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.

Neighborhood group Protect Coit Tower wants to ensure the tower's $1 million+ annual revenue is being put back into the murals and park.

The $2.8 million improvement project, which will revamp the city's oldest park, is set to begin at the end of November.

A lot of progress, much of it green, has happened; Connie Chan of SF Rec & Parks told us that neighbors can expect the park to open "in early 2016, as scheduled."

The reopening party from 11am–3pm November 14th will include RecPark's mobile recreation, Zumba, food trucks and a free swim at the North Beach Pool.

Susan Strolis and Friends of Alvord Lake have already done a lot to improve the lake, and seek community input as they attempt to do more.

Despite concerns regarding its shadow's impact on neighborhood recreation spaces, the development will move forward.

Rec & Parks will lead the Friends of Washington Square as they do plantings and cleanup at this tiny triangle of park from 9am–noon.

Rec & Parks and Planning will determine whether the nine-story development's impact on Gene Friend Recreation Center is appropriate for the neighborhood.

The tree was one of nine designated for removal in coming months due to safety concerns.

As more construction begins, local groups are developing a plan for Cedar, Alice B. Toklas, Olive, Austin, Fern and Hemlock alleys.