminder: eNews from SF Recreation and Parks- February 12, 2025

[SF Recreation and Parks]

Email from SF Recreation and Parks Updates, news and events in San Francisco parks   Highlights, News & Announcements Ocean Beach Sand Dune Replanting Project Launches Rec and Park joined dedicated volunteers and key environmental organizations to kick off a sand dune replanting project at Ocean Beach last weekend. The collaborative effort aims to restore the health of the beach’s vital dune ecosystem, enhance biodiversity, and protect native species. The sand dune replanting project is also a testament to the power of community involvement, as some 100 volunteers helped replant native grass, including beach wildrye along dunes near the intersection of Judah Street and Great Highway. The newly planted grass, surrounded by temporary fencing, will help stabilize the dunes to prevent further erosion and restore the health of the beach. The initiative was made possible thanks to a robust partnership with the National Park Service, the California Academy of Sciences, the San Francisco Estuary Institute, the Surfrider Foundation, and Friends of Ocean Beach Park. The replanting project falls in line with environmental restoration efforts outlined in the $1 million grant provided to Rec and Park by the California State Coastal Conservancy Board in November to analyze and address sea level rise, improve dune habitat and provide access to Ocean Beach along the Great Highway from Lincoln Way to Sloat Boulevard. The project also aligns with the California Coastal Commission’s permit to approve the Great Highway’s transformation into full-time 2-mile park, which also identified dune restoration goals. The newly planted dune grass will need one year to establish, and two years to propagate. During this time, the public is asked to be mindful of the new plantings. Signage will be posted to protect the area. For more information, click the link below. Sand Dune Replanting   NBA All-Star Game Comes to San Francisco February 14 to 16 NBA All-Star Weekend comes to San Francisco from February 14 to 16, bringing the league’s top players, celebrities, and fans to the city for an exciting lineup of events. Venues like Chase Center, Moscone Center, and a number of our parks, including Union Square, will host events and activities for this weekend, making our city the heart of the basketball world. For more information and updates on events and activities, as well as road closures, transit information and more, click the link below. NBA All-Star 2025   Peak Bloom for Magnificent Magnolias at the SF Botanical Garden It's the best time to enjoy the Magnificent Magnolia peak bloom in the San Francisco Botanical Garden (1199 9th Avenue). Experience one of the most significant conservation collections of Magnolias in the United States. Admire the sights and scents of the branches of more than 200 elegant trees, as velvety silver buds and saucer-sized pink, white, and magenta flowers make an appearance in this spectacular annual bloom. Admission to the Botanical Garden is free for San Francisco residents, veterans, Museums for All participants, and gardens members. For more information, click the link below. Magnificent Magnolias   Back-to-Back Events to Celebrate UN Plaza Upgrades February 14 & 15 UN Skate Plaza is currently receiving upgrades, with the expanded plaza set to debut on Friday, February 14. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony and skateboarding activities beginning at 12:30 p.m. The expansion builds on the continued success of the street skating area, which opened in 2023 as part of Rec and Park’s $2 million UN Plaza revitalization effort. The following day on February 15, grab your board for a skating event hosted by Converse, The Skatepark Project, and Skate Like a Girl from noon to 3 p.m. It will bring together youth from across the Bay Area for a day of skateboarding, featuring giveaways, trick competitions, and live demos by the Converse CONS Skate Team—all aimed at inspiring the next generation of skaters in San Francisco.  For more information about the project, click the link below. UN Skate Plaza Upgrades   Jackson Playground Hoops Court Mural Unveiling on February 14 Come out to Jackson Playground (17th and Arkansas streets) for the unveiling of a temporary art mural on the outdoor basketball court on Friday, February 14 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Rec and Park is working with artist Victor Solomon and the Courtside Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to restoring and elevating basketball courts with community, creativity and opportunity. The mural on the surface of the court will celebrate our city’s love of basketball as San Francisco gets ready to host the NBA All-Star game at nearby Chase Center. The mural is a temporary feature, as Jackson Playground is scheduled for a complete renovation beginning in 2027. For more information about the project, email recparkpartnerships at sfgov.org or click the link below. Jackson Playground Mural   Crocker Amazon Baseball & Softball Field Project Meeting February 20 Join Rec and Park to discuss the renovation of the baseball and softball fields at Crocker Amazon Playground on Thursday, February 20 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Crocker Amazon clubhouse (799 Moscow Street). The San Francisco Giants approached Rec and Park with a proposal to partner to install six baseball and softball fields with new, state-of-the-art diamonds and associated amenities. These improvements will benefit youth, high school and adult baseball and softball programs. The project will reorient and renovate the existing fields, upgrade pathway lighting, expand the parking lot, install batting cages, create a new dog play area, add a free-standing restroom, and more. For additional details about the project, click the link below. Crocker Amazon Field Renovation   Summer Resource Fair at the County Fair Building on February 22 Join Rec and Park, the San Francisco Public Library, and the Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families (DCYF) for our Summer Resource Fair! The citywide event takes place on Saturday, February 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the County Fair Building (1199 9th Avenue). Kick-start your family's summer planning at this event, featuring 100 summer camps, classes, programs, and services for children in grades K-8. For more information, click the link below. Summer Resource Fair   Buchanan Street Mall Art Discussion on February 27 & Paid Youth Roles There are two upcoming opportunities to participate in the development of the Memory Walk as a part of the Buchanan Street Mall project. The first is a panel discussion on Black public art in San Francisco on Thursday, February 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the African American Art and Culture Complex (AAACC) (762 Fulton Street). Join artists Dana King, Kristine Mays, and Malik Seneferu in a panel discussion moderated by Adrian Owens and Ebon Glenn. Convened by Trust for Public Land, this artist panel will discuss Black public art in San Francisco, as well as the art proposals currently being considered for the Memory Walk at Buchanan Street Mall. Additionally, there are paid opportunities coming up for young people ages 14 to 20. The Memory Walk Art Advisory Committee (MWAC) is looking for young voices to help guide the art process for Buchanan Street Mall. Youth MWAC representatives are required to attend once-a-month meetings from March through June, and will receive a $150 stipend per meeting. Applications are due by Monday, March 10. For more information and to apply, click this link. Questions? Reach out to the project manager Lauren Dietrich Chavez by email at lauren.chavez at sfgov.org or by phone at (628) 652-6643. For additional information, click the link below. Buchanan Street Mall Project   Let'sPlaySF! Initiative Survey Open through February 28 The Let’sPlaySF! Initiative, a partnership between Rec and Park and the San Francisco Parks Alliance to transform 13 of San Francisco’s most timeworn playgrounds into dynamic hubs for creativity and family life, is nearing its goal. The initiative, funded by the 2012 Park Bond, San Francisco Parks Alliance, and philanthropic partners, has renovated 11 playgrounds, with two more transformations on the way. The renovated playgrounds have already become cherished community spaces. Please take this survey to share your feedback on how Let’sPlaySF! playgrounds have impacted your community. The deadline for feedback is Friday, February 28. For more information, click the link below. Let’sPlaySF! Initiative Survey   Call for Judges for SF Middle School Science Fair at Randall Museum For more than 30 years, the Randall Museum (199 Museum Way) has hosted the annual San Francisco Middle School Science Fair, with this year's taking place on March 15. The fair is open to all San Francisco students in grades 6 to 8. It is not only a competition, but an opportunity for budding young scientists to showcase their own research projects for recognition and encouragement to pursue careers in science. Judges are currently being recruited to help facilitate this San Francisco tradition. Judges must attend a virtual training session, on Friday, March 7 from 5 to 6 p.m. and be available for the entirety of the fair on Saturday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Additionally, there will be an interview session on Wednesday, March 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, click this link. To apply, click the link below. Judge Application   Randolph & Bright Mini Park Outreach Events on March 8 & 18 Rec and Park will be hosting discussions about the planned improvements to Randolph and Bright Mini Park this March. The first will be an outreach table at OMI Cleanup Day on Saturday, March 8 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the park, as well as an online community meeting on Wednesday, March 18 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. During these sessions, two concept plans for the site, featuring a nature-forward play space for children, seating areas, upgraded irrigation, improved pathways, new plantings, and enhanced fencing, will be shared. Attend and give feedback on these designs for the new play space. For more information, click the link below. Randolph & Bright Mini Park   Upcoming Events   Intro to Urban Beekeeping Workshop at Alemany Farm on February 16 Join the Friends of Alemany Farm (700 Alemany Boulevard) for its introduction to urban beekeeping workshop on Sunday, February 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the farm. Taught by the San Francisco Beekeepers Association, the workshop will teach participants the basics of bee biology, as well as share essential tools and tips for beekeeping success. For more information and to RSVP, click the link below. Alemany Farm   Sports Professional Development Workshop for Girls February 16 In celebration of the NBA All-Star Weekend, the Jr. WNBA, Golden State Valkyries, Women's Coaching Alliance, and Girls Leadership will host a coaching workshop and professional development networking event for girls and women ages 15 and up. It will take place at Moscone Center South (747 Howard Street) on Sunday, February 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. Participants will learn to translate their basketball skills into coaching skills, offering a professional skill set that can be used in the near future. Participants will also be connected with Bay Area women who work for professional sports teams, colleges and companies, who will offer guidance in sports careers. For more information and to register, click the link below. The Playbook   Skate, Rock, Roll, Read at Fulton Plaza on February 22 Come out to Skate, Rock, Roll, Read at Fulton Plaza (Fulton and Larking streets) on Saturday, February 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fulton Street will become a hub of activation—live performances, hands-on creative activities, and community-based resources for youth and families. Participate in skateboarding lessons, design skate sneakers, create signature skateboard deck designs, and be part of the outdoor performance space in the heart of Civic Center. For more information, click the link below. Skate, Rock, Roll, Read   "Oceano" Artist Talk at the Harvey Milk Photo Center February 22 The Harvey Milk Photo Center (50 Scott Street) is currently hosting "Oceano - for Seven Generations" by Lana Z Caplan, which explores the history of the Oceano Dunes and examines the lives of its successive inhabitants and the evolution of photographic history and convention. Through co-constructed, performative portraits, Caplan contrasts the historical occupants—including the Indigenous yak tityu tityu yak tiłhini (ytt) Northern Chumash Tribe, Cecil B. DeMille’s 1923 ancient Egyptian film set, the Modernists, and a colony of Depression-era artist and mystic squatters—with the present-day all-terrain vehicle (ATV) riding community, highlighting the ongoing public health crisis affecting neighboring areas. A conversation with the artist and book signing will occur at the center on Saturday, February 22 at 2 p.m. For more information, click the link below. HMCA: Oceano   "See Her Be Her" Screening at Dolby Laboratories on February 22 Grassroots Baseball will host a special screening of its new documentary "See Her Be Her" at the Dolby Laboratories (1275 Market Street) on Saturday, February 22 at 2 p.m. The feature-length film is about women’s baseball around the globe and follows the lives of seven stars who are at the pinnacle of their game. The screening will be followed by a Q&A and book signing with a panel of women baseball experts, including USA Baseball Women’s National Team Coach and San Francisco Bay Sox co-founder Alex Oglesby. For more information and to purchase tickets, click the link below. See Her Be Her   Pedal the Park Starting at South Sunset Playground on March 1 Gear up for a scenic bike tour for for ages 10 and up on Saturday, March 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting at the South Sunset Playground clubhouse (40th Avenue and Vicente Street). Bring your bike and pack a lunch, water, and sunscreen to explore the Great Highway and Golden Gate Park. This event will begin with a quick safety tutorial and an overview of the route. Explore the west side of San Francisco, enjoy nature and get active on this 3-hour ride! For more information and to register, click the link below. Pedal in the Park   Archery Showdown at the County Fair Building on March 15 Join Rec and Park for its first indoor archery tournament at the County Fair Building (1199 9th Avenue) in Golden Gate Park on Saturday, March 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Inspired by the International Vegas Shoot tournament, this event for ages 8 and up welcomes archers of all levels for a thrilling competition. Adult distance will be at 20 yards on 40 centimeter target faces. Youth distance will be at 10 yards on 60 centimeter target faces. Bow categories are include Olympic Recurve, Barebow Recurve, Traditional, Compound Freestyle, Compound Bowhunter, and Compound Barebow. Trophies will be awarded after the event. Participants must provide their own equipment. For accommodations, please contact us at rpdaccess at sfgov.org or (415) 831-6834. Making your request at least 72 hours before the event will help ensure availability. For more information and to register, click the link below. Additional questions? Email joe.arnaldo at sfgov.org. Archery Showdown   Programming and Regular Series 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 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   Programming at Union Square through April 30 Union Square Plaza is your 2025 destination for fun, free outdoor programming. Come out to the park Tuesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a kids zone, giant games, recess cart, and reading and chess pavilion or break a sweat, listen to music or discover a new hobby. This week we have live music, chess and juggling lessons, Valentine's craft activities, and more! To view the programming schedule at the Square, click the link below. This free programming is made possible through a grant from the Office of Mayor Daniel Lurie and San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development and Biederman Redevelopment Ventures. It will run through Wednesday, April 30. Union Square 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 Glen Park Recreation Center at (415) 239-4007.     Mobile Rec at UN Plaza on February 15 Mobile Rec comes to UN Skate Plaza (355 McAllister Street) on Saturday, February 15 as a part of the skating event hosted by Converse, The Skatepark Project, and Skate Like a Girl from noon to 3 p.m. Skateboarding 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 for participants 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: Tai Chi on February 16 Join the Friends of Ocean Beach Park for its Sundays at the Beach programming. These free activities, from chair yoga to live music, will be hosted four times a month. The next program will be tai chi on Sunday, February 16, from 10 to 11 a.m. on the Great Highway at Judah Street. For more information, click the link below. Tai Chi   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 key to 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 Hilltop Park (Newcomb Avenue and Whitney Young Circle) on February 18. 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 checkout 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 February 18 Join our staff at Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center (70 Elk Street) for classic movie nights! The next will take place on Tuesday, February 18, beginning at 6 p.m. and will feature the 1944 film "Boogie Woogie Dream" Come meet your neighbors and enjoy these vintage films. For more information, contact Glen Park Recreation Center at (415) 239-4007.   Tot Outdoor Exploration at Glen Park Recreation Center through March 5 Join Rec and Park at Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center (70 Elk Street) for Tot Outdoor Exploration. These activity days for ages 4 to 5 will introduce your little ones to nature with mini-hikes, beginner archery, and outdoor inspired arts and crafts. They take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Wednesday through March 5. For more information and to register, click the link below. Tot Outdoor Exploration   Girls Softball League Beginning on February 25 Come out for girls softball this spring beginning on February 25. Divisions will be split into ages 10 and under and 14 and under, with one practice a week and games to be held on Saturdays at Rossi Playground (600 Arguello Boulevard). Beginners are welcome and entry includes uniform and coaching. For more information and to register, click the link below.  Additional questions? Email rachelle.henley at sfgov.org. Girls Softball League   MRC Rebels Girls Basketball Tryouts Beginning February 26 The Mission Recreation Center (MRC) Rebels will host its girls AAU basketball tryouts on February 26, 28 and March 4 for grades 4 to 8, with high school tryouts on March 6 and 8. All tryouts take place at Mission Recreation Center (2450 Harrison Street) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information and to register, click the link below. MRC Rebels   Video of the Week Welcome to the San Francisco Marina Small Craft Harbor Our Video of the Week highlights the San Francisco Marina Small Craft Harbor. The facility, with sweeping views of Alcatraz, Angel Island, and the Golden Gate Bridge, is a destination sought by thousands of boaters from all over the world. The oldest recreational marina operating in San Francisco, the harbor has had vessels berthed in its original basin, now known as the West Harbor, since before the 1906 earthquake. Learn more about the facility at the link below. SF Marina Small Craft Harbor     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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