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Neighborhoods press Rec & Park to buy pocket parks in Lower Nob Hill and Tenderloin
Summary
Residents and neighborhood groups urged the committee and Rec & Park to prioritize small pocket parks in the dense Lower Nob Hill/Tenderloin area. Rec & Park said it has ~$10.4 million in the open space acquisition fund (FY22/23 balance) but existing obligations reduce unobligated funds; staff narrowed a broker list of 136 parcels to several promising candidates for further review.
Community leaders from Lower Nob Hill, Lower Polk and the Tenderloin told Supervisors on Oct. 17 that their neighborhoods lack accessible outdoor open space and urged Recreation and Park Department acquisition of smaller parcels now rather than waiting for a large‑site opportunity.
Yael Golan, deputy director of planning for Rec & Park, explained the department’s acquisition policy, the ROSE greater/lesser needs mapping that guides priorities, and the acquisition process (site evaluation, environmental…
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