Tenderloin National Forest

Tenderloin National Forest

In 2010, San Francisco Beautiful gave a Beautification Award to the Tenderloin National Forest. Two decades in the making, this alley in the heart of a challenged neighborhood has been transformed, with funding from the Art Commission and Mayor’s office, into a garden of redwood trees, performance and public art, classes and activities. For more than […]

Pennsylvania Garden

Pennsylvania Garden

In 2010, San Francisco Beautiful gave a Beautification Award to the Pennsylvania Garden, a volunteer-created project that transformed a blighted lot in Potrero Hill into a garden. Creative vision, ingenuity, knowledge of horticulture and the inspirational leadership of Annie Shaw and a group of volunteers have transformed a leftover freeway “no man’s land” into an extraordinary […]

Mint Plaza

Mint Plaza

In 2010, San Francisco Beautiful recognized the Mint Plaza revitalization project with a Beautification Award. This former alley is now a public pedestrian plaza, donated to the City by the Martin Building Company, and maintained and managed by the non-profit Friends of Mint Plaza. With movable chairs for frequent events, this sophisticated design provides a new […]

Piers 1 1/2, 3 & 5

Piers 1 1/2, 3 & 5

In 2009, San Francisco Beautiful recognized Piers 1 1/2, 3 & 5 with a Beautification Award. The restoration of these historic pier structures has created a commercial development space with public waterfront access. The project is the effort of San Francisco Waterfront Partners, LLC and the Port of San Francisco. For more than 40 years, […]

La Playa Park

La Playa Park

In 2009, San Francisco Beautiful recognized La Playa Park with a Beautification Award. La Playa at 48th Avenue in the Outer Sunset has transformed a litter-filled median strip into a quiet respite. This project was created and is maintained by neighbors and those at the Java Beach Cafe. For more than 40 years, San Francisco Beautiful has […]

Clementina Cares

Clementina Cares

In 2009, San Francisco Beautiful recognized Clementina Cares with a Beautification Award. The landscaping and ongoing maintenance of Clementina, Tehama and Gallagher Alleys in the South of Market was implemented and is maintained by a coalition of neighborhood entities known as ‘ClementinaCares’. Trees, murals, lighting and regular street and sidewalk cleaning have made this area into a […]

Visitacion Valley Greenway

Visitacion Valley Greenway

In 2008, San Francisco Beautiful gave a Beautification Award to the Visitacion Valley Greenway Project, a re-purposed blighted property that was converted into a public park. This series of six publicly-owned parcels functions as an outdoor classroom and recreation area beautifying the landscape and uniting the diverse groups of Visitacion Valley. Park features include a native plant […]

Immigrant Point

Immigrant Point

In 2008, the restoration of Immigrant Point, a scenic overlook in the Presidio,  received a Beautification Award. Immigrant Point Overlook has served as the dramatic setting for naturalization ceremonies. The site links visitors with nature, trails and stunning views. A graceful stone plaza with displays showcases the area’s natural beauty. The Trail Network along the western […]

Golden Gate Music Concourse

Golden Gate Music Concourse

In 2008, the Golden Gate Park Music Concourse received a Beautification Award. The Music Concourse is a destination for locals and visitors alike as they come to Golden Gate Park to visit the De Young Museum, Academy of Sciences, and Japanese Tea Garden. Thanks to the efforts of the City and volunteers the Music Concourse […]

Alvord Lake

Alvord Lake

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 […]