(CNN) — Space is a valuable product in San Francisco. Finding a room for a new urban green space in a densely developed city surrounded by water requires some ingenuity.
On Sunday, the long-awaited creative solution will be open to the public, giving tourists another thing to add to San Francisco’s to-do list.
For years, the 14-acre park is an urban oasis with stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
This rendering shows a vision of San Francisco’s green oasis above a busy highway tunnel.
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“The iconic environment is perfect for transforming highway infrastructure into vibrant new public spaces.”
Tunnel top function
This rendering shows a central gas fire pit and a campfire circle with up to 75 seats. It is planned as a spot for ranger talks and community gatherings.
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The views of these Golden Gates will be a particular highlight, but the park is planning other features for the city’s inhabitants and many tourists.
So, according to a news release from the partnership, what was once a raised highway has been replaced by a path connecting the two for the first time in decades.
Other important parts of the tunnel top are:
• Presidio step: These terraces connect the Cliff Walk to an outpost, a two-acre outdoor playground for children. Facing the Golden Gate Bridge, you can enjoy dramatic views.
• Field station: Here, young people can explore the natural and cultural environment of Presidio “through the lens of science, art and imagination”.
This rendering is from GoldenGate Meadow. The purpose is to be a gathering place surrounded by gardens, tall primordial grasses and perennials. The park will be used for picnics, kite flying and connecting with nature.
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Art murals, picnic areas, campfire circles, and meadows for kite flying have also been added.
San Francisco offers many urban hikes, and the Presidio Tunnel Tops should be a great starting point or end point for a robust outing.
What Does This Mean For Tourism In San Francisco
Aerial rendering shows how the presidio tunnel top fits into a larger presidio area.
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San Francisco is full of classic attractions such as Golden Gate Park, Coit Tower, Alcatraz, Chinatown and The Palace of Fine Arts. How do new children stand out?
“Presidio is one of San Francisco’s unique attractions and destinations in national parks at city destinations. Still, some travelers are as familiar with Presidio as other iconic attractions in San Francisco. “No,” said Hubertus Funke, Executive Vice President. Chief Tourism Officer of the San Francisco Travel Association.
“The high-profile opening of the Presidio Tunnel Tops raises the park’s worldwide reputation and makes it a“ must-see ”attraction. ”
Presidio Tunnel Tops “provides a variety of programming that reflects the cultural vibrancy of the Bay Area …. It incredibly enhances one of the country’s most beautiful and most visited national parks. It is something to do. “
Festival on the first day
An outpost playground for children (and young people in the heart) is under construction.
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The private ribbon cut is scheduled for Saturday, July 16th.
Open house days are from 10 am to 6 pm on Sunday, July 17th. Sunday events are free.
You can get there by Presido Go Shuttle, Muni Bus 43 (direct flight to Presidio Transit Center), Muni Bus 30 (direct flight to nearby Crissy Field).
It will be a diverse first day with entertainment such as African Latino dance, reading bilingual poetry, and ranger talks at the new campfire circle.
With a food truck featuring Bay Area cuisine at hand, social justice activist Fabiana Rodriguez presents a temporary mural installation called “Futurism of the ancestors: Looking back to restore the future.”
Image above: View of the Golden Gate Bridge from the top of the Presidio tunnel under construction. (Photo by Rachel Steer)
Source: www.cnn.com
