People of Parkside Sunset

Chu Leaves District 4 Supervsior Role

District 4 Supervisor Carmen Chu is leaving her post to assume the position of City Assessor-Recorder. She has written this letter to the neighborhood: “It has been my honor and my privilege to serve as Supervisor for the Sunset and Parkside over the last five and a half years. As I prepare to assume the […]

Sunday Parking Meter Enforcement Starts

As of January 6, 2013, all SFMTA parking meters in San Francisco will be enforced on Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. with four hour time limits. Parking has traditionally been free on Sundays since parking meters were first installed in the 1940s. At that time, most businesses were closed on Sundays, so there was […]

History of Larsen Park

 Currently The Friends of Larsen Playground are aggressively fundraising to bring a jet plane back to the park. The goal is to raise $130,000 by June 1st. Visit their Facebook page to find out how to help. Thanks! ————————————————– By Woody LaBounty Western Neighborhoods Project Larsen Park, two blocks between 19th and 20th Avenues between […]

Jan. 8, 2013: Stories in the Sunset

Witness the rise of the Sunset District! Jan 8, 2013 (Tuesday) 7:00pm-9:00pm Abraham Lincoln High School Auditorium download to your calendar: Outlook/iCal – Google Calendar Western Neighborhoods Project Board member Lorri Ungaretti will share stories of the Sunset District in a visual presentation on the area’s evolution from “cold desert” sand dunes to a thriving […]

Community Meetings: New Projects Proposed for Taraval Street

Thursday, December 13, 6:00 p.m. Rolling Out Bakery Parklet Community Meeting 1722 Taraval St. (between 27th and 28th Ave.) Come see proposed ideas for a parklet outside Rolling Out Bakery and also celebrate the bakery’s one year anniversary! Wednesday, December 19, 6:00 p.m. Taraval Beautification Project Meeting Brother’s Pizza, 3627 Taraval St.(between 46th and 47th […]

Free ADA Inspections Offered to Outer Sunset Businesses

A pilot program in the Outer Sunset district is offering to fund free American Disabilities Act (ADA) inspections and reports for businesses. Many businesses are unaware of the requirements of state and federal ADA laws and are vulnerable to lawsuits. From 2005-2011 there were about 4,500 ADA lawsuits statewide, 300 of which were in San […]

Parkside Mailboxes

945 Taraval St. (between 19th & 20th Avenues) San Francisco, CA 94116 (415) 661-8727 www.ParksideMailboxes.com Hours: M-F 9am-6pm and Sat. 10am-5pm This mailbox rental and shipping center has served the Parkside for almost 20 years. Business has recently grown to include office supplies and greeting cards. Unlike P.O. boxes at the post office, Parkside Mailboxes receives […]

A Greener 19th Avenue

Work is currently underway to enhance 19th Avenue by installing greenery in the medians. The Department of Public Works (DPW) is expected to complete the project in March 2013 at the latest. The project is part of efforts to make 19th Avenue a safer transportation corridor for both drivers and pedestrians. In recent years, the […]

Nov. 18, 2012: Soapbox Derby/Block Party to Benefit Larson Playground

The plan to renovate Larsen Playground has been approved by the Recreation & Parks Department. Now the Friends of Larsen Playground are gearing up for major fundraising. The goal is to raise $250,000 by February. To kick off this ambitious fundraising campaign, the Friends of Larsen are holding a Soapbox Derby/Block Party on November 18, […]