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Sunset Dunes Skate-N-Play Day on June 27 |
Get ready to roll at Sunset Dunes Skate-N-Play Day! Join the Friends of Sunset Dunes and Rec and Park on Friday, June 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the new skate and bike park at Sunset Dunes near Sloat Boulevard. The celebration is open to all ages and abilities and will feature a chance to test out the brand-new skate features, including a quarter pipe, bank, rails, spine and slabs, along with a nearby bike pump track and skills course. Bring your own board, bike or blades—or borrow gear from our Mobile Rec team. For more information, click the link below.
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Pride Weekend in our Parks on June 27, 28 & 29 |
Happy Pride Weekend! We're excited to host a number of Pride events in our parks this weekend, including the Trans March on Friday, June 27 and the Dyke March on Saturday, June 28 with both taking place at Dolores Park (Dolores and 18th streets) beginning at 5 p.m. Note that both of these events are not produced by San Francisco Pride.
The San Francisco Pride celebrations will be taking place at Civic Center Plaza (335 McAllister Street) on June 28 and 29. The Pride Parade will take place on Sunday, June 29 starting in Embarcadero Plaza on Market Street at 10 a.m. Click the link below for more information, including on rules, schedule, map and more!
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Zion Williams Gaines Skate Plaza Grand Opening on June 28 |
Join us for the grand opening of the newly renamed Zion Williams Gaines Skate Plaza, honoring the late skateboarder and community advocate. Formerly known as Waller Street Skate Park, the plaza is located in Golden Gate Park at Waller and Stanyan streets. The event takes place on Saturday, June 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. and will feature live music, giveaways of skateboards, bikes, swag and other prizes, and a skate competition.
Zion, a Bayview resident, was a well-known figure in the San Francisco skate community, known for his commitment to the sport despite losing his sight in both eyes due to a gunshot wound he suffered when he was a teenager. Zion, 20, passed away in his sleep in June 2023.
The skate plaza was named for him to honor the profound impact he left on local skateboarding culture. For more information, click the link below.
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Fourth of July Parade at Sunset Dunes |
Join the Friends of Sunset Dunes and celebrate the Fourth of July with a parade down Sunset Dunes! Festivities kick off at noon at Sunset Dunes and Noriega Street, with a parade through the park featuring marching bands, a fire truck, and neighborhood joy. The celebration continues at Sunset Dunes and Kirkham Street with bounce houses, face painting, live music, bubble magic and fresh apple pie. For more information, click the link below.
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TPC Harding Park 100th Anniversary Celebration on July 18 |
As TPC Harding Park celebrates its 100th anniversary, the club has announced a centennial celebration for July 18, along with activations at the course throughout the year.
Named after U.S. President Warren Harding, an avid golfer, Harding Park Golf Course opened on July 18, 1925, along the shores of Lake Merced, California, in San Francisco’s southwest corner. The only city-owned public course in the PGA TOUR’s TPC Network, TPC Harding Park features 27 holes of championship golf and has a rich and storied history, including hosting the 2020 PGA Championship, won by Collin Morikawa, as well as the 2009 Presidents Cup, where the United States Team beat the International Team, 19.5 to 14.5.
TPC Harding Park is part of Rec and Park’s legacy of accessible, high-quality public recreation. As a municipal facility, it serves both the local community and visitors from around the world. Through decades of memorable moments, Harding Park has crowned some of golf’s greatest champions, including legends like Billy Casper, Byron Nelson, Gary Player, Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods.
At the centennial celebration on July 18, the first 200 golfers will receive a limited-edition centennial print by artist Lee Wybranski and a custom centennial challenge coin made from a storm-fallen cypress tree from Harding Park. All golfers playing that day will automatically be entered into 'closest to the pin' contests on each par-3 hole, with prizes awarded to the winners. Golfers can book their tee time for July 18 at this link.
For more information on TPC Harding Park and its history, click the link below.
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Harvey Milk Art & Pride Exhibit: "Unapologetically Queer" Open Through July 31 |
Join the Harvey Milk Center for the Arts and Photo Center (50 Scott Street) for its 11th Annual Art and Pride exhibit, “Unapologetically Queer,” a bold exhibition curated by Nicola Bosco-Alvarez. The show runs through July 31, amplifying queer voices in a time of resistance and visibility. This community exhibit features artwork from more than 62 artists, the largest Art and Pride exhibit to date at the center. For more information, click the link below.
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Milestone Reached in Gene Friend Rec Center Renovation! |
Exciting progress is underway in SoMa as the Gene Friend Recreation Center celebrates the completion of its structural framework with a topping out ceremony! This marks a key step in the $59 million project to replace the 45-year-old facility with a state-of-the-art community hub. Set to open in mid-2026, the new center will feature two full-size basketball courts, a modern fitness area, multi-purpose rooms, a new playground, and more—designed to serve people of all ages across the vibrant SoMa neighborhood. For more information on this project, click the link below.
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Mayor Lurie Brings Pro Soccer to Kezar Stadium |
It’s official! This morning, Mayor Lurie signed legislation finalizing an agreement with Golden City FC to make Kezar Stadium the team’s new permanent home. The deal grants GCFC a 15-year permit to use the historic stadium and includes a $10 million commitment for upgrades. These improvements will preserve Kezar as a vital community space for schools, youth leagues, and local residents—while also transforming it into a modern, world-class venue for professional soccer. For more information, click the link below.
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Stern Grove Festival: Enter Lottery for The Pointer Sisters Tickets June 29 |
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Stern Grove Festival is back with an amazing lineup of free concerts for the summer that includes Girl Talk, Damian and Stephen Marley, Diana Ross and more.
Note that the Festival has moved to a lottery system for its free tickets, which will take place six weeks before each show date.
There will also be citywide community box offices open one day prior to each show, where people can pick up tickets in-person.
You can enter the lottery at the link below, with the next one on Sunday, June 29 beginning at 10 a.m. for the Pointer Sisters and Lyrics Born.
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Embarcadero Plaza & Sue Bierman Park Project Community Meeting on July 8 |
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Rec and Park will host a second community meeting for the Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation Project on Tuesday, July 8 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Codi office space (Three Embarcadero Center) at street level. The meeting will include updates on the project and an opportunity for the public to share ideas and feedback.
The project is a public-private partnership with BXP, the Downtown SF Partnership and the Office of Economic and Workforce Development. The City aims to create a cohesive, vibrant public park in the heart of San Francisco, and community input is essential to shaping its future. For more information and to RSVP for this meeting, click the link below.
A community survey will be available on the project page beginning July 9. For questions, contact project manager Eoanna Harrison Goodwin at eoanna....@sfgov.org or (628) 652-6645. For translation, language or accessibility services, contact Pete Moore at pete.j...@sfgov.org or (415) 496-6204 at least 72 hours in advance.
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Coyote Pupping Season in our Parks |
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Never feed coyotes or any wildlife
- Keep dogs on leashes in our parks, unless in a designated off-leash dog play area
- Only admire coyotes from a distance
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If you encounter a coyote, slowly back away carrying any small children or pets. Do not run. You may also scare the coyote away by appearing large and making loud noises.
If you encounter a coyote or see someone putting out food for a coyote, report it to Animal Care and Control (ACC) at (415) 554-9400, or by email at a...@sfgov.org.
For more information, visit ACC's coyote page at the link below.
Photo credit: Nick Stone Schearer from “Don’t Feed the Coyotes”
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Civic Center Soundtrack Series at Fulton Plaza on June 26 & July 1 |
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June 26 | Noon-3 p.m. - Bay Beats: Joel Gentes, Raúl Vargas, and Tom Heyman
- July 1 | Noon-3 p.m. - Francesca Lee, Frankie West, and Sam Edelman
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For the full concert schedule, click the link below.
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SF Bay Area Pro-Am Basketball League at Kezar Pavilion on June 26 |
The legendary San Francisco Bay Area Pro-Am basketball league has returned to Kezar Pavilion (755 Stanyan Street). The league features many talented hoopers ranging from professionals to college players, with league alumni including Steph Curry and Jason Kidd. Attend these free games throughout the summer with the next game on Thursday, June 26 beginning at 8 p.m. For more information including the full schedule, click the link below.
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Illuminate Live at the Golden Gate Park Bandshell on June 27, 28, 29 & July 2 |
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June 27 | 4:30-7:30 p.m. - Friday Happy Hour featuring Momotombo
- June 28 | Noon-7 p.m. - A Pride Queer Country Hoedown featuring Country Risqué, Paisley Fields, Secret Emchy Society, and Squeakie
- June 29 | 4:30-7:30 p.m. - Reggae Sunday featuring DJ Guid8nce, DJ Sep, Irie Dole, and Saritah Duo
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July 2 | 4-7 p.m. - Singer/Songwriter Wednesday featuring Alex Walsh, No Country, and Northern Waste
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For the full concert schedule, click the link below.
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Summer Soirée at Yik Oi Huang Peace & Friendship Park on June 28 |
Join community partners for the Visitacion Valley Summer Soirée on Saturday, June 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Yik Oi Huang Peace and Friendship Park (251 Leland Avenue). This free, family-friendly event features carnival games, prizes, snacks, music and community resources. For more information and to RSVP, click the link below.
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The Whale's Tale Music Lineup for June 28 & 29 |
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The Whale's Tail outdoor garden bar is in Golden Gate Park on Saturdays, Sundays, and select Monday holidays from noon to 6 p.m.
Located off of the JFK Promenade just west of the Rose Garden at the 14th Avenue East Meadow, this family- and dog-friendly spot transforms into a vibrant weekend destination with drinks, lawn games, public art, and curated local food trucks.
It also hosts live music, with this weekend's lineup featuring:
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June 28 | Noon- 6 p.m. - Bloomagoo, Lolah, Sergio Vuskovic, and The Alleylots
- June 29 | Noon- 6 p.m. - Ants, Eva Jay Fortune, John Elliott, and Middle Dog
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The Whale's Tail is a collaboration between Rec and Park, Non Plus Ultra, and Illuminate. For more information, click the link below.
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SF Nighthawks vs. San Ramon at Kezar Stadium on June 28 |
The San Francisco Nighthawks next home game at Kezar Stadium (670 Kezar Drive) is against San Ramon on Saturday, June 28 at 7 p.m. Admission is free. Come out and support soccer in the city at this historic facility!
Established in 1995, the San Francisco Nighthawks call Kezar Stadium home. They are an American women's soccer club and a founding member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the second tier of women's soccer in the United States and Canada. For more information, click the link below.
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Yoga Class at Francisco Park on June 29 |
Join the Francisco Park Conservancy for a community yoga class at Francisco Park (Bay and Larkin streets) on Sunday, June 29 from 10 to 11 a.m. Bring a yoga mat, blanket, or towel and meet on the lawn for some morning movement. This event is open to the community with all levels welcome.
Suggested donation: $10+
(Venmo to @FranciscoPark-Conservancy)
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Golden Gate Park Band: Songs & Dances Show on June 29 |
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Join the Golden Gate Park Band for its Songs and Dances show on Sunday, June 29 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Golden Gate Bandshell (75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive). Dr. German Gonzalez leads the band in an exciting program of audience favorites featuring songs by Tchaikovsky, Sousa and more. For more information, click the link below.
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Tennis Coalition SF Doubles Workshop |
New for 2025, TCSF will be featuring a doubles workshop led by our very own board member, Coach Sean Dizon. Sean is a private instructor, as well as an assistant coach with the St. Ignatius College Preparatory School. Prior to that, he was an assistant coach for the USF Tennis Team. These workshops will be targeting players with a 3.0-4.0 rating and will be held at a variety of San Francisco’s beautiful public courts.
There is one session per month on a Sunday.
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Registration is required and spots will be limited. For more information and registration, click the link below.
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San Francisco City FC vs. Academia at Kezar Stadium on June 29 |
Come out to Kezar Stadium (670 Kezar Drive) on Sunday, June 29 with San Francisco City FC facing off against Academia beginning at 3:30 p.m. Take Muni to the stadium and watch some top notch soccer in Golden Gate Park.
The club is a supporter-owned soccer team that was founded in 2001. The club competes in the United Soccer League (USL) Two tier, and plays its home matches at Kezar Stadium.
For more information and to purchase tickets, click the link below.
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Pikmin in Bloom at Union Square July 4 to 6 |
Celebrate the Fourth of July weekend with a free, family-friendly Pikmin Bloom Mini Walk at Union Square Plaza (333 Post Street) from July 4 to 6, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Hosted by Nintendo, the event includes a pop-up tent where visitors can pick up a physical mini walk map, take photos with Pikmin using the AR cam, and earn My Nintendo Platinum Points. No reservation is required, though RSVPs are encouraged. For more information and to RSVP, click the link below.
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SF Mime Troupe: "DISRUPTION- A Musical Farce" at Dolores Park July 4 & 5 |
San Francisco Mime Troupe returns with its production of "DISRUPTION - A Musical Farce." It is a sharp political comedy about tech overreach and community resistance. When a city official begins optimizing services for private investors, one neighborhood must decide whether to fix a broken system—or overthrow it.
This free show kicks off in Dolores Park (Dolores and 18th streets) on Friday, July 4 at 2 p.m., with a second show on Saturday, July 5 at the same time. For more information, including the full production schedule, click the link below.
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Teen Creative Writing Summer Camp |
Join our week-long summer camp for teens who love to write in San Francisco! The Summer Camp takes place at SF Creative Writing Institute at Harvey Milk Center for the Arts. We feature an interactive, fun approach to Creative Writing taught by professional working artists in the field.
In this one week-workshop style summer camp, teens will write stories, novel excerpts, nonfiction, and poetry in a fun, inclusive environment. Our goal is self-expression. Our methods are learning by doing. We teach budding writers to find their unique voice by trying out different styles in their writing, and following the artistic process to see where it leads.
We’ll make a chapbook-style zine produced by the group and portfolios of their best work. There will be an optional reading on the mic and final showcase on the last day that friends and family can attend. This camp will be held at Harvey Milk Center for the Arts at Duboce Park in San Francisco.
Week 1: August 11-15, 2025 from 12pm-5pm OR
Week 2: August 18-22, 2025 from 12-5pm
For more information, click the link below.
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Activity & Class Schedule for Civic Center Plazas |
Check out all of the amazing drop-in activities and scheduled classes available at the reimagined UN Plaza and surrounding Civic Center area.
From the Heart of the City Farmers' Market at Fulton Plaza to free skateboarding lessons at UN Plaza, we have something for everyone to get out and play in San Francisco's core. See the workout class schedule from Rae Studios at UN Plaza, as well as the full amenity list and schedule at the link below.
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Programming at Union Square in 2025 |
Union Square Plaza (333 Post Street) is your 2025 destination for fun, free outdoor programming. There’s something happening every day through October 20. See the weekly schedule:
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- Mondays: Mahjong and sketching classes
- Tuesdays: Toddler fun and Blues music
- Wednesdays: Morning Tai Chi and evening cardio dance for wellness
- Thursdays: Live indie music and Crafternoons
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Fridays: Dance parties (salsa, swing, tango, and square dancing)
- Weekends: Juggling, family STEM, and global culture days
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For more information, click the link below.
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Bean Sprouts Family Days at the San Francisco Botanical Garden |
Come dig, smell, taste, build, and explore with the San Francisco Botanical Garden (1199 9th Avenue) on Bean Sprouts Family Days presented by Kaiser Permanente. Come out for family fun in the Children’s Garden on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon and the first Saturdays of each month from noon to 4 p.m. Programs are included with garden admission and do not require pre-registration. For more information, click the link below.
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Adaptive Bike Program in Golden Gate Park on Saturdays |
San Francisco's free Adaptive Bike Program is back in Golden Gate Park.
In partnership with BORP, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, we're providing free adaptive bikes for use on a first come, first served basis in the park on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the summer and fall months.
They will be available at the Music Concourse behind the Bandshell (75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive) and next to the accessible parking lot.
For more information, contact BORP Cycling Center at (510) 848-2930 or email sfcy...@borp.org.
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Drop-In Wheelchair Basketball at Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center |
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Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center (70 Elk Street) is hosting a free drop-in wheelchair basketball session every Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m. in partnership with BORP Adaptive Sports and Recreation. All ages are welcome. You don't have to have a mobility disability to participate, but you must be able to maneuver a wheelchair. Wheelchairs are available for participants at least 5 feet tall. Let's hoop!
For more information, click the link below.
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Library on the JFK Promenade Every Monday |
The San Francisco Public Library invites you to visit the Bookmobile at the JFK Promenade. Every Monday through August 11, you can find the library on wheels at the corner of JFK Promenade and Conservatory Drive, west of the Conservatory of Flowers, from 4 to 7 p.m. Stop by to browse books, borrow materials, and take part in free activities for all ages. For more information, click the link below.
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Swing into Stories at Redwood Grove Playground on July 1 |
The San Francisco Public Library's (SFPL) YouthMobile is coming to parks around the city through its Swing into Stories program. It takes place at a different park each Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon (Storytime begins at 10:30 a.m.) with the next on July 1 at Garfield Playground (Treat and 26th streets).
The YouthMobile offers a diverse selection of children’s library materials available for checkout with an SFPL library card. For more information and the Swing into Stories schedule, click the link below.
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Movie Night at Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center on July 1 |
Join our staff at Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center (70 Elk Street) for classic movie nights! The next will take place on Tuesday, July 1 beginning at 6 p.m. and will feature the 1945 film "Blood on the Sun." Come meet your neighbors and enjoy these vintage films. For more information, contact the center at (415) 239-4007.
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Sundays at the Beach at Sunset Dunes: Chair Yoga on July 6 |
Join the Friends of Sunset Dunes for its Sundays at the Beach programming. These free activities, from live music to Tai Chi, will be hosted four times a month. The next program will be Chair Yoga on Sunday, July 6 from 2 to 3 p.m. at Sunset Dunes and Irving Street. For more information, click the link below.
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Summer Birding Begins July 12 at Blue Heron Lake in Golden Gate Park |
San Francisco Nature Education (SFNE) is hosting summer bird walks in Golden Gate Park, with the next taking place on Saturday, July 12 from 10 a.m. to noon at the San Francisco Botanical Garden (1199 9th Avenue). SFNE volunteers will lead these walks, offering one program for children ages 5 to 12 (accompanied by a parent or guardian), and another for youth and adults ages 13 and up. For more information and to register for these field trips, click the link below.
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Concrete Mecca: San Francisco's Skateboarding Legacy |
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Our Video of the Week comes from SFGovTV and features their recent short documentary on the skateboarding history of San Francisco. It aims to capture its raw history, thriving present, and limitless future, giving both skaters and non-skaters an appreciation for how our city helped shape global skateboarding culture.
The video features a number of our parks, including historic spots such as Embarcadero Plaza and Union Square, as well as Potrero del Sol Skatepark and the new UN Skate Plaza. It also highlights our Shred and Butter skate program, which brings San Francisco's skate culture to the next generation of city skaters. For more information, visit our skate parkd page at the link below.
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