About Playground Report Cards
The Neighborhood Parks Council (NPC) and the Recreation and Park Department (RPD) survey public playgrounds every two years for safety and maintenance. Results are published in a Playground Report Card. The Report Card helps determine which playgrounds are in the worst condition and in need of the most attention. Through advocacy and community volunteerism, the Playground Initiative works to upgrade or replace these needy playgrounds.
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Current Report Card
125 public playgrounds were graded in Spring 2010 by both RPD staff and community volunteers.The results are published in the 2010 Playground Report Card.
Over 10 playgrounds identified as needing major repairs in the 2008 Playground Report Card have since been renovated. An additional four playground sites are currently under construction. Moreover, the Playground Initiative held volunteer workdays at 24 C, D, and F grade playgrounds in 2008 and 2009 that resulted in significant improvements.
Sixteen D and F grade playground remain, down from 26 in 2008.
Click here for a map of all the 2010 playground grades!
2008 Playground Report Card
Spring 2008 was an exciting season for the Playground Initiative, as we completed our goal of evaluating each and every RPD playground in San Francisco. The data forms the basis for the 2008 Playground Report Card.
The averaged survey results, which take into account factors such as equipment conditions, fall surfacing, signage, and wood surface treatment, indicated that over half of the 125 assessed playgrounds scored a grade of A or B. 45% scored C or lower, with 21% of the playgrounds considered to be “failing” (D or F).
Click here to find your playground's grade and see a map of grades citywide.
