Washington-Hyde Park
San Francisco, CA

Located in the heart of a densely populated community, Washington-Hyde Park serves as a much needed open space and recreation resource for children in the Chinatown/Nob Hill area.  The evolution of this park is marked by a series of phases including input from the children and parents in the community and forming a partnership with the Department of Recreation and Parks to make this park possible.  It has become a park for seniors, parents, school age and pre-school users, as well as handicapped children who can enjoy specially designed accessible areas.  One can find areas for relaxation, passive contemplation and picnicking, as well as separate play areas for the more active school age children and preschoolers.  The park takes form as a miniature urban landscape with a “child scaled” street of building facades. Washington-Hyde Park is constructed of integral color concrete, which will insure that the vibrant colors will not fade or need painting maintenance.