we have jamie hopper, program represent at that -- representative to make sure and we have one for security, hamilton, sergeant liaison is on that one as well as parks and recreation. we are looking for a stainable process so the partners in this community action really look at this as a starting line, not the finish line moving forward. there is the corridor the police used to drive up and there is incredibly beautiful lawn. the parks has walking paths outside exercise, it has a children's play area. it has basketball, volleyball, a stage. it has a community garden. the friends of boeddeker park involved in planning and looking forward to getting dirty again. there is the community garden. here is inside the clubhouse, you can see it's all glass. everything looking out is all glass. it's beautiful. it's a wonderful space. there is your before and after, the transformation of the park which is just been phenomenal. thank you. >> thank you, >> we do have public comment. i'm going to call up some names. essan looper, betty trainer, kevin costey and jennifer ice cough. >> good morning, my name

(applause) >> i want to start with the people that organized the event, jamie hopper, alex randolph, [speaker not understood], they worked hours and hours to make this event today very, very special. but one big final shout out and thank you to our project manager, mary hobson who worked tirelessly to pull this off. [cheering and applauding] >> and, mary, you get your very own lafayette park sign. congratulations. (applause) >> all right. now it is time to cut the ribbon. if you are a kid, come on up. and if you are -- had a hand in this park, come on up and we're going to be right here behind the ribbon right here. and do we have our big scissors. electeds, join me. if you are a kid, come on up. and what i will do with the kids is together we will use the big scissors. why don't you guys come on in here. all right, hold on, we're not there yet. let's not do it yet. be careful. all children with scissors, please be careful. all right. 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. yeah! ladies and gentlemen, lafayette park is officially open! >> yea week. >> ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ the san francisco. the reporter

i am jamie hopper. until next time, don't 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 building. for any athletic fields and neighborhood parks, 831-5510. you can also write us. 501 san francisco, calif. 94117. or just walk in and say hello. and of course you can find more information and reach us at sfrecpark.org. >> hi, my name is jamie hooper.