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Let your voice be heard on the 2020 Parks Bond

April 23, 2020 by SF recreation and parks

Take Our Bond Survey  As we continue to shelter in place, we are planning for better days ahead. If you have a moment, we would like to ask for your feedback and insight into our parks. Your input will help us prioritize park improvements for the future as we are scheduled for the upcoming November […]

Filed Under: Glen Canyon Park, Rec and Park, SF Recreation and Parks Department, Uncategorized

Fairmount Plaza volunteer planting events coming soon

December 28, 2019 by Christopher Campbell

Mark your calendars for the following volunteer opportunities: Saturday, January 11th and Saturday,February 15th  9am-11:30am Meet at the at the end of the Everson cul-de-sac between 2 Everson and Amatista Lane. Volunteer Task: planting Tools and gloves will be provided. Attire: Please wear close toed shoes, long pants and appropriate rain gear. Refreshments: Light snacks […]

Filed Under: Fairmount Plaza, Featured, SF Recreation and Parks Department, Uncategorized, Volunteer

Worth a trek to Noe Valley

October 2, 2019 by Bonnee Waldstein

What does this image have in common with local SF government? Senator Scott Wiener and Supervisor Rafael Mandelman will be presenting a legislative update — and pumpkin carving (at no taxpayer expense)!   Learn about the 2019 California legislative agenda, ask questions and share your 2020 priorities.   October 19, 2019, 1 – 4 pm […]

Filed Under: Anniversary NO, Mandelman, Scott Wiener, SF Recreation and Parks Department, Uncategorized

New (Old) Park at Fairmo(u)nt

September 16, 2019 by Heather World

The scraggly yellowed bluff where Everson Street dead ends will soon become a scenic overlook with tree-framed views of the San Francisco Bay, thanks to an anonymous donation of almost $100,000* to the Recreation and Parks Department to restore the small neighborhood open space. “We anticipate completing the work this winter,” said Nathan Tinclair, deputy […]

Filed Under: Anniversary NO, Birds, Editor's Pick, Fairmount Plaza, Miguel Street, SF Recreation and Parks Department, Trees, Uncategorized, Wildlife Tagged With: Editor's Pick

San Francisco and Glen Park under the microscope

May 27, 2019 by Bonnee Waldstein

  Recently, a spate of findings and ratings has been released by the San Francisco Controller’s Office and the Trust for Public Land, measuring the performance of city departments and quality of life issues. SF Controller’s Office 2019 City Survey Report  This month, the Controller’s Office came out with its biennial (2019) City Survey Report […]

Filed Under: Glen Canyon Park, Library, Neighborhood, Rec and Park, Recreation and sports, SF Recreation and Parks Department, Transit, Trees, Uncategorized

Spring Activities at the Glen Park Rec. Center

February 25, 2019 by Mary Szczepanik

Registration for Spring classes at the Glen Park Recreation center opens March 2, 2019. Take a look at the offerings and see if you want to take Hatha Yoga or sign your children up for Karate or Petite Bakers! The complete class list and registration information can be found here: Glen Park Spring Recreation Listings

Filed Under: Events, Rec and Park, Recreation and sports, SF Recreation and Parks Department

10th Anniversary Retrospective: Do you know the name of Glen Park’s baseball diamond? Read this and you’ll never forget it.

May 11, 2018 by Murray Schneider

To celebrate the Glen Park Association Website turning ten years old, we are reposting some of our favorite stories from the last ten years. Two Little League teams faced off on the Thelma Williams Baseball Diamond in Glen Canyon Park on a warm Saturday afternoon in April. The players were six years old, maybe seven. […]

Filed Under: Anniversary, Baseball, Glen Canyon Park, Glen Park History, Little League, SF Recreation and Parks Department

Comment on Twin Peaks Redesign

May 10, 2018 by Bonnee Waldstein

Interested in giving feedback on the Twin Peaks Promenade Concept Design but couldn’t make the May 8 meeting? Visit the project webpage to see the concept boards that were presented there: http://sfrecpark.org/call-for-input-twin-peaks-promenade-concept-design/ and send in your comments by May 17. Details on the webpage.

Filed Under: Road Construction, Road work, SF Recreation and Parks Department, Twin Peaks

Walter Haas Dog Play Area Renovation Begins May 9

May 4, 2018 by Bonnee Waldstein

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 […]

Filed Under: dogs, Scott Wiener, SF Recreation and Parks Department, Sheehy, Walter Haas

May 8 Open House for Twin Peaks Figure 8 Concept Design

May 1, 2018 by Heather World

Forwarded from the SF Recreation and Parks Department: Save the date and join us for an Open House to review and collect input on proposed designs for the eastern half of the Twin Peaks Boulevard “Figure 8”: Tuesday, May 8, 2018, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Midtown Terrace Clubhouse Clarendon Ave + Olympia Way Rec and […]

Filed Under: Events, Meeting announcement, Road Construction, Road work, SF Recreation and Parks Department, Twin Peaks

Park Closures

August 29, 2017 by Heather World

If the image doesn’t come through, here are the details: Glen Canyon Park temporary detour September 5 to 13, 2017 Rec center courtyard closed Exterior restrooms closed Use west entrance ramp to access building Playground open Questions? Please contact SF Rec Park Project Manager Brett Desmarais at 415-575-5601

Filed Under: SF Recreation and Parks Department, Uncategorized

Temp Trail Closures: Glen Canyon park

July 27, 2017 by Heather World

Forwarded from SF Rec and Park’s Project Manager Brett Desmarais: There will be a temporary trail detour around the construction of the new trash enclosure in the rear of the Rec Center. I will be posting this notice on the project blog as well as throughout the park. [Editor’s note: I can’t get the image […]

Filed Under: Glen Canyon Park, SF Recreation and Parks Department, Uncategorized

Inside the new Glen Canyon Rec Center

April 25, 2017 by Heather World

The big news at the last Glen Park Association General Assembly meeting was that our 1930s-era recreation center building is set to re-open Monday, June 5, following a $14 million renovation. Missed the meeting? You can get a sneak preview of the inside of the building by clicking here to see pictures supplied by Project […]

Filed Under: Glen Canyon Park, SF Recreation and Parks Department

Former Neighborhood Projects page

February 11, 2017 by Heather World

Glen Park village traffic pattern changes Updates will be posted on our blog’s home page. You can learn more, see detailed documents and sign up to receive email updates and alerts from the SFMTA on the project website. Why no pedestrian scramble? Click here, tap “Details” and scroll down. Greenway linking the village and park The Glen […]

Filed Under: Greenway, Road Construction, Road work, SF Recreation and Parks Department, SFMTA

GP Rec Center Update

November 22, 2016 by Heather World

From SF Recreation and Parks Dept: A lot has been going on inside the Glen Park Rec Center! During the first few weeks of November the construction team has been busy installing new windows, insulation, and mechanical systems. The structural framing for the climbing wall is also complete while the restrooms are being prepared for […]

Filed Under: Glen Canyon Park, SF Recreation and Parks Department, Uncategorized

EIR for RecPark’s Natural Resource Management Plan

November 17, 2016 by Heather World

The Planning Department has released the final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on the Recreation and Park Department’s Natural Resources Management Plan. Click here to see it, listed under case #2005.0912E According to RecPark, “This plan outlines a progressive, comprehensive approach to managing our most sensitive habitats which include (in part) the forests of Mt. Davidson, […]

Filed Under: Glen Canyon Park, SF Recreation and Parks Department, Uncategorized

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Bulb Planting on the Glen Park Greenway!!

Please join Friends of the Glen Park Greenway to plant tulips and daffodils this coming weekend. All ages welcome!

We have prepared a 20' x 8' bed on the Glen Park Greenway in front of the raised bed behind St. Johns School (near Burnside Avenue). Just stop by on Saturday March 20 or Sunday March 21 from 10am to 2pm and ask for Kathy or Scott.

Masks and social distancing will be required for everyone
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Bulb Planting on the Glen Park Greenway!!

Please join Friends of the Glen Park Greenway to plant tulips and daffodils this coming weekend. All ages welcome! 

We have prepared a 20 x 8 bed on the Glen Park Greenway in front of the raised bed behind St. Johns School (near Burnside Avenue). Just stop by on Saturday March 20 or Sunday March 21 from 10am to 2pm and ask for Kathy or Scott.

Masks and social distancing will be required for everyone
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👮‍♀️ Join Ingleside Captain Woon, Supervisor Mandelman and a respresentative from the DA's office at a:

Glen Park and Diamond Heights Public Safety Town Hall
February 17th
6:00PM

Register for Zoom information at: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvd-uuqTgoGdEdylqiz2CnKVMiIDXFfkD5.

Our watch via livestream on Supervisor Mandelman's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/rafael.mandelman.
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👮‍♀️ Join Ingleside Captain Woon, Supervisor Mandelman and a respresentative from the DAs office at a:

Glen Park and Diamond Heights Public Safety Town Hall
February 17th
6:00PM

Register for Zoom information at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvd-uuqTgoGdEdylqiz2CnKVMiIDXFfkD5.

Our watch via livestream on Supervisor Mandelmans Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/rafael.mandelman.
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