Goods news for after-dark beachgoers: SFist reports that a Golden Gate National Recreation Area proposal to require $35 per-use permits for beach fires has been retracted.

The proposed green open space at 12th and Harrison is likely to start construction next year, pending a few other city approvals.

There are still plenty of renovations in the works, including an overhaul of the Panhandle's playground.

The Pacific Justice Institute is threatening to sue the city unless the pissoir is removed, saying it discriminates against women and the disabled, and could potentially expose genitalia to passersby.

The tiny park on Page Street has a colorful history, and today offers a reprieve from busy city life.

The City Attorney's office has sent an invoice to Nikki Sparks, the organizer of a December Lightsaber Battle, requesting she pay $5,220 for damages to Sue Bierman Park and park ranger staffing.

Dolores Park’s newly-renovated southern half officially opened last night, with jellyfish, robots and more.

The park's full perimeter will be fenced off for the duration of the makeover, including the dog play area and the view of the Painted Ladies.

$14 million has been secured to renovate the Western Addition playground, and community input is requested.

"It was a fantasy land to someone from the East.” Here's the the story of Ray Clark, the first historian of Golden Gate Park.

After last week's celebration was postponed due to wet weather, we've just received word from SF Rec & Park that the grand reopening of the entire park has been rescheduled to Wednesday Jan. 27th.

The permit fees were waived "as this is part of the civic celebration," said Rec & Parks.

This is the third fallen tree on Columbus Avenue we've reported on in the past five months.