Planning Association for the Richmond (PAR) reports that the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy has received a new $5 million grant from the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund to support restoration efforts at Land’s End. The gift from the Goldman… Continue Reading
In my meanderings out at Land’s End, I came across a short stretch of trail that had inexplicable signs posted along the way. It wasn’t until I got to the top of the trail at the VA Hospital that I… Continue Reading
This Thursday, the Recreation and Park Commission’s regular public meeting will include a discussion of the proposed Beach Chalet soccer fields on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public, who are invited to come and provide feedback about… Continue Reading
Watch for the fencing surrounding Lincoln Playground at 33rd Avenue and Clement to come down in early April. That’s what I’m being told by Meghan Tiernan, the Rec & Parks Dept. project manager for the Lincoln Playground renovation. The playground… Continue Reading
Last weekend, I joined in on a walking tour of the Richmond District’s Mountain Lake Park given by Woody LaBounty of the Western Neighborhoods Project (one of the great perks of a WNP membership). In addition to his deep historical… Continue Reading
Volunteer for a park cleanup this Saturday from 9am -12pm at the Muriel Leff Mini Park on 7th Avenue between Geary and Anza. The park needs some general sprucing up including light gardening and sweeping. Come out for the full… Continue Reading
The Chronicle reports today that the city will be expanding their pedestrian plaza plans after successful experiments with locations like 17th and Market streets in the Castro. The program is part of a larger effort to convert “pavement to parks”… Continue Reading
Snapped these pics while cruising by the playground today which is at 33rd Avenue and Clement. It doesn’t look like they’ll hit their March 2010 schedule for re-opening, but it looks like the bulk of the work is done. I… Continue Reading