Today, February 4, we celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Rec and Park is proud to create opportunities that help girls build athletic skills, confidence and leadership. Last weekend, the 7th annual Girls’ Sports Extravaganza at Kezar Pavilion and Stadium welcomed 70 athletes ages 7 to 13 for activities including volleyball, skateboarding, track and field, soccer and parkour. Events like this encourage girls to stay active, healthy and confident through the power of sports. See more upcoming girls' sports offerings below:

Learn more about Rec and Park's girls sports programs at the link below.

After years of planning and community engagement, the long-anticipated renovation of Portsmouth Square is moving closer to construction. Rec and Park announced last week that a contractor has been recommended for approval, marking a major milestone toward a planned summer 2026 groundbreaking.

Swinerton Builders submitted the lowest bid following a competitive public bidding process that began in October 2025, with a bid just under $48 million. The Recreation and Park Commission is anticipated to vote for final approval on February 19, following a presentation at the Commission’s Capital Committee on February 4.

Often called “Chinatown’s living room,” Portsmouth Square has not undergone a comprehensive renovation in more than half a century. This once-in-a-generation investment will modernize the historic plaza while honoring its cultural and historical significance for generations to come. For more information, click the link below. 

Nominations are open for Rec and Park’s Community Opportunity Fund, a program that supports community-driven park improvement projects across the city.

Attendance at one of our pre-application workshops this month is required, with the last opportunity to attend a workshop on Saturday, February 21. The workshop sign-up deadline is Saturday, February 14. Review the application materials and sign up for the pre-application workshop at the link below.

Big Game Days are taking over Union Square (333 Post Street) this week from Thursday, February 5 through Saturday, February 7, with three days of free, game-day–inspired activities and entertainment. Daily inflatable football games run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with special programming throughout the weekend, including Cheer San Francisco on Thursday at 5 p.m., Salsa in the Square with DJ Juan Love on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m., and the Cal Band on Saturday at 2:30 p.m., followed by a spicy hot wings challenge at 3 p.m. All activities take place in Union Square and are free and open to the public. For more information on Super Bowl activities and alerts, including events, activations, road closures and more, click the link below.

Join En2Action for its pop-up series at the India Basin Waterfront Park Food Pavilion (900 Innes Avenue), held on weekends from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. throughout February.

Big H BBQ takes over the pavilion in February in celebration of Black History Month. Known for smoky meats, savory sauces, and classic Southern-Style sides, Big H BBQ brings bold flavors and time-honored barbecue traditions to the waterfront. For more information, including additional Black History Month culinary classes, click the link below. 

Coffman Pool will close for a replastering project on Tuesday, February 10. Work is expected to be completed by early April.

Martin Luther King Jr. Pool will also close on February 10 for a replastering project of its wading pool. This work coincides with the pool’s annual maintenance, and completion is expected by early April.

Nearby pools available during these closures include Garfield Pool (1271 Treat Avenue) and Balboa Pool (51 Havelock Street). With Sava Pool also closed for replastering until spring, visit the link below to view a full list of our pools.

Last week, the Friends of Alta Plaza Park (FOAPP) were honored by District 2 Supervisor Stephen Sherrill for their tireless advocacy for the park. The FOAPP board was re-established in May 2025, and since then has helped represent the neighborhood to ensure the park best serves the community. Thank you for loving our parks!

Explore a new collection of paintings by local artist Charles Dabo at the Harvey Milk Center for the Arts (50 Scott Street) beginning Friday, February 6 with an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Dabo, a Rec and Park Cultural Arts instructor, brings a vibrant showcase of his work, which will be on view from February 6 through 28, offering visitors an opportunity to experience his distinctive style and creative vision during regular gallery hours. For more information, contact the center at (415) 554-8742. 

Join Young People's Teen Musical Theatre Company (YPTMTC) for the closing weekend of its production of "Ride the Cyclone" The Musical. It takes place at the Randall Museum (199 Museum Way) on Friday, February 6 and Saturday, February 7 from 7:30 to 9 p.m., as well as Sunday, February 8 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.   

In this hilarious and outlandish story, the lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell a story to win a prize like no other — the chance to return to life.

For more information and to purchase tickets, click the link below. 

Celebrate creativity and curiosity at the For the Love of Art and Science event at the Randall Museum (199 Museum Way) on Saturday, February 7, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ahead of Valentine’s Day, this hands-on program invites visitors to explore the art of science through activities including tissue flowers, bubble experiments, essential oil soap making, card making and quilled Valentine’s Day crafts inspired by spirals in nature. The event is open to ages 4 and up, with a cost of $5 per person. Sign-ups are available at the front desk before 3:30 p.m. For more information, click the link below.

Explore "A Measure of Uncertainty," a fine art photography exhibition presented by the Bay Area Photographers Collective at the Harvey Milk Photo Center (50 Scott Street), on view through February 21. Curated by Heather Snider, the show brings together work by 22 artists examining how imagination, technology, and photography intersect with instability in the natural world and contemporary life. The last meet-the-artist event will take place on Saturday, February 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, click the link below. 

The San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission wants to hear from you as it begins its search for the next general manager. Share the qualities, experience, and leadership skills you believe are needed to guide the Recreation and Park Department forward through this survey or at the third and final community meeting taking place virtually on Monday, February 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. See the meeting details below:  

Link to Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 894 5847 2471

Passcode: 165703

Your voice matters—help the City of San Francisco build on its tradition of recreation and parks excellence.

Take aim at the indoor archery range at Mission Recreation Center (2450 Harrison Street), open for the winter season. The range offers two-hour sessions on Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m. through March 12, with both paper and 3D targets available. Personal equipment is recommended, but loaner equipment is available. For more information and to sign up for a session, click the link below.

San Francisco Nature Education (SFNE) is hosting Saturday bird walks, with the next taking place at Blue Heron Lake (50 Blue Heron Lake Drive) on February 7 from 10 a.m. to noon. SFNE volunteers will lead these walks, offering one program for children ages 5 to 12 (accompanied by a parent or guardian), and another for youth and adults ages 13 and up. For more information and to register for these field trips, click the link below.

With Super Bowl LX week underway, San Francisco is ready to welcome the world! This week’s Video of the Week from SFGovTV highlights City teams across public safety, transit, public works, health, parks, and small businesses working together to keep the city safe, clean, vibrant, and moving during this global moment. Learn more about what’s happening citywide during Super Bowl LX week at the link below.

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