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Rec & Park outlines lighting and safety changes for Golden Gate Park observation wheel amid mixed public reaction
Summary
Rec & Park reported outreach and implemented lighting measures for the SkyStar observation wheel in the Music Concourse, reduced overnight security lighting and turned off white lights after programming hours; residents raised concerns about continuous diesel-generator noise (reported at ~85 dB) and potential wildlife impacts, while community groups highlighted free tickets and economic benefits.
The Recreation and Parks Department briefed the Historic Preservation Commission on Dec. 16 about operations, outreach and mitigation measures for the SkyStar observation wheel installed in Golden Gate Park’s Music Concourse.
Stacy Bradley, manager of the department’s planning team, said the wheel was approved with conditions on Jan. 15, 2020, and that the department has conducted targeted community meetings and outreach, including pre-opening and post-opening sessions focused on illumination. The wheel opened to the public Oct. 21 with limited capacity and closed Nov. 29 when the city entered a stay-at-home order; the…
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