Reader Phil sent us this photo from a trip to Lincoln Park playground on Monday. “I was struck by the the light, and the quiet sense of satisfaction that was evoked by those enjoying the park. This is Nature, and… Continue Reading
Photo by katherinejoy101 Next Thursday and Saturday, the Presidio Trust will host two walking tours of Mt. Lake Park, followed by a community meeting five days later. Join Presidio Trust staff for a walk and discussion about upcoming plans for… Continue Reading
The Sutro Conservatory Greenhouse building above the Cliff House, 1886 Last Friday, a group of students from Ida B. Wells Continuation High School completed a 3-day archaeological dig that uncovered a portion of the original floor from Adolph Sutro’s Conservatory… Continue Reading
The Park(ing) Day installation on Clement near 3rd Avenue. Photo courtesy of CurbedSF On Friday, two neighborhood residents gave a preview of sorts for the upcoming parklet on Clement near 3rd Avenue. They participated in Park(ing) Day, a worldwide event… Continue Reading
Photo by katherinejoy101 Did you know that Mountain Lake (in nearby Mountain Lake Park at 12th Avenue and Lake) is the only remaining natural lake in the city of San Francisco? Two millennia ago, a small natural depression between the… Continue Reading
We first heard rumors of a possible parklet in the neighborhood back in 2010, when one was being considered at 5th and Clement near Toy Boat. But that never materialized. Alissa, the owner of Foggy Notion on 6th Avenue, sent… Continue Reading
A menagerie at 10th & Anza. Photo by sftrajan Happy Monday to all! Here are some local links to kick off your week… Looks like the new Shabuway restaurant will be opening soon at 5120 Geary. I drove by this… Continue Reading
The Lands End Lookout just opened at the end of April, and already the new building – which includes exhibits and artifacts, interpretive merchandise, a café, and restrooms – is a target for vandals. Spokeswoman Jennifer Greene of the Parks… Continue Reading