Project Information
Through the San Francisco Recreation and Parks, the Bureau of Architecture was retained to prepare an existing assessment study and conceptual design program for the Junipero Serra Playground at 300 Stonecrest Drive. The study was an assessment of the one story clubhouse and grounds along with recommendations for building and site improvements, including accessibility for persons with disabilities. The Recreation and Parks accepted and approved the conceptual program and it became the basis for a capital improvement project.
Junipero Serra Playground first opened on January 18, 1955 on the 1.5 acre lot located in the Lakeside neighborhood. The neighborhood is comprised of single family homes. The facility is within easy access of public transportation.
The clubhouse at Junipero Serra Playground is heavily used, primarily by nearby residents in the Lakeside neighborhood. The clubhouse offers one of the most active children's programs in the City, including a Tiny Tots program, children's gym, and a Latch Key program. The multi-purpose room is used for regular community meetings, children’s art and crafts programs, ceramic classes, and the 50+ social club. It is also frequently rented for parties and meetings by the community.
This project work scope included accessibility improvements to the entire site and the entry ways to all the courts, to the playground, and building. The playground and equipment were replaced to provide access for children with disabilities.The clubhouse was replaced with a new 1,700 square feet building; which included new rooms and amenities. Extra storage space was also added throughout the building to accommodate the needs for each program and function.
Location
300 Stonecrest Drive, at Denslow Drive and Lyndhurst Drive
Schedule
2005: Start design
March 2007: Site cleaning and excavation
June 2007: Foundations and structural
December 2007: Ramp construction
June 2008: Interior work and finishes installed, playground equipment installation
July 2008: Construction Completion
October 2008: Grand Opening
Cost/Funding
$2.2 million
Project Team
DPW Bureau of Architecture (BOA): Jorge Alfaro, Florinda Kuan, Will Kwan, Nick Baltazar, Rafael Gutierrez
DPW Bureau of Engineering (BOE): Frank Piruzmand; Kin Lau; Steven Lee
DPW Bureau of Construction Management (BCM): Hua Mei
Contractor: KCK Builders
Project Manager
Meagan Tiernan
Recreation and Parks Department
Project Management Division
