Neighborhood parks typically include a mix of facilities and amenities, such as playgrounds, courts, fields, clubhouses, restrooms, and dog play areas. This program focuses on improving and modernizing facilities to provide recreational opportunities that meet current and future demand. Additional investment is needed to modernize the system, increase open space and recreational opportunities, improve the quality of park experience, and address currently unmet as well as future needs in high growth areas. These projects often have partnership investment, which are developed along with the projects, particularly for projects delivered from the Community Opportunity Fund.  Projects in the program include a pending partnership with Kaboom! to deliver 8 new natural play spaces.

This program addresses parks that are not specifically named in the table below and has issued $32.8 million from the 2020 Health and Recovery G.O. Bond with $17.2 million outstanding. Additional funding is expected from the REC set-aside within the General Fund and the planned 2030 Parks and Open Space G.O. Bond, pending voter approval.

In coordination with the Mayor’s Office on Disability (MOD), this program includes disability access improvements to specific sites and facilities, advanced by ADA complaints and needed barrier removals. Corrections include bathroom modifications, walkway and pathway paving to compliant accessible slopes, ramp and stair handrails, and provision of accessible parking. Current projects include a Barrier Removal Project at Louis Sutter Playground (Design Phase), repaving existing asphalt paths along the southern edge of Jefferson Park (Design Phase), and improvements at the Sharon Arts Building in Golden Gate Park. Additional work is being done in Golden Gate Park including the renovation of curb ramps and pathways. REC is also leveraging grants and other capital funds where possible to support this program. Additional projects include barrier removal in restrooms at GGP Botanical Gardens, Bernal Heights Recreation Center, Woh Hei Yuen, and Tenderloin Recreation Center, and barrier removal at the play space at Bernal Heights Recreation Center and pathway work in the GGP Botanical Garden.

The planned funding for this program is $800,000 per year from the REC set-aside within the General Fund. The City continues to receive complaints related to physical access within this portfolio and may make additional allocations from the General Fund.

Buchanan Street Mall is comprised of five consecutive blocks of green space, asphalt paths, and underperforming playgrounds from Eddy to Grove Street. Developed through a robust community process, the project is intended to reinvigorate a long-underfunded community by creating a place that serves as a primary gathering place for the neighborhood. Core design elements on all five blocks include new pedestrian lighting, new planting areas, pathways and seating areas, a memory walk, and stormwater retention features. New children’s play areas will be constructed on the two northernmost blocks; communal gardens on the two southernmost blocks and Turk-Golden Gate; and park activation kiosks on the three central blocks. Other program highlights include a new lawn, stage, picnic and BBQ areas, a multiuse sports court, and full basketball court. The project is currently out to bid with construction expected to begin early 2025. 

This project’s total budget is $34.5 million, including $2 million from the 2020 Health and Recovery G.O. Bond, $12 million from ORLP grant round 5, $1.3 million from the General Fund, $835,000 from the Let’s Play SF Fund, $4.8 million from CA Prop 68 grant, $4.8 million from SF PUC Green infrastructure funding, $4.8 million from CA State budget allocation, and $3.6 million from Market Octavia Impact Fees.

Buena Vista Park is a 36-acre park and includes a children’s play area, dog play area, tennis courts, restroom facilities, park maintenance facilities, trails, pathways, and landscaped and natural areas. The park contains one of the City’s few remaining coast live oak groves on
its northern side. Improvements include the restoration and repair of the pathway network on the park’s interior. Park planning began summer 2024.

This project budget is $3 million, funded by the 2020 Health and Recovery G.O. Bond.

Improvements to Portsmouth Square will create a central community space that is safe and welcoming to all. The proposed project design was informed by community feedback with strong support from the Chinatown community. The proposed project will renovate the existing park with a new children’s play area, exercise equipment, plazas, shade structures, seating areas, wayfinding, sidewalks, landscaping, terraces, ramps, and a new 8,300-square-foot clubhouse building. The project will also replace the waterproof on the roof of the Portsmouth Square Garage located underneath the park and portions of the adjacent streets and sidewalks, seismically upgrade portions of the parking garage, and demolish and remove the pedestrian bridge that connects Portsmouth Square with 750 Kearny Street. Environmental Review for the project was completed in 2022. The project is scheduled go to bid late Fall 2024 with construction expected to begin mid-2025. 

This project is estimated to cost $72 million and will receive $54 million from the 2020 Health and Recovery G.O. Bond and $6 million from State funding. The project has previously received $10.8 million in Transit Center Community Facilities District funding and plans to use $500,000 of Downtown Park Fund fee revenue and a grant from Sustainable Chinatown for $8,400.

Together, San Francisco’s citywide serving parks – Golden Gate Park, John McLaren Park, and Lake Merced Park – comprise almost 2,000 acres of open space, each with vast, ongoing capital needs. This program renovates and improves park features, including restoration of natural features, recreational assets, trails, connectivity and access at these citywide parks. This program also includes the new Gardens of Golden Gate, a newly developed entity that comprises the Botanical Garden, Japanese Tea Garden and the Conservatory of Flowers. The development of a Capital Improvement Plan for the Gardens of Golden Gate Park (GGGP) is currently in process.

This program has received $18 million from the 2020 Health and Recovery G.O. Bond.

REC’s Urban Agriculture Program manages 42 Community Gardens across the city where volunteers can grow produce and other plants for personal use. The program’s main project is the SF GROW (Garden Resource Outreach and Workshop) Center that will renovate the McLaren Park Horse Stables in Louis Sutter Playground to be reused as staff offices and a new environmental center for the Department’s Urban Agriculture and Community Gardens Program. In addition, a kitchenette and a new accessible restroom will be added to the building. The grounds around the building will include a demonstration garden, a composting storage area, a prefabricated greenhouse, a chicken coop, a beehive and a picnic area for community gatherings. The project is in the Planning phase.

This program is anticipated to cost $6 million over 10 years with $600,000 identified for the SF GROW Center from 2020 Bond Community Garden funds. Additional sources for this program include Open Space Funds.

Crocker Amazon Playground includes numerous athletic fields, tennis and basketball courts, bocci ball, children’s playgrounds, two concrete bleacher structures and a clubhouse. It is a regional hub for ground sports athletics, soccer, lacrosse, baseball and softball, and an important community facility for the neighborhood. The Department is engaged in a public-private partnership to support equitable access through a variety of youth enrichment programs. Identified opportunities could include renovation of the baseball/softball diamonds and ancillary structures, along with other amenities including restroom improvements, security, pathways and parking improvements, a new dog play area, and potential development of a multi-use natural grass area. 

This project is estimated to cost $44 million. The project will receive $15 million from the 2020 Health and Recovery G.O. Bond. REC may engage in a public-private partnership for an in-kind grant for $25 million.

REC – Embarcadero
Plaza Improvements

Building on the City-commissioned Downtown San Francisco Revitalization Report, which recommended re-imagining Embarcadero Plaza into a new Waterfront Park, private partners including the owners of Embarcadero Center have proposed a design concept to revitalize Embarcadero Plaza into a Downtown “living room” that can serve the needs of everyday residents and workers. REC is working to finalize a public-private partnership to develop a community-supported plan for Embarcadero Plaza that will include amenities for residents such as a children’s playground, a dog run, and spaces for entertainment and marketplaces.

Located in an area where open space and recreational opportunities are limited, this facility is heavily used by children, seniors, and people who live and work in the SoMa neighborhood. REC collaborated with the Trust for Public Land on a feasibility study and concept plan, which replaces the existing facility with one almost twice the size. The new facility will include a double basketball court gym, two multi-purpose rooms, a large exercise room and a new kitchen. The project includes improved lighting, security, and new outdoor amenities: a basketball court, plaza space and landscape, and a playground. The Recreation and Park Commission approved the concept design in September 2019, and construction began in spring 2024. The new facility is expected to be open in the fall of 2026. 

This project is estimated to cost $59.3 million. It has received $30 million from the 2020 Health and Recovery G.O. Bond, $520,000 from TPL in-kind grant,  $1.8 million from 706 Mission impact fees, and 1 million from the 5M development. Of the $27.8 million from Eastern Neighborhood and Central SoMa impact fees, REC has received $17 million and identified bridge funding to fill the funding gap, with the understanding that these sources will be reimbursed once impact fees become available. Bridge funding consists of
$8 million from Eastern Neighborhoods impact fees for Rachele Sullivan Park (formerly 11th and Natoma) and $960,000 of 2020 Bond Contingency.

Herz Playground, situated on the southeast corner of John McLaren Park, serves the Visitacion Valley and Sunnydale neighborhoods. The Herz Recreation Center project includes the construction of a new recreation center within the park. The new facility will be approximately 11,500 square feet and feature an indoor basketball court, bleachers, office space, a multi-purpose room, restrooms, and other spaces for storage and building systems equipment. Outdoor improvements will include an entry plaza, adult fitness equipment, a new nature exploration and picnic area, lighting, removal of hazardous trees, and pathway improvements to connect the park with the Sunnydale community and neighboring Community Center that will be developed as part of the HOPE SF Sunnydale redevelopment. The Recreation Center is currently under construction and is expected to be completed in summer 2025.

This project is estimated to cost $26.1 million. The project has received $14 million from the 2020 Health and Recovery G.O. Bond, $10 million from HOPE SF comprised of funding and in-kind services, $1.5 million from a US Department of Housing and Urban Development grant, and $600,000 of General Fund.

The 900 Innes property, located in the Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood, was acquired in 2014 and remediated under phase 1 of the India Basin project in 2022. Development of the 900 Innes property was completed in Fall 2024. Construction of phase 3, India Basin Shoreline Park, is expected to begin in 2025. 900 Innes provides a crucial link connecting the India Basin Shoreline Park and India Basin Open Space thereby closing a critical gap in the San Francisco Bay Trail and increasing access to open space in an under-served community. Along with planned improvements to the India Basin Open Space funded by the adjacent housing development, a 20-acre network of new and improved open space will be created with an emphasis on social equity, waterfront access and recreation, plazas, event spaces, picnic areas and sea level rise resiliency.

The India Basin/900 Innes project is projected to cost $200 million. The project has received $29 million from the 2020 Health and Recovery G.O. Bond that has been allocated to all three phases of the park project: 900 Innes Remediation, 900 Innes Park Construction, and India Basin Shoreline Park Renovation. Other sources for 900 Innes Park Construction and India Basin Shoreline Park include $79.6 million from eight state grants, $7.6 million from six federal grants, and $94.8 million from pledged private sources. REC has launched a private fundraising campaign, and is pursuing public grants, to bridge the funding gap to complete all initiatives of the project.

The renovation of Jackson Playground will ensure its continued operation as an important resource and create a vibrant and safe open space for children and adults to enjoy. The 4.9-acre Jackson Playground is in Potrero Hill occupying an entire city block. Jackson Playground includes picnic areas, tennis and basketball courts, two ball fields, a children’s play area and a clubhouse. REC, in collaboration with the Friends of Jackson Park (FoJP) community group, have worked on a comprehensive design for the renovation of the park. Improvements will include reorientation and renovation of the sports fields, construction of a new children’s play area, a new sports court, landscaping, and the relocation, renovation, and extension of the historic clubhouse. The Recreation and Park Commission approved the concept design in Spring 2023. The project is currently in the design phase.

This project is estimated to cost $42.6 million. To date, the project has received $2.9 million in private funding. The project is also anticipated to receive $10 million from the 2020 Health and Recovery G.O. Bond, $12 million from private funds to be raised by FoJP, $4.6 from FoJP-advocated developer fees, $8 million from Eastern Neighborhoods development impact fees, $5 million from the General Fund, and $7,000 from the Open Space Fund.

Japantown Peace Plaza, located in the heart of Japantown, was last renovated in 2000. For many years, the plaza has been leaking water to the public garage situated below the mall and plaza. The Japantown project will resolve the water intrusion and provide a reinvigorated space for the community. The renovation will include new planting, paving, seating, lighting, and structural reinforcement of the Plaza and Peace Pagoda. The new community-driven, culturally sensitive design will provide more functional access to the Plaza, both for everyday and special event use, while harnessing the symbolism that this site holds within the neighborhood, city, and region. Construction began in Spring 2024 and is expected to be complete by the Fall 2025.

This project is estimated to cost $34 million. The project will receive $25 million from the 2020 Health and Recovery G.O. Bond, $6 million from State funds, $3 million from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, $250,000 of Open Space Funding, and $28,000 of General Fund.

This project is part of a Settlement Agreement between REC and PG&E for sediment remediation and marina renovation at the East Harbor and incorporates adjacent improvements along the Bay Trail. Under the remedial design, the resulting depth in the southern portion of East Harbor will be too shallow for existing marine operations, making it unusable for berthing of motorized boats, large sail boats, and commercial vehicles. The East Harbor improvements are expected to provide approximately 5-acres of protected open water, allowing for small non-motorized recreation (kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, small sail craft). The project may also include upland improvements to increase public waterfront access and pedestrian and bicycle safety and reduce conflict motor vehicles.

The target budget for the improvements is $130 million. REC is responsible for $11.7 million, payable over 30 years following completion of all work, with zero interest, using future Marina revenues. The parties have agreed to an additional $60 million contingency for a not-to-exceed amount of $190 million.

Richmond Senior Park improvements near the Golden Gate Park Senior Center will provide outdoor elements for senior or intergenerational engagement. These improvements could include outdoor, inter-generational exercise equipment to provide opportunities for both independent and guided activities, landscaping, communal gardening beds, pathways, and benches. The project is currently in the planning and community outreach phase.

This project will receive $1 million from the 2020 Health and Recovery G.O. Bond and $50,000 of General Fund.

South Sunset Playground is a 4-acre park featuring ball fields, basketball and tennis courts, a playground, a paved multi-use play area and the clubhouse. The 2,600 square-foot single-story clubhouse includes a multi-purpose room, restrooms, a kitchen, and an office. The building was originally constructed in 1957 and has not seen any major renovation in decades. Improvements to the park include the reconfiguration and renovation of interior spaces in the clubhouse, access improvements, landscaping, and beautification.

REC, in partnership with DEM, will be renovating the historic Kezar Pavilion to accommodate enhanced recreational activities and function as a disaster response facility in the event of a major emergency. Kezar Pavilion is situated in the southeastern corner of Golden Gate Park and is currently used for large sporting events. The renovation will seismically upgrade the building, implement comprehensive system upgrades, and expand recreational use and multi-purpose rooms, while preserving the historic integrity of the building.

The cost estimate for this project is estimated at approximately $140 million. It will receive $70 million from the 2020 ESER G.O. Bond. $173,000 of General Fund and $17,000 of Open Space funds were also allocated to the project.  The Department is actively seeking additional funding sources.

REC – New Park – Rachele Sullivan Park (formerly known as 11th and Natoma)

The 11th and Natoma St. site was acquired in 2017 to be developed into a new open space in western SoMa. Park planning phase, community outreach and environmental review are complete, and the project is at 60% design. In July 2024 the Recreation and Parks Commission voted to name the park Rachele Sullivan Park after a community-led park naming process. The project is expected to be ready for bid in spring 2025 pending impact fee availability.

This project will receive $11.6 million in impact fees from SoMa and Market Octavia, of which $3.6 million is on-hand and for the planning and environmental review phases. This project has also received $9.7 million for acquisition and identified $275,000 for remediation needs from REC’s Open Space Acquisition Fund. The department has also budgeted monthly rent collected at $600,000 and revenue collected will be spent on the project.

This project will convert the road closure at Twin Peaks into a permanent linear park along the trail system. It would improve pedestrian and bicycle access, along with defined trail connections and corridors. The promenade scope includes reducing the width of asphalt roadway, adding a park trail at eastern edge, barrier removal, planting, signage, seating, and bike racks. The associated trails scope includes replacement of trail and natural surface box steps on the south peak, as well as two other trail segments that connect the promenade to the neighborhood and public transit. The trails improvement project is currently under construction and the Twin Peaks Promenade is expected to begin construction in summer 2025.

This project is estimated to cost $5.2 million. The project will receive $1 million from the 2020 Health and Safety Bond and $2.75 million in state grant funding.

The department plans to add stand-alone public restrooms at parks, based on need and funding availability, along with related improvements. Planning for improvements, including a restroom, at Precita Park is currently underway.

Improvements at Precita Park have received $200K from the General Fund. The department also received $1.7 million from a State Grant that will be used towards these improvements.

REC – Park Playfield Repairs and Reconstruction Program

In coordination with the 2008 Parks and Open Space G.O. Bond, REC and City Fields Foundation created an ongoing public/private partnership to address the City's demand to keep athletic fields open and in an acceptable playing condition. The current funding for this program includes a gift of over $25 million matched by $21 million of Bond funding and General Fund. The Department currently has twelve synthetic turf fields which are programmed for ongoing repair with this program. The next field to be renovated is at Kimbell Playground, followed by Minnie and Lovie Ward.

The program is funded by a $5 million philanthropic grant and the General Fund Baseline allocation.

REC – Union Square
Café Improvements

This project will add upgrades to the interior kitchens, serving areas and public spaces of the two café buildings located at Union Square. The improvements will focus primarily on commercial kitchen updates that allow cafes to produce fresh food for park users. The project is in the design phase.

The project is expected to cost $2 million and will be funded by State funds.

REC – Visitation Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety 

New sidewalks, new bicycle facilities, and traffic calming measures are proposed to improve the safety and access along the Visitation Avenue corridor. REC has a finalized design for the project and is seeking additional funding.

Funding sources include $163,000 from IPIC Visitacion Valley fees, $900,000 from Priority Conservation Areas Grants, $2.5 million from the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities grant, $850,000 from PG&E, and $140,000 from the 2020 Health and Recovery G.O. Bond – Citywide Parks. Additional anticipated funding includes PUC Green Infrastructure funding of $750,000. REC has also made additional requests to the PG&E, the PUC Green Infrastructure and the PUC Urban Greening grant.

ARTS – African American Art & Culture Complex Retrofit & Renovation Project

Located in San Francisco’s historic Fillmore District at the site of the former Acme Brewery, the African American Arts and Culture Complex (AAACC) is a three-story, 34,366 square foot building constructed in 1935. This cultural and community center houses a 200-seat theater, the Sargent Johnson Gallery, two floors of exhibition spaces, dance studios, recording studios, and multi-use spaces. In 2020, a facility assessment for the AAACC showed significant seismic vulnerability and has been assigned a Seismic Hazard Rating (SHR) of 4. In addition to seismic strengthening, this renovation will include the correction of significant building deficiencies to improve the longevity, safety and comfort of this 1935 structure. 

The estimated cost for this project is $16.5 million, funded through the General Fund and Proposition E.

The Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts (MCCLA) was established in 1977, and is a 40,000+ square foot facility that provides the community with an arena in which to develop new artistic skills, as well as support local and established artists. MCCLA collaborates with other arts, social and humanitarian groups to provide the widest range of programming possible. MCCLA is on the Federal Register of Historic Places and was designated a City Historic Landmark in 2022. In 2020, a facility assessment for the MCCLA showed significant seismic vulnerability with a Seismic Hazard Rating (SHR) of 4. In addition to seismic strengthening, this renovation will include the correction of significant building deficiencies to improve the longevity, safety and comfort of this circa 1962 structure.  

The estimated cost for this project is $19.5 million, funded through the General Fund and FY2023 Certificates of Participation.

The Him Mark Lai Chinatown Branch Library renovation will include physical improvements to incorporate the latest innovations in delivery of library collections, programs, and learning. The Him Mark Lai, Chinatown Branch has special historical architectural significance, and the restoration of previously lost historical features will be restored to greatest extent feasible.

The estimated cost for this renovation is $38.7 million, with $3 million contingency, funded through a combination of the Library Preservation Fund and General Fund. The project has also received $7.9 million from the California State Library Infrastructure Grant.

Originally planned as a renovation, work for the Ocean View Branch Library has been expanded to a new, larger square footage, more substantial facility. Planning work has begun, engaging the community during the last several years to discuss project scope, and to finalize a site.

The estimated cost for the Ocean View construction projects is between $65 million and $94 million. As of FY 2025, $37.3 million has been funded for this effort through the Library Preservation Fund.

LIB – Mission Branch Library

The Mission Branch Library renovation project is in the construction phase. The physical improvements include but are not limited to,
ADA improvements, a revamped program room, expanded teen space, new energy-efficient lighting and HVAC systems, provision for shelter from smoke and heat events, and new furnishings and finishes throughout the Library. Today's accepted historical renovation practices will be applied to preserve Mission Branch Library's historical architectural significance and the restoration of previously present historical features.

The estimated cost for the Mission Branch Library is $39.3 million. As of FY 2025, $31.7 million has been funded for this effort through the Library Preservation Fund, with an additional $3 million planned for FY 2026. The project has also received $5.2 million from the California State Library Infrastructure Grant.

LIB – Main Library
Safety Enhancements

The Library has begun installing architecturally appropriate barriers to augment the height of the handrails around multi-story spaces
of the Main Library. The sophisticated building fire life safety system significantly impacts materials and design, which increases the project budget.

The estimated cost for this project is $8 million, funded through the Library Preservation Fund.  As of FY 2025, $4 million has been funded to go towards this effort with a request for $2.5 million in FY26.

Infrastructure replacement and capital improvements at the Ocean Campus will address systems at risk of catastrophic failure and correct deficiencies that represent significant hazards to students, faculty, staff and the public. The scope of the project will repair, modify, replace, and/or construct infrastructure including fire suppression systems, potable water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, natural gas and electrical distribution, data and emergency notification, video surveillance, lighting, boilers, and steam distribution.

The budget for this effort is $93.8 million through FY2035 and will be funded out of the California State Chancellor’s Office Capital Outlay Program with contributing General Obligation bond funds.

This project will add structural integrity to the building by bringing it into conformance with current building code. Concurrently, upgrades will be made to mechanical, plumbing, electrical, communication, building envelope, interior walls, floors, and ceilings as required by code and to facilitate seismic enhancements.

The budget for this project is $19.5 million through FY2035 and will be funded out of the California State Chancellor’s Office Capital Outlay Program with contributing General Obligation bond funds.

This project will provide structural and seismic and earthquake safety upgrades, including roof and window repairs to address water leaks, and reconfiguring and upgrading skill-building spaces.

The budget for this project is $25 million through FY2035.

This project will construct a new performing arts theater. The black box theater will make possible credentialed programs not currently available. The theater will be the future home of the Diego Rivera Pan American Unity mural. 

The budget for this project is $181.3 million through FY2035.

This project will build a multi-story facility to anchor programs for the Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math (STEAM) disciplines demanded by students. Also, new class spaces and offerings will help students gain hands-on learning experiences needed to secure employment.

The budget for this project is $160.85 million though FY2035.

This project will consolidate over 30 student development programs such as academic counseling, tutoring, career center, and transfer center. Improved access to services is key to increasing and maintaining future enrollment. The entire student body will be better served, especially historically marginalized student populations.

The budget for this project is $137.54 million through FY2035.

CCSF – Science Hall
Building Renovations

This project will address high priority structural upgrades and facility renovations at the Science Hall Academic building.

The budget for these projects is $87 million though FY2035.

This project will replace the current onsite childcare center, currently located in a temporary portable structure, with a facility that better serves faculty, staff and student families.

The budget for this project is $11.5 million through FY2035.

Project scope includes campus wide renovations and systems upgrades identified in City College of San Francisco’s Facilities Master Plan.

The budget for this effort is $8.9 million through FY2035.

Project scope includes renovations at the District’s Centers identified in City College of San Francisco’s Facilities Master Plan.

The budget for this effort is $17.4 million through FY2035.

This project will address district-wide technology data center improvements, area network connections and hardware, audio-visual modernization, smart classrooms, computer replacements, security upgrades and improvements, telecommunications upgrades, and network infrastructure modernization.

The budget for this effort is $9.2 million through FY2035.

CCSF – John Adams Allied Health Relocation

Project relocation of Allied Health Programs (Radiological Sciences, Registered Nursing and Dental Assisting) from Cloud Hall to John Adams Center to co-locate with other Allied Health Programs already at John Adams Center.

The budget for this effort is $14 million through FY2035.

CCSF – Parking Structure

Construction of multi-level parking structure for use by students, faculty and staff of City College with facilities for campus security on the ground level.

The budget for this project is $50 million through FY2035 and will be funded by the 2020 CCSF G.O. Bond.

CCSF – Cloud Hall Roof Replacement and Elevator Upgrade

This project will be a replacement of the roof at Cloud Hall including skylights and repair of concrete spalling at the roof ledge and roof penthouse, and elevators will be added to improve accessibility.

The budget for the project is $5.4 million through FY2035 and will be funded by the 2020 CCSF G.O. Bond.

SFUSD – Denman Middle School

Construction to modernize Denman Middle School will begin in 2025 and continue for several years. This project will start with upgrades to the main academic building, including major seismic improvements, roof replacement, kitchen and cafeteria upgrade, upgraded electrical and fire alarm systems, replacement of heating systems, and renovation of staff workspaces and restrooms. The project will continue into a second phase, which will address the school’s other buildings. 

This project’s first phase will be funded by the 2016 SFUSD G.O. Bond. The second phase will be funded by the 2024 SFUSD G.O. Bond. Other funding sources may include state grants, impact fees, and other local sources.

SFUSD – Buena Vista
Horace Mann K-8

The Buena Vista Horace Mann K-8 project has completed design and will begin construction in 2025. This project includes the modernization of all buildings, a two-story classroom addition in place of the existing cafeteria, and a renovated schoolyard. The project will also address major seismic improvements, roof and window replacements, all-electric ventilation, and a complete schoolyard renovation to support learning, play, and stormwater management.

This project is partially funded by the 2016 SFUSD G.O. Bond. The remainder will be funded by the 2024 SFUSD G.O. Bond. Other funding sources may include state grants, impact fees, and other local sources.

SFUSD – West Portal
Elementary School

The West Portal Elementary School project began construction in summer 2024 and prioritizes replacement of aged bungalows showing signs of water intrusion, and rodent infestation. This project includes the construction of two new light-filled buildings to replace eight temporary classroom units, as well as a kitchen upgrade. Modernization of the other larger classroom building is being designed as a second phase. 

This project’s first phase will be funded by the 2016 SFUSD G.O. Bond. The second phase will be funded by the 2024 SFUSD G.O. Bond. Other funding sources may include state grants, impact fees, and other local sources.

SFUSD – Student Nutrition Services Hub and Shops Project

SFUSD is committed to designing and building a Food Hub and Central Kitchen for Student Nutrition Services, to improve food security, source fresher productions locally, and offer a wider range of healthy meals for all students. The first phase of the project includes a Food Hub and Shops to transform the district’s food storage and address significant warehouse facilities needs. The second phase will build out the Central Kitchen to prepare all school meals from scratch and provide the necessary infrastructure to package and deliver these meals to all sites.

This project’s design will be funded by the 2016 SFUSD G.O. Bond. Construction of the first phase will be funded by the 2024 SFUSD G.O. Bond Other funding sources may include state grants, impact fees, and other local sources.

SFUSD - Schoolyard
Outdoor Learning

SFUSD is currently working with a consultant to create its Schoolyard Comprehensive Plan, which will set the framework for the planning, maintenance, development, and/or rehabilitation of SFUSD’s school yards, open space, and outdoor recreation for a 15-year horizon.

This project’s planning will be funded by the 2016 SFUSD G.O. Bond. Design and construction of a broad set of schoolyard outdoor learning projects will be funded by the 2024 SFUSD G.O. Bond. Other funding sources may include state grants, impact fees, and other local sources. 

SFUSD will continue its capital program of seismic improvements, school facility upgrades, new school construction, and addressing deferred maintenance – funded primarily by General Obligation bonds. Projects for the recently-approved 2024 SFUSD G.O. Bond are being planned based on an updated Facility Master Plan and recently completed facility condition assessment work. These include modernizations of at least one large high school site, in addition to several smaller school sites. 

The 2016 SFUSD G.O. Bond is fully obligated and has funded most of SFUSD’s recent capital projects. The 2024 SFUSD G.O. Bond will continue to fund this program going forward. Other funding sources may include state grants, impact fees, and other local sources.