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Neighborhood meeting about 2012 Parks Bonds projects, April 18

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Sarah B.

At the Lincoln Park playground re-opening in April 2010 This year, the SF Recreation & Parks Department is developing another parks bond proposal for voter consideration on the November 2012 ballot. The last one passed in 2008, and has resulted… Continue Reading →

Eric Mar, Parks

Out with the old, in with the new at Fulton Playground

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Sarah B.

Fulton Playground neighbor Wendi sent us these photos of the park’s street sign coming down yesterday. The playground closed back in November to get ready for its makeover; construction began in January. The playground is undergoing a $4.2 million renovation… Continue Reading →

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New Lands End Lookout visitor center coming along; update meeting Saturday

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Sarah B.

Construction on the new 2,500 square foot Lands End Lookout visitor center is coming along nicely. It’s located just above Sutro Baths at the edge of the Merrie Way parking lot. The new center will also include 500 square feet… Continue Reading →

Events, Lands End, Parks
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Public meeting about environmental cleanup of Mountain Lake, January 25

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Sarah B.

Late last year, a $13.5 million settlement was reached between the Presidio Trust and CALTRANS for cleanup of contaminated sediments that have run into Mountain Lake off of the Park Presidio roadway above it. The runoff has been occurring since… Continue Reading →

Green, Parks

Explore the night sky at Lands End event, Saturday

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Sarah B.

This Saturday night, the Parks Conservancy is hosting an “Explore the Night Sky” event at Lands End. Lands End is one place in San Francisco where we can still enjoy the beauty of the night sky. The National Park Service… Continue Reading →

Events, Lands End, Parks
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Fulton Playground closes for renovations; Artist chosen for Cabrillo Playground

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Sarah B.

Beginning today, Fulton Playground – located on 27th and 28th Avenues, midway between Cabrillo and Fulton Avenues – will be closed as extensive renovations get underway for a complete redesign. The park is expected to reopen in Fall 2012. The… Continue Reading →

Parks
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Community meeting about Mountain Lake environmental cleanup, Nov. 16

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Sarah B.

Next Wednesday night, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) and the Presidio Trust will host a public informational meeting about the planned cleanup of the lake in Mountain Lake Park. Over the last several years, we have investigated… Continue Reading →

Events, Parks

Neighborhood parks get a boost from Rec & Park Community Opportunity Fund

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Sarah B.

Muriel Leff Mini Park on 7th Avenue Last week, the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department announced plans to award more than $1 million of their Community Opportunity Fund (COF) to ten different neighborhood projects across the city; three of… Continue Reading →

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