In 2008, San Francisco Beautiful recognized the restoration of Alvord Lake, located at the southeast of Golden Gate Park, with a Beautification Award. This lakelet has been lovingly taken under the wing of the Alvord Lake Gardening Party which meets every fourth Saturday to plant, weed, trim, pick up litter and sweep.
For more than 40 years, San Francisco Beautiful has been honoring San Franciscans who make special contributions to the unique character and beauty of our City with the Annual Beautification Awards.