The La Playa Park Bocce courts are in! Steve Ward, native San Franciscan and visionary initiator of our Bocce courts, threw the first Bocce ball on the La Playa Park courts this weekend. Steve is teaching us to play this great old-world game that is so huge in Europe and around the globe.

We still need to put final touches on many of the areas of the park. The next steps are building three planter boxes on each of the parallel sides of the Bocce court; final grading of the court; final grading and installation of the wheelchair accessible pathways, patio area and elevated viewing areas; and installing a few more benches.

The new water main is coming soon, and the main irrigation lines are 70% complete. The conduit is set for the ambiance lighting.

We were just given some beautiful iris plants that were recycled from another San Francisco neighborhood park. We need to divide these root-bound plants. The irises, along with some Lilies of the Nile will make a wonderful show. Both are hardy, drought-tolerant plants that have gorgeous flowers.

Thanks to all who are contributing to La Playa Park. You are making this great city even greater.
~Dennis Webb
Email: dw@denniswebbconstruction.com
 


Comments

Den Webb

01/12/2010 20:51:35

SUNSET MAGAZINE DECEMBER ISSUE.

Yes,the Sunset dist new boccie courts received a bit of press,along with Laplya Park (north),across from Java beach Cafe,The Park also received one of the biggest awards by (SF BEAUTIFUL inc).they had a huge award ceremony at the St Frances narrated by Doug MC Connell from Bay Area Back Roads.
Wind power,we are in the works of acquiring permission to install wind power ,the whole parks electrical would then be self sufficient.
The Boccie courts are in,the path ways/courtyard patios ,and edible gardens,are all defined and layed out almost ready to install,the park has a great feel to it,and will be a huge asset to the community.
The old sf street lights are on site,and being modified thus bringing the old S F back.
Thanks to all who have participated in making this park a special place in San Francisco.

Dennis Webb

 

Dennis Webb

01/25/2010 23:05:45

Flag stone patios and walk ways are going in,the vintage Sf street lamps are being modified/repaired with steal pipe sleeves and anchoring plates,were on the hunt for the vintage light fixtures that mount on the top,plants are going in,and the courts are almost finished,there a bit wet as we speak,(natural compaction)taking place.
We need to build the planter boxes at the sides of the boccie courts.The south end is starting to take shape,were the edible gardens will be.

 



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