GGPDGC CLOSED — RE-OPENING PLANNING IS IN PROGRESS

March 16, 2020 in Announcements, Club Communications, Club Information, Events, The Course

GGP DISC GOLF COURSE CLOSED

06/10 UPDATE: RE-OPENING PLANNING IS IN PROGRESS

I would like everyone to know that I met with SFR&P and Park Rangers yesterday at GGPDGC. We have been in discussions for a couple weeks now but as you can imagine, things do not move all that quickly. They have a LOT on their plate so your SFDGC officers are doing everything that we can to facilitate the process. In short, we are actively working on a plan for re-opening.

Per City of SF regulations, the facility must have an approved plan in place in addition to signage that will communicate any safety measures and protocols that are needed to minimize the risk of transmission of COVID-19 at the facility. This is the same process that any other recreational facility or business must go through in order to operate in the context of the ongoing pandemic.

I apologize for the long period of uncertainty but based on our interactions yesterday, our relationship with SFR&P is excellent and we need to ensure that we keep it that way. The course is city property. It’s that simple.

On behalf of the SFDGC and SFR&P, I would like to THANK EVERYONE who has remained patient during these difficult times. None of this has been easy but we will get through to the other side and will be stronger and more resilient because of this experience.

The next communication will be to outline the safety measures and protocols that will be put in place for playing disc golf at GGPDGC.

Shawn Mercy

SFDGC President

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May 29th Update:

We have received word from SFR&P that they are working on a plan for re-opening Golden Gate Park Disc Golf Course!
While we do not have a date, we wanted to pass along this good news.

SFR&P also wanted us to thank everyone who has NOT BEEN PLAYING for being so patient and supportive to this point. It has been one less problem that they’ve had to deal with while doing their best to keep the vast majority of the park available for people to enjoy.

Given the update to the City of San Francisco’s regulations on face coverings, we are fully expecting them to be required while you are in the park including while playing disc golf. If you don’t already have a well fitting, light weight face covering, now is the time to acquire one or three.

We would also like to re-iterate how proud we am of our disc golf club and extended community. You are all rock-stars!
https://sf.gov/information/masks-and-face-coverings-coronavirus-outbreak

-SFDGC

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04.28.2020 UPDATE: The city of San Francisco has extended the shelter in place. [SOURCE]

03.31.2020 UPDATE: The city of San Francisco has extended the shelter in place. [SOURCE]

03.24.2020 UPDATE: The baskets have been pulled and will not be reinstalled until the city of San Francisco and SFR&P give us permission to do so. Thank you for your patience and understanding during these very difficult times.

All,
I received an email from SFR&P this evening regarding the shelter in place ordinance issued by the city of San Francisco today, March 16th.

“Dear Park Partners

Today in response to the COVID-19 crisis and to contain the spread of the virus, the City of San Francisco issued an order to shut down all nonessential business and activities until April 7, 2020. In order to ensure compliance please cease your operations until at least April 7, 2020;“

From the city ordinance (LINK):
“This order begins at 12:01 a.m. on March 17, 2020 and will continue for three weeks through April 7, 2020, subject to the limited exceptions and under the terms and conditions more particularly set forth below.“

I understand this will come as a shock and disappointment to many. We are all hoping that this comes to pass and we are able to open again and enjoy our favorite activity with our favorite people soon.

Please stay safe and take care of each other…from a distance. We are stronger than this damn virus!

Shawn Mercy
SFDGC President

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