San Francisco’s Esprit Park in the Dogpatch neighborhood has reopened following its first major renovation in 43 years. The $8.5 million renovation project, led by the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department in partnership with UCSF and local organizations, modernized the park while maintaining its natural atmosphere.

The two-acre park now features two distinct meadows: a north meadow designated as an off-leash dog play area and a south meadow as a dog-free space for general recreation. An accessible concrete path now encircles and bisects the park, improving accessibility for walking and jogging. Picnic areas with new seating and tables have been added to each corner, along with more trees and plantings throughout the park.

Other upgrades include modernized adult exercise stations, with an additional fifth station installed to accommodate more users. A steel plaque has been placed at the park’s entrance at 19th and Minnesota streets to recognize donors and supporters of the project.

The renovation was funded through a combination of grants and development impact fees, including contributions from UCSF, the Dogpatch & NW Potrero Hill Green Benefit District, and city funds. Planning for the renovation began in 2017, incorporating community input, and construction started in early 2023.

Originally established in 1982 as a private park for employees of the Esprit clothing company, the space became a public park in 2001. Minor upgrades were made in 2005, but the recent renovation represents the most significant investment in the park to date.

With the Dogpatch neighborhood experiencing rapid growth in recent years (226% population boom between 2010 and 2020), the updated Esprit Park aims to provide an accessible and welcoming green space for residents, visitors, and their pets.

For more information, please visit the link below

https://sfrecpark.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2068

https://sf.funcheap.com/city-guide/sfs-dogpatch-park-makeover-time-43-years/

Welcome All-Star Weekend to the Bay with our official All-Star Tip-Off Party! Join family and friends at Thrive City as we celebrate the biggest names in the game and watch the Warriors play the Rockets on the big screen. Witness an immersive projection mapping light show that highlights NBA All-Stars past and present.

Don’t miss a live performance from P-Lo, snap All-Star photos at one of our themed photo opportunities, then grab a bite to eat at one of our many Thrive City retailers. It’s all happening on February 13 from 5PM to 9PM!

Entertainment Zone at Thrive City:

The Entertainment Zone at Thrive City, the district surrounding Chase Center, offers a vibrant experience for this event. Guests ages 21 and over may purchase to-go alcoholic beverages from participating Thrive City businesses to enjoy within the Entertainment Zone. Thrive City will activate the Entertainment Zone during the All-Star Tip-Off Party on February 13, 2025 from 5PM – 9PM. Click here to learn more.

Space is limited to first-come, first-served. Eventbrite registration is highly recommended. If the event is sold out, limited walkups may be available on the day of the event.

For more information, please visit the link below

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-star-tip-off-party-tickets-1224319575809

https://sf.funcheap.com/chase-centers-official-nba-allstar-tipoff-party-free-concert-thrive-city/

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of San Francisco’s exhilarating Chinatown during one of the community’s most exciting times of the year. The Chinatown Community Street Fair takes place the weekend of the Chinese New Year Parade. At the fair, experience Chinese cultural arts such as Chinese folk dancing, opera, drumming and much more at the entertainment stage on Pacific St. below Grant Ave.

You will find over 120 booths and concessions making this a shopper’s paradise. The SF Chinese Chamber of Commerce has activities and entertainment for all ages. Make sure to get a family photo with the giant puppets, dragon and other memorable artifacts from the Parade!

Attendance at the two-day fair in the past has typically been around 500,000.

For more information please visit the link below:

https://sf.funcheap.com/chinese-year-community-street-fair-chinatown/