Reminder: The Glen Park Association fall quarterly meeting will happen October 10, 7-9 pm, on Zoom. Advance registration required. >> Register Here << Agenda: Pedestrian Safety Discussion Election Special: Ballot measures presentation D (City Commissions and Mayoral Authority) E (Police Staffing and Deferred Retirement) K (Permanently Closing the Upper Great Highway to Private Vehicles to […]
Art Walk October 5
Artists Wanted for Art Walk
Mark your calendars for Glen Park’s Art Walk Saturday, October 5 from noon to 5 p.m. Now is the time to sign up if you are an artist wanting space at this well-attended event. Click the link or see details below.
Phoenix Day Block Parties
Party in the streets on Phoenix Day October 20! Block party organizers needed Applications (which includes signatures from 60% of the households on your block) due August 31 at 11:59 p.m. Find more information here, scroll down to Application Process. From Sunday Streets SF: Welcome to the Fourth Annual Phoenix Day Block Party Program! This […]
Mayoral Forum 9/5
Join your District 8 neighbors at the District 8 Neighbors Mayoral Forum Thursday, September 5, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Randall Museum 199 Museum Way Reserve your spot here to hear directly from the top challengers for San Francisco Mayor on issues that really matter in the neighborhoods of District 8, which include the […]
More Changes to Glen Canyon Park
Now a neglected huddle of aged eucalyptus trees and occasional dumping ground, a swath of Glen Canyon Park near O’Shaughnessy Boulevard is planned to grow into an oak-shaded riparian corridor, with work already under way. The changes began last March when crews with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission removed 11 trees on each side […]
7/25 Mtg Reminder
Join us for the Glen Park Association Summer Quarterly Meeting Thursday, July 25, 2024 6:30 to 7:50 p.m. at the Glen Park Rec Center 70 Elk Street PROGRAM Ingleside Police Captain Amy Hurwitz District 8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman Discussion of Home Insurance Cancellations
Help A Kid Start School Right
Urban Angels SF launched it’s 6th annual Backpacks of Love program on July 1st. From now to July 31st, we are seeking to raise $30,000 so that we can provide 1,000 underserved students in San Francisco with brand new, high-quality backpacks filled with new school supplies so they can start the school year next month […]
SFMTA Bike/Roll Feedback Meetings
Join us this summer for an upcoming community open house! The San Francisco Biking and Rolling Plan: Active Communities is a 2-year planning process to develop a new plan for active mobility in San Francisco. The new plan directs future SFMTA investments in the biking and rolling network, support facilities, programs, and policies for the […]
7/25 GPA Quarterly Meeting
Join us for the Glen Park Association Summer Quarterly Meeting Thursday, July 25, 2024 6:30 to 7:50 p.m. at the Glen Park Rec Center 70 Elk Street PROGRAM Ingleside Police Captain Amy Hurwitz District 8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman Discussion of Home Insurance Cancellations
Arlington Path added to Crosstown Trail
You may have noticed how great the Arlington Path and adjacent open space are looking lately, thanks to the tireless efforts of a handful of neighbors. Turns out the folks who manage the San Francisco Crosstown Trail noticed too, because now both verdant sides of the Bernal Cut are part of the Trail! Unveiled in […]
BART Disruption 5/31-6/3
Bus Bridge and Green Line Cancellation Alert: Free buses replace trains between 24th Street/Mission and Daly City stations June 1-2 On the weekend of June 1-2, BART crews will be making trackway improvements and managing vegetation that could impact service between 24th Street/Mission and Daly City stations. To ensure a safe workspace for the project […]
Bird & Beckett Turns 25!
Celebrating 25 Years A quarter-century ago, in May 1999, Bird & Beckett Books flung its doors open with reckless abandon, and somehow, some way, we’ve kept those doors open ever since. We’ll keep them open come hell or high water. But like Slim said to Steve in To Have and Have Not, it’s better when you […]
GP Trash Cleanup Turns Two!
One trampoline, 643 bags of trash, one firehose and a commode. Such is the fruit of two years of monthly cleanups organized by the Glen Park Merchants Association and the Glen Park Association. What started as a fun and productive way for neighbors to bond at a safe pandemic-influenced distance has become a regular smoothly […]
Glen Park Greenway Work Party – Saturday, May 4
Our May Work Party is just over one week away. I expect that your plans for that week-end are coming into focus now. Many thanks to those who have already contacted me to say that you will join us. Please greenway@glenparkassociation.org and tell me that you’ll be there too. We’ll meet at 9am on Saturday […]
Arlington Path/Bernal Cut Newsletter
Join the California Native Plant Society on its tour of our fabulous Arlington Path Sunday, April 28, from 1 to 3 p.m. More details in the newsletter. Click the image to read.
GPA Spring Meeting Summarized
2024 Glen Park Association Grant Recipients Congratulations to our four 2024 grant recipients: $1,200 went to fund a water meter to give life to the Arlington Path Pollinator Garden $1,000 went to the Glen Park School to fund its Kinder Yard, a special recreation space for the school’s youngest students. $1,500 went to Sunnyside Elementary […]
8 Stories in GP? Talk to Planning at GPA Mtg 4/11
From The Frisc: 8-Story Apartments Could Come to One of SF’s Quaintest Neighborhoods, Thanks in Part to BART Sleepy Glen Park has missed out on San Francisco’s housing wars, and that seems to be the way many longtime residents like it. But the neighborhood’s idyllic recess could be coming to an end. The city’s new proposed […]
SFMTA Budget Feedback 2/22
We want to hear from you. The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency will hold community meetings to discuss its two-year budget, including potential changes to fares, fees, fines and service. For more information, meeting details and free language assistance, please visit the SFMTA Budget Planning – Fiscal Years 2025 & 2026 project page (SFMTA.com/Budget), call […]
SFMTA unveils Active Communities Plan at GPA quarterly meeting
Thanks to all those who came out to the January Quarterly meeting! At our request, SFMTA sent us their presentation and survey. Click here to see it. Use the additional comments section for anything else you’d like the SFMTA project team to know and email your survey to ActiveCommunities@sfmta.com Sign up for project updates here. […]
GP Welcomes Orphaned Cats
Thanks to the efforts of Glen Park and Bernal Heights neighbors, dozens of kittens affected by the Maui wildfires last August now call the Bay Area home. Bernal resident Alena Ja, the Managing Director of Andrea’s Dream Rescue, an animal rescue nonprofit, was personally affected by the fires because her family lives in Hawaii. Worried […]
GP Selfies with Santa 12/17
Glen Park Merchants Association presents: Selfies with Santa December 17, 1 to 3 p.m. (Click the image to enlarge)
Ballot Education Town Hall 12/13
Learn about the election that determines future elections! Fewer people vote in March, and those who do will be electing representatives to the Democratic County Central Committee (DCCC), the body that decides the official endorsements of the Democratic Party. That’s no small amount of power in this heavily Democratic town. Voters who aren’t sure which […]
Slow Street Family Ride 12/9!
Southwestern Slow Streets Family Bike Meet & Ride Saturday Dec 9, 10AM Meet and join the families and friends of 4 different slow street groups in the Southwestern part of the city for a fun ride and breakfast! Click the image to see more information and to register:
BART Maintenance Dec 2-3
On the weekend of December 2 and 3, Caltrans will prune and remove trees along their right-of-way that pose a risk to BART operations. This proactive work between Glen Park and Daly City stations will help protect the system from fallen trees. Last year, fallen trees derailed two trains and delayed trains on multiple occasions. […]
Art Walk Oct 7 in GP
Come see businesses become art galleries, crosswalks convert to concert venues and pavement recast as playground October 7, when Art Walk SF comes to Glen Park from noon to 5 p.m.! Subsidized by the City and organizations like Avenue Greenlight, the event sites visual artists in neighborhood shops and businesses, which in turn offer discounts […]
Chenery Block Party 10/8
If you’re still craving fun and community after the Glen Park ArtWalk on October 7, join your neighbors for a fall block party the next day! When: Sunday October 8, 1pm – 5pm Where: Chenery Street between Chilton & Burnside What: Potluck, live music, fire truck visit, kids bike area, pet costume parade, and more! […]
Two Closures, One Hearing Aug 24
SFMTA will consider two requested street closures in Glen Park at an August 24 hearing: Both items are on the Interdepartmental Staff Committee on Traffic and Transportation for Temporary Street Closures (ISCOTT) hearing agenda. The hearing will be held online August 24, 9 a.m., and can be attended either through Microsoft Teams or by dialing […]
What’s the Arlington Triangle? You decide!
Big appreciation for the amazing work completed on the Arlington Triangle Saturday, July 15: 60 Cubic yards of mulch spread & 4 Coast Live Oaks planted. We couldn’t have done it without the amazing site prep from the neighbors, the support of Public Works and San Francisco Environment. Many people asked what’s next for the […]
District 8 Beautification Day Saturday, 7/15
Join your district neighbors in the annual Neighborhood Beautification Day. Register here: https://www.mobilize.us/sanfrancisco/ The Arlington Path/Bernal Cut community will be focused on the 500 Block of Arlington, turning the Arlington Triangle into a beautiful and more dog friendly place. The foxtails have been meticulously cleared so now it’s time to mulch and plant. On Arlington from […]
Garbage Fees to Rise? Give Feedback
Did you know that San Franciscans have a say in setting their rates for recycling, landfill, and compost disposal? Recology — the company the City contracts with to handle the disposal of waste, recycling, and compost — is requesting higher rates from residents that would go into effect in October 2023. The Refuse Rate Board […]
Bernal Cut/Arlington Path Newsletter
D8-wide cleanup with SFMTA July 15! See newsletter for QR code to sign up
Chenery Slow Street before SFMTA Board 5/16
The SFMTA Board will consider re-adding Chenery west of Diamond to the Slow Streets network. To find out more about the May 16, 2023, SFMTA Board meeting, including how to participate, visit https://www.sfmta.com/calendar/board-directors-meeting-may-16-2023. Members of the public may submit a comment in advance of the meeting to MTABoard@sfmta.com or call 415.646.4470 by 5pm the day before the […]
Greenway – Bernal Cut Native Plant Tour Sunday, 4/30
Join the California Native Plant Society’s walking tour of Glen Park/Bernal Glen on Sunday, April 30, from 1 to 3 p.m. and explore the hidden treasure trove of urban open spaces filled with California native plants and see the ever evolving super bloom. We will travel along the Glen Park Greenway and tour the native grass […]
GPA Quarterly Mtg 4/20
A reminder to please join us Thursday, April 20, for the Glen Park Association spring quarterly meeting, which will be held on Zoom from 7 to 8:30 PM. Register for the meeting by clicking here. AGENDA Discussion of traffic enforcement, plus a precinct update and safety tips from Ingleside Station Precinct Lt. Kevin Noble Discussion of […]
Fire displaces Glen Park merchant from his home
Critter Fritters Manager Tony Jerez was tuning into the TV news last Friday at 11 p.m. when the fire alarm in his Tenderloin apartment building went off, but he didn’t realize the situation was serious until he heard neighbors yelling. “It’s a real fire,” they called, and the Balboa Hotel’s 25 residents and their pets […]
Glen Park Gets Greener
Glen Park is about to get greener, thanks to a grant that will buy 30 California native trees, 50 drought-resistant shrubs and numerous native grasses to beautify a stretch of land running between Arlington Street and San Jose Avenue. The pedestrian portion of the land is known as the Arlington Path, which runs parallel to […]
No Drain on Your Time
What takes ten minutes and potentially saves you and your neighbors thousands of dollars? Adopt a Drain, San Francisco’s program that charges volunteers with clearing storm drains so they won’t clog and flood! Perks beyond earning the good will of your neighbors: you get to name your drain, and the name shows up on the […]
Nightmare on Elk Street: Carnevil 10/29
Nightmare on Elk Street: Carnevil on October 29 Carnival games, haunted house, entertainment, food vendors and more from 3 to 9 p.m. at the Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center (70 Elk Street) on Saturday, October 29. For more information, call the recreation center at (415) 239-4007.
Future of Islais Creek
San Francisco* is undertaking a study to deliver flood resilience and quality-of-life benefits to San Franciscans in the Upper Islais Creek Watershed. Quality-of-life benefits could include pedestrian and bicyclist safety, neighborhood connectivity, urban greening, and other environmental benefits. Increasing flood resilience may involve strategies to (1) adapt streets and the public realm to manage larger […]
Bernal Cut/Arlington Path Newsletter
9/10 Cleanup
August Action on the Bernal (Arlington) Cut
Read about the August 27 Arlington Path/Bernal Cut cleanup, grant activity and more in the beautiful Bernal Cut newsletter!
Reminder: GPA Quarterly Meeting July 21
Summer 2022 Quarterly Meeting Keeping Glen Park Beautiful The Glen Park Association Summer Quarterly Meeting Thursday, July 21, 2022 7 p.m. Register via Zoom here Agenda Vincent Yuen, RefuseRefuse: trash pickups in Glen Park Daniel Homsey, Neighborhood Empowerment Network: Neighborfest Representative from DPW: Streets and Sanitation to discuss everything clean streets, plus Q&A PLUS Representative from […]
GPA Mtg 7/21
Summer 2022 Quarterly Meeting Keeping Glen Park Beautiful The Glen Park Association Summer Quarterly Meeting Thursday, July 21, 2022 7 p.m. Register via Zoom here Agenda Vincent Yuen, RefuseRefuse: trash pickups in Glen Park Daniel Homsey, Neighborhood Empowerment Network: Neighborfest Representative from DPW: Streets and Sanitation to discuss everything clean streets, plus Q&A Representative from District […]
Bird & Beckett Bash Celebrates Tony 6/16!
This month’s Neighborhood Bash honors Tony from Critter Fritters! The ongoing third Thursday celebration is free and open to all. Great tunes provided by the Larry Vann Trio, with groove merchant Larry Van on drums, Michael Warren on bass and Tim Landis on guitar. No cover charge, though donations for the band always gladly accepted. […]
Clean with Pride 6/25
Start Pride weekend with a local bang by joining the Glen Park Association, the Glen Park Merchants and Refuse Refuse for our monthly neighborhood cleaning, June 25, 10 a.m. to noon. We’re meeting again at Critter Fritters, 670 Chenery Street, where we’ll grab bags and get picking! All cleaning supplies supplied. Just bring your neighborhood […]
Local Author Reads: The Witches of Glen Park
Book Reading! Hear it straight from the cat’s mouth: Mark Shoffner reads from his latest book, The Witches of Glen Park, the sequel to Miriam, Witch of GP. Sunday, May 15, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bird & Beckett Books 653 Chenery Street Free!
Refuse Refuse in GP 5/15
Refuse Refuse in Glen Park Let’s keep the green alive! Join the Glen Park Association and the Glen Park Merchants Association to refuse refuse in Glen Park. Sunday May 15, 2022 10am to 12pm Meet at Critter Fritters (670 Chenery) Post cleanup refreshments at Critter Fritter Sign Up Here Teams will fan out to […]
GPA Mtg 4/21
Spring 2022 Quarterly Meeting Meet Our New Ingleside Police Captain and Hear from Supervisor Mandelman The Glen Park Association Spring Quarterly Meeting Thursday, April 21, 2022 7 p.m. Register via Zoom here (but we have hope for an in-person meeting this summer!) Agenda Announcement of 2022 GPA Grant recipients Michael Rice to speak in memory […]