Free ADA Inspections Offered to Outer Sunset Businesses
A pilot program in the Outer Sunset district is offering to fund free American Disabilities Act (ADA) inspections and reports for businesses. Many businesses are unaware of the requirements of state and federal ADA laws and are vulnerable to lawsuits. From 2005-2011 there were about 4,500 ADA lawsuits statewide, 300 of which were in San […]
Parkside Mailboxes
945 Taraval St. (between 19th & 20th Avenues) San Francisco, CA 94116 (415) 661-8727 www.ParksideMailboxes.com Hours: M-F 9am-6pm and Sat. 10am-5pm This mailbox rental and shipping center has served the Parkside for almost 20 years. Business has recently grown to include office supplies and greeting cards. Unlike P.O. boxes at the post office, Parkside Mailboxes receives […]
A Greener 19th Avenue
Work is currently underway to enhance 19th Avenue by installing greenery in the medians. The Department of Public Works (DPW) is expected to complete the project in March 2013 at the latest. The project is part of efforts to make 19th Avenue a safer transportation corridor for both drivers and pedestrians. In recent years, the […]
Nov. 18, 2012: Soapbox Derby/Block Party to Benefit Larson Playground
The plan to renovate Larsen Playground has been approved by the Recreation & Parks Department. Now the Friends of Larsen Playground are gearing up for major fundraising. The goal is to raise $250,000 by February. To kick off this ambitious fundraising campaign, the Friends of Larsen are holding a Soapbox Derby/Block Party on November 18, […]
Oct. 27: Halloween in the Parkside
Several family-friendly Halloween events are planned for Saturday Oct. 27, 2012. Helluva Halloween – 1st Annual 5K Costume Run Saturday, October 27, 2012, 9:30am–2:00pm Golden Gate Park Polo Field, San Francisco, CA Dress up and run like mad through Golden Gate Park in San Francisco on October 27th (we’ll let you walk like mad, too, […]
New Mural at South Sunset Playground
Have you been to South Sunset Playground on Vicente and 40th Ave. lately? It’s getting an artistic facelift thanks to Art in Every Classroom, a local non-profit dedicated to bringing art classes, grants and public art projects to neighborhoods in San Francisco. The boldly colored mural “Play in Many Languages” is nearing completion. As the […]
Rolling Out
1722 Taraval (at 27th Ave.) San Francisco, CA 94116 (415) 513-6054 Home-style, creative baked goods and organic coffee, free WiFi to study and work or just relax. Bruno, the owner, established the business in December 2011. In his words he’s “just a self-taught baker, putting in a cup of love and a cup of creativity […]
‘Named’ Neighborhoods for the Outer Sunset?
City considering changes to commercial zoning in the Outer Sunset District District 4 Supervisor Carmen Chu has asked the city to consider a plan to zone three “named” commercial districts into the Outer Sunset. “Named” districts such as West Portal, Inner Clement, Sacramento, Broadway, Castro, etc. enjoy tailored regulations that help create unique character and […]
Jet Plane Coming Back to Larsen Playground
The Recreation & Parks Department project team has presented designs for Larsen Playground that includes a 30+ foot sculpted plane, with a “jetstream” of climbing ropes, swings, and a customized preschool play structure. The playground, located next to 19th Avenue near Ulloa Street, is currently a sand pit with a few swing sets. On August […]
Movies in McCoppin is Back for September
Free family films in the fog at McCoppin Square are back, every Friday night this month! In June, a pilot movie night series was held, and some showings attracted almost 400 viewers. The series is organized by Supervisor Carmen Chu’s office in conjunction with the Recreation & Parks Department, Office of Economic & Workforce Development, […]