January 1, 2008
Koret Children’s Quarter
For several years the Koret Foundation has invested more the $10 million to help with revitalizaton of San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Among the projects and programs funded is the renovation of what is believed to be the nation's first public playground. In July 2007, after being closed for more than a year, children and adults eagerly awaited the playground's grand re-opening. Now called the Koret Children's Quarter, the playground boasts a whole new look with a San Francisco theme featuring a tree house village, a sandy streambed, contoured concrete slides, and climbing wave walls. In addition to offering fun climbing surfaces, many of the playground structures are interactive, engaging children in playful exploration.
Read Lauren Statman's article in Catalyst for more about the Koret Children's Quarter.
Recipient Contact:
San Francisco Parks Trust
McLaren Lodge in Golden Gate Park
501 Stanyan St.
San Francisco, California 94117
Tel: (415) 750-5105
Fax: (415) 221-5996
URL: www.sfpt.org
Grantmaker Contact:
Koret Foundation
33 New Montgomery St., Ste. 1090
San Francisco, California 94105
Fax: (415) 882-7775
E-mail: info@koretfoundation.org
URL: www.koretfoundation.org
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