additional highlights
Larsen Playground- The new playground
features a preschool play structure, disc swing,
spinners, and a sculpted replica of the old F-8
Crusader jet that delighted kids at the park for
many years. Completed with support from the
Friends of Larsen Playground, the San Francisco Parks Alliance, Supervisor Katy Tang and
Assessor-Recorder Carmen Chu.
Progress on Golden Gate Park
Recycled Water Project- Rec and Park
secured PUC funding for a Junior Engineer
position that will help facilitate future
recycled water systems throughout the
park. Project will include a first-ever
schematic of entire network of current
irrigation systems throughout the park.
Joe DiMaggio Playground- The recent
renovation of Joe DiMaggio Playground was a
$7.3 million project under the 2012 Clean and
Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond, completed
with support from the Friends of Joe DiMaggio
Playground. The new playground includes an
expanded and improved children’s play area,
new landscaping and resurfaced sports courts.
PGA TOUR at TPC HardingWe successfully delivered the PGA TOUR
Cadillac Match Play Tournament at TPC
Harding Park. The golf course conditions
received rave reviews from across the golf
industry.
Mansell Streetscape ImprovementsA renovation project that will transform McLaren
Park roadways is underway. The project, based
off priorities of the community and the city, will
greatly improve the connectivity, safety, and
natural integration of the street to the park,
without compromising the role of the corridor.
Park Maintenance Training for StaffIn collaboration with the Bay Friendly
Landscaping & Gardening Coalition and
SF Environment, we successfully certified
100 park maintenance and operations
managers and supervisors in sustainable landscaping design and sustainable
landscaping practices.
Hopes for the Future- The Department broke
ground on South Park, Mountain Lake Park and
the Randall Museum. These special places will
be renovated with public funding and resources
generated by deeply committed community
members.
Volunteer Hours Increase- Our
volunteer division supports 187,000 hours
annually of stewardship towards our 220
parks and recreation centers citywide;
volunteers provide an in-kind donation of
$4.9 million to the department each year.