A gathering space for the residents and youth of this inner city neighborhood, the Hayes Valley Playground and Clubhouse was revitalized through an extensive and novel community outreach process. Working together with a broad coalition of public organizations, nonprofit groups, private donors, business partners and local residents, the Trust for Public Land helped coordinate the successful completion of the Hayes Valley Playground. The project includes a new 2,500 square foot clubhouse with living roof, denim insulation and solar panels. Designed by WRNS in connection with Public Architecture’s 1% Program, the new site also features drought tolerant landscaping, innovative play structures and an outdoor fitness area, stage and public garden. Reopened in June, the park is already well integrated into the neighborhood.

Tour led by Brian Millman of WRNS, Alejandra Chiesa of the Trust for Public Land, Jake Gilchrist of the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department and Jim Warshell of the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association.