San Francisco Recreation and Park Department

Golden Gate Park has been nominated for Best City Park in the USA TODAY @10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Cast your vote by Monday, 4/6 at 8:59AM PT here: tinyurl.com/yww72d6v

There will be no formal presentation; staff will be on hand to discuss the project & answer questions. Additionally, you can take the design survey, which is open through Sunday, 4/12. For more information & to take the survey, click here: tinyurl.com/yck9vv5x

Join Rec & Park for 2 community info sessions about the upcoming renovation of playground equipment & surfacing at Koshland Park's playground. Sessions will take place at the playground (Page & Buchanan streets) on Saturday, 3/21 from 10AM-noon & Wednesday, 4/8 from 3:30-5:30 PM.

If you’re interested, reach out to REC-CommemorativeBench@sfgov.org.

We’re excited to share that our Commemorative Bench Program is getting an update! We’re bringing the program fully in-house, allowing us to streamline installation and maintenance of bench plaques, and better support both current and future donors.

Looking to honor a loved one, celebrate a milestone, recognize a pet, or mark a special occasion—while also supporting parks and community programs?

The line begins at 9AM, followed by a speaking program at noon & the tulip field opening at 1PM. This event opens SF’s annual Union Square in Bloom, in which businesses celebrate spring & summer w/ floral displays, food, cocktails & events. Details here: tinyurl.com/y89x2k2x

.@UnionSquareSF hosts its annual Tulip Day Presented by JPMorganChase, on Saturday, 3/21. It'll transform the square into a tulip garden w/ 80k flowers grown in the U.S. from Dutch bulbs. The public is invited to pick a free bouquet of tulips (8 per person) to enjoy or share.

Heat waves can strain the power grid, leading to potential outages. Be prepared by knowing the actions to take if you lose power during a heat wave: Keep Your Space Cool: Ensure your home stays cool as much as possible. If it becomes too hot, seek out an air-conditioned place nearby while you wait for power to be restored. Body Coolness Matters: Stay hydrated and wear light clothing to help keep your body cool. Food Safety: Keep refrigerator doors closed. Food can stay safe for approximately: -- 4 hours in a refrigerator -- 24 hours in a half-full freezer -- 48 hours in a full freezer Important: Never taste food to determine its safety. When in doubt, throw it out. For more heat safety tips and resources, visit sf.gov/heat.

Join @RefuseRefuseSF for a horticultural maintenance day at Lake Merced on Saturday, 3/21 from 9:30AM-12:30PM. Meet at the John Muir Drive Parking Lot (516 John Muir Drive) before heading out for a volunteer cleanup along the shoreline. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/ju4made2

This free, all-ages event features yoga, healing arts, sound baths, mini-treatments, information sessions, conversation circles, art & writing activities, & vegan snacks from Rainbow Grocery.

Rec & Park's Harvey Milk Center for the Arts (50 Scott Street), in partnership w/ @MukundaStudio, will host a Spring Renewal Well-Being Fair on Saturday, 3/21 from noon-5PM. For more information & to register for this free event, visit sfwellbeingfair.com.

Join @franciscoparksf for a volunteer day at Francisco Park (Bay & Larkin streets) on Saturday, 3/21 from 10AM-noon. Help care for the park, spend time outdoors, & connect w/ neighbors. For more information & to sign up, visit franciscopark.org/events.

Ikebana, or Japanese flower arrangement, is an ancient Asian art vibrantly practiced in contemporary interpretations by this organization's members. For more information & to purchase tickets, visit ikebana.org.

Join Ikebana International for its 2-day exhibition at the County Fair Building (1199 9th Avenue) in Golden Gate Park on Saturday, 3/21 & Sunday, 3/22 from 10AM-4PM. See over 90 arrangements by 8 different schools of Ikebana & watch top presenters from 4 different schools.

Presented by @ivalueculture & @OpulentTemple, this event transforms the heart of SF into an open-air dance floor featuring DJ sets by Syd Gris, DJ Icon, Alex Amaro, Billy Seal, Billy Casazza, Brian Peek & Grammar, along w/ live art by Matt Milano, Harry Harvoll & Chad Hasegawa.

Celebrate the arrival of spring w/ Opulent Plaza, a free outdoor electronic music day party at Fulton Plaza (Fulton Street between Larkin & Hyde streets) on Saturday, 3/21 from noon-6PM. RSVP here: tinyurl.com/mve3ykyz

A Heat Advisory remains in effect for San Francisco through Friday 8 p.m. Temps in the 80s are possible in San Francisco. Take steps to stay safe in the heat: • Drink water and take breaks from the heat • Open windows safely to prevent falls (use screens/guards, open from the top if possible, and always supervise children around open windows) • Use fans to circulate air • Check in with neighbors, especially older adults, people with disabilities, and those living alone. • If heading to the beach to cool off, watch for strong currents and extremely cold water. Swim only where lifeguards are present. • If your home is uncomfortably hot, consider visiting an air-conditioned public space to cool off, such as libraries, shopping malls, community centers, or swimming pools. More heat safety tips and resources: sf.gov/heat

This installation continues to expand the park’s growing collection of public art & strengthen the Promenade’s role as a lively destination along SF’s 34-mile Big Art Loop, a walkable & bikeable trail around the City that transforms public spaces into an open-air gallery.

The sculptures complement the “Remember When” installation—also known as LOVE Blocks—helping amplify the spirit of curiosity, creativity, & joy that has made the Promenade a gathering place for all. Like LOVE Blocks, the jacks sculptures are securely anchored.

A new public art installation is bringing fresh creativity & playful energy to the JFK Promenade in Golden Gate Park. “Where’s the Ball,” features 10 sculptures made of galvanized steel that replicate jacks, the nostalgic children’s toy. Details here: tinyurl.com/s9tbjjyw