Thanks to everyone who came out to the Glen Park Association quarterly meeting last night, and we hope you can make our next quarterly meeting in July – stay tuned for more details. As promised, we wanted to share a quick recap of resources provided: 1. San Francisco County Transportation Authority (SFCTA) The SFCTA […]
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Shelter animals *say* thank you for the towels–food donations now being welcomed
Good afternoon everyone, Our Officer of the Month, Officer Johnny Vong, has done a tremendous job managing the Ingleside Towel Drive for San Francisco Animal Care and Control (S.F.A.C.C.), and he made yet another delivery of towels this week. S.F.A.C.C. informed us that because of the overwhelming and generous response from those in our community, […]
A man and his dog, lifelong residents of Glen Park
With an average life span of 83.7 years and the most centenarians per capita on the planet, Okinawans are touted and envied for their longevity. Not only for humans, but maybe even dogs, as evidenced by 18-year old, aptly named Okie. She’s the equivalent of 88 human years, according to WebMD. That would undoubtedly make […]
Two months in: Reminiscing about Glen Park during the lock down
Two months ago, on March 17, San Francisco went on lockdown when the City ordered residents to shelter in place to slow the spread of COVID-19. Long-time Glen Park News writer Murray Schneider spent some time over the past few weeks using the time to revisit sites he’s written about over the past decade. There’s […]
10th Anniversary Retrospective: Departed pets live on in Day of the Dead display
To celebrate the Glen Park Association Website turning ten years old, we are reposting some of our favorite stories from the last ten years. For the second year, and by popular demand, Critter Fritters manager Tony has assembled a Day of the Dead display of some of Glen Park’s dear departed best friends. The Day […]
10th Anniversary Retrospective: Rollicking Frolicking Pups Celebrate their New Play Area
To celebrate the Glen Park Association Website turning ten years old, we are reposting some of our favorite stories from the last ten years. The scene was one of unabashed fun as canine guardians watched their dogs enjoy their inaugural romp in the newly renovated dog park at Walter Haas Playground in Diamond Heights. […]
Walter Haas Dog Play Area Renovation Begins May 9
Information from Betsy Eddy of Diamond Heights Community Association: The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department has scheduled construction renovations at the Walter Haas Dog Play Area to start on Wednesday, May 9th. Completion is planned during the summer. The DHCA thanks Senator Scott Wiener and Supervisor Jeff Sheehy for their efforts to fund the […]