Say it ain’t so?? well it seems like it is, It’s been the word for awhile but confirmation now tells the tale, the Dolores Park Playground is scheduled to close for renovations in September. I spend some weekends in the area, really enjoying the park and the local shops/eats. Reopening of the playground area is set for April 2011, the rest of the park will still be closed for construction perhaps until late 2012 according to sources.
“The clubhouse, field, basketball court and six tennis courts will be part of renovations, the roads and pathways, including the pedestrian bridge connecting the park to Church Street at 19th Street, will be restored; and the irrigation, lighting and general landscape will be upgraded and improved.” - ss
The entire project is city-approved with a budget of $11.7 million. We should see a new club house, bathrooms and so forth along side the other upgrades.
Nicolas King, a legislative aide for Supervisor B.Dufty says a small portion of the park will remain open.
*I’m off into the jungle today, checking out two buildings on Pine st. at Van Ness, light industrial zoning is in mind for a client’s smog center needs. Later!