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Commission backs long‑term permit and $10 million stadium improvements at Kezar for Golden City FC

San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission · May 15, 2025
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The commission recommended a long‑term permit for Golden City Football Club at Kezar Stadium and outlined $10 million in planned improvements to field, seating, scoreboards and ADA access; the 15‑year term with options passed after extensive public comment and staff assurances on preserving school and community use and ticketing and fee terms.

The Recreation and Park Commission voted to recommend that the Board of Supervisors approve a long‑term permit for Golden City Football Club (GCFC) to use Kezar Stadium, conditioned on a tenant commitment to invest $10 million in stadium improvements and operational plans to protect public access, staff said on May 15.

Dana Ketchum, director of property management, presented the proposal and said the improvements would focus on renovating the turf and irrigation system, upgrading seating and the press box, replacing the scoreboard and improving sound and ADA compliance. "The biggest nut ... is to renovate and redo the field, improve the seating and press box," Ketchum said, adding that turf work…

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