Esmeralda Slide Park Finds Its Way with The Locator
We love a party , especially one that trumpets public art . That brought us to Bernal Heights on June 24 for the christening of “ The Locator ,” a sidewalk mosaic installed at the top of Esmeralda Slide Park .
The colorful artwork features four arrows pointing to Mission Street ( west ), downtown ( north ), Cortland Avenue ( south ) and Bernal Hill ( east ).
Esmeralda Slide Park steward Joan Carson came up with the idea for The Locator ; graphic designer Nancy Windesheim provided the detailed design and mosaic artist Rachel Rodi crafted it .
Esmeralda Slide Park has been lovingly upgraded in recent years , with the refurbishment of a double slide that whisks the daring down the hillside ; new planter boxes and retaining walls ; a refurbished trellis ; and beautiful landscaping .
Volunteers have worked alongside Public Works crews to care for the mini park , located at Winfield Street and Esmeralda Avenue . If you ’ re in the neighborhood , check it out .