San Francisco Recreation and Park Department

🐳Calling all kids and young-at-heart souls!
It's Family Fun weekend at The Whale's Tail! ⁠

In addition to good food, music, and drinks, we'll also have family friendly activities set up around the meadow. Bring the whole family (pups included) enjoy an afternoon in Golden Gate Park. ⁠
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Set Times:⁠
12:15pm Just Float
1:30pm Kevin Coffey
2:45pm Ben Lang
4:00pm Blues Commuters
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📅 Sunday June 21
🕓 12:00-6:00pm⁠
🍽️ Los Kuyas food truck⁠
📍 14th Avenue East Meadow, Golden Gate Park⁠
🎫 Free, All Ages⁠, Dog Friendly

A recent report from the Trust for Public Land found that every $1 invested in parks and recreation generates at least $3 in local economic benefits each year. The report highlights how parks improve public health, reduce infrastructure costs and support local economies, making them one of the most cost-effective investments communities can make. Read more about the findings here: https://tinyurl.com/7crf6kp6

Bring the family to Saturday Morning Drop-In Playtime at St. Mary's Recreation Center (95 Justin Drive), which takes place every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Families can bring bikes, trikes, scooters and striders to enjoy a morning of outdoor play and recreation. The free drop-in program is open to children and families of all ages. For more information, contact the center at (415) 695-5006.

The second season of “Cinema on the Square,” expands the series to five free movie screenings in Union Square, San Francisco this summer season. Hosted in partnership with the San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD), Rec and Park, and Biederman Redevelopment Ventures Corporation (BRV), with the support of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and Bank of America, the season adds to a wide range of existing free programming in Union Square.

The series of free outdoor movies will begin Saturday, June 20 with a special one-year anniversary screening of “KPop Demon Hunters.” The award-winning film will be shown on the big screen as the official sing-along version from Netflix. Pre-show will begin at 4 p.m. with the film starting at approximately 8:40 p.m. Details here: https://tinyurl.com/5xdjkajm

Come out to the Randall Museum (199 Museum Way) for a ribbon cutting and community celebration of a new Nature Exploration Area on Saturday, June 20 at 9 a.m. The ceremony will be followed by opportunities for children and families of all ages to explore the new space.

Created from fallen logs sourced from San Francisco parks, this space invites children and families to climb, balance, and explore while fostering curiosity, creativity, and a deeper connection with the natural world.

This project is a collaboration between Rec and Park, the Randall Museum, SF Children & Nature, and Randall Museum Friends. Special thanks to the community members who made this project possible. RSVP for the free event here: https://tinyurl.com/mvksedjn

Happy Juneteenth, San Francisco.

Celebrate Juneteenth, the annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States, in our parks this weekend with concerts and community events at the Golden Gate Park Bandshell (75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive) and Gilman Playground (903 Gilman Avenue):

June 19 | 4:30-7 p.m. - Friday Happy Hour with Illuminate LIVE at the Golden Gate Bandshell featuring Afterthought & The Top Chefs

June 20 | noon-4 p.m. - Rebel Soul Fest at the Golden Gate Bandshell featuring David Boyce, Frak, Ian Kelly, Kai Azana, Martin Luther McCoy, Otis McDonald, The World Famous Show, & Veotis

June 21 | noon to 6 p.m. - Juneteenth & Father's Day Celebration at Gilman Playground featuring live performances by R&B groups Next, 1Umbrella and Lakeside, along with food and retail vendors, amusement rides, a car show, giveaways and more

June 21 | 1-2:30 p.m. - Golden Gate Park Band's Juneteenth & Father’s Day Concert at the Bandshell

Head to Page Street Community Garden (438 Page Street) for free seeds and plant starts on Saturday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is open to all San Francisco residents and offers an opportunity to connect with UC Master Gardener Program of San Mateo and San Francisco Counties, who will be on-site to answer questions and share expert gardening advice. Registration is not required.

Bring your furry friends to Little Marina Green (3950 Scott Street) on Saturday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Pet Food Express Fun and Fitness Fest. This free, family-friendly event features pet adoptions, dog agility courses, interactive activities and more.