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Commission approves concept plan to renovate Kezar Pavilion in Golden Gate Park
Summary
The San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission on April 17 unanimously approved a conceptual design to renovate Kezar Pavilion in Golden Gate Park, preserving the building's historic exterior while modernizing interiors for recreation, accessibility and emergency use.
The San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission on April 17 unanimously approved a conceptual design to renovate Kezar Pavilion in Golden Gate Park, a 1926 facility used for basketball, community programming and large events.
The design preserves the pavilion's historic exterior walls while demolishing and rebuilding the adjoining annex, adding elevators, modern mechanical systems, accessible entries, retractable bleachers and new multipurpose rooms. Staff told commissioners the project is funded primarily through the 2020 Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response (ESER) bond; the project team estimates about $70 million in funding is currently available and said additional public and private grants will complete the budget before full construction begins.
Why it matters: Kezar Pavilion is a contributing resource in the Golden Gate Park historic district and serves schools, youth sports and community…
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