In 2008, the voters of San Francisco passed the Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond to fund renovations in our parks throughout the city.  Lafayette Park was one of thirteen city parks selected for inclusion in the program and will receive $10M in funds for park improvements. Friends of Lafayette Park is working with the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department, the Neighborhood Parks Council, and San Francisco Parks Trust to increase and coordinate public participation in the process. As part of this effort, several public meetings have taken place, including three official public input meetings and other town hall meetings for specific interest groups in preparation for the public input meetings. On December 16th, the SF Rec & Parks Commission unanimously approved the Lafayette Park Conceptual Plan. We want to thank all of you who participated in the multiple community input meetings, and who showed support either via letters or by appearing at the hearing. With all of your help, we now have a wonderful park plan. We promise to keep you posted on future events and new information as we continue in the process. 

The latest news from the Lafayette Park Renovation Project, straight from the SFRPD blog

Friends of Lafayette Park is working to raise $600,000 in additional funds from the community by January 2012 to ensure that the playground is a unique and special environment that will encourage healthy and creative play for years to come. Please help contribute to this effort by donating and spreading the word to other potential donors.  For more information, please read our case statement and donor booklets. You can donate on our online form or by contacting us at playground@friendsoflafayettepark.org. More information... 

 

SF Recreation & Parks Commission  Hearing - COMPLETED
When: Thursday, December 16, 2010, 2:00 PM
Where: San Francisco City Hall, Room 416, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place

Park Renovation Community Planning Meeting #3 - COMPLETED
When: Tuesday, November 30, 2010, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Where: Stuart Hall High School, 1715 Octavia St
Hosted by: San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department

Park Renovation Community Planning Meeting #2 - COMPLETED
When: Monday, September 27, 2010, Time 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Stuart Hall High School, 1715 Octavia St
Hosted by: San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department

Renovation Community Meeting #1 - COMPLETED
When: Thursday April 22, 2010, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Stuart Hall High School, 1715 Octavia St, Columbus Room
Hosted by: San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department

FOLP Committee Meetings
Friends of Lafayette Park has hosted several informal town-hall style meetings with park interest groups to gather public input and generate ideas for the renovation.

Dog Owner's Town Hall Meeting
When: Monday March 15, 2010, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - COMPLETED
Where: Stuart Hall High School, 1715 Octavia St, Columbus Room
Details: Dog owners will gather to discuss their ideas for improving the park for dog use, including off-leash areas, in preparation for the April 22 meeting.
Hosted by: Dog Friends Of Lafayette Park

Tennis Friends of Lafayette Park Town Hall Meeting - COMPLETED
When: Saturday March 27, 2010, 11:00 AM. Note: In the event of rain, the event will be postponed 24 hours to 11 AM Sunday, March 28
Where: Lafayette Park Tennis Courts.
Details: Tennis players will join to discuss ways to improve tennis courts and their use, in preparation for the April 22 meeting.
Hosted by: Tennis Friends Of Lafayette Park

Share Your Voice

• Attend the public planning meetings
  
• Take the Landscape & Infrastructure Survey
  
• Take the Tennis Courts Survey
• Add your comments on this page (below)
  

What would like to see done in the park for the park renovation? Leave us your ideas and suggestions