Alamo Square Reopens (Finally)

Historic Alamo Square Reopens After $5.3 Million Renovation
21st century irrigation upgrades will save 2.5 million gallons of water annually

The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department reopened historic Alamo Square on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 after its recent $5.3 million Renovation. The celebration kicked off with a ribbon cutting ceremony, followed by fun activities including Zumba, hula hooping, instant photos, and face painting.

The renovation included a new all-gender restroom and upgrades to the aging irrigation system and park landscape as well as repaving of the pathways at Alamo Square.

Funded through a $1.6 million grant from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Citywide Water Conservation Program, and 2008 and 2012 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bonds, the project sought to reduce Alamo Square’s overall water use by 33% annually, through a combination of a modern water efficient irrigation system and the introduction of drought tolerant landscaping within targeted areas of the park.

In addition, in the coming months, with the generous donation from Alamo Square Neighborhood Association (ASNA), the Recreation and Park Department will also be planting 45 new trees throughout the Park.

Since 2013, SF Rec and Park has been actively upgrading its irrigation systems with the support from SFPUC funding — this includes Alamo Square Park, Alta Plaza, Jefferson Square, and Balboa Park. The Department has also made design changes to parks that include bioswales, water retention, climate-based controls, and the use of native and drought-tolerant plants, no-mow grass, and permeable paving.