McLaren Park
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McLaren Park is a Recreation and Park Department park in San Francisco. No further project details, cost figures, or schedule have been published.AI-generated
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Aug 26, 2026Agency updateMcLaren Park-Visitacion Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Improvements | Project update, Aug 2026We’re pleased to announce that Public Works (PW) put the McLaren Park - Visitacion Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Improvements project out for contractor bids this summer and PW is evaluating contractor bid packages now. Their recommendation for contract award is scheduled to be heard by the San Francisco...
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Jul 21, 2026Agency updateIn our last update in early June, we shared the final plan for the Louis Sutter Upper Playground. Since then, our project team has been working to develop this plan into construction documents, order equipment and materials, and refine the construction schedule. We are pleased to announce that this project is...
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Jun 5, 2026Agency updateWe’re pleased to share the final plan for the Louis Sutter Upper Playground! This plan grew from the invaluable input of community members who participated in our online survey and two in-person feedback sessions. We received nearly 140 survey responses and spoke in-person with over 150 community members. Thank you...
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| update.post | {'aid': '3041', 'url': 'https://sfrecpark.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3041', 'body': 'We’re pleased to announce that Public Works (PW) put the McLaren Park - Visitacion Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Improvements project out for contractor bids this summer and PW is evaluating contractor bid packages now. Their recommendation for contract award is scheduled to be heard by the San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission at their September 2 meeting and September 17 meeting . Once approved by Commission, construction on this important project would begin later this year. We will share more information about the construction schedule, duration, and details once those are set. The project is designed to improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists on the segment of Visitación Avenue within McLaren Park between Mansell Street and Hahn Street. Planned improvements along this half-mile stretch of roadway include new sidewalks, bikeways, lighting, and signage. This work will help better connect nearby destinations such as Coffman Pool, Hertz Rec Center, Herz Playground, Leland Ave Raingarden, McLaren Community Gardens, and Visitación Valley Middle School (SFUSD). To sign up for updates about the McLaren Park - Visitación Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Improvements project, please visit the News Flash section of our webpage and subscribe to " Rec Park Improvements: McLaren Park - Visitación Ave ." Please feel free to share this great news with your friends and neighbors! 💬 Have questions or concerns? Feel free to contact the project manager: J. Marien Coss 📧 marien.coss@sfgov.org 📞 628-652-6647 Please visit the project webpage at: McLaren Park - Visitacion Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Improvements', 'title': 'McLaren Park-Visitacion Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Improvements | Project update, Aug 2026', 'category': 'Rec Park Improvements: McLaren Park | All project updates', 'published': '2026-08-26'} | reported | 2026-08-27 | live |
| update.post | {'aid': '2864', 'url': 'https://sfrecpark.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2864', 'body': 'Thank you to everyone who joined us last weekend for our third community gathering about the conceptual design for the Crocker Amazon Baseball and Softball Fields Renovation. At the workshop sessions, attendees rotated through six stations, each station offering an opportunity to learn about and discuss different, key topics that have been important to the design process. This includes the proposed community gathering spaces; dog play areas; lighting and parking; playfield surfacing; trees and other plantings; and walking paths and other amenities. View the boards from each station on the project page under the “Documents and Materials” tab. Thank you for all your thoughtful questions and feedback at the workshops. The project team will review all the comments we received and make appropriate adjustments to the concept plan. Next, we will post the revised plan on the project website and send notifications that it is available to review. We are planning to take the concept plan before the San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission for approval later this year. Commission meetings are open to the public and all community members are welcome to attend. Please stay tuned for more updates. If you would like to receive updates about the Crocker Amazon Baseball and Softball Fields Renovation, including information about the upcoming Commission hearing, please visit the News Flash section of our webpage and subscribe to " Rec Park Improvements: Crocker Amazon Baseball and Softball Fields Renovation ." Thank you again for your continued support of our parks. 💬 Have questions or concerns? Feel free to contact the project manager: Dan Mauer 📧 dan.mauer@sfgov.org Please visit the project page at: Crocker Amazon Baseball and Softball Fields Renovation', 'title': 'Crocker Amazon Baseball and Softball Fields Renovation | Project update, May 2026', 'category': 'Rec Park Improvements: McLaren Park | All project updates', 'published': '2026-05-01'} | reported | 2026-07-31 | retracted |
| update.post | {'aid': '2920', 'url': 'https://sfrecpark.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2920', 'body': 'We’re pleased to share the final plan for the Louis Sutter Upper Playground! This plan grew from the invaluable input of community members who participated in our online survey and two in-person feedback sessions. We received nearly 140 survey responses and spoke in-person with over 150 community members. Thank you for sharing your insights and helping to develop a playground that best meets the needs of everyone in the community. Nature-themed “Duck Pond” theme – The “Duck Pond” theme was a clear community favorite, offering a wide range of play experiences for children of all ages and abilities while playfully referencing McNab Lake and other natural wonders of McLaren Park. In keeping with this finding, respondents also expressed a strong desire for a tall slide, a variety of options for swinging and climbing, and an overall greater density of play features. Challenging play and “thrill” for older children – High climbing routes, tower nets, monkey bars, fireman’s poles and a new “gap jumper” feature that challenges children to step onto a suspended pole and vault across a gap between platforms. Together the playground’s features offer height, speed, and physical challenge to keep older kids engaged and having fun. Engaging, age‑appropriate play for younger children – For ages 3–8, the duck, fish, and other nature-themed graphics encourage make‑believe play, storytelling, and social interaction. The wide variety of seesaws, springers, swings, crawl-throughs, and multiple play loops encourage longer stays and repeat use. As confidence grows, younger children can test themselves with higher platforms, more demanding climbs, and more challenging play elements. Seating and comfort for parents and caregivers – Seating is an integral part of this design, with comfortable seating and clear sightlines distributed throughout the play area. Inclusive design is also integrated throughout the entire playground, with ADA accessible pathways and stairs, engaging ground‑level activities, multiple entry points, and clear visual connections between levels, aligning with best practices for inclusive play. Together, these strategies create a playground that offers a wide range of experiences for children of all ages. The new Louis Sutter playground will be welcoming, challenging, and distinctive to the neighborhood, while remaining grounded in its natural park setting. For more details on what we heard from the community about the new play equipment, check out our “What we heard” sheet. We are on pace to start construction this fall, and our goal is to open the new playground before the end of 2026. 💬 Have questions or comments? Feel free to contact the project manager: Alex Schuknecht 📧 alex.schuknecht@sfgov.org 📞 628-652-6631 Please visit the project webpage at: McLaren Park - Louis Sutter Upper Playground Renewal If you would like to receive updates about the Louis Sutter Playground Renewal, please visit the News Flash section of our webpage and subscribe to " Rec Park Improvements: McLaren Park - Louis Sutter Upper Playground Renewal ."', 'title': 'McLaren Park - Louis Sutter Upper Playground Renewal | Project update, June 2026', 'category': 'Rec Park Improvements: McLaren Park | All project updates', 'published': '2026-06-05'} | reported | 2026-07-31 | live |
| update.post | {'aid': '2985', 'url': 'https://sfrecpark.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2985', 'body': 'In our last update in early June, we shared the final plan for the Louis Sutter Upper Playground. Since then, our project team has been working to develop this plan into construction documents, order equipment and materials, and refine the construction schedule. We are pleased to announce that this project is expected to break ground in January 2027. Please be advised that during construction, the entire play area will be fenced off and closed. Construction is expected to last about three months. We aim to have the new playground complete and open to the public by April 2027. 💬 Have questions or comments? Feel free to contact the project manager: Alex Schuknecht 📧 alex.schuknecht@sfgov.org 📞 628-652-6631 Please visit the project webpage at: McLaren Park - Louis Sutter Upper Playground Renewal If you would like to receive updates about the Louis Sutter Playground Renewal, please visit the News Flash section of our webpage and subscribe to " Rec Park Improvements: McLaren Park - Louis Sutter Upper Playground Renewal ."', 'title': 'McLaren Park - Louis Sutter Upper Playground Renewal | Project update, July 2026', 'category': 'Rec Park Improvements: McLaren Park | All project updates', 'published': '2026-07-21'} | reported | 2026-07-31 | live |
| summary | McLaren Park is a Recreation and Park Department park in San Francisco. No further project details, cost figures, or schedule have been published. | generated | 2026-07-29 | live |
| source.project_id | 1161 | reported | 2026-07-29 | live |
| source.url | https://sfrecpark.org/1161/McLaren-Park | reported | 2026-07-29 | live |
| name | McLaren Park | reported | 2026-07-29 | live |