The new Francisco Park would not be possible without champions from city government, non-profit organizations, and the community, as well as our board members and design team.
“This will be a gift to the city when the park is built.”
Leslie Alspach
Former Board President
“As a parent, having a park nearby brings peace of mind.”
Virginia Cheung
Wu Yee Children’s Services
“I am here to support the Francisco Park project.”
Anni Chung
Self-Help for the Elderly
“Parks are critical because they bring people together.”
Nancy Conner
SF Parks Alliance
“It will serve as an anchor for our community.”
Katrina Dirksen
Telegraph Hill Co-operative Preschool
“Contributing to a park is the one of the highest things we can do.”
Becky Evans
Sierra Club
“This is a once in a lifetime opportunity.”
Mark Farrell
Former Mayor of San Francisco
“It’s incredible to work with a group of people so dedicated to transforming a piece of infrastructure into a public space.”
David Fletcher
Fletcher Design Studio
“This has been an outstanding partnership.”
Phil Ginsburg
General Manager of SF Recreation and Park Department
“I am here today to speak in support of the Francisco Park project.”
Josephine Ma
Self-Help for the Elderly
“I can’t think of anything better to do for young people. It’s San Francisco’s park.”
Dr. Joseph Marshall
Alive & Free youth organization
“It came out of a community design process.”
Richard Parker
450 Architects