Friends of Rossi

Friends of Rossi is preparing a proposal for the San Francisco Community Opportunity Fund (COF) to support improvements at Rossi Park.

Our priorities reflect what we believe will be most feasible and competitive under the COF small-project criteria and incorporate feedback received during our pre-application meeting with San Francisco Recreation and Parks staff. The goal is to focus on practical improvements that enhance safety, comfort, and everyday use of the park while remaining manageable within the program’s scope.

The COF program does not allow improvements to playground structures or equipment. While many community members have expressed interest in playground upgrades, those improvements must be pursued through other funding opportunities and are not included in this proposal.

Proposed improvements currently included in the COF submission:

1. Replacement multi-tier drinking fountain near the tennis courts with bottle filling and pet access.
2. Picnic tables outside the fenced ball court area to provide seating for park users, spectators, and families.
3. Community bulletin board near the pool building to support neighborhood communication and community events.
4. Ball court improvements including replacement benches, nets, updated backboards and rims, and a small barrier between basketball and pickleball courts.
5. Replacement or improvement of bleacher seating at the baseball/softball field.
6. Installation of a simple scoreboard for the baseball/softball field.
7. Modest, timer-controlled lighting near the playground area designed to improve early evening visibility while remaining sensitive to nearby neighbors.

During the pre-application process we received guidance that a mural may not be approved through the COF program. We are continuing to explore other avenues that may allow a community mural to be created in the park outside of this specific funding opportunity.

Community letters of support are an important part of the COF evaluation process. If you would like to support this proposal, please submit your letter of support by March 20, 2026 so that we have time to include it before the City's final COF application deadline of March 26, 2026.