The fences surrounding the southern half of Dolores Park will finally come down next week, concluding a lengthy renovation that originally began nearly two years ago, in March 2014.

SFist originally reported the grand reopening, and SF Rec & Park's Joey Kahn confirmed to us that it will take place from 4-7pm on Thursday, January 14th, weather permitting. Given the early nightfall this time of year, Rec & Park is encouraging people to bring their glow-in-the-dark gear, light-up props and LED accessories.

The northern half of Dolores Park reopened back in June, after a delayed renovation, and the southern portion of the park was immediately closed for its own revamp. Upgrades to the southern half will include an overlook at 20th and Church, improved pedestrian paths, an underground bathroom near the playground and an open-air pissoir, intended to combat urination on the Muni tracks. 

Here's a video invite to the grand reopening: