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Rec and Parks, Port report completion and construction timing for 2008 and 2012 parks bonds
Summary
Rec and Parks reported approximately $164 million allocated from the 2012 parks bond (≈97% expended/encumbered), delivery of 77 projects and seven active projects; Port reported two waterfront park projects completed and schedules for Mission Bay ferry-related park work and a Pier 27 public art project.
Alex Chang, capital finance manager for Recreation and Parks, told the committee that Recreation and Parks portion of the 2012 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks bond is roughly $164,000,000 allocated to date and about 97% (approximately $159,000,000) of that allocation has been expended or encumbered. Chang said RPD has delivered 77 projects under the bond and has seven active projects including Richmond Playground and Stern Grove Playground; Richmond Playground is projected to complete in fall 2024 and Stern Grove construction is expected to start soon with anticipated winter 2024 completion phases shown on RPDs schedule.
Chang described the Lets Play SF playground program (13 playgrounds identified by a citizen task force) and the Community Opportunity Fund (COF), which delivered 27 projects at about $47,000,000 total. He also noted additional park programs (water conservation, Oak Woodlands Trails, Golden Gate Park projects) with specific allocations and timelines.
Shannon Cairns, representing the Port of San Francisco, reported the Port completed two waterfront park projects (Herons Head Park and Islais Creek improvements) and that Agua Vista Park remains delayed because it will be used as staging for the Mission Bay Ferry Landing construction. Mission Bay Ferry Landing construction is anticipated in 2025–2026 with the park opening after construction; the Pier 27 public art project is in design and expected to begin construction in 2025.
