Welcome
In 2016 , the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department introduced its five-year Strategic Plan , which set forth our core strategies and objectives and laid out some specific initiatives for us to achieve — things like acquiring new park land ; expanding youth programs that emphasize movement and wellness ; caring for our natural resources ; and growing apprentice and workforce development programs that provide job training and career pathways .
One year in , using the plan as a roadmap to inspire a more livable city for all and ensure that San Francisco ’ s parks connect us all to play , nature and each other , we ’ re happy to report that we ’ ve made significant progress in our work , completing 24 of the plan ’ s original initiatives with another 49 underway , including a new park at Noe Valley Town Square and 17th and Folsom ; completed trail projects at Beacon Hill and Glen Canyon ; and the addition of gardener apprentice positions to our workforce .
This updated Strategic Plan introduces some new initiatives and offers updates on our ongoing projects , including the launch of the Let ’ sPlaySF program that will renovate many of our city ’ s playgrounds ; implementing a community-based Park Ranger staffing model ; and increasing opportunities for urban farming and community gardening .
Most importantly , we ’ ve added initiatives that will specifically address our work in disadvantaged neighborhoods to ensure park users in every neighborhood have access to clean , safe and fun parks and programs .
I am extremely proud of the ongoing collaborative effort that is required to keep our Strategic Plan a living , breathing document with some heart . I want to thank everyone who has offered their feedback and helped to continue to shape our vision--- including our Mayor , our Board of Supervisors , our Recreation and Park Commission and our community members .
Most of all , I want to thank our staff for their support and participation . The success of our Strategic Plan is a direct result of their diligence and commitment to our work together .
Phil Ginsburg , General Manager San Francisco Recreation and Parks