Rec & Park eNews - August 26, 2026

Wed Aug 26 23:23:44 PDT 2026

Your weekly scoop on San Francisco parks

###  Highlights, News & Announcements

### Mayor Lurie Expands Access to Affordable After-School Care for SF Families

Mayor Daniel Lurie and city leaders this week announced a significant expansion of after-school opportunities for San Francisco children, continuing efforts to make the city welcoming for families. Through this expansion,
Rec and Park is growing its after-school programs (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0e6e2k/wfcl20hc/w3u3zx)
by more than 20% across its 19 sites--now providing nearly 650 spots for San Francisco young people to access homework support and enrichment activities in safe and welcoming environments after school.

Rec and Park hosts after-school programming at recreation centers, clubhouses, and the Lisa and Douglas Goldman Tennis Center in Golden Gate Park. Each site is connected to nearby schools. All programs provide academic support, including homework help, and individual sites offer various supplemental activities such as tennis and other sports, STEM, art, and outdoor nature exploration.

To help ensure all families have access to after-school care regardless of income, Rec and Park offers financial assistance to eligible San Francisco families through its
Recreation Scholarship Program (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0e6e2k/wfcl20hc/cwv3zx). Established in 2007, the program provides discounts of 50 to 100 percent on registration fees, ensuring that cost is never a barrier to participation. Learn more at the link below.

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### South Sunset Clubhouse Reopening Celebration on August 27

Join Rec and Park and community partners for the reopening celebration of South Sunset Clubhouse (40th Avenue and Vicente Street) on Thursday, August 27 from 1 to 2 p.m. The renovated clubhouse features a fully revamped multipurpose room, modernized kitchen, upgraded restrooms, new outdoor pavilion and sliding glass doors, improved building access and more. Learn about the project at the link below.

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### Celebrate 20 Years of Rec & Park's Community Gardens Program on August 29

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Rec and Park's Community Gardens Program on Saturday, August 29. Participating gardens across San Francisco will offer activities at various times beginning at 10 a.m., including garden tours, arts and crafts, a pancake pollinator potluck, educational workshops and more. Find a participating garden near you at the link below.

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### Rec & Park Opens the Door to Big Ideas at Lake Merced West

Rec and Park has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to reimagine the approximately 9.5-acre Lake Merced West site (520 John Muir Drive) for public recreation. Potential uses could include a boathouse and dock, sports courts, a community building, walking paths, a playground, restaurant and more. A virtual pre-submittal meeting will take place on Thursday, September 3, with site visits scheduled for September 9 and 22. Proposals are due December 17. Learn more at the link below.

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### SF Chronicle: Legendary Psychedelic Bus Comes Home to San Francisco

Ken Kesey's legendary psychedelic bus, Furthur, has returned to San Francisco and will be featured in the Haight Street Art Center's "Forever Grateful, Golden Gate Park" exhibition at the County Fair Building (1199 9th Avenue) from September 5 through October 25,
with tickets now on sale (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0e6e2k/wfcl20hc/kuz3zx). Read more from the San Francisco Chronicle at the link below.

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### "This Is Your City: 2026 Family Listening Series" Launches Across SF

San Francisco families are invited to help shape the future of the city through the new "This Is Your City: 2026 Family Listening Series." The citywide effort includes an
online survey (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0e6e2k/wfcl20hc/gf13zx)
and 14 Family Summits where children, youth, parents, caregivers and families can share their experiences and priorities to help inform future City planning and services. Several summits will take place at Rec and Park facilities beginning in September, with free food, childcare and interpretation available. Learn more, take the survey and find a Family Summit near you at the link below.

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### Randall Museum 75th Anniversary on September 27; Share Your Randall Story

On September 27, the Randall Museum (199 Museum Way) will celebrate its 75th anniversary on the slopes of Corona Heights Park. For decades, the museum has offered hands-on art, science and nature programming rooted in the area's distinctive hillside ecology. Now, San Franciscans are invited to share how the Randall Museum has brought joy, inspiration, learning and a sense of community to their lives.

Has visiting or taking classes at the Randall Museum ignited a new passion or even influenced your career path? Has it been part of your family across multiple generations? Click the link if you'd like to share your Randall story.

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### Final Design Unveiled for Koshland Park Playground

Rec and Park has unveiled the final plan for the Koshland Park Playground Renewal Project. Shaped by feedback from nearly 100 people, the new playground will feature a tall climbing tower, sensory panels, a sand play area, accessibility improvements and more. Construction is on pace to begin in February 2027 and is expected to last eight months. Check out the final plan and learn more at the link below.

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### SF Examiner: Rec & Park GM Ready to 'Respond to What our Communities Need'

The San Francisco Examiner recently sat down with new Recreation and Park General Manager Sarah Madland to talk about how her upbringing influenced her professional aspirations, what she enjoys about public service, and how she plans to keep residents connected and engaged with their communities. Read the full interview at the link below.

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### Coit Tower Lit Pink in Memory of Dolly Parton

We were saddened to learn of the passing of Dolly Parton, whose music, generosity and vibrant spirit brought joy to people around the world. San Francisco was fortunate to welcome her to
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0e6e2k/wfcl20hc/od53zx)
in Golden Gate Park in 2005.

Coit Tower was lit pink on Wednesday in tribute to her legacy. Thank you, Dolly, for living a life that inspired so many.

### Additional Highlights, News & Announcements

  * "
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  *
Tickets available for Flower Piano (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0e6e2k/wfcl20hc/4553zx)
at the San Francisco Botanical Garden from September 10-20
  *
Patricia (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0e6e2k/wfcl20hc/ky63zx): Request for Proposals by September 21
  *
Tips for coexisting with coyotes (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0e6e2k/wfcl20hc/0q73zx)
during pupping season in our parks

### Upcoming Events

### Celebrate 30 Years of Lindy in the Park in Golden Gate Park from August 28-30

Celebrate Lindy in the Park's 30th anniversary with three days of swing dancing from Friday, August 28 through Sunday, August 30. The weekend includes a free live music swing dance with Johnny Bones and the Palace of Jazz at the Golden Gate Park Bandshell (75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive) on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. and a free DJ'd swing dance and potluck party on the JFK Promenade between 8th and 10th avenues on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more at the link below.

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### Art Gallery Night at Glen Canyon Park Rec Center on August 28

Stop by Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center (70 Elk Street) for Art Gallery Night on Friday, August 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. View artwork by Quinlan Cooney, Emmanuel Blackwell III, Jane Sneed and Michael Leo. For more information, call the center at (415) 239-4007.

###  Family Day at India Basin Waterfront Park on August 29

Bring the family to India Basin Waterfront Park (900 Innes Avenue) for Family Day on Saturday, August 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy free boat rides with Rocking the Boat, outdoor games, free haircuts, a Nubian Shark Wellness Walk, community resources, massages by Rafiki Coalition, free snacks for kids and barbecue for purchase from D Mac's BBQ at The Food Pavilion. Learn more at the link below.

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### Cinema on the Square: "Pokemon: Detective Pikachu" in Union Square August 29

With the 2026 Pokemon World Championships in San Francisco, head to Union Square (333 Post Street) for a free Cinema on the Square screening of "Pokemon: Detective Pikachu" on Saturday, August 29. A pre-show hosted by drag queen Sassi Fran begins at 5 p.m., with the film starting at 8 p.m. Learn more at the link below.

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### Knowing the Weeds in Your Garden Workshop at Alemany Farm on August 30

Join the Friends of Alemany Farm (700 Alemany Boulevard) for a garden weed workshop with J.R. Blair on Sunday, August 30 from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn how to identify and manage weeds with non-toxic methods. Register at the link below.

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### Noe Valley Wellness Festival at Noe Valley Town Square on August 30

Join the Noe Valley Merchants & Professionals Association for the inaugural Noe Valley Wellness Festival at Noe Valley Town Square (3861 24th Street) on Sunday, August 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free event features yoga, tai chi, Pilates and other wellness activities, as well as a merchant village and face painting. Learn more and register at the link below.

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### 5th Annual BonPOP Obon Festival at the Botanical Garden on August 30

Join KOHO and the Gardens of Golden Gate Park for the fifth annual BonPOP Obon Festival at the San Francisco Botanical Garden (1199 9th Avenue) on Sunday, August 30 from 2 to 6 p.m. Honor ancestors and remember loved ones with lantern tags, explore a marketplace featuring more than 25 Asian-owned and operated small businesses, and enjoy Bon Odori dancing and community activities. The program is included with garden admission, which is free for San Francisco residents. Learn more at the link below.

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###  Additional Upcoming Events

  *
Dogon (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0e6e2k/wfcl20hc/49c4zx)
from Golden Gate Park to Sunset Dunes on Saturday, September 5 from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
  * Free Shakespeare in the Park:
Antony & Cleopatra (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0e6e2k/wfcl20hc/k2d4zx)
at Jerry Garcia Amphitheater (40 John F Shelley Drive) from September 5-7 & September 12-13 beginning at 2 p.m.
  * SF Mime Troupe's
WRECKAGE - A Musical Tragicomedy (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0e6e2k/wfcl20hc/0ue4zx)
at the Panhandle in Golden Gate Park (Lyon & Fell streets) on September 5 & Dolores Park (Dolores & 19th streets) from September 6-7 beginning at 2 p.m.

### Regular Programming & Series

### Free Concerts in Our Parks: August 27, 28, 29, 30 & September 1 & 2

Join us for free weekly concerts in our parks, including with
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and the
Golden Gate Park Band (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0e6e2k/wfcl20hc/wfg4zx)
at the bandshell, as well as Illuminate Live at Fulton Plaza. See upcoming shows below:

Fulton Plaza (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0e6e2k/wfcl20hc/c8g4zx)
(Fulton Street between Larkin & Hyde streets)

August 27 | noon-3 p.m. - Eva Jay Fortune, Great Willow, & Summer Champ

September 1 | noon-3 p.m. - Donovan Plant, Miguel Love, & Syd & I

Golden Gate Bandshell (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0e6e2k/wfcl20hc/s0h4zx)
(75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive)

August 28 | 4:30-7:30 p.m. - Friday Happy Hour featuring The SoHum Girls Band

August 30 | 1-2:30 p.m. - Golden Gate Park Band Concert:
¡Ole! The Heart of Spain (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0e6e2k/wfcl20hc/8si4zx)

August 30 | 4:30-7:30 p.m. - Reggae Sunday featuring Soulmedic & resident DJs Guid8nce, Sep, & Irie Dole

September 2 | 4-7 p.m. - Market to Bandshell Midweek Melodies featuring Mateo Peligroso, Matt Reagan, & Middle Dog

The Whale (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0e6e2k/wfcl20hc/olj4zx)
(14th Avenue East Meadow & the JFK Promenade)

August 29 | noon-6 p.m. - Great Willow, Jonathan Burnside, Sergio Vuskovic, & Trixie Rasputin

August 30 | noon-6 p.m. - Alie Halla, Dan Agnello, Eric Callari, Horse You Rode In On, & Mia Rose

### Francisco Park Storytime on August 28 & Yoga on August 30

Join the Francisco Park Conservancy for a storytime at the park's playground (Hyde and Francisco streets) on Friday, August 28 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Bring your little ones along with a blanket and a snack.

There will also be a community yoga class on Sunday, August 30 from 10 to 11 a.m. Bring a yoga mat, blanket or towel and meet on the lawn for some morning movement. Details at the link below.

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### MRC Rebels Fall Basketball Tryouts August 28 & September 1 & 3

Registration is open for the Mission Recreation Center (MRC) Rebels fall 2026 girls basketball tryouts for students in grades 4 to 8. Evaluations will take place at the center (2450 Harrison Street) on Friday, August 28; Tuesday, September 1; and Thursday, September 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Learn more and register at the link below.

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### SF Umpire Academy at Crocker Amazon on August 30

Youth ages 15 and older who love baseball and are interested in becoming umpires can attend the San Francisco Umpire Academy at Crocker Amazon ballfields (799 Moscow Street) on Sunday, August 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The training clinic will cover the fundamentals of officiating and connect participants with leagues seeking umpires. Learn more and register at the link below.

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### Additional Programming & Series

  *
Event and program schedule (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0e6e2k/wfcl20hc/grm4zx)
for the Gardens of Golden Gate Park
  *
Free daily programming (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0e6e2k/wfcl20hc/wjn4zx)
in Union Square
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Daily activities and classes at the Civic Center Plazas (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0e6e2k/wfcl20hc/s4o4zx)
  *
Drop-in Teqball (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0e6e2k/wfcl20hc/8wp4zx)
at St. Mary's Recreation Center (95 Justin Drive) every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  *
Saturday Morning Drop-In Playtime (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0e6e2k/wfcl20hc/opq4zx)
at St. Mary's Recreation Center (95 Justin Drive) every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon
  *
Weekend programming (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0e6e2k/wfcl20hc/4hr4zx)
at the Randall Museum (199 Museum Way)
  *
Drop-In Saturday Wheelchair Basketball (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0e6e2k/wfcl20hc/kas4zx)
at Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center (70 Elk Street) every Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m.
  * San Francisco Public Library's
Summer Mobile (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0e6e2k/wfcl20hc/02s4zx)
at the JFK Promenade on Mondays from 4 to 7 p.m. through September 28
  *
Swing into Stories (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0e6e2k/wfcl20hc/gvt4zx)
at Garfield Playground (Treat Avenue & 26th Street) on Tuesday, September 1 from 9:30 a.m. to noon
  *
Traditional Chinese Dance Class (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0e6e2k/wfcl20hc/wnu4zx)
at Sunset Dunes & Judah Street every Wednesday at 11 a.m.
  *
Women (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0e6e2k/wfcl20hc/cgv4zx)
at Minnie & Lovie Ward Rec Center (650 Capitol Avenue) every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

### Video of the Week

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### SFGovTV: Get Out & Play at the Golden Gate Park Golf Course

Our
Video of the Week (https://t.e2ma.net/click/0e6e2k/wfcl20hc/80w4zx)
comes from SFGovTV and tees up a visit to the Golden Gate Park Golf Course for the latest episode of "Get Out and Play!"Join host Michael Baltazar for a look at the course's history and recent renovation, its youth programming and its San Francisco-born burger dogs. Book your next tee time at the link below.

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