Saturday, May2nd
9:30-Noon
Martha Ave. entrance
Sign-up via this URL: https://tinyurl.com/DEParkMay2ndIf you have problems signing up, please contact us at DorothyParkCleanup2024@gmail.com and we will sign up for you.
Dorothy Erskine Park is located near the northeast border of Sunnyside on a hill overlooking Glen Park. On sunny days, you can find solitude, views of Mt. Diablo and fluttering anise swallowtail butterflies. The wildflowers are blooming and we need help removing the invasive grasses that crowd them out.
The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association was instrumental in securing this land for the community back in 1978 and is now supporting the Friends of Dorothy Erskine Park with their efforts to improve the park and restore its native grassland habitat.For more information about the park and its history, see this wonderful blog post by Amy O’ Hair of the Sunnyside History Project.
For updates on the work of the Friends of Dorothy Erskine Park, follow them on Instagram @dorothyerskinepark.
Join us at the Sunnyside Neighborhood Bash on May 3rd!
SNA is hosting a neighborhood bash at the Sunnyside Rec Center on 5/3 from 11am to 2pm in collaboration with several neighborhood groups: Slow Hearst, Detroit Steps Project, and Friends of the Sunnyside Conservatory. We have reserved the basketball court for kids to learn to bike (you must bring your own bike), the clubhouse for crafts and table games (including Mahjong), and the plaza area for a community potluck BBQ and plant swap. Please register if you can make it! There is no fee to join, but we would appreciate any donation or membership dues to help recoup the costs and fund future events like this!
Event at Sunnyside Conservatory: Hippity Hop Family Dance Party on April 5
Friends of the Sunnyside Conservatory is hosting a wonderful family dance party on April 5th from 2:30–5:30 PM.
Come celebrate the spring season with your littles and groove the afternoon away in one of San Francisco’s most beloved neighborhood gems. Whether you’ve got tiny dancers or just a family that loves to move, this is the perfect way to welcome Easter weekend together.
Scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP or click here — and we’ll see you on the dance floor! 🐣🌸
Upcoming Community Meeting: Balboa Reservoir Update
Sunnyside neighbors are invited back to Unity Plaza for an interactive community meeting regarding the latest developments at the Balboa Reservoir. This is a great opportunity to hear directly from the development team and architects as construction on the project’s first phase is now officially underway.
Meeting Details
- Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- Location: Unity Plaza, 1040 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112
What’s on the Agenda?
The Balboa Reservoir Development Team has been working closely with various city departments—including SF Planning, SF Fire, and the Department of Public Works—to advance the designs for several key structures. At this meeting, the team will:
- Present Updated Designs: View the latest plans for AvalonBay’s Buildings C, D, and G.
- Discuss Guidelines: Learn how these new designs align with the established Balboa Reservoir Design Standards and Guidelines.
- Provide Construction Updates: Get a brief update on the current progress of the site’s construction.
- Gather Community Feedback: This is an interactive session designed to collect your input before the project moves into the formal permitting stage.
Sunnyside All Aboard! – Monthly Coffee date with The SNA Board
Hi neighbors,
As a late reminder (Sorry!), the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association Board is having our casual coffee meetup at the local coffee joint, the Railroad Expresso, this Saturday, 3/28/2026, from 9 to 10am. Gotta gripe? Maybe an interesting project you’d like to do with the SNA? Swing by for some java and meet your board and your neighbors, and share your thoughts! Let’s make our community even sunnier together!
Your SNA Board
Sunnyside Neighborhood Association 