Play Streets SF is a program that empowers communities across San Francisco to transform their block into an accessible, car-free open space on a regular basis for children, seniors, and neighbors to enjoy. With a mission to create healthier, more connected and resilient communities, Play Streets SF provides hosts with all the basics they need to reclaim their street, from hassle-free permitting to free safety equipment, outreach tools, and play equipment.
Play Streets is produced by Livable City and the TLCBD, in collaboration with the Tenderloin Museum, CounterPulse, the Boys and Girls Club, and other community organizations.
These Saturdays will offer car-free city blocks, encouraging residents with cabin fever to enjoy the outdoors in a safe, joyful setting. Each Saturday, a city street in the Tenderloin will be closed to traffic from 10 am to 4 pm. After months of remaining isolated indoors, streets will close to cars and open to Tenderloin residents—with diverse programs, surprise performances, and family activities that emphasize COVID-19-safety and community support.
The wellbeing of guests is our greatest concern. We will limit the number of attendees on the block, require mask-wearing and social distancing, provide multiple hand sanitizer stations, and sanitize all shared equipment and seating after each use. We invite our community to celebrate and to be well!
The Tenderloin Museum is turning 5! And proudly celebrating our anniversary at all Play Streets activations.
**Covid safety information**
The wellbeing of guests is our greatest concern. We will limit the number of attendees on the block, require mask-wearing and social distancing, provide multiple hand sanitizer stations, and sanitize all shared equipment and seating after each use. All public health guidelines must be adhered to while we continue to navigate Covid-19. During Play Streets, everyone is required to wear a covering (either a bandana, mask, or scarf) over the nose and mouth. We will ask each of you to maintain a physical distance of six feet from those you do not live with. Public restrooms are also likely not going to be an option.
Street closures will take place on the 200 Block of Turk from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
