🚨🌊Breaking News: San Francisco’s newest park is officially opening on Saturday, April 12! To prepare for the park’s opening and the SFPUC’s annual sand-moving operations, the Upper Great Highway will permanently close to cars starting Friday, March 14. - ThreadSky

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oceanbeachpark.org • 4 days ago

🚨🌊Breaking News: San Francisco’s newest park is officially opening on Saturday, April 12!

To prepare for the park’s opening and the SFPUC’s annual sand-moving operations, the Upper Great Highway will permanently close to cars starting Friday, March 14.

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evinoemi.bsky.social•4 days ago

Can't wait!!!

oceanbeachpark.org•4 days ago

Over the following weeks, we’ll be working closely with @sfmta.com SFPUC and @sfrecpark.bsky.social on major traffic and safety improvements at the Great Highway’s intersections—making it easier to access the park by foot, bike, and transit.

oceanbeachpark.org•4 days ago

At the same time, we’re installing
✅ Murals celebrating local surf culture and neighborhood history
✅ Chairs, hammocks, and elevated seating for ocean views
✅ A nature exploration area
✅ Sculptures & interactive art
✅ Bike parking and a pump track
✅ Seating areas for live music & performances

oceanbeachpark.org•4 days ago

And this is just the beginning! After the park opens, we’ll work on long-term planning for how to make the most of this incredible space, and there will be plenty of opportunities for the community to share feedback.

oceanbeachpark.org•4 days ago

Lastly, the city is inviting the community to help decide a permanent name for the park! Everyone in San Francisco will have a say in what the park will be called.

oceanbeachpark.org•4 days ago

Here’s how it'll work:
📝 Now through Sunday, March 16: Name submissions are open.
💬 Tuesday, March 18: A virtual community meeting will gather feedback on nominations.
🗳️ March 20 - April 2: The public will vote to determine thhttps://www.sfrecpark.org/1824/The-Great-Park-Naming-Contest

jwinstonsf.bsky.social•4 days ago

How about Engardio Park?

imleon.link•3 days ago

You can start with tearing down one half of the former highway and restriping the other as a separated bike/ped path.

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