PETITION URGING FULL STUDY OF AVAILABLE LAND IN SAN FRANCISCO FOR RECREATIONAL USE
A 2004 Recreation Assessment report by Leon Younger & Pros states that San Francisco should have 74 standardized fields by population for all field sports. However the National Guidelines for sports fields indicates that San Francisco should have 154 fields for all field sports. The Younger report verifies that there are ONLY 24 fields for multi-use/soccer fields in San Francisco, two of which are regulation sized soccer fields - Matthew Boxer Stadium and Kezar Stadium.
TO DATE, NO EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE BY THE RECREATION AND PARK DEPARTMENT TO REDRESS THE SHORTFALL OF SPORTS FIELDS INDICATED BY THE RECREATION ASSESSMENT 4 YEARS AGO. The multi-use/soccer community is outraged by the City's lack of implementation for any improvements in this area.
At the last Golf Task Force Meeting held on 9/29/08, many of the Golf Task Force Members, urged by Richard Harris and Dave Dill, recognized that there is a wide discrepancy in equitable space for field sports. There was a concern by many of the golfers that available space is not being utilized.
We are taking the golfers' recommendation to formally request a San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department Audit of all available open space in the City and County of San Francisco.
WE THE UNDERSIGNED request that a comprehensive space audit be done by the Recreation and Parks Department of all land owned by public agencies within the borders of San Francisco. We would like the Space Audit to identify:
* Current available open space that could be used where shortages were indicated for playing fields, community gardens, playgrounds, picnic areas and identify available sites that at least meet the space requirement.
* All other unused public space.
* Spaces identified by size and potential type of use for field sport recreation needs, identified in the 2004 Recreation Assessment. For example, breaking down in appropriate categories:
- FIFA/NCAA approved size game fields - Multi-use adult size fields - Youth game size fields, and - Multi-use, open space, to be used for community gardens, playgrounds or picnic areas.
Please also make note of which fields are lit in the evenings for adult use and what it will take to make this identified land available for recreational and competitive use.
We would also urge that we follow and embrace the standards set by other cities and begin formulating a Master Plan for all open space and park use so that our residents can be better served. San Francisco is among the highest ranked cities for physically active residents. Let's develop a plan that serves all of these residents.
PETITION URGING FULL STUDY OF AVAILABLE LAND IN SAN FRANCISCO FOR RECREATIONAL USE
A 2004 Recreation Assessment report by Leon Younger & Pros states that San Francisco should have 74 standardized fields by population for all field sports. However the National Guidelines for sports fields indicates that San Francisco should have 154 fields for all field sports. The Younger report verifies that there are ONLY 24 fields for multi-use/soccer fields in San Francisco, two of which are regulation sized soccer fields - Matthew Boxer Stadium and Kezar Stadium.
TO DATE, NO EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE BY THE RECREATION AND PARK DEPARTMENT TO REDRESS THE SHORTFALL OF SPORTS FIELDS INDICATED BY THE RECREATION ASSESSMENT 4 YEARS AGO. The multi-use/soccer community is outraged by the City's lack of implementation for any improvements in this area.
At the last Golf Task Force Meeting held on 9/29/08, many of the Golf Task Force Members, urged by Richard Harris and Dave Dill, recognized that there is a wide discrepancy in equitable space for field sports. There was a concern by many of the golfers that available space is not being utilized.
We are taking the golfers' recommendation to formally request a San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department Audit of all available open space in the City and County of San Francisco.
WE THE UNDERSIGNED request that a comprehensive space audit be done by the Recreation and Parks Department of all land owned by public agencies within the borders of San Francisco. We would like the Space Audit to identify:
* Current available open space that could be used where shortages were indicated for playing fields, community gardens, playgrounds, picnic areas and identify available sites that at least meet the space requirement.
* All other unused public space.
* Spaces identified by size and potential type of use for field sport recreation needs, identified in the 2004 Recreation Assessment. For example, breaking down in appropriate categories:
- FIFA/NCAA approved size game fields - Multi-use adult size fields - Youth game size fields, and - Multi-use, open space, to be used for community gardens, playgrounds or picnic areas.
Please also make note of which fields are lit in the evenings for adult use and what it will take to make this identified land available for recreational and competitive use.
We would also urge that we follow and embrace the standards set by other cities and begin formulating a Master Plan for all open space and park use so that our residents can be better served. San Francisco is among the highest ranked cities for physically active residents. Let's develop a plan that serves all of these residents.
PETITION URGING FULL STUDY OF AVAILABLE LAND IN SAN FRANCISCO FOR RECREATIONAL USE
A 2004 Recreation Assessment report by Leon Younger & Pros states that San Francisco should have 74 standardized fields by population for all field sports. However the National Guidelines for sports fields indicates that San Francisco should have 154 fields for all field sports. The Younger report verifies that there are ONLY 24 fields for multi-use/soccer fields in San Francisco, two of which are regulation sized soccer fields - Matthew Boxer Stadium and Kezar Stadium.
TO DATE, NO EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE BY THE RECREATION AND PARK DEPARTMENT TO REDRESS THE SHORTFALL OF SPORTS FIELDS INDICATED BY THE RECREATION ASSESSMENT 4 YEARS AGO. The multi-use/soccer community is outraged by the City's lack of implementation for any improvements in this area.
At the last Golf Task Force Meeting held on 9/29/08, many of the Golf Task Force Members, urged by Richard Harris and Dave Dill, recognized that there is a wide discrepancy in equitable space for field sports. There was a concern by many of the golfers that available space is not being utilized.
We are taking the golfers' recommendation to formally request a San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department Audit of all available open space in the City and County of San Francisco.
WE THE UNDERSIGNED request that a comprehensive space audit be done by the Recreation and Parks Department of all land owned by public agencies within the borders of San Francisco. We would like the Space Audit to identify:
* Current available open space that could be used where shortages were indicated for playing fields, community gardens, playgrounds, picnic areas and identify available sites that at least meet the space requirement.
* All other unused public space.
* Spaces identified by size and potential type of use for field sport recreation needs, identified in the 2004 Recreation Assessment. For example, breaking down in appropriate categories:
- FIFA/NCAA approved size game fields - Multi-use adult size fields - Youth game size fields, and - Multi-use, open space, to be used for community gardens, playgrounds or picnic areas.
Please also make note of which fields are lit in the evenings for adult use and what it will take to make this identified land available for recreational and competitive use.
We would also urge that we follow and embrace the standards set by other cities and begin formulating a Master Plan for all open space and park use so that our residents can be better served. San Francisco is among the highest ranked cities for physically active residents. Let's develop a plan that serves all of these residents.
We signed the "PETITION URGING FULL STUDY OF AVAILABLE LAND IN SAN FRANCISCO FOR RECREATIONAL USE" petition!
# 1,160:
9:34 pm PDT, Apr 19,Katie Shuman, California
# 1,159:
11:48 am PST, Mar 5,Zeida Chavez, California
# 1,158:
10:15 am PST, Mar 3,Luis Rodriguez, California
I am in favor of this petition
# 1,157:
10:51 am PST, Mar 2,Kathryn Reisinger, California
# 1,156:
10:46 pm PST, Feb 24,Brigette Karen Shanmugam, California
Let's work together in ensuring our children have ample green space to grow, play and thrive.
# 1,155:
1:09 pm PST, Feb 24,Name not displayed, California
# 1,154:
11:58 am PST, Feb 24,Renee O'Neil, California
# 1,153:
10:21 am PST, Feb 24,Paul Wolters, California
Recreation is key to development of the children of san francisco. They need more, well maintained public spaces to engage in healthy physical activities.
# 1,152:
9:44 am PST, Feb 24,Amy Sehnert, California
I'm sure there is a way to accomplish this worthy cause if creative minds and ideas come together.
# 1,151:
9:15 am PST, Feb 24,Mike Burbank, California
We live in Cole Valley and our children attend school in the city. Both play soccer and my wife is a coach. The soccer fields in the city and overwhelmed by the demand and playing and practice time are severly limited. We support the effort to audit the cities facilities and address these issues. Thanks - Mike Burbank and Family
# 1,150:
8:26 am PST, Feb 24,Cindy Roberts, California
We need more fields in SF so our kids and adults have enough room and time to practice soccer. 1/4 - 1/2 of a field for 1 hour just isn't enough, thank you for your consideration.
# 1,149:
4:43 pm PST, Feb 19,Name not displayed, California
Grattan Park in Cole Valley needs to be unlocked. Why can only children play here? I pay taxes and would like to have access to a park in my neighborhood.
# 1,148:
4:16 pm PST, Feb 18,Danielle Marone, California
# 1,147:
3:21 pm PST, Feb 10,Name not displayed, California
# 1,146:
11:50 am PST, Feb 10,Rebecca Zuanich, California
# 1,145:
10:37 pm PST, Feb 9,Michele Jauregui, California
The city of San Francisco needs more fields so the women of GGWSL can continue to play.
# 1,144:
6:46 pm PST, Feb 7,Name not displayed, California
# 1,143:
9:49 pm PST, Feb 6,Anita Aquino, California
GGWSL needs you help to make a great impact on woman's soccer, We need more fields in San Francisco to make this city known for it's caring spirit to all players.
# 1,142:
10:42 am PST, Feb 6,Cindy Alvarez, California
San Francisco needs to make a commitment to community health. Soccer (and other league sports) keeps THOUSANDS of adults healthy and active, and builds community and character in thousands of kids, every year. We need fields to keep that up!
# 1,141:
10:34 am PST, Feb 4,Brooke Rogers, California
There are an ever growing number of people playing soccer and teams being created. Leagues are continually over filled and promoting rec and sports leagues always has a positive affect on communities.
# 1,140:
10:06 am PST, Feb 3,Colleen Mulvey, California
I moves to SF for green space and bc i thought health and activity was important. Please hold taht to be true!
# 1,139:
9:53 pm PST, Jan 31,Richard Lowden, California
# 1,138:
9:40 am PST, Jan 29,Rebecca Coyte, California
# 1,137:
4:13 am PST, Jan 27,MIchael Wiles, California
More humans now a days so we need more recreation for us humans to exercise. More pitches and land reserved for us like Presidend Theodore Roosevelt did. Save the lands for the sake of preserving the beauty and somewhere we can go and appreciate the wonders of nature in action.
# 1,136:
2:55 am PST, Jan 26,Anita Kofta, Wisconsin
# 1,135:
8:54 pm PST, Jan 25,Josie Chapman, California
We ned more public space. Gardens, Fields to play on and places for dogs to play!
# 1,134:
7:06 pm PST, Jan 21,Name not displayed, Wisconsin
# 1,133:
7:59 pm PST, Jan 14,Matthew Gilreath, California
# 1,132:
5:57 am PST, Jan 14,BiLL Fowlie, Maine
# 1,131:
4:57 am PST, Jan 14,Roxie Schliesman, Wisconsin
# 1,130:
3:02 pm PST, Jan 13,Betsy Ami, California
# 1,129:
9:32 am PST, Jan 9,Name not displayed, California
# 1,128:
2:49 pm PST, Jan 8,Trouble United, California
# 1,127:
12:14 am PST, Jan 8,Joseph Cannon, California
# 1,126:
9:46 am PST, Jan 7,Josh Levine, California
# 1,125:
8:33 am PST, Jan 7,Paige Huetteman, California
# 1,124:
11:21 pm PST, Jan 6,Lindsay Kauffman, California
# 1,123:
4:09 pm PST, Jan 6,Name not displayed, California
# 1,122:
11:22 pm PST, Jan 5,Marcela Huerta, California
# 1,121:
10:41 am PST, Jan 4,Teresa Donnelly, California
Soccer offers a healthy way for all ages to experiance competitive sports and team comradship/spirit. Seems like the need for feilds far exceeds the need for golf in SF. Thought should be given to the majority . Thank you
# 1,120:
12:03 pm PST, Dec 19,Tenley Garcia, California
# 1,118:
11:24 pm PST, Nov 27,Name not displayed, California
# 1,117:
7:17 pm PST, Nov 27,Name not displayed, California
# 1,116:
1:05 pm PST, Nov 21,Jacqueline Ortega, California
# 1,115:
8:27 pm PST, Nov 20,Christine Rines Svallin, California
# 1,114:
1:08 pm PST, Nov 19,Name not displayed, California
# 1,113:
4:04 pm PST, Nov 18,Jenny J, California
I urge you to please utilize the available open space to build more soccer fields. With the limited field space and competitive demand, costs of permits are extremely high. I can't imagine what parents are facing in trying to find affordable sports. Let's get our youth outside and active by taking advantage of what SF offers and turning this space into new fields. There is no better time than NOW!
# 1,112:
11:25 am PST, Nov 14,Raj Atluru, California
instead of another museum in the presideo, get some more fields.
# 1,111:
11:01 am PST, Nov 12,EMMA LOUIS-DREYFUS, California
We need to keep this wonderful city special with parks and diverse activities for people who love the outdoors amidst a cosmopolitan city!
# 1,110:
3:29 pm PST, Nov 10,Name not displayed, California
# 1,109:
7:21 am PST, Nov 9,Jim Broshar, California
raised in SF, attended SF public schools, playing on SF Park & Rec fields since 1966. Playing soccer since 1969. Please consider the request this petition presents you.
# 1,108:
1:04 am PST, Nov 7,Katherine Souza, California
# 1,107:
3:08 pm PST, Nov 6,Carly Mangel, California
More soccer fields are a necessity for the players of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Women's Soccer League!!!
# 1,106:
11:50 am PST, Nov 5,Richard Newhagen, California
This seems like a no-brainer. How can the Board of Supervisors not allocate the green spaces of San Francisco more equitably?
# 1,105:
11:07 am PST, Nov 5,Kelly Allison, California
This petition is important and valid!
# 1,104:
9:38 pm PST, Nov 4,Pam Boland, Georgia
# 1,103:
11:03 am PST, Nov 4,Anna Kapetanakos, California
This is for our children! this is should a priority for the entire city.
# 1,102:
1:31 am PST, Nov 4,Name not displayed, California
More soccer fields are needed throughout the Bay Area and San Francisco could lead the way for other cities to follow!
# 1,101:
11:30 pm PST, Nov 3,Name not displayed, California
