Resilient Diamond Heights (RDH) has developed five brochures to train its volunteers and the public on how households can prepare for a wide variety of emergencies. This was undertaken when we found that very little of information scattered over the Internet is in a format that is easily understood. Some is written for the […]
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J Church Open House Nov 18
Upper Noe Neighbors will host a second open house regarding changes to the J Church on Monday, November 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Upper Noe Rec Center, 295 Day Street. Attendees will be able to view project information stations hosted by project staff and provide feedback on proposed improvements for the J […]
Twin Peaks Figure 8 redesign promenade updates
Here are a few updates regarding the Twin Peaks Figure 8 Redesign / Promenade Project: Rec and Park, in partnership with SFMTA, is supporting the SF Police Department to move the concrete barriers between the two peaks with the goal of reducing the incidence of auto break-in’s. The barriers were moved on Monday, November […]
Construction on Christopher Playground to Start this Week
Great News! Construction of the George Christopher Playground renovation will begin during the week of November 4th! You’ll soon see temporary fencing going up as the first step in the construction mobilization process. The tennis court will be closed throughout construction, but the ball field will remain open. Field users are advised to enter […]
Notes on the Fall Glen Park Association Meeting
Here’s a summary of what you saw and heard, or missed, at the Glen Park Rec Center on October 17, 2019. Halloween Street Closure: Ingleside Station’s Tom Hauscarriague presented the plan for closure of part of Chenery Street on Halloween. Read about it in this separate post: https://www.glenparkassociation.org/get-ready-for-chenery-street-closure-on-halloween/ Fairmount Plaza: Word had recently gotten […]
DHB Planting Nov 2
Hello friends and supporters of the Diamond Heights Blvd. Median Project, SFPW crews worked this week to continue planting, and we need to gather volunteers again this coming Saturday, November 2, for a second Planting Day. If you’re unable to join our volunteer work day in person but would like to show your support, please consider making […]
“Warning” fire in Glen Canyon Park
This morning, close to 10:00 AM, amidst the gusty winds plaguing much of northern California with destructive fires and evacuations, a small fire was burning in Glen Canyon Park. Passersby noticed flames coming from a fire pit behind Glenridge Nursery School. It was a minor blaze that they were able to extinguish themselves by piling […]
Get ready for Chenery Street closure on Halloween
Halloween is a huge event in the city, perhaps nowhere as huge as in Glen Park. Last year, with the permission of SFPD and support by the Glen Park Association, a section of Chenery Street was closed to vehicular traffic so kids could trick or treat in a safe environment. The event was so […]
Calling all Wranglers of Witches and Connoisseurs of Candy — The Glen Park Association Needs Your Help!
Please sign up for a quick volunteer shift for Halloween night. Exact volunteer needs are still being ironed out, but volunteer activities would include helping lead neighbors returning home by car through closed streets, staffing a street closure location, and other duties as assigned at the direction of SFPD. Sign up to volunteer here! Map […]
Don’t miss the Vella Family Pumpkins display
On Halloween night, there is the Chenery St. Halloween celebration, but there is also the 25th Vella Family Pumpkins at 354 Sussex at Elk. The Vellas have been carving pumpkins for 25 years and have gotten better at it. We will be putting out 100+ pumpkins on Halloween night. Come and see. Here are last […]