From last night's Collaborative meeting-one of the proposals for the Community Opportunity Fund Grant proposal

[Linda Stark Litehiser]

Note:  Here is one of the proposals from last night's Collaborative meeting. It is from Tom Murphy of Jerry Day/ Friends of JGA. There were two other presentations we learned about to last night--their info will follow. We also had an informational presentation from  RPD and about the nature play area proposed near University Ave near Mansell. Info on that will also be resent. All the folks involved in these projects would like your support. If you would like to send a personal letter or from a group you belong to, please see the contact information in each message for these projects.  

(From Tom Murphy  direct contact for letters of support  in...@jerryday.org  ) 

All - McLaren Park Stakeholders, SF Rec & Park staff, etc...

I hope everyone is doing well!

 

We were very pleased to receive the recent approval letter from SF Rec & Park allowing our Community Opportunity Fund proposal to move forward. Thank you to everyone involved in reviewing and supporting the application.

 

One of the points noted in the approval letter was connecting with the McLaren Park Collaborative as we move into the next phase of planning. I’m reaching out to share more detail on the primary focus of our proposal and to begin that conversation with the group at tonights zoom call. 

 

Primary Project Focus – Repaving Key Access Routes

 

The main component of our proposal is addressing the deteriorating pavement along the primary entrance and main entrance to Jerry Garcia Amphitheater. This route is an important access point not only for amphitheater visitors but also for users of the Crosstown Trail and Philosopher’s Way who pass through this section of McLaren Park.

 

The sections we are proposing to address include:

The main entrance roadway leading to Jerry Garcia Amphitheater

The area near the fork in the road where visitors split toward the amphitheater and the trail systems

The trail access routes used by the Crosstown Trail and Philosopher’s Way

The continuation of this road / trail leading toward Cambridge Street and John F. Shelley Drive

 

While the first section of the entrance (off of john f shelly) is in the best condition, it could still benefit from preventative work. The pavement condition progressively worsens as you move closer to the Rec & Park maintenance house/office and becomes particularly degraded along the main road approaching the amphitheater, around the fork in the road, and along the trail connection leading toward Cambridge Street.

 

Attached photos highlight these conditions, including:

The main road leading toward the amphitheater

The area around the fork in the road

The road section connecting toward Cambridge Street

 

Our goal is to improve safety, accessibility, and overall user experience for amphitheater visitors, staff, crew, park users, artists, and trail users alike.

 

Additional potential Improvement Opportunities (Conceptual):

In addition to the pavement work, we are also exploring several smaller improvements that could enhance the area. Some of these may overlap with planned bond-funded work, so coordination will be important. Potential improvements include:

 

Installation of bike racks and potentially bike share stations

A Jerry Garcia interpretive sign highlighting the musicians accomplishments and growing up in the area

Bathroom improvements (lighting, paint, general refresh) (if not already planned under bond projects?)

A larger display board on the bathroom wall for park and event information (possibly bond-related?)

A display board or marquee near the main entrance or fork in the road for wayfinding and amphitheater announcements

Trail signs towards Cambridge with directions for philosphers way, the amphitheater, and crosstown trail.

Landscaping improvements near the Green Room area

 

Other small improvements that may arise through collaboration with park staff and community partners

 

At this stage, our main objective is to ensure alignment with stakeholders and Rec & Park staff while prioritizing the repaving work that addresses the most immediate infrastructure need.

 

I welcome any feedback, guidance, or ideas from the group as we move forward.

 

Thank you all again for your continued work supporting McLaren Park and the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater.

 

Best regards,

Tom F Murphy

Jerry Day / Friends of JGA

send letters of support to: in...@jerryday.org

 

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