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Mountain Lake Park playground renovation nears its fundraising goal

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Sarah B.

A rendering of the new playground, as viewed from the Mountain Lake entrance Last November, we told you about the project that is underway for a much needed renovation of the playground at Mountain Lake Park. The planned renovation will… Continue Reading →

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Saturday family movie nights at Cabrillo Playground; starts Aug. 9

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Sarah B.

It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since Cabrillo Playground re-opened after a $4.5 million remodel. Beginning this Saturday night, the playground will host three movie nights for families. The lineup is as follows: August 9: Toy Story September… Continue Reading →

Events, Kids, Parks

Saturdays are for Blue Herons in GGP & Science programs at Mt. Lake

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Sarah B.

A couple of nature programs came into our inbox recently… GREAT BLUE HERONS AT STOW LAKE We’re currently in the midst of the Great Blue Heron Watch at Stow Lake in Golden Gate Park. Great Blue Herons have been nesting… Continue Reading →

Events, Golden Gate Park, Parks, Wildlife
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New parklet opens outside Simple Pleasures on outer Balboa

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Sarah B.

The Richmond District’s second parklet opened on Saturday in front of Simple Pleasures Cafe at 3434 Balboa near 35th Avenue. The budget for the parklet was $26,000, one of the most expensive in the city to date. Unlike most city… Continue Reading →

Business, Parks
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Photo: Mountain Lake morning

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Sarah B.

Parks, Photos
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Local links: Pho closing, Saturday events, Farmer’s Market extended & more

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Sarah B.

Even the dogs can’t help smiling at Lands End. Photo by Jonathan Fleming While you’re trying to fathom the litany of charges in State Senator Yee’s indictment, take a moment to check out these less threatening local links: No mo’… Continue Reading →

Classes, Eric Mar, Events, Food, Ocean Beach, Parks, Volunteer
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Neighbors, volunteers and Rec & Park clean up Park Presidio greenway

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Sarah B.

USF students helped clean and plant along the Park Presidio greenway on March 22. Photo by phoca2004 This past Saturday, SF Recreation and Parks held a planting day on the 500 block of 14th Avenue, between Anza and Balboa. The… Continue Reading →

Community, Parks, Volunteer
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Photos: Check out these beastly fish being pulled out of Mountain Lake

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Sarah B.

Photo by Jonathan Young The Presidio Trust has spent millions to remediate Mountain Lake, removing contaminated sediment from the lake bottom and restoring the native species and plants to the areas around the lake. A big part of that effort… Continue Reading →

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