There's still time to weigh in on the latest concept design for the rec center's redevelopment.

One of six "Tier 1 Failing Playgrounds", the park will see new life next year.

You can go blocks without seeing a single string of lights, so we've rounded up our ten favorites this year from around the city.

Want a tree? Friends of the Urban Forest is now taking applications for a February street-tree planting in the Upper Haight and Cole Valley.

Last year's $9.3 million renovation transformed the park with a new open layout, basketball court and clubhouse.

The tax, at roughly $30 per single-family home, is a possible solution to the underfunded care and maintenance of trees in the city.

Neighbors angry about the closure of Vallejo for the Poets Plaza peppered Angela Alioto with questions on everything from traffic congestion to safety issues.

The San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park, always free to city residents, is also letting in out-of-towners for free on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

More than 100 residents have signed a petition appealing the removal and replacement of 38 South Park trees as part of the $2.8 million improvement project.

These majestic creatures may keep a low profile, but they can be heard—and occasionally seen—by a number of Sunset residents.

Both the fire and water departments have been called in to handle the flood of water pouring down the Vulcan stairs.

The anticipated reopening brought shrieks of joy from children on the new play equipment as neighbors greeted each other and talked.

Rec & Park is asking for lease changes that would provide more protection of Coit's murals, but also allow after-hours tours, food sales and more.