Courtesy of the Friends of Duboce Park newsletter (subscribe!):
“The playground should be reopened by May 1, according to Keith Kawamura, Project Manager, Rec & Park. New concrete curbs next to the playground to redirect water around rather than into the playground have been installed. New pathway edging, base rock, and asphalt paving of the paths leading to the playground are in the process of being completed. Kawamura said, “we are very hopeful that we will reopen the playground prior to May 1, possibly by April 18,” the day that DogFest 2009 is being held in the park…”
Speaking of Dogfest …
McKinley Elementary School’s DogFest returns to Duboce Park on Saturday, April 18. DogFest 2009 is a fundraising event that benefits the children of McKinely Elementary School at the corner of 14th and Castro Streets and is both a dog show and a carnival that will include jumpy houses (see picture at left) and face painting. Last year 97 dogs competed in various light-hearted contests like Best Bark and Best Ears.
The proceeds from DogFest 2009 will fill in the gaps for student enrichment programs such as art, music, and science where state and district funds continue to fall short, especially in these economic times. Registration for the Dog Show continues online or you can register in the park during the event. For more information, please e-mail dogfest@mckinleyschool.org or call Katy Wilcoxen at 710-7387.
2 responses so far ↓
Anon Duboce Resident // May 3, 2009 at 11:31 pm |
Open by May 1st?? Hah hah hah!
Sandrine // May 20, 2009 at 10:16 am |
Hi!
I’m a Duboce Triangle resident and mom of a 2 year old.
The improvement work is taking forever to be done and I wish it had never started actually.
No visible progress for a month… and no flyers with the re-opening date!
This playground means as much or more than the park itself for many kids and parents and we just can’t wait to be able to have fun again.