Santa's Workshop Holiday Event on December 20

Celebrate the season at India Basin Waterfront Park (900 Innes Avenue) with Santa’s Workshop, a free holiday arts and crafts event on Friday, December 20 from noon to 3 p.m. Shop the holiday market, pick up free toys, and enjoy food, live comedic performances, and music, including sets by Afterthought and The Top Chefs. Event is rain or shine. For more information, click the link below.

Savoring the Year Showcase at The Food Pavilion in December

The Food Pavilion (900 Innes Avenue) at India Basin Waterfront Park is closing out the year with its “Savoring the Year: Food Pavilion Chef Showcase,” a three-weekend series highlighting local culinary talent from the Bayview–Hunters Point community.

Local legend Chef Fred of Curbside BBQ takes over on Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14 with his signature smoked dishes.

Chef Classie of Cooking with Classie wraps up the showcase on Saturday, December 20 and Sunday, December 21, offering her soulful, home-inspired plates.

Each pop-up runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Food Pavilion. The venue will close for the holidays on December 27 and 28 and will return with more programming in 2026. Learn more at the link below. 

En2Action Office Hours at The Food Pavilion on December 15

Interested in becoming a resident at the Food Pavilion (900 Innes Avenue)? Drop in for office hours, which take place every first and third Monday of the month from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Food Pavilion, as well as the second Wednesday of the month at the Southeast Community Center (1550 Evans Avenue) from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The next will be at the pavilion on December 15. Learn about the application process, requirements, and how food entrepreneurs can be supported. Questions? Email info@thefoodpavilionsf.org.

Salsa Workshop at The Food Pavilion on December 17

Join En2Action at The Food Pavilion (900 Innes Avenue) for a salsa workshop with Chef Olivia Mecalco of Mi Comedor on Wednesday, December 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. Participants will learn to make traditional Mexican salsas, including two versions of salsa roja and a refreshing cucumber salsa, while discovering the cultural roots behind each recipe. The class offers a warm, inviting setting to chop, taste, and explore essential techniques of Mexican home cooking. For more information and to RSVP, click the link below.

Job Info Session at Shipwright's Cottage on December 18

Come out for job information sessions with the A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI) at Shipwright's Cottage in the Archie Green Community Room at India Basin Waterfront Park (900 Innes Avenue). Sessions take place on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the next scheduled for December 18 with the Construction Administration Professional Services Academy Program. For more information, contact Dedria Smith at (415) 821-4777 or at mssmithaprisf@gmail.com.

Kayaking for Kwanzaa on December 26

Celebrate the season at India Basin Waterfront Park (900 Innes Avenue) during Kayaking for Kwanzaa on Friday, December 26 from noon to 3 p.m. Families and neighbors are invited to honor the first day of Kwanzaa with free kayaking activities along the shoreline, offered in partnership with Rocking the Boat, Honey Art Studio, and the Rafiki Coalition. For more information, click the link below.

Food Protection Manager Certification Course & Exam on February 9

Join En2Action at The Food Pavilion (900 Innes Avenue) for its one-day food protection manager certification course and exam. It will take place on Monday, February 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. While the course is optional, certification is required for all food businesses in San Francisco. Take advantage of this local, in-person opportunity to get certified and set your business up for success. For more information and to RSVP, email info@thefoodpavilionsf.org.

Pre-Apprentice Program Celebrates First Graduate; Apply Now for Next Cohort

As we head into the new year, we’re reflecting on the first year of the pre-apprentice program at India Basin Waterfront Park. While the full cohort is expected to graduate in January 2026, we are proud to recognize our first early graduate, Lawrence Tacto.

Throughout the program, Lawrence was consistently punctual, dedicated, and eager to deepen his skills both on and off the clock. With a background in horticulture, he emerged as a cohort leader, sharing his plant knowledge generously with peers. Although less experienced with power tools at the outset, he embraced every learning opportunity and quickly became a safe and proficient operator.

His work ethic, passion for landscape horticulture, and collaborative spirit made a meaningful impact on the cohort and ultimately led to his early acceptance into Rec and Park’s gardener apprentice program. We look forward to his continued professional growth and positive contributions to San Francisco's parks and communities!

Interested in getting involved? This program is a paid public service trainee opportunity for San Francisco residents who receive public benefits. The program, offered in partnership with the San Francisco Human Services Agency and LiUNA Local 261, helps prepare participants for careers in public service and park maintenance. For more information and to apply, visit the JobsNOW! page at the link below and note interest in the pre-apprentice program.

Questions? Contact Joyce Lytle at joyce.lytle@sfgov.org.

SF Parks Earn Top Grades for Cleanliness, Maintenance, Equity; India Basin Scores 99%

San Francisco’s parks earned top marks this year, with a new Controller’s Office report showing cleaner, better-maintained public spaces across the city. The citywide maintenance score ticked up to 92%, continuing a decade-long upward trend and reflecting strong performance systemwide. Nearly 90% of parks met or exceeded Rec and Park’s minimum goal score, while Corona Heights Park, Golden Gate and Steiner Mini Park, Joseph Lee Recreation Center, and Sergeant John Macaulay Park achieved perfect 100% ratings. India Basin Waterfront Park, which opened in October 2024, made an impressive debut with a 99% score.

The report highlights meaningful gains in equity and cleanliness, with parks in Equity Zones matching the citywide average and graffiti scores improving significantly. Mini parks saw notable progress as well, and seven of the city’s top-scoring parks are neighborhood sites. While 18 parks fell below the department’s 85% goal, six already have capital projects underway, while the others will be addressed with near-term fixes such as sand replenishment, pathway repairs, and surface improvements, along with longer-term capital investments and deferred maintenance prioritization. For more information, click the link below. 

Night Work Completed at India Basin Shoreline Park; Saturday Work Ahead

Thank you for your patience as we completed night construction last month to complete essential work before the regulatory work window ended. Work included low-tide earthmoving along the shoreline and gravel delivery to extend a levee to the beach area to be able to construct park features. 

Note that there will be construction on Saturdays over the next two months from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on December 13, as well as January 3, 10, 17 and 24. This Saturday work is needed to make the best use of available specialized equipment and staff.

In addition to this work, crews continue to clear electrical equipment in the former PG&E tower area, with that work expected to conclude in January 2026. Stay up to date at the link below.

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