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Palega Playground

500 Felton St

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About this place

Palega Playground combines nearly six acres of indoor and outdoor recreation in the Portola District, including a recreation center, athletic spaces, gardens, trails, and a children’s play area.

Size
Nearly 6 acres

Highlights

  • Indoor and outdoor recreationThe destination brings a recreation center together with fields, courts, multipurpose areas, gardens, and open space.
  • Sculptured gardens and trailsLandscaped gardens and paths give the large recreation complex a distinct outdoor character beyond its courts and fields.

History

In 1996, the Recreation and Park Commission renamed Portola Playground and Recreation Center for Sululagi Palega Jr., a Samoan American athlete and community figure who grew up in the neighborhood and learned to play sports at the center.

Context from Palega Recreation Center — SF Recreation and Parks · Reviewed

Location

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What is listed here

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Playgrounds and kids

  • Children's Play Area
  • Play Structure

Picnic

  • Picnic Area
  • Table

Sports

  • Ball Field
  • Baseball Field
  • Basketball Court
  • Multi-Use Turf
  • Soccer Field
  • Softball Field
  • Tennis Court

Recreation facilities

  • Indoor Recreation Area
  • Recreation Center

Gardens and nature

  • Community Garden

Arts and culture

  • Performance Space

Visitor services

  • Bench
  • Drinking Fountain
  • Restrooms

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Muni bus

  • Silver Ave & Holyoke St0.1 miles away
    • 44
  • Silver Ave & Boylston St0.1 miles away
    • 44
  • Silver Ave & Merrill St0.1 miles away
    • 44

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Source details

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Contributing San Francisco records

  • Palega Playground — property ID 30

Amenity evidence

  • Performance Space — Listed in source data; exact quantity not verified
  • Community Garden — Listed in source data; exact quantity not verified
  • Picnic Area — Listed in source data; exact quantity not verified
  • Table — Listed in source data; exact quantity not verified
  • Children's Play Area — Listed in source data; exact quantity not verified
  • Play Structure — Listed in source data; exact quantity not verified
  • Indoor Recreation Area — Listed in source data; exact quantity not verified
  • Recreation Center — Listed in source data; exact quantity not verified
  • Ball Field — Listed in source data; exact quantity not verified
  • Baseball Field — Listed in source data; exact quantity not verified
  • Basketball Court — Listed in source data; exact quantity not verified
  • Multi-Use Turf — Listed in source data; exact quantity not verified
  • Soccer Field — Listed in source data; exact quantity not verified
  • Softball Field — Listed in source data; exact quantity not verified
  • Tennis Court — Listed in source data; exact quantity not verified
  • Bench — Listed in source data; exact quantity not verified
  • Drinking Fountain — Listed in source data; exact quantity not verified
  • Restrooms — Listed in source data; exact quantity not verified

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