Playgrounds
A renovated, creative playground creates a community commons: giving neighbors an opportunity to get to know each other while children explore and expend their endless energy.
Admittedly, renovating a playground is a large and long-term project. The best way to get involved as a community member is through fundraising, organizing, and gathering public and private supporters. Because the scope of a playground renovation project is significant, we’ve created a basic list of steps, but encourage you to speak with your District Supervisor or a contractor at the outset.
- Build a “Friends of” Group which will help you establish a formal fundraising plan
- Reach out to SF Rec & Park and the San Francisco Parks Alliance to better understand the scope and feasibility of the project, as well as next steps
- Demonstrate financial and public support for the project
Nature Exploration Area
An alternative to renovating a playground is building a Nature Exploration Area (like at Golden Gate Heights or Juri Commons Park) which has fewer barriers and requirements to add to an existing green space.
