Stern Grove Park Playground
630 Sloat Blvd, San Francisco, CA

The Stern Grove Playground Renovation, a project under the Let’s Play SF! initiative, proposes an imaginative nature-based play destination that amplifies the park's existing woodland character. Conceived as a small village of primitive tree houses, park users will be transported out of the immediate urban context into a forested wonderland. The custom play equipment is inspired by the natural density, scale and random patterns of the park's renowned tree canopy, synthesizing the playground and its site into a cohesive place. The sitework and play equipment highlight the use of natural materials and forms. Born out of a thorough community engagement process, the playground design seeks to respect the historic and natural aesthetic of Stern Grove while creating an exciting and contemporary neighborhood resource. See full presentation at Community Meeting #2 here.

MCLA Team: Jeffrey Miller, Maya Nagasaka,
Leo Miller
Year Completed: In Progress
Size: 9,000 square feet
Cost: $2,700,000.
Client: SF Parks Alliance