Rec. and Park is working on initial park improvements to roll out when the park opens full-time.
Press Release: Plans for a Park on the Closed Upper Great Highway
Press Release: Lawsuit Filed Challenging Legality of Prop. K
They allege Proposition K violates California law that controls permanent road closures, and it was adopted without the required environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Press Release: Birdhouse Gallery Show Reflects on Impact of COVID-19
Five years after the world shifted, Birdhouse Gallery invites the public to reflect on the enduring impact of the COVID-19 pandemic through Ari Salomon’s poignant photography exhibition, 6 Feet Apart, culminating in a closing reception and book launch on March 16.
Press Release: Taraval District Officer-Involved Shooting
On March 8, at approximately 4:23 p.m., San Francisco Police officers responded to a residence located on the 1200 block of 41st Avenue regarding an armed adult male subject with a firearm threatening neighbors.
Press Release: Upper Great Highway to Close March 14
A historic oceanfront park is coming to San Francisco’s western edge, giving residents and visitors a place to walk, bike, relax, and connect with the coast like never before. The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced today that the park – the largest pedestrianization project in California history – will officially open on April 12.
Press Release: City Completes Key Westside Traffic and Street Upgrades
The City has completed key infrastructure upgrades to improve traffic flow on San Francisco’s west side, ensuring smoother access for residents, commuters, and visitors. These improvements lay the groundwork for the transformation of the Great Highway into an oceanfront park, creating a new recreational space while keeping the area navigable for all.
Press Release: Fifth Season of Free Live Music at GG Park Bandshell Announced
Illuminate and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department will present more than 125 free concerts at the historic Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park in 2025, starting with women-fronted bands on March 1. The 2025 season will run through mid-November, featuring shows most Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, and select Saturdays.
Press Release: Ocean Beach Sand Dune Replanting Project Launches
Rec. and Park joined dedicated volunteers and key environmental organizations to kick off a sand dune replanting project at Ocean Beach recently. The collaborative effort aims to restore the health of the beach’s vital dune ecosystem, enhance biodiversity, and protect native species.
Press Release: SFPD Arrest 3 Richmond Burglary Case Suspects
SFPD arrested three armed suspects linked to illegal firearms and a Richmond burglary after a thorough investigation. Officers seized multiple firearms and returned stolen merchandise to the business owner.
Press Release: Beware of ‘Blessing Scams’
San Francisco Police Department Releases Video to Raise Awareness About Blessing Scams
Press Release: Outer Sunset’s Gem and Mineral Society Celebrates 90 Years
The San Francisco Gem and Mineral Society (SFGMS) is pleased to announce the celebration of its 90th year of existence, having been founded as the Northern California Mineral Society in January 1935.
Press Release: Richmond District Celebrates Lunar New Year Jan. 18
San Francisco’s Richmond District is gearing up for a spectacular celebration of the Lunar New Year on Jan. 18, and the community is invited to join in the fun!
Press Release: SFMTA’s Accessibility Needs Survey Closes Jan. 15
Community members are invited to complete the Accessibility Needs Survey online now through Wednesday, Jan. 15 here. The Accessibility survey is available online in nine languages with a telephone option available for residents in need of assistance – 311.
Press Release: Christmas Tree Recycling Information
“We collect nearly 300 tons of Christmas trees in San Francisco. Let’s send them to the composting facility for beneficial reuse. Please put your tree at the curb, next to your bins, on your scheduled collection day during the first two weeks of January.”
Press Release: Coastal Commission Greenlights Transformation of Great Highway
The California Coastal Commission voted unanimously on Dec. 12 to grant permit approval for the City of San Francisco to convert the Upper Great Highway from Lincoln Way to Sloat Boulevard to a full-time park that will prioritize pedestrian and bicycle access, enhance public safety and restore vital coastal dunes.
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