Ledyard Alley in Bayview connects Ledyard Street and Waterville Street. In partnership with SF Parks Alliance, Friends of Silver Terrace are transforming the alleyway into a safe and inviting space for pedestrians complete with new lighting, plants, and a mural.
The Vision
Ledyard Alley is an important route to the Silver Terrace athletic fields, playground, and recreation center, which currently houses the Kinderhaus daycare. Unfortunately, the alley is unwelcoming and often used for dumping trash. With help from a Community Challenge Grant, pro-bono design work, and in-kind donations through volunteer work, the Friends of Silver Terrace seek to instill community pride and create a culture of shared care for the space, which will be redesigned to incorporate better lighting and more greenery.
Community Input
The Ledyard Alley project is driven by community members who want to see the alley be made more welcoming. Locals are participating in many ways, like sharing input in community meetings, participating in design sessions, and joining clean up days and community planting days. If you’re interested in learning more through our newsletter, email us at stewardship@sfparksalliance.org.
Tai Chi in the Park
In conjunction with upcoming improvements to Ledyard Alley, we hosted free tai chi classes at the neighboring Silver Terrace Athletic Fields every Thursday from February 8 through March 14, 2024. These classes were intended to engage the Silver Terrace community and celebrate the Lunar New Year!