Update on the Fulton Playground remodel

The final rendering for the new Fulton Playground.

Last June, we reported on the renovation plans for Fulton Playground, located on a lot that spans between 27th and 28th Avenues, midway between Cabrillo and Fulton Avenues.

The project has been spearheaded by a group of neighbors working with the SF Rec & Parks Department.

In December 2010, a building permit was filed for the project, which includes a completely new playground, resurfacing of the basketball and tennis courts, and upgrades to the park’s clubhouse. The park will also showcase a unique, kinetic sculpture from artist Moto Ohtake.

Construction documents were completed earlier this month, which will be followed up with comments from the SF Building Department. From there the project will go out for bid in June.

Rec & Park Project Coordinator Paulina Araica estimates that construction will begin in August 2011 and should last about 10 months. During that time, the park will be closed.

Given this timing, the re-opening of the park is scheduled for June 30, 2012. This is a delay of a few months from initial estimates. In an email to the Yahoo! group of neighbors that are working on the project, Araica explained that “the project schedule has experienced a delay to due to review/coordination of the clubhouse historic preservation issues and issuance of building permit.”

In her communication, Araica also included the final rendering of the playground, pictured above.

The total budget for the Fulton Playground renovation is $4.2 million, 100% funded by the 2008 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Park Bond passed by voters.

For more information on the renovation, visit the Fulton Playground Renovation page on the SF Rec & Parks website.

Sarah B.