Hello from the Frida Kahlo Way Quick-Build project team!

Thank you for your interest in this project. We’re pleased to share some updates on this project going into the new year.

Project Outreach Summary 

Thanks to all who attended our open house event on December 5th or otherwise provided their input on the project in 2023. We’d like to share a summary of project outreach activities that the team underwent during the 2023 calendar year as well as a look ahead to 2024. This document gives an overview of the team’s outreach process and the key themes that we heard from you.  

Next Steps

In early 2024, the project team will continue public outreach while refining the proposed design to respond to feedback received in 2023. In particular, the team will engage directly with the City College student body to better understand concerns expressed by student body leadership at the December 5th open house.  

Design work will be focused on finding creative solutions for preserving as much on-street parking as possible while prioritizing safety for people walking and biking. The team will additionally continue coordination with City College around construction phasing to determine near-term design impacts on the Project. 

Following design changes and additional public engagement, the project team intends to advance the project through the legislative process. A revised project proposal will be made available for review online and the team will provide an email update to the project contact list. A virtual engineering public hearing will provide another opportunity for the general public to express their opinions on the Project. The Project will then be subject to approval by the SFMTA Board of Directors, who will take final public comment before considering project approval and other next steps. 

Thanks for your interest in this project! If you have additional questions or comments, please reach out at FridaQB@SFMTA.com 

Self-Defense for the People

Wednesday, January 3, 6:00 – 7:00

Learn how to defend yourself in everyday situations. This class, taught by Legacy Filipino Martial Arts, is great for older adults and is developed to be simple, effective and adaptable.

Read more from our friends at Glen Park Association.

Join us today, December 3 for the SNA Holiday Party!

2–4 p.m. at the Sunnyside Conservatory, with great music, neighbors and merriment.

We will have children’s activities, drinks and snacks for all.

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

3:00pm – 7:00 pm

City College Multi-Use Building 

55 Frida Kahlo Way, San Francisco, CA, United States – Room 140, or outside

We want to hear from you!

Join the project team for the Frida Kahlo Way Quick-Build Project on campus at City College from 3-7pm on Tuesday, Dec 5th.

Learn more about the project, talk with staff, and share your opinions.

Staff from the K Ingleside Rapid Project will also be on hand to answer questions about this project.

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Itinerary:

3-5pm: Office Hours

During the afternoon, come chat with staff in an informal question. Weather permitting, we hope to set up outside the Multi-Use Building near Frida Kahlo Way to talk with students, faculty, and other people who may be unaware of the project. We’ll be visible and post signage around the area!

5:30-7pm: Open House

In the evening, attend a presentation about by the project staff and participate in focused discussions about the project development process, planning context, parking issues, and other design considerations. Also learn about the Muni’s K-Ingleside Rapid Project. The open house will occur in the Multi-Use Building, Room 140. 

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Your opinion is important to us! By attending this Open House, we’ll be able to better understand complex needs of all users of Frida Kahlo Way / Judson Avenue. For more information on the event, please visit SFMTA.com/FridaQB. If you’re unable to attend and would like to leave comments for the project team, or to otherwise get in touch with us, email FridaQB@SFMTA.com.

Highlights, News & Announcements  Activity and Class Schedule for Civic Center PlazasBe sure to check out all of the amazing drop-in activities and scheduled classes available at the newly renovated UN Plaza and surrounding Civic Center area. From drop-in soccer at Civic Center Plaza to the Heart of the City Farmers’ Market at Fulton Plaza to exercise classes at UN Skate Plaza’s new fitness court, we have something for everyone to get out and play in San Francisco’s core. See the full amenity list and class schedule at the link below.Civic Center Plazas  Entwined: Elder Mother Marks a New Chapter for Art Installation in GGPThe San Francisco Parks Alliance and Rec and Park, in partnership with Bay Area artist Charles Gadeken, announced earlier this week a new iteration of Entwined, the annual illuminated art installation hosted in Golden Gate Park.  “Entwined: Elder Mother” will welcome visitors to the JFK Promenade in front of Peacock Meadow in Golden Gate Park from December 7 through April 28, 2024. The ever-evolving forest of light first lit up Peacock Meadow in 2020 and has become a winter staple at the park.  The defining new feature of Entwined: Elder Mother is the Elder Mother tree itself. It is a monumental shade-bearing tree that moves in the wind and speaks through the language of light and color. The 30-foot metal sculpted tree carries a 25-foot canopy offering a place for park-goers to gather day and night with ever-changing, interactive illumination and color.  Entwined: Elder Mother was designed by Charles Gadeken, who champions accessibility to art and interactive experiences and whose work includes commissions from Burning Man, Insomniac Events, Coachella, the City of Palo Alto, the City and County of San Francisco and more.  Monthly live programming will again be hosted at the installation this season. These events kick off with the holiday tree lighting ceremony on December 7 at McLaren Lodge (501 Stanyan Street). More events will be announced on a rolling basis. For more information, click the link below. Entwined: Elder Mother  Skystar Ferris Wheel Opens at Fisherman’s WharfEarlier this week, Mayor London Breed announced the arrival of the Skystar Wheel at its new location at Fisherman’s Wharf. After a three-year run at the Golden Gate Park Music Concourse, it will now entertain riders with unparalleled views of the City’s waterfront.  We’re grateful for the unique experience the wheel brought to Golden Gate Park and for all the joy and memories it helped create for visitors and residents alike. We look forward to seeing its new amazing views soon! For more information, click the link below.  Skystar Wheel at Fisherman’s Wharf  New Golden Gate Park Shuttle Stop at 8th Avenue on the JFK PromenadeWe’re excited to share that the free Golden Gate Park Shuttle has a new stop at 8th Avenue on the JFK Promenade. The westbound stop is located on the northern side of the JFK Promenade, east of the intersection towards Skatin’ Place. The eastbound stop is located on the southside of the promenade at the eastern crosswalk, adjacent to the “living room” installation. The new stop will improve transit connections to Muni’s 5, 5R, 21 and 44 lines; provide greater access to attractions on the east side of the park; and offer westbound access for visitors of the Cal Academy. For more information, click the link below. Golden Gate Park Shuttle  Illuminate Live Wraps Up its 2023 Season; Bandshell Undergoing RepairsIlluminate Live wrapped up its 2023 season with a weekend full of free music and family fun! A special thanks to Illuminate and to all of the artists who performed this season, as well as to everyone who came out to sing, dance and jam in Golden Gate Park. The Golden Gate Bandshell façade will now undergo minor repairs and maintenance work this winter to get it ready for the 2024 season. Please note that there will be intermittent closures in and around the bandshell to accommodate work. We look forward to rocking out in 2024 with a new look for our bandshell.   Volunteers Transform Outdoor Spaces with Planting DayA heartfelt thank you to all of the kids and families who joined us and community partners for a planting day with Family Connections Centers last weekend! This project is part of the Connecting Children with Nature program led by the Low Income Investment Fund and the Department of Early Childhood which is greening ten early childhood play spaces.  A special thanks to our community partners including San Francisco Children in Nature, Rebuilding Together San Francisco, Friends of the Urban Forest, California Native Plant Society, Presidio Trust, Base Landscape Architecture, Scientific Art Studio, San Francisco Public Library, and the Portola Garden Club. Stay tuned for more updates and the grand unveiling of these playful spaces.   Holiday Ice Rink at Union SquareThe Safeway Holiday Ice Rink, presented by Kaiser Permanente, is back at Union Square (333 Post Street). Hours are 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily through January 15, with the exception of closing at 9:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children 8 and under, with skate rental included in the cost of admission. All tickets must be purchased in advance and a portion of ticket proceeds benefits San Francisco Recreation and Parks. For more information and to purchase tickets, click the link below. Union Square Ice Rink   Annual Holiday Tree Lighting in Golden Gate Park on December 7 Rec and Park will host its 94th annual holiday tree lighting event along the JFK Promenade in Golden Gate Park on Thursday, December 7, from 4 to 8 p.m., featuring carnival rides, arts and crafts, live entertainment, cookie decorating and, of course, the ceremonial lighting of Uncle John’s tree, the historic 100-foot tall Monterey cypress outside McLaren Lodge (501 Stanyan Street).  For accommodations, please contact us at rpdaccess@sfgov.org or (415) 831-6834. Making your request at least 72 hours before the event will help ensure availability. For more information, click the link below.Holiday Tree Lighting  Register for a Play Pass to Enhance Your Recreational ExperienceSign up for Rec and Park’s free Play Pass, a card that allows for easier access to drop-in programming and equipment at our recreation facilities. Registration is open and pass users will be entered into monthly raffle drawings to win gift cards, Rec and Park swag and program discounts, event tickets, and more.  If you haven’t taken any programs with us, you will need to set up a free account at sfrecpark.org/register to get a Play Pass. Once an account is made, you can sign up for the Play Pass online under “Passes and Memberships” or at any of our recreation centers. For more information, click the link below.Passes & Membership  Upcoming Events  San Francisco Bay Sox Girls Baseball Clinic on November 18Join the San Francisco Bay Sox Girls Baseball program for free clinics to work on your game this offseason! The next will take place on Saturday, November 18 for girls of all skill levels at Bayview K.C. Jones Playground (3rd Street and Armstrong Avenue) from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for ages 7 to 10 and noon to 1:30 p.m. for ages 11 to 14. For more information and to register, click the link below.SF Bay Sox  Sounds of the Street at India Basin Shoreline Park on November 18 Join the India Basin Waterfront Park project partners, Illuminate, and the Bayview Opera House for the finale of the Sounds of the Street music and workshop series at India Basin Shoreline Park’s (Hunters Point Boulevard and Hawes Street) Community Innovation Lab on Saturday, November 18 from noon to 4 p.m. The show will feature the Curtis Family C-Notes, a family band that represents generations of San Franciscans.  This program is an initiative of the project’s Equitable Development Plan, following the strategies to use the physical spaces and park programming to build community cohesion and social capital and to ensure that park programming is equitable and responsive to community needs and desires. For more information, click the link below.Sounds of the Street  Movie Night at Glen Park Recreation Center on November 21Join our staff at Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center (70 Elk Street) for classic movie nights this fall! The next one will take place on Tuesday, November 21, beginning at 6 p.m. featuring the 1931 film “The Front Page.” Come out to meet your neighbors and to enjoy these vintage films. For more information, contact the center at (415) 239-4007.   Programming  Bean Sprout Family Days at the San Francisco Botanical GardenCome out to the San Francisco Botanical Garden’s (1199 9th Avenue) Bean Sprout Family Days on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon, and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. Grab some tools at the garden’s welcome station or bring your own to dig, water, pick, build and explore in the Children’s Garden. All programs free of charge with no preregistration required. For more information, including holiday hours, click the link below. Bean Sprout Family Days  Drop-In Wheelchair Basketball at Glen Park Rec Center Glen Park Recreation Center (70 Elk Street) is hosting a free drop-in wheelchair basketball session every Saturday from 9 to 10:45 a.m. through January 6. All ages are welcome. You don’t have to have a mobility disability to participate, but you must be able to maneuver a wheelchair. Wheelchairs are available (will fit people at least 5-feet tall). Let’s get hooping!  Mobile Rec at UN Plaza on November 18 Mobile Rec comes to UN Skate Plaza (Market and Leavenworth streets) on Saturday, November 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Our rock wall will be available for aspiring climbers to reach new heights! For more information, click the link below.Mobile Rec  Sundays at the Beach on the Great Highway: Tai Chi on November 19 Join the Friends of Great Highway Park for its Sundays at the Beach programming. These free activities from chair yoga to live music, will be hosted four times a month. The next event will be tai chi on Sunday, November 19, at Judah Street and the Great Highway at 10 a.m. For more information, click the link below.Great Highway Park  Soccer Fridays at Tenderloin Recreation Center through December 15Join Street Soccer USA, the Tenderloin Community Benefit District and Rec and Park for Soccer Fridays at Tenderloin Recreation Center (570 Ellis Street) from 5 to 8 p.m. through December 15. This drop-in program is for middle and high school players to work on their game ahead of the 23/24 soccer season and to meet other players in their community. Note that the outdoor court will have coed soccer, while the indoor gym will be reserved for Girls Night Fridays, featuring a number of recreational activities, including soccer. For more information, call the center at (415) 292-2162.    UN Plaza Opening HighlightsOur Video of the Week comes from KRON4 and highlights the reopening of UN Plaza last week. The piece highlights the new features of the plaza, as well as the activities that it will host. Stay up to date on activities at UN Plaza and all of the Civic Center Plazas at the link below. Civic Center Plazas San Francisco Recreation and Parks | sfrecpark.org

SF Recreation and Parks | McLaren Lodge-Golden Gate Park, 501 Stanyan Street, San Francisco , CA 94117