and the tack could truck and mel is going to be here and the children's activities so you guys happening we finally got our plaza so enjoy the day. so to me the fight the structural to build this library has been the struggle to decide what kind of neighborhood we want to be. in our neighborhood we've political leaders who know us who understand us who hear us and who have worked with us to get what we want. mayor ed lee our supervisors aaron chiu that's a good one (laughter) i was trying to get offer this director reiskin and supervisor chiu have put themselves open the line and our commissioners and library and planning and rec

and park they've been asked over and over over and over again to make hard decisions there were so many times it would have been easier politically and administrationly to get out but they stuck with us and helped us get over the block (clapping) in our neighborhood we know there are amazing talented and talented capable creative people working in our city government. know those people are not obstacles or add surveys they're our allies and friends. in this projectile it started we're talking about 2003 but in 1999, gary that was the city architect that came into planning rec and park sat in the

table at the looked at the set of plans and said we can make this playground bigger and we did (clapping) i know lewis is the head librarian i had the pleasant opportunity to get to know him over the 11 years if you like the library and the longer hours and the quality of stiff that's outline lewis and people that have made the library greatest and he's under the hammer and stood but us we're enormously grateful. (clapping.) now lewis herrera and phil have been lockstep on this project

since phil came on board we owe phil a lot he basically, had to adapt a child we have to have a bigger project and phil stood busby us and made this happen (clapping) we don't notice sometimes mohammed in public works because they make everything work smoothly but i remember the day mohammed was moving rocks and pushing a wheel bare he's been with us throughout the project and his team is wonderful we owe hyperglycemia minimum a lot (clapping) and because this is been a big project we have to acknowledge john from the city attorney's

office (clapping) and then this project has two fairy i didn't godmothers who adapted this project and breath it close to their hearts and made it there's without their help we would have gone less jill born and rec and park karen this is their project (clapping) and i could go there are so symmany city starves (calling names) there so many people that contributed to this project i'm hoping to go into detail about the rec and park but i hope they know how much we appreciate their efforts. in our neighborhood we have

neighborhood organizations that come together not for power but for service we have neighborhood organizations that serve not only their constituents but everyone in the neighborhood even people they don't know we have neighborhood organizations that serve the people in the neighborhood not only today but years from now. people we may never meet the people after us this project required the cooperation getting the land and making this happen the friends of joe demay this and the friends of the community center and the russian hill and the p t o or every single school in the area they've called people to meetings and written letters and lobbied for supervisor chiu and lobbied the mayor those people and organizations have used the clot

and constituents to make this day unhappy happen and we're grateful to all of them (clapping) in our neighborhood we have a very lot we could easily be separated by owner or age and income or interests or affiliations but we choose the common causes we ze we have time and time again worked as a community to make good things happen. for me, the bright spot of the effort that's been involved has been the people i've gotten to know. dear lizzie has been the

coordinator >> steering community 345rg9 to terry to amy miles and june here today who was mark to help collect signatures to take over the area and we have others we have our artists john who did our logos and nick who took our affirmatives and tony williams that did our website and abby the artist that cooperated the children to do the piece i think she was there at ever hearing. my favorite hearing was the one who brought frankie who was 6 foot two and brings the shirt he we're to the first hearing that is this miniature outfit her son

was in diapers he's at the ucla now so liz diaz and tina that come to help looking back it was a structural. in our neighborhood we don't all have a lot of money but all of us gives something. this project has put me in the position of knocking doors and asking for help you want to acknowledge bill chin that's the co- captain and carolyn ferry religious who helped were indebted with the friends of the library board that was helpful. we've got neighbors my friend maude and so many people that

dug deep but especially touched by all of you who gave enough so it pinched i know there are a lot of people they had to give up something they wanted or needed in order to contribute money to the project and those of you the ones who had to thing two or three times before signing this check thank you we've put our money to good use (clapping) and perhaps most important does this have a banner on it - most important ♪ my neighborhood we believe in imagination and in the power of design to solve problems and to make things better. design figured out thousandth how to make coit tower accessible without a ram and how

to make our north beach pool to have is a new clubhouse you without rebuilding the entire pool and research hills a great urban playground and design has come to bear in this project. and i'm grateful to the tenanted architects for proving with their cleaver design that a triangle is a fabulous shape for 0 lib (clapping) and it's been alluded i want you to go to the corner and have a look at the new plans for the new joe deimagine playground (clapping) all you have to do is pay for it. so lizzie i met on the pioneer project at the coit tower she's a talented scraper architect she

works now for mohammed if you've seen a park in the city that you thought was fabulous julius and sunny side if you've gone to a similarly park chaps are lizzie was behind that interest congratulation (clapping) the thing about lizzie i've appreciated over the last two decades she knows how to spec the stones and pleasant but ear heart she raised two kids in the neighborhood she knows how to convert that empathy and energy to places. i remember lizzie working on a plan saying i know the mothers are going to go up on the

boardwalk and standing with her on open day and see people use the park exactly as she would and having the mothers think their discovering something new well, we're lucky to have lizzie do more. on that note paid political announcements i have to mention we have 92 percent of the money we need to build our playground and it's going to be a challenge for the neighborhood we're going to really right from fundraising for the library to the playground we're going to be asking you to feel the pinch one more 7, 8, 9 and have a beautiful done in charge program

so i hope you consider at some level becoming contributor to the park and don't it soon so we can have all the nice things so it is a beautiful place. we're not finished with the library because we've been delivered today with a beautiful instrument that's ready for things to happen it's brought out the poets and the play rights and the mugsdz eager to use the space so robert carlson has been a fantastic programmer we want this to continue it's a challenge because all the other branches have figured out it out robert used to be the only one doing fabulous things but the branches are doing this. we have a wealth of people and

wealth of resources in terms of the talent we can afford to participate in some way to help to attend the event that will go on in our beautiful library. a special things to scott and friends who stood bus us with the comments show you they've managed to approach our project so to deborah who helped to orchestra and scott and to the board thank you very much (clapping) so this is the wrap up i'm still trying to make up for aaron chiu how about if you love david as a supervisor you'll love him a state assemblyman

(clapping) so this is the deal i've been talking about this library for 11 years. we all have. we're testified here and spoke at the community meetings and advocated with our city officials talking about this library for more than a decade as of this day may 2014 our library gets to speaks for itself and i like what it says about our neighborhood. thank you all (clapping) >> yeah. julie thank you. i've been handed some subsidiaries so it's about that time i want you to indulge me i want to acknowledge our wonderful that management team many are here michael lambert

and karen laura our collections person and chief lombardi i didn't thank you for your wonderful patience ladies and gentlemen, and are we ready >> 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. >> yeah. >> >> hello, i am with the

recreation and parks department. we are featuring the romantic park location in your backyard. this is your chance to find your heart in santa and cisco with someone special. -- san francisco with someone special. our first look out is here at buena vista park, a favorite with couples and dog walkers. both have a significant force. a refreshing retreat from urban life. the romantic past that meander up and down the park under pines and eucalyptus. hang out in this environment and you might see butterflies it,

fennel, and then the lines. -- dandelions. is ada accessible. public transit is plentiful. we have conquered the steps, we have watched the dogs, and we have enjoyed a beautiful view. this is a place to take someone special on a romantic stroll and enjoyed a beautiful look out. welcome to corona heights located in the heart of this district. it offers a view of the downtown skyline, the bay bridge, and the east bay. it is one of the best kept secrets in the city. it is hardly ever crowded. on any given day, you will run into a few locals. , bought a 37 bus to get there without any parking worries.

for legged friends can run freely. there is also a patch of grass for the small box. >> it is a great place. it is a wonderful place to have these kinds of parks. that dog owners appreciate it. >> take time to notice of the wildfires that are on the grassland and keep your head out on the lookout for hawks and other bird life. be sure to take your camera and be prepared to take a view of the city will not forget. it has a beautiful red rock formations. you could watch the sunrise over the bay. this is another one of our great lookouts. we are at mount davidson.

928 feet. this is the place for you to bring someone special. to not forget that dogs and enjoy all of the pathways and greenery that surrounds you. it provides a peaceful oasis of open space and great hiking trails. the spectacular view offers a perfect place to watch the sunrise or sunset with someone you love. >> it is a good place to get away from the hectic life of the city. come up here and listen to nature, i get some fresh air. that view is fantastic. >> where sturdy shoes. hikers get the feeling of being in a rain forest. mount davidson is also a great place to escape the noise and the bustle of the city. take the 36 bus and it will drop

you at the entrance. it is quite a hike to the top but the view is worth every step. this is the place to bring that someone special. golden gate park's largest body of water is an enchanting place. is a popular spot for paddling around in boats, which can be rented. created in 1893, it was designed for these your boating -- for leisure boating. it is named for the wild strawberries that once flourished. there is also a waterfall, two bridges, and trails the climb to

the summit, the highest point at more than four hundred feet. you can catch glimpses of the western side of the city that make this hilltop a romantic look out. for public transit, i take the n train. the lad the ad -- lake is ada accessible. watch many ducks, swans, and siegel's. -- seagulls. it is a great place to stroll and sail away. many couples come here to take a ride around a lake, going under the bridges, passing the chinese pavilion and the waterfall. for a quiet getaway, making for a memorable and magical experience.

located on 19th avenue, this growth is the place to where you're hiking boots, bring the family and the dog because it has so much to offer you and your loved ones. it is a truly hidden gem in the city. the park is rich with eucalyptus trees. long paths allow you to meander, perfect for a dog walking in a wooded environment. >> i enjoy the history. the diversity of nature that exists in such an urban city, concrete streets, cars, we have this oasis of the natural environment. it reminds us of what the history was. >> there is a section for dogs and plenty of parking.

transit is available on the 28 bus to get you very easily. the part is ada -- park is ada accessible. it is also a natural lake. this is your chance to stroll around the lake and let the kids run free. it also has many birds to watch. it is a place to find and appreciate what you -- a wonderful breath of fresh air. come and experience in this park and enjoy the people, picnics, and sunshine. this is a lovely place to take a stroll with your loved ones. in the middle of pacific heights, on top of these hills, it offers a great square, a

peaceful beauty, large trees and grass and greenery. it features tables and benches, a playground, restaurants, and tennis courts. there are plenty of areas for football and picnics. it is very much a couple's park. there are many activities you can experience together. stroll on the pathways, bring your dog, or just picnic at one of the many tables and enjoy all that it has to offer together. many couples find this is a perfect park to throw down a blanket and soak up the sun. it is a majestic place that you can share with someone you chairs. lafayette park is also easily accessed from the 47, 49, and 90 buses. it is ada accessible.

we are here at the historic palace of fine art in the marina district. originally built for the 1950's exposition, the palace is situated on san francisco's number waterfront. it is ada accessible and is reached by the 28, 30, and 91 bus lines. set against the reflecting waters of the lagoon and eucalyptus trees, the palace is one of san francisco post most -- san francisco's most romantic spots to relax with that special someone while listening to the water and gazing at the swans. a beautiful to view from many

locations along the mattoon, an ideal place to -- all -- lagoon, an ideal place to walk with a loved one. reservations for weddings are available at sfrecpark.org. discarding contains plants referred to by william shakespeare's plays and poems. welcome to the shakespeare garden here in the famous golden gate park. located near the museum and the california academy of sciences, the garden was designed by the california spring blossom and wildfilower association. here is a truly enchanting and tranquil garden along a path behind a charming gate.

this garden is the spot to woo your date. stroll around and appreciate its unique setting. the gorgeous brick walkway and a brick wall, the stone benches, the rustic sundial. chaired the part -- share the bard's word hundred famous verses from a shakespearean plays. this is a gem to share with someone special. pack a picnic, find a bench, and enjoy the sunshine, and let the whimsical words of william shakespeare and floats you and your loved one away. this is one of the most popular wedding locations and is available for reservations. take a bus and have no parking worries. shakespeares' garden is ada

accessible. located at the bottom of this hill, it is a secret garden with an infinite in captivating appeal. carefully tucked away, it makes the top of our list for most intimate pyknic setting. avoid all taurus cars and hassles by taking a cable car. or the 30, 45, or 91 bus. the garden was designed by thomas church in 1957. grow old with me, the best is yet to be is inscribed on a sundial. it is anchored by twin white gazebos and flowers that bloom

year-round. this is the place to tell someone special or the place to declare the commitment you two share. weddings and the event reservations are available for this adorable hidden gem. we know there are many other romantic parks in san francisco. we hope you have enjoyed this torre of lookouts, picnics, and strolls that are available every day. until next time, do not forget to get out and play. for more information about reserving one of these romantic locations or any other location, call 831-5500. this number is best for special events, weddings, picnics, and the county fair buildings. or for any athletic field, call 831-