RPD Strategic Plan RPD Strategic Plan Update 2018 | Page 3

Welcome The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department introduced a five-year Strategic Plan in 2016, which set forth our core strat- egies and objectives and laid out specific initiatives for us to achieve—things like acquiring new park land; expanding youth programs that emphasize movement and wellness; caring for our natural resources; and growing apprentice and workforce development programs that provide job training and career pathways. This past year, our updated Strategic Plan continued guiding us to inspire a more livable city for all and ensure that San Fran- cisco’s parks connect everyone in our diverse community to play, nature and each other. We’re happy to report that of the 71 initiatives active during the year, we completed 14, including: • acquisition of property in District 6 for a new park to serve this increasingly dense neighborhood; • development of Summer Farm Camp (which sold out!) to share the experience of urban farming; • implementing a community-based Park Ranger staffing model at several park sites to provide stronger community engagement and increased park presence; • a Spanish-language permit center at Mission Playground to increase access for all; • becoming the first city in the country where 100% of residents live within a 10-minute walk of park In this annual update to our Strategic Plan, the FY18-22 edition introduces some new initiatives in support of our core strategies and objectives. These include developing a nursery inventory database and ordering system that will focus plant palettes in support of landscaping resilience and biodiversity goals, and the long-term project to develop a concept, design, and public engagement plan for the Conservatory of Flowers campus. It also offers up- dates on many ongoing projects, including the launch of the Let’sPlaySF program that will renovate many of our city’s playgrounds and the creation of a coastal trail south of Sloat Boulevard to provide pedestrian and bicycle access, and connect coastal assets in support of wildlife corridors and biodiversity. Most importantly, we’ve added initiatives that specifically focus and strengthen our work in disadvantaged communities to ensure park users in every neighborhood across the City have access to clean, safe and fun parks and programs. I am extremely proud of the ongoing collaborative effort that is required to keep our Strategic Plan a living, breathing document with heart. I thank everyone who has offered their feedback and helped to continue to shape our vision--- including our Mayor, Board of Supervisors, the Recreation and Park Commission and our community members. Most of all, I want to thank our staff for their support and participation. The success of our Strategic Plan is a direct result of their diligence and commitment to our work together. Phil Ginsburg, General Manager San Francisco Recreation and Parks