Hayes Valley Playground

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Credit: Pat Mazzera

A quarter-acre inner city playground and clubhouse, Hayes Valley Playground is located in a diverse, community-oriented San Francisco neighborhood. The park's clubhouse is a regular gathering space for residents and provides much needed programming, especially for youth from nearby public housing developments. Community members participated in a 6-month design process with the end result: a park that local residents—young and old—love.

Playground features:

2,500 sq. ft. clubhouse
play areas for school-aged children and tots
a stage and plaza for community gatherings
outdoor fitness equipment for adults
community garden plots

The new design also employs sustainable features including a living roof on the clubhouse, water saving drought-tolerant plants, recycled denim insulation, and solar panels for radiant floor heating. The park re-opened on June 11, 2011

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Fun on one of the play structures at Hayes Valley Playground.
Credit: Pat Mazzera
Exercise equipment at Hayes Valley Playground.
Credit: Pat Mazzera
Hayes Valley Playground, San Francisco.
Credit: Pat Mazzera
Opening of Hayes Valley Playground, San Francisco
Credit: Pat Mazzera
Playtime at the Hayes Valley Playground opening.
Credit: William Poole
Getting the garden ready at Hayes Valley Playground
Credit: Meghan Pecaut
Helping with the mosaic at Hayes Valley Playground
Credit: Meghan Pecaut