Update on Glen Canyon Playground and Tennis Court Project: Project Nearing...
Hi Folks, Just wanted to provide an update – as you can see if you have been near the project soon, The Glen Canyon Playground and Tennis Court Project is really moving along, if you see the park now,...
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2008 Bond Project: As of January 7th, the Recreation Center is open! The Rec Center is open with a new heating system and ready to be enjoyed on the following dates and times: Tuesday – Friday:...
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Playground Opening – March 15th! Come!
You are cordially invited to join Supervisor Scott Wiener, San Francisco Recreation and Park Department General Manager Phil Ginsburg, Glen Park Association and park advocates for the opening...
View ArticleGlen Canyon Tennis Courts Update
Hi Everyone, I wanted to provide an update on the tennis courts at Glen Canyon. It has come to our attention that the slope of the courts are not in line with current USTA recommendations. Rec and...
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Upcoming Glen Canyon Rec Center Renovation Proposals for Public Art needs...
Hi Everyone! As some of you may know, all public capital projects like the upcoming renovation of the Glen Canyon Recreation center, include a public art component. We have been working with the San...
View ArticleComment Period Extended: Glen Canyon Recreation Center Renovation Proposals...
Hi Everyone! As some of you may know, all public capital projects like the upcoming renovation of the Glen Canyon Recreation center, include a public art component. We have been working with the San...
View ArticleVolunteers needed at Glen Park – Hillside Weeding – 9am to Noon, This Friday,...
Thank you again to those of you that came out and volunteered on the hillside Friday, June 13th! It was great! That combined with the work of our gardening staff over the last few week, we have been...
View ArticleGlen Canyon Improvement Project Updates from Rec and Park: Update Tomorrow,...
Hi Folks, Just an FYI – I will be providing a project update at the Glen Park Association Quarterly Meeting at the Glen Park Rec Center tomorrow evening, July 30th. The meeting officially starts at...
View ArticleGlen Canyon Project Updates: Rec Center Design Development, Art Commission...
Hi folks, Last night I made a presentation to the Glen Park Neighbors Meeting at the Rec Center, where I showed a powerpoint. see below. Rec Center Renovation Design Development Please see the...
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Glen Canyon Park Trail Names to Be Recommended to Rec and Park Commission...
This Spring, Rec and Park convened a trail naming contest for the 3 main trails in Glen Canyon Park. We received over 75 nominations for trail names. Following the close of the contest, a trail naming...
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Glen Canyon TRAILS Improvement Project Over Halfway Complete
A majority of trail improvements on the eastern slope of the Canyon are complete, and the contractor will be reopening these trails in the coming week or so. Thank you for your patience as we complete...
View ArticleUpdate on Public Art Process for Glen Canyon Park Rec Center Project
Hi Folks, Just want to update you about the Artist Selection Panel meeting on August 4th. Thank you again for all of your feedback. On August 4th, 2014 the finalists for the Glen Canyon Park Public Art...
View ArticleUpdate and Notice: Glen Canyon Park Tennis Court Repair Work to Start...
Hi Everyone, As you may have heard, it has come to our attention that the slope of the tennis courts at Glen Canyon Park are not in line with current United States Tennis Association (USTA)...
View ArticleGlen Canyon Tennis Court Repairs Starting Soon!
Hi Everyone, As you may have heard, it has come to our attention that the slope of the tennis courts at Glen Canyon Park are not in line with current United States Tennis Association (USTA)...
View ArticleFYI : Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center Renovation Public Art Selection...
Hi Everyone – Update on the public art selection process for Glen Park Rec Center Renovation: the next meeting will be on September 30. The Glen Canyon Art Selection Panel will meet and review a...
View ArticleUpdate on Glen Canyon Park Rec Center: Public Art Selection: Art Proposals on...
Hi Everyone! As many of you know, an artist and art proposal was not selected from the last round of proposals for art for the Rec Center Project Renovation, so soon we are going to be reviewing three...
View ArticleUpdate on Glen Canyon Recreation Center Public Art Proposals Now on View for...
Hi Everyone! This week the finalists for the Glen Canyon Park Public Art Project go on display for public comment at the Glen Park Rec Center. As many of you know, an artist and art proposal was not...
View ArticleUpdate on Glen Canyon Tennis Court Repairs – Nearing Completion, Will update...
Hi Everyone, I would like to update you on the tennis court work at Glen Canyon Park, as we are now nearing completion. The paving and most of the surface work is complete, but we still have some minor...
View ArticleGlen Park Tennis Courts Open Today!
Hi Everyone, The courts are now open for your use! Again, we apologize for this inconvenience during the closure for the repairs. http://sfrecpark.org/project/glen-canyon-park-improvement-plan/ If you...
View ArticleUpdate on Art Selection Process: Glen Canyon Rec Center Art Componant
Hi Everyone! I want to provide an update on the Art Selection process for Glen Canyon Rec Center. On January 16th , the Selection Panel met and recommended that Charles Sowers be awarded the...
View ArticleUpdate on Glen Canyon Recreation Center Renovation – Planning to Start...
Hi Everyone, Just wanted to provide you with a brief update on the Glen Canyon Recreation Center Project. Additionally, I attended the Glen Park Neighbors Meeting last night briefly to provide a update...
View ArticleUpdate on Glen Canyon Rec Center Renovation – Open This Summer, Close in August
Hi Everyone, Just wanted to provide you with a brief update on the Glen Canyon Recreation Center Project. As a reminder, you can always follow the project here:...
View ArticleGlen Canyon Rec Center Renovation – Rec Park Commission Meeting to Review...
Hi Everyone, Just wanted to provide you with a brief update on the Glen Canyon Recreation Center Project. As a reminder, you can always follow the project here:...
View ArticleGlen Canyon Next Step: Review Project and Award of the Construction Contract
Hi Everyone, Just wanted to provide you with a brief update on the Glen Canyon Recreation Center Project. As a reminder, you can always follow the project here:...
View ArticleGlen Canyon Rec Center CLOSURE Update!
The overall floor plan and the latest renderings can be seen here: http://sfrecpark.org/wp-content/uploads/GlenParkConceptual-Design.pdf The contract for the renovation was awarded to the contractor at...
View ArticleGLEN CANYON Update: Recreation Center Renovation to Start Mid October
Hi Everyone, Just wanted to provide you with a brief update on the Glen Canyon Recreation Center Project. This is a project to renovate the Recreation Center, which was overwhelmingly approved by San...
View ArticleGlen Canyon Construction and Lighting Update
Hi folks, The work is coming along on the Rec Center construction. A lot of what we are doing right now is inside, so you won’t see a lot right now on the outside of the building. The pathway and...
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GLEN CANYON Recreation Center Update: Construction Underway
Hi Everyone, Just wanted to provide you with a brief update on the Glen Canyon Recreation Center Project. As you may know, we are well underway with the renovation of the Recreation Center, which was...
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Contractor Set to Complete Creeks to Peaks Connector Trail!
We are excited to report that thanks to support from the San Francisco Parks Alliance and an agreement with the San Francisco Unified School District, a contractor will very soon begin work on a...
View ArticleRec Center Construction Update: Tennis Court Stair Temporary Closure
Hi Everyone, As you can tell if you have visited the southern end of Glen Park recently, the recreation center renovation is well underway. As anticipated, due to aspects of the work on the building...
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Construction Update and Park Repairs
Hello! I’d like to introduce myself as the new Project Manager for the Glen Park Recreation Center. We are nearing the halfway point of construction and the contractor is working to seal the building...
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Interior Construction Progress Update!
A lot has been going on inside the Glen Park Rec Center! During the first few weeks of November the construction team has been busy installing new windows, insulation, and mechanical systems. The...
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Building Interior Progress Update & Trenching
Over the past six weeks the Rec Center interior has transformed as equipment, tile, drywall, and other materials have been installed. This is a very exciting time in the construction process when the...
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Exterior Waterproofing, Finishes, and Playfield Work
If you walked past the Glen Canyon Recreation Center this week, you may have been surprised to see the building being painted blue, but do not worry! This is a layer of waterproof material being...
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What’s new at the Glen Park Rec Center?
Despite recent rain, the Glen Canyon Recreation Center is still on track for a spring opening. Both the interior and exterior are beginning to take on their finished appearances. The final coat of...
View ArticleTennis Court Advisory
Due to construction at the Rec Center, we are experiencing problems with the tennis court lighting and drinking fountain. The project team is aware of these issues and working to resolve them as...
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Glen Canyon Rec Center Open to Campers. Will Fully Open in mid-July.
The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department led a facility tour of the Glen Canyon Recreation Center today in advance of an official opening after undergoing a $14 million renovation, funded by...
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Landscape work continues at Glen Canyon
Construction progress continues on the new rear landscape area at the Glen Canyon Rec Center. A concrete patio has been built and wood decking is now under construction. These pathways and seating...
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Temporary Trail Detour
Please observe the temporary trail detour route in the rear of the Glen Canyon Rec Center.
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New Landscape & Temporary Detour
The new landscape around the Glen Canyon Recreation Center is nearing completion. The front and rear plazas are open and feature new lighting, decorative stone inlays, and seat walls. As part of the...
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Driveway Closed for Paving 09/22/2017
The driveway of the Glen Canyon Recreation Center will be closed for repaving this Friday, September 22, 2017. During this time, please observe the trail detours as shown below. Thank you!
View ArticleGlen Canyon Sussex Stair Replacement Coming Soon!
The existing stair leading to the intersection of Sussex and Elk Streets is scheduled for replacement beginning this November. Funding for the stair was arranged via the Office of Supervisor Sheehy and...
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Temporary Closure & Detour
Replacement of the stairs at the intersection of Sussex and Elk Streets will begin on November 27, 2017. Please observe the trail detours and closures as shown on the map above. It is anticipated that...
View ArticleStair Replacement
The stair replacement at Sussex and Elk Streets has been delayed for several weeks. Upon demolition of the existing stair, it was determined that field conditions varied from anticipated conditions,...
View ArticleSussex Stair Replacement
Dear Glen Park Neighbor, Thank you for your patience throughout the Sussex stair replacement at the Glen Canyon Recreation Center. As you are aware, demolition of the stair occurred in late November of...
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Sussex Stair Improvements
Work has resumed on the replacement of the Sussex stair. Thank you for your patience during the delay. Completion of the stair should take approximately 4 weeks. Fabrication and installation of the...
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Sussex Stair Progress Update
Framing for the lower portion of the stair has been installed. The construction crew is now working on grading and excavation prior to building the upper stair.
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Sussex Street Stair Nearing Completion
Construction of the new Sussex Street stair is nearing completion. The new stair treads are being filled and the hillside will receive fine grading before it is covered in erosion control netting. It...
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Sussex Stair Update
The new stairway has been built! The contractor is now working on rebuilding the top landing and barrier rail where the sidewalk meets the stair. Fabrication of the stair handrail is ahead of schedule,...
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Sussex Stair Open Today!
The new Sussex Stair opened for use today! We truly appreciate the support provided by Supervisor Sheehy that made this project possible. Thank you to everyone in the Glen Park community for your...
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