Our December Work Party is just over one week away. I’m sure that this week it is hard to see beyond Thanksgiving! But please don’t lose sight of our December Work Party, because it’s our annual Planting Party when we take advantage of the … Read More about Greenway Work Party—Saturday, December 6
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CHECK IT OUT AT THE LIBRARY–What’s on in December
To best experience the shorter days and busy season of December, Glen Park Library invites you to … Read More... about CHECK IT OUT AT THE LIBRARY–What’s on in December

Gas powered landscaping equipment ban in SF effective 1/1/2026
In October 2022, San Francisco passed the Healthier, Cleaner, Quieter … Read More... about Gas powered landscaping equipment ban in SF effective 1/1/2026
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October 2025 SFPD Ingleside Station Newsletters
Dear Ingleside Community, As we welcome the month of October, we look forward to a number of seasonal events and activities. Fleet Week, Halloween, and the traditional abundance of treats are just … Read More... about October 2025 SFPD Ingleside Station Newsletters

GLEN PARK REAL ESTATE–October recap
Make Hay While the Sun is Shining! This could be an interesting holiday season for San Francisco real estate. Demand is very high for homes that check the boxes, so some sellers who’d normally be … Read More... about GLEN PARK REAL ESTATE–October recap

SF Survey: Glen Park Neighborhood History Night
The Planning Department will unveil new research about Glen Park history at an interactive community meeting this Thursday evening, including the possibility of designating a portion of downtown as … Read More... about SF Survey: Glen Park Neighborhood History Night

Native Planting Day 12/9 at O’Shaughnessy Blvd. and Bosworth St.
In March 2024 the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission removed 11 trees from four acres on the north side of O'Shaughnessy, just beyond where the last block of Bosworth makes a right turn. The … Read More... about Native Planting Day 12/9 at O’Shaughnessy Blvd. and Bosworth St.

Get Dirty with Us! Glen Park Beautiful’s new project
The Bosworth Pedestrian Bridge Beautification continues! We are delighted to collaborate with the Glen Park School and DPW to beautify the landscape on the school’s side of the bridge (south side of … Read More... about Get Dirty with Us! Glen Park Beautiful’s new project

October 2025 Incidents
Note: We publish these posts three to four days after the month's close to balance the completeness of information and timeliness of reporting. Incident Time Intersection Incident … Read More... about October 2025 Incidents

Halloween Highlights 2025
Every year Halloween gets more and more elaborate in Glen Park. After all, Glen Park is the 35th coolest neighborhood in the world! (More on that in a future post. We still are digesting it.) This … Read More... about Halloween Highlights 2025

Attention: Repaving several Glen Park streets in next couple of weeks
The Pavements Coating Co., contractor for SFDPW, notified residents by placing door hangers with additional information about the project. … Read More... about Attention: Repaving several Glen Park streets in next couple of weeks

Kay Estey, major organizer and contributor for many Glen Park gardening beautification projects, dies at age 82
By Mary Betlach
Kay Hamilton Estey, a long-term resident of Glen Park and an organizer and supporter of many Glen Park community initiatives, passed away September 9, 2025. Kay was Australian born and did graduate … Read More... about Kay Estey, major organizer and contributor for many Glen Park gardening beautification projects, dies at age 82

Greenway Work Party–Saturday, November 1
Our November Work Party is this Saturday morning. I expect that your plans for the weekend are in focus by now. Many thanks to those who have already contacted me to say that you will … Read More... about Greenway Work Party–Saturday, November 1

CHECK IT OUT AT THE LIBRARY–What’s on in November
Help us celebrate those who have passed by contributing anything that serves as a remembrance for a loved one to our community ofrenda for Día de los Muertos, on display in the library from November … Read More... about CHECK IT OUT AT THE LIBRARY–What’s on in November

Halloween 2025 – Candy Donations Wanted
Don't forget that this Friday Chenery Street between Diamond and Elk will be closed from 5 to 9 p.m. for Trick-or-Treaters. The generous homes on Chenery Street give away hundreds of pieces of candy … Read More... about Halloween 2025 – Candy Donations Wanted

GPA Fall 2025 Mtg Summary
Thanks to everyone who attended the fall quarterly meeting and to Ren and his fellows at the library for hosting. Here’s the wrap-up for those who couldn’t make it. Find more information about … Read More... about GPA Fall 2025 Mtg Summary

No Kings walk in Glen Park, a lamentation
It's estimated that 50,000 people marched, demonstrated, rallied--and even formed a human banner--for the No Kings Day protests in San Francisco on October 18. Glen Park couldn't match that number … Read More... about No Kings walk in Glen Park, a lamentation

30th year of the Vella family pumpkins is coming up this Halloween
Once again, and for the 30th year, there will be carved pumpkins at the Vellas at 354 Sussex this Halloween. We've completed 45 new foam pumpkin carvings. There will be 40 organic pumpkins carved … Read More... about 30th year of the Vella family pumpkins is coming up this Halloween

Allie Light, longtime Glen Park resident and Oscar winner, dies at age 90
Photos courtesy of Julia Hilder with thanks to Carolyn White The Glen Park neighborhood was home for San Francisco filmmaker Allie Light for close to 60 years. Arbor Street was where her children … Read More... about Allie Light, longtime Glen Park resident and Oscar winner, dies at age 90

Party for the 1st Anniversary of the Burnside Steps AND SF Stairway Month 2025 (updated)
Wow, time flies! It is already one year since Burnside’s fabulous tiled stairway was completed. And, it has been quite a year of local and even global recognition! In January the SF Chronicle … Read More... about Party for the 1st Anniversary of the Burnside Steps AND SF Stairway Month 2025 (updated)
