Duboce Park, founded in 1900, will mark its 125th Anniversary with a community celebration on September 13, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The park offers sweeping lawns, a Children's Playground, Dog Play Area, Youth Play Area, basketball court, Scott Street Labyrinth, Harvey Milk Photo Center, and the Harvey Milk Recreation Center for the Arts. Planned activities include an obstacle jump house, arts and crafts, tournaments, scavenger hunts, lawn games, live music, emergency vehicle displays, Randall Museum on the Road, dog adoption by Muttville, and food trucks. A historical photo display will present pre-1906 and before-and-after images, and three trees will be planted at noon with city officials participating. The park serves as a neighborhood heart and a symbol of community resilience.
Founded in 1900, Duboce Park has stood as a living landmark through earthquakes, social change, and generations of San Franciscans seeking respite, recreation, and connection. Today, the park is a daily destination for families, dog walkers, athletes, and neighbors who enjoy the sweeping lawns, Children's Playground, Dog Play Area, Youth Play Area, basketball court, Scott Street Labyirnth, Harvey Milk Photo Center, and Harvey Milk Recreation Center for the Arts.
There are activities planned for the whole family: a 40-foot obstacle jump house, arts and crafts, dodgeball tournament, scavenger hunt, lawn games, photo booth, historical photo display, face painting, henna, dog adoption (Muttville), history table, live music, paper airplane contest, fire engine, police car, Randall Museum on the Road, and food trucks.
Mayor Daniel Lurie, State Senator Scott Weiner, Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, and Park and Rec General Manager Phil Ginsburg, who will all participate in planting a new tree at 12 p.m. in honor of the Anniversary. A total of three trees will be planted to commemorate the event. "Duboce Park has always been more than just a green space - it's the heart of a neighborhood and a symbol of San Francisco's resilience and community spirit," said Helene Kocher, President of Friends of Duboce Park.
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