While South Park remains closed for its $2.8 million renovation, a temporary plaza, adjacent to Caffe Centro, is now available to all.

The park and playground offer stunning views of the city and beyond—including a rope swing over the skyline.

The Rec & Park Capital Committee is poised to vote this afternoon on whether to support spending $10 million to purchase five adjacent properties on 11th, Minna and Natoma streets to build a new park.

Take some time to relax in Bernal Heights’ front yard.

Some say the placement of Dolores Park's trash cans contributes to the problem, while others say people should just be more responsible.

Designed and built as a gathering place for local homeowners, the Forest Hill Clubhouse has served the community since 1919.

"Dolores Park is literally trashed this morning," said tipster Moz, who sent in this photo. It's not the first time that celebrations like yesterday's Pride have produced piles of garbage.

Tucked off of Taraval, the playground is a long-time family destination.

Dog advocates said the recent meeting about the playground wasn't the right forum, but they hope to be included in further discussions about finding a dog play place.

Nearly five feet tall, with a dagger-like beak, a great blue heron can swallow a fully-grown gopher in one bite.

Rec & Park is kicking off the community engagement phase for eagerly-awaited upgrades at Sgt. Macaulay Park and Turk-Hyde Mini Park.

The popular rest stop for tourists has become a nighttime hotspot for illegal activity, which the CBD hopes to change with a new park design.

The neighborhood park invites a wide variety of play, for kids, adults, and canines.