Resources

Managing, and using, public spaces will be a challenge as we collectively share the responsibility to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, while embracing the great outdoors as a place to rejuvenate, connect with nature and commune with your neighbors. Below is guidance to encourage patrons to feel empowered to use their parks, playgrounds and streets safely. Tailor your approach to your specific jurisdiction and public spaces.

Guidance, updates and resources for how San Francisco is reopening during the coronavirus pandemic (City of San Francisco)

Bay Area Outdoors: Guidance on Going Outdoors in the Bay Area (City of San Francisco)

Stay Home Essential Needs (City and County of San Francisco)

Guidance for Administrators in Parks and Recreational Facilities (CDC)

Managing Public Space in the ‘New Normal’ (Gehl)

Using Parks and Open Space While Maintaining Physical Distancing (NRPA)

Fight COVID19 in Public Spaces (PPS Guide)

How to Communicate to Your Public About Safe Use of Parks (NRPA)

COVID19’s impact on Parks And Recreation (NRPA)

Itching to head outside? Read this first. (Trust for Public Land)

The Event Safety Alliance Reopening Guide (Event Safety Alliance)

Flu Prevention at Mass Gatherings (CDC)

Use your discretion when referencing these placemaking guides — standards and best practices are evolving for public space management and design to help prevent COVID-19 spread.

Map of SF Parkland and Ownership

SF Street Parks Manual (Public Works, SFPA)

SF Outdoor Event Planning & Permitting Guide (Entertainment Commission)

Public Space Stewardship Guide (Planning)

Neighborhoodfest Tookit (NEN)

Parklet Manual (Groundplay)

Living Alleys Toolkit – Market Octavia (Planning)

Plaza Materials Catalogue (Groundplay)

SF Greening Community Resources (Planning)

Community Opportunity Fund (Rec Park)

SF Rec Park Partnerships (Rec Park)

SF Rec Park Permits and Reservations (Rec Park)

Safe Places Active Spaces (NYC) 

Pop-Up Placemaking Toolkit (AARP)

Perch Toolkit (Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association)

Programming for Inclusion: Enhancing Equity through Public Space Activation (PPS)

Play Streets

Benches & Seating (SF Better Streets)