Rec & Park eNews - August 12, 2026
San Francisco Recreation & Parks
rpdinfo at sfgov.org
Wed Aug 12 21:49:20 PDT 2026
Your weekly scoop on San Francisco parks
### Highlights, News & Announcements
### Grand Opening of the New Gene Friend Rec Center on August 13
Come out for the grand opening of the new Gene Friend Recreation Center (77 Harriet Street) on Thursday, August 13. The center will open at 11 a.m. with the program beginning at 11:30 a.m. The project completely rebuilt the former facility with a larger, modern recreation center featuring expanded community spaces, two full-size basketball courts, an outdoor playground and other amenities for children, families and seniors. The event will feature family-friendly activities including drop-in basketball, a DJ, arts and crafts, karaoke and more. Learn more about the project from the San Francisco Chronicle at the link below.
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### Fall Class Registration Opens on August 15
Rec and Park's registration for fall classes and programs opens on Saturday, August 15 at 10 a.m. Sign up for activities ranging from kayaking at Lake Merced to a new
girls flag football program (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0itj0k/wfcl20hc/4hbowx). For more information and to register, visit
sfrecpark.org/register (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0itj0k/wfcl20hc/kacowx)
or call (628) 652-2900. View the fall catalog at the link below.
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### SFGATE: Behind the Scenes With the Dream Team at Camp Mather
As summer winds down, go behind the scenes with SFGATE at one of Rec and Park's most iconic destinations. Camp Mather is where generations of employees have found community, friendship and renewal amid the natural beauty of the Sierra. From its college-aged staff to Rec and Park's oldest employee, meet the people and explore the traditions that have shaped this beloved family camp throughout its 102-year history at the link below.
Photo Credit: Jazea Kalea Smith/SFGATE
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### 18th Annual Outside Lands Celebrates Music & Culture in Golden Gate Park
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 18th annual Outside Lands Music Festival this past weekend. The festival welcomed more than 225,000 attendees and featured nearly 100 performers, with food and drink from more than 100 Bay Area businesses. We're proud to host this signature music, food and art festival in Golden Gate Park and look forward to next year.
Photo Credit: Phil Halperin
### SF Chronicle: Youth Launch First Boat Built at India Basin in Decades
Last weekend, young boatbuilders with Rocking the Boat celebrated the launch of "Paradise," a 16-foot wooden rowboat they built from scratch at India Basin Waterfront Park (900 Innes Avenue). The launch marked the culmination of 13 months of work and the first new boat built and launched at India Basin in decades.
Mayor Daniel Lurie joined the celebration (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0itj0k/wfcl20hc/wneowx)
to christen the boat before its maiden voyage on San Francisco Bay. Read more from the San Francisco Chronicle at the link below.
Photo Credit: Yalonda M. James/S.F. Chronicle
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### Alta Plaza Park Tennis Courts Reopen After Resurfacing Project
The two east tennis courts at Alta Plaza Park reopened last weekend following the completion of a resurfacing project, which was finished in less than two weeks. Grab your racket and serve some aces soon! Special thanks to San Franciscans for Sports and Recreation and the Friends of Alta Plaza Park, whose generous support made this project possible.
### Additional Highlights, News & Announcements
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Free summer meals (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0itj0k/wfcl20hc/s8fowx)
from DCYF for all children and youth ages 18 and under through August 14
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Outside Lands closures & detours in Golden Gate Park (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0itj0k/wfcl20hc/80gowx)
in effect through August 14
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Tickets available for Flower Piano (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0itj0k/wfcl20hc/othowx)
at the San Francisco Botanical Garden September 10-20
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Patricia (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0itj0k/wfcl20hc/4liowx): Request for Proposals by September 21
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Tips for coexisting with coyotes (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0itj0k/wfcl20hc/kejowx)
during pupping season in our parks
### Upcoming Events
### Harvey Milk Photo Center Member, Staff & Volunteer Show Opening August 14
Join the Harvey Milk Photo Center (50 Scott Street) for the free opening reception of its 2026 Member, Staff and Volunteer Show on Friday, August 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibition highlights photography created by the center's artistic community and will remain on view through Saturday, October 3. Learn more and RSVP at the link below.
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### Back-to-School Celebration at Margaret Hayward Playground on August 15
Head to Margaret Hayward Playground (1016 Laguna Street) for a back-to-school celebration on Saturday, August 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event connects young people and families with community opportunities through a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, community resource fair and more. Learn more at the link below.
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### Annual Dahlia Show at the Hall of Flowers on August 15 & 16
Experience a colorful floral display at the free Annual Dahlia Show, hosted by the Dahlia Society of California in Golden Gate Park's Hall of Flowers (1199 9th Avenue) on Saturday, August 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, August 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The show celebrates
the 100th anniversary of the dahlia becoming San Francisco’s official flower (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0itj0k/wfcl20hc/wrlowx)
and will present awards including Best in Show, People's Choice and Nature's Oddities. Learn more at the link below.
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### Citrus Tree Pruning Workshop at Alemany Farm on August 15
Swing by Alemany Farm (700 Alemany Boulevard) for its Citrus Tree Pruning Workshop on Saturday, August 15 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The workshop will focus on the basics of tree biology and care to encourage a healthy and productive fruit tree. Learn more and register at the link below.
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### Day on the Green at Potrero Hill Rec Center on August 15
Head to Potrero Hill Recreation Center (801 Arkansas Street) for a Day on the Green on Saturday, August 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free event features games, raffles, food and art for the whole family. For more information, email info at standinpeace.org (mailto:info at standinpeace.org).
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### Additional Upcoming Events
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Sundown Cinema: The Parent Trap (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0itj0k/wfcl20hc/oxoowx)
at Marina Green (200 Marina Boulevard) on Friday, August 21 beginning at 6 p.m.
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Seed and Plant Start Giveaway (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0itj0k/wfcl20hc/4ppowx)
at Geneva Community Garden (698 Delano Avenue) on Saturday, August 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Black Book Fair & Back-to-School Experience (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0itj0k/wfcl20hc/kiqowx)
at Minnie & Lovie Ward Recreation Center (650 Capitol Avenue) on Saturday, August 22 from noon to 3 p.m.
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Duboce ParkJam (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0itj0k/wfcl20hc/0arowx)
at Duboce Park (Duboce Avenue & Noe Street) on Saturday, August 22 from noon to 5 p.m.
### Regular Programming & Series
### Orlando Cepeda Academy Fall Season Registration Now Open
Registration is open for the Orlando Cepeda Academy's free fall baseball and softball season, hosted by the Giants Community Fund in partnership with Rec and Park. Open to youth ages 10 to 17, the season runs from September 12 through October 31, with games held Saturdays at Crocker Amazon Park (799 Moscow Street). Learn more and register at the link below.
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### Free Concerts in Our Parks: August 13, 15, 16, 18 & 19
Fulton Plaza (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0itj0k/wfcl20hc/wvsowx)
(Fulton Street between Larkin & Hyde streets)
August 13 | noon-3 p.m. - Jules Buckner, Michael Wheeler & Silver Lining, & Vagabond Empire
August 18 | noon-3 p.m. - Chris Meeder, Three Reefs Deep, & Trixie Rasputin
Golden Gate Bandshell (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0itj0k/wfcl20hc/cotowx)
(75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive)
August 16 | 1-2:30 p.m. - Golden Gate Park Band Concert:
Celebrating Hungarian Culture (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0itj0k/wfcl20hc/sguowx)
August 19 | 4-7 p.m. - Midweek Melodies featuring C Breezy Quartet, Eliz, & Joyce Lee
The Whale (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0itj0k/wfcl20hc/88uowx)
(14th Avenue East Meadow & the JFK Promenade)
August 15 | noon-6 p.m. - Alex Walsh, Nate Harris, Rob Dietrich, & Summer Champ
August 16 | noon-6 p.m. - Matt Reagan, Ms G, XtinaM, & Young Sun
### Dads With Strollers Meetup at Francisco Park on August 16
Join the Francisco Park Conservancy for its Dads with Strollers Meetup at the playground in Francisco Park (Bay and Larkin streets) on Sunday, August 16 from 10 a.m. to noon. This casual walk-and-talk gathering is designed for dads with young children to spend time outdoors, meet neighbors and build community. Coffee and Bob's Donuts will be provided. Learn more at the link below.
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### San Francisco Model Yacht Club Open House on August 16
Join the San Francisco Model Yacht Club (SFMYC) for its open house on Sunday, August 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The monthly event features free tours of the historic clubhouse (1217 John F. Kennedy Drive) and its collection of handmade sailboats and power boats. For more information, click the link below.
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### Additional Programming & Series
* San Francisco Public Library's
Summer Mobile (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0itj0k/wfcl20hc/kmxowx)
in our parks Monday through Thursday
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Event and program schedule (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0itj0k/wfcl20hc/0eyowx)
for the Gardens of Golden Gate Park
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Free daily programming (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0itj0k/wfcl20hc/g7yowx)
in Union Square
(https://t.e2ma.net/click/0itj0k/wfcl20hc/wzzowx)(333 Post Street)
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Daily activities and classes at the Civic Center Plazas (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0itj0k/wfcl20hc/cs0owx)
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San Francisco Bay Area Basketball Pro-Am (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0itj0k/wfcl20hc/sk1owx)
championship game at Kezar Pavilion (755 Stanyan Street) on Thursday, August 13 beginning at 8 p.m.
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Drop-in Teqball (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0itj0k/wfcl20hc/8c2owx)
at St. Mary's Recreation Center (95 Justin Drive) every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Saturday Morning Drop-In Playtime (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0itj0k/wfcl20hc/o52owx)
at St. Mary's Recreation Center (95 Justin Drive) every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon
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Weekend programming (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0itj0k/wfcl20hc/4x3owx)
at the Randall Museum (199 Museum Way)
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Drop-In Saturday Wheelchair Basketball (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0itj0k/wfcl20hc/kq4owx)
at Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center (70 Elk Street) every Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m.
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Zumba and Shake the Fog! (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0itj0k/wfcl20hc/0i5owx)
at Sunset Dunes & Irving Street on Saturday, August 15 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
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Swing into Stories (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0itj0k/wfcl20hc/gb6owx)
at Helen Wills Playground (1401 Broadway) on Tuesday, August 18 from 9:30 a.m. to noon
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Traditional Chinese Dance Class (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0itj0k/wfcl20hc/w36owx)
at Sunset Dunes & Judah Street every Wednesday at 11 a.m.
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Women (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0itj0k/wfcl20hc/cw7owx)
at Minnie & Lovie Ward Rec Center (650 Capitol Avenue) every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
### Video of the Week
(https://t.e2ma.net/click/0itj0k/wfcl20hc/so8owx)
### KTVU: Youth Launch "Paradise" on Its Maiden Voyage at India Basin
Our
Video of the Week (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0itj0k/wfcl20hc/8g9owx)
comes from KTVU and captures the launch of "Paradise," a handcrafted wooden boat built by Bayview-Hunters Point youth through Rocking the Boat. Watch this special moment and learn about the organization's free community rowing program at India Basin Waterfront Park (900 Innes Avenue) at the link below.
Photo Credit: Brandon Irvin
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