Rec & Park eNews - October 1, 2025

[San Francisco Recreation & Parks]

Your weekly scoop on San Francisco parks


###  Highlights, News & Announcements

# Mayor Lurie Breaks Ground on Redesigned Playground in Tenderloin

Mayor Daniel Lurie today broke ground on a newly redesigned playground in the Tenderloin, marking a step forward for the neighborhood's families and children. The project will deliver an improved public space with a reconfigured layout, a more secure and cohesive play area, and accessibility improvements.

Originally built in 1993, the Tenderloin Recreation Center playground has not been renovated in more than three decades.
This project (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/ck6bcv)
represents a significant investment in the health, well-being, and future of the community. The San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission approved the redesign in January 2025. With construction now underway, the project is on track for completion by summer 2026.

The project is a partnership with KABOOM!, the Mimi and Peter Haas Fund, Crankstart, Cal Fire, Wu Yee Children's Services, SF Children and Nature, the Low Income Investment Fund, Department of Early Childhood, and Head Start California. For more information, click the link below.


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### SF Celebrates New Nature Play Spaces with Ribbon Cutting in the Bayview

More than 200 young children at seven San Francisco childcare centers and family childcare homes
now have access to newly renovated green play spaces (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/847bcv)
that spark learning, movement, and imagination.

The upgrades were unveiled earlier this week at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the FACES childcare center in the Bayview with Mayor Daniel Lurie. These improvements were made possible through the Connecting Children with Nature program, led by the Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) with funding from the San Francisco Department of Early Childhood, and in collaboration with Rec and Park and
SF Children & Nature (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/ox8bcv).

The play areas feature gardens, trees donated by the Friends of the Urban Forest, logs and stumps for climbing, sand and gravel pits, creeks, mud kitchens, and other natural materials. Designs were created with input from educators to align with learning goals, and LIIF is also providing a year of teacher training in nature-based education.

Since 2021, the program has transformed more than 30 childcare play spaces citywide, with 10 more planned in the coming year. Learn more and see photos at the link below.


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### Mayor Daniel Lurie Joins the Sijbrandij Foundation to Announce Big Art Loop

Mayor Daniel Lurie and the Sijbrandij Foundation announced yesterday the launch of Big Art Loop, an initiative that plans to bring up to 100 temporary large-scale sculptures to San Francisco over the next three years. The Big Art Loop will form a walkable and bikeable trail around the city, transforming public spaces into an open-air gallery for everyone to enjoy.

Big Art Loop is founded and funded by the Sijbrandij Foundation, with curation and operations led by Building 180. With eight Big Art installations already complete, and another 12 in process through 2025, the Sijbrandij Foundation has already spent over $2 million in the initiative's first year. Big Art Loop brings public art into daily life to encourage civic engagement by working with city and community partners.

Unlike traditional public art programs that commission new work, the Big Art Loop brings existing sculptures out of storage and into neighborhoods, making them accessible to everyone. Artworks are selected through an open call for artists and collaborative review with city agencies.

Since late 2024, Big Art Loop has installed eight sculptures across the city, each going through the proper public processes for review and approval. Those in our parks include:

  * [R-Evolution by Marco Cochrane](https://www.facebook.com/building180/posts/pfbid0braGTAp9gpMHG5PJEB9s9FWdc8Ru7koot2FTFiYeZGJXcf5gjvpmCd1cjgxEDu5tl?__cft__\[0\]=AZUqUR7DtwYKHBD5wYpcZ9Rj8Ip1H3J3nJSkzEI9zQHGsK7nro77fRPMNocC9ITwGEBjw5QxCIgA2VvsCmzK3G6cLPW1O5yOy9dtipAQSBr0A39-c-m8v4ZUHFOJS902DGVv-iORyeGCoevulwPnWzxPMoB2dtFOBrPn7jNt_XFwihw9iPVseNUYzi5QUzrPou0&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R) at Embarcadero Plaza
  * [Rockspinner by Zachary Coffin, Octavius by Peter Hazel, and Giraffes by Martin Taylor](https://www.facebook.com/building180/posts/pfbid0knEJwpFtA2WZ2dCXVzeAaZ2Kjb6aA4QwUsZtauavPD2oRQWhXyDGuptMGgt9oRQpl?__cft__\[0\]=AZW5LPaI8kOc4IPfmYhzMM-8Z_UnAD3XqBx-kWoam0fr9Om4QfDu6B-ZXYFbsYrA-sjEt5jTu_i9lZy07heYopO-21wgNM-MAxbI2Y0C3KaHsSpBfaJwDWMfSP377EJfVPBpu-rs4ML0wlLz4E79xJ-YLTqfHO7BdhZDGbbQlaVht7brX61UfG55zqmqQcvMbnU&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R), along Sunset Dunes
  *
Naga and the Captainess by Cjay Roughgarden, Jacquelyn Scott, and Stephanie Shipman (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/kiaccv)
and [Tires to Totems by Betsabee Romero](https://www.facebook.com/sfrecpark/posts/pfbid02X8M4m3mu7kMwsUtziob4L8VeSXS57QY8exnkhA23GW1TxQW3yzLm3ZmqdYfYTXful?__cft__\[0\]=AZWI82Q-4_DW0QKW4Cmr5QluP0qLPnSdHuZvR5fLF1EiDZlzxBbv1weqbR11_AwLspGasmcArNB_lBCnVv_GLiYKeMcGJ48qQqODQ3MS2MmUELBAhc6EcRI_t7WU0SMC7QIn0VaYvkOCIRJHCSqR8Qo7Xq3RR2l2tqwLDXGBHb39g-_7Y7SOJDgn6HkzO82hiVg&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R) in Golden Gate Park



New installations are underway with additional partnerships and locations to be announced. For more information, click the link below.


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# Sunset Dunes Open House Brings Community to Help Shape Park's Future

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our second Sunset Dunes open house last weekend. Rec and Park staff met with participants to discuss interim improvements at Sunset Dunes, as well as the process to create the future park. Hundreds of parkgoers attended and provided feedback.

In case you missed it, you can still provide feedback through our
Sunset Dunes survey (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/g3bccv), which is open through the end of the year. Let us know what's working, what's not, and what you'd love to see more of at Sunset Dunes. For more information, click the link below.


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# Hardly Strictly Bluegrass in Golden Gate Park from October 3 to 5

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, the free annual music festival, returns to Golden Gate Park on Friday, October 3 and runs through Sunday, October 5 at Hellman Hollow and Lindley and Marx meadows. Featuring more than 70 artists across six stages, the lineup includes Lucinda Williams, Courtney Barnett, Samara Joy, Robert Earl Keen, String Cheese Incident and more. See the maps at this link for details on
road (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/codccv)
and
bicycle path (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/sgeccv)
closures in the park.

For more information, including the full lineup, click the link below.


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# Fleet Week in San Francisco October 5 to 13

San Francisco Fleet Week returns to San Francisco from October 5 to 13. Be sure to check out all of the Fleet Week events, including the neighborhood concert series visiting Patricia's Green, Noe Valley Town Square, India Basin Waterfront Park, Union Square, and the Golden Gate Park Bandshell! For more information, click the link below.


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### Fleet Week Family Day at India Basin Waterfront Park on October 11

Celebrate Fleet Week with a day of music, food, and family fun at India Basin Waterfront Park (900 Innes Avenue) on Saturday, October 11 from noon to 4 p.m. Enjoy free jump houses, outdoor games, haircuts, and live performances by Afterthought and The Top Chefs and the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West's Travis Brass. The stage program begins at 1 p.m.

Interested in supporting this event? Volunteer to help facilitate youth activities, including face painting.
Sign up at this link (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/4tgccv). For more information, click the link below.


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### Scaregrove on October 24 & Halloween Events in our Parks

October marks the start of spooky season in our parks! Scaregrove, Rec and Park's Halloween bash, brings Boo! on the Bayou fun to Stern Grove (19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard) on Friday, October 24 from 3 to 9 p.m.  Enjoy a haunted house, carnival rides, hay maze, arts and crafts, live entertainment, and food for sale.

American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be provided at this event. For other accommodations, email rpdaccess at sfgov.org (mailto:rpdaccess at sfgov.org) or call (415) 831-6841 with at least 72 hours' notice to help ensure availability.

See additional Halloween events in our parks below:

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Cinema on the Square (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/0eiccv)
screening of "The Birds" at Union Square on Saturday, October 4 at 5 p.m.
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Family Halloween Day (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/g7iccv)
at the Randall Museum (199 Museum Way) on Saturday, October 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  *
Halloween Archery Tournament (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/wzjccv)
at the Golden Gate Park Archery Field on Sunday, October 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  *
The Great Hauntway (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/cskccv)
at Sunset Dunes on Sunday, October 26 from 1 to 4 p.m.



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### Additional Highlights, News & Announcements

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Diplo (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/8cmccv)
at Robin Williams Meadow on October 11
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Khalid Concert Presented by The Midway (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/o5mccv)
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 (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/4xnccv)at Robin Williams Meadow on October 11 at 3 p.m.
  *
Transverse Drive Paving Project (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/kqoccv)
in Golden Gate Park from October 13 to 17
  *
San Francisco’s Commission Streamlining Task Force is reviewing the City’s 150 advisory boards and commissions and seeking public feedback (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/0ipccv)
  *
Coyote Pupping Season in our Parks and How to Coexist with our Natural Neighbors (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/gbqccv)






### Upcoming Events

###  Illuminate Live Concerts in our Parks

Join us for free concerts with
Illuminate Live (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/w3qccv)
in Golden Gate Park and Fulton Plaza. See upcoming shows below:


Fulton Plaza (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/cwrccv)
(Fulton Street between Larkin and Hyde streets)

  * October 2 | 3-6 p.m. - Alex Walsh, Maya Bennett, and Vigilis
  * October 7 | Noon-3 p.m. - Just Float, Kevin Fagan, and Nick Maitoza



Golden Gate Bandshell (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/sosccv)
(75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive)

  * October 8 | 4-7 p.m. - Singer/Songwriter Wednesday featuring Seraphina Perkins and The Real Sarahs



The Whale's Tail (JFK Promenade at the
14th Avenue East Meadow) (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/8gtccv)


  * October 4 | Noon- 6 p.m. - Free yoga at the meadow at 11 a.m. Mateo Peligroso and The Alleylots
  * October 5 | Noon- 6 p.m. - John Elliott and The Berrios Trio



For the full concert schedule, click the link below.


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### Fall Vegetable Workshop at Alemany Farm on October 4

Join the
Friends of Alemany Farm (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/41uccv)
for a fall vegetable gardening workshop on Saturday, October 4 from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn how to transition your garden from summer to fall, with topics including crop varieties, planting times, nutrient needs, irrigation and more. For more information and to RSVP, click the link below.


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### Chef Steuben of Papa Rudy's BBQ at India Basin Waterfront Park in October

Join En2Action for its pop-up series at the
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(900 Innes Avenue), held on the weekends from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Papa Rudy's, a proud family-owned business, has been serving Bayview-Hunters Point community for over 30 years. Founded in 1993 by Chef Garland Steuben, it is a local staple for slow-cooked marinated barbecue and soul food with a family vibe. Today, the second generation keeps the tradition alive, and will be bringing the same authentic flavors to The Food Pavilion on Saturdays and Sundays.

Additionally, on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., an assortment of cafe drinks and pastries from Ujamaa Kitchen will be available to help start your week right. For more information, click the link below.


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# Cinema on the Square: "The Birds" Screening at Union Square on October 4

Come out for Cinema on the Square
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Kick off spooky season with Alfred Hitchcock's classic horror-thriller, with the opening scene of the movie filmed in Union Square. Pre-show fun starts at 5 p.m. For more information, click the link below.


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### Autumn Moon Festival at Sunset Dunes on October 4

Celebrate the autumn moon at Sunset Dunes and Irving Street with the Friends of Sunset Dunes and the Sunset Chinese Cultural District on Saturday, October 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This all-ages event will feature a lion dance, mooncake, lantern parade and more. For more information, click the link below.


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# Movies in McCoppin Square: "Moana 2" on October 11

Come out for free movie nights in McCoppin Square (Taraval Street and 23rd Avenue) this October. The first show takes place this Friday, October 3 starting at 5:30 p.m. with "Moana 2." There will be free food, popcorn and family fun! For more information, click the link below.


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### Duboce Park Movie Night on October 4

Join the Friends of Duboce Park for a free family movie night on Saturday October 4 with a screening of "Coco." The film starts at 7 p.m. on the upper lawn with snacks for sale in the park. For more information, click the link below.


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### Additional Upcoming Events

  *
Sharp Park community meeting (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/od1ccv)
at the Pacifica Coastside Museum (1850 Francisco Boulevard) on Tuesday, October 7 from 6 to 7 p.m.
  *
Glen Park Rec Center Short Film Festival (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/451ccv)
at Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center (70 Elk Street) on Friday, October 10 from 6 to 8 p.m.
  *
2nd Annual Keepin (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/ky2ccv)
 (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/0q3ccv)at Civic Center Plaza (355 McAllister Street) on Saturday, October 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.





### Regular Programming & Series

### Jose Coronado Futsal League Registration Opens on October 7

Registration for the 27th season of the Jose Coronado Indoor Soccer (Futsal) League opens on Tuesday, October 7 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. For more information, click the link below.


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### "Dial 'M' for Murder" Screening at Glen Park Rec Center on October 7

Come out to Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center
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(70 Elk Street) for Tuesday movie nights. The next will take place on October 7 beginning at 6 p.m. and will feature the 1962 film "Dial 'M' for Murder." Come meet your neighbors and enjoy these films. For more information, contact the center at (415) 239-4007.



### Additional Programming & Series

  *
Daily programming at Union Square (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/wb5ccv)
(333 Post Street)
  *
Daily activities and classes at the Civic Center Plazas (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/c45ccv)
  *
Weekend programming (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/sw6ccv)
at the Randall Museum (199 Museum Way)
  *
Adaptive Bike Program in Golden Gate Park (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/8o7ccv)
at the Music Concourse behind the Bandshell (75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive) on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  *
Mobile Rec (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/oh8ccv)
at SOMA West Skate Park (1712 Duboce Avenue) on Saturday, October 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  *
Drop-In Saturday Wheelchair Basketball (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/498ccv)
at Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center (70 Elk Street) from 3 to 6 p.m.
  *
Chair Yoga (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/k29ccv)
at Sunset Dunes and Irving Street on Sunday, October 5 from 2 to 3 p.m.
  *
YPTMTC Open Auditions for "Ride the Cyclone" (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/0uadcv)
at the Harvey Milk Center for the Arts (50 Scott Street) on October 10 and 11
  *
Birding with SF Nature Education (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/gnbdcv)
at the San Francisco Botanical Garden on October 18 from 10 a.m. to noon.
  *
Girls Play Sports Hoop Summit (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/wfcdcv)
at Hamilton Recreation Center (1800 Geary Boulevard) on Saturday, November 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.





### Video of the Week


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### San Francisco Bay Sox Celebrated at Giants Game

Our
Video of the Week (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/s0ddcv)
comes from the
San Francisco Bay Sox Girls Baseball Program (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/8sedcv)
and depicts their recent trip to Oracle Park, where the San Francisco Giants honored the 14u team for its division win at the
Baseball for All Nationals (https://t.e2ma.net/click/06z43j/wfcl20hc/olfdcv)
this summer. Coaches and players took the field to kick off the game, hung out with Lou Seal, and got a surprise photobomb from Giants shortstop Willy Adames. Learn more about Bay Sox programming at the link below, including an upcoming fall baseball clinic on Saturday, October 18 at Jackson Playground (1645 17th Street) from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.


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