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Park Maintenance Standard and Evaluation Program

Annual reports and data dashboards on the maintenance of the City's parks.

Program overview

The Controller's Office partners with the Recreation and Parks Department (RPD) to evaluate the condition of San Francisco's parks. Staff members evaluate the maintenance of each park every three months. 

We report on the results of these evaluations in reports and dashboards. RPD uses these results to improve park conditions.

Documents

Annual reports

FY24 Park Maintenance Standards Annual Report

Annual report on park maintenance in fiscal year 2023-2024.

FY23 Park Maintenance Standards Annual Report

Annual report on park maintenance in fiscal year 2022-2023.

FY22 Park Maintenance Standards Annual Report

Annual report on park maintenance in fiscal year 2021-2022.

FY19 Park Maintenance Standards Annual Report

Annual report on park maintenance in fiscal year 2018-2019.

FY18 Park Maintenance Standards Annual Report

Annual report on park maintenance in fiscal year 2017-2018.

FY17 Park Maintenance Standards Annual Report

Annual report on park maintenance in fiscal year 2016-2017.

FY16 Park Maintenance Standards Annual Report

Annual report on park maintenance in fiscal year 2015-2016.

FY15 Park Maintenance Standards Annual Report

Annual report on park maintenance in fiscal year 2014-2015.

FY14 Park Maintenance Standards Annual Report

Annual report on park maintenance in fiscal year 2013-2014.

FY13 Park Maintenance Standards Annual Report

Annual report on park maintenance in fiscal year 2012-2013.

FY12 Park Maintenance Standards Annual Report

Annual report on park maintenance in fiscal year 2011-2012.

FY11 Park Maintenance Standards Annual Report

Annual report on park maintenance in fiscal year 2010-2011.

FY11 Park Maintenance Standards 6-Month Report

6-month report on park maintenance for fiscal year 2010-2011.

FY10 Park Maintenance Standards Annual Report

Annual report on park maintenance in fiscal year 2009-2010.

FY10 Park Maintenance Standards 6-Month Report

6-Month report on park maintenance in fiscal year 2009-2010.

FY09 Park Maintenance Standards Annual Report

Annual report on park maintenance in fiscal year 2008-2009.

FY08 Park Maintenance Standards Annual Report

Annual report on park maintenance in fiscal year 2007-2008.

FY07 Street, Sidewalk, and Park Maintenance Annual Report

Annual report on street, sidewalk, and park maintenance in fiscal year 2006-2007.
 

FY06 Street, Sidewalk, and Park Maintenance Annual Report

Annual report on street, sidewalk, and park maintenance in fiscal year 2005-2006.

FY05 Street, Sidewalk, and Park Maintenance Annual Report

Annual report on street, sidewalk, and park maintenance in fiscal year 2004-2005.

Program background

In 2003, San Francisco voted to amend the charter to name the Controller's Office as the City Services Auditor. As the City Services Auditor, the charter requires that we set standards for street, sidewalk, and park maintenance. We worked with RPD to develop the maintenance standards and inspect parks for compliance. Read the charter section about this program.

Learn more about street and sidewalk maintenance reporting.

Park maintenance standards

During a park evaluation, a staff member will inspect all park features (parts of the park), including:

  • Athletic Field
  • Buildings & General Amenities
  • Children's Play Areas
  • Dog Play Area
  • Greenspace
  • Hardscape
  • Lawns
  • Ornamental Beds
  • Outdoor Courts
  • Restrooms
  • Table Seating Areas
  • Trees
     

Each park has a different set of features. Within each feature, specific “elements” are evaluated to see if they meet the performance standard set for them.

For example, the performance standard for the “mowing” element requires that turf be less than 4.5 inches high. If an evaluator visits a lawn and finds the turf is taller than the 4.5 inch standard, then the evaluator would note the standard was not met. Each element is ultimately scored based on the conditions that are reported. (An un-mowed lawn results in the failure of the “mowing” element.)

Read more about the scoring methodology in this explainer document.

Questions?

Contact the Controller's Office.

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