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The Mission Rock District This Page THE MISSION ROCK DISTRICT This Page. Bird’s-eye perspective rendering of the proposed development at Mission Rock, looking south from above the ballpark. 16 MISSION ROCK 02The Mission Rock District combines a variety of uses to ensure that the bay shoreline and street scene will be alive and inviting throughout the day and well into the evening. The District features a significantly-expanded and visually dramatic open space that celebrates the waterfront and dips down into the Bay. The Mission Rock District highlights its history, restoring Pier 48 and establishing access to the historic bulkhead and pier sheds for public use and enjoyment. The District incorporates sustainable best practices so that the parks are not the only elements that are “green.” We envision the Mission Rock District as a vibrant, dynamic, innovative place. Left. Illustrative site plan of the proposed Mission Rock District. Right. Location of the proposed Mission Rock District in the City, highlighting other open spaces in the City. The Mission Rock District 17 AN EXTRAORDINARY WATERFRONT PARK The centerpiece of the Mission Rock District will be a majestic new waterfront park along the southern edge of the China Basin Channel/Mission Creek, incorporating a dramatic shoreline walkway, water-related recreation, wildlife habitat and elegant gathering places for major civic events and celebrations. Mission Rock Park will be the gateway to the central and southern waterfront of San Francisco and the cornerstone of the network of parks along the waterfront that form the greater blue-greenway. Mission Rock Park is large enough to take different forms in different places, for a variety of experiences, from taking a leisurely walk, snuggling on a park bench overlooking the water, or launching a kayak, to playing catch or enjoying a major civic gathering, festival or concert. Right. An aerial view of the proposed Great Lawn and waterfront promenade at Mission Creek Park, looking north. 18 MISSION ROCK Left. Side by side comparison of the existing China Basin Park and the proposed Mission Rock Park. CHINA BASIN PARK GROWS Mission Rock Park will constitute a major improvement and expansion of the existing shoreline open space. The current park occupies the space between the water’s edge and Terry Francois Boulevard. It is a popular destination, with a waterfront walkway and an elevated lawn made just right for a picnic lunch or relaxing on a sunny day. China Basin Park is also home to the famous statue of baseball legend Willie McCovey and bronze baseballs honoring winners of the annual “Willie Mac Award” for the most inspirational player. Along the waterfront promenade and the sidewalk fronting Terry Francois Boulevard are dozens of elegant bronze markers depicting the history of the San Francisco Giants franchise, interspersed with thousands of commemorative tiles with personal messages from fans. The park also contains a mini-ballpark used for organized youth baseball leagues and casual play. The Giants designed and constructed this park in collaboration with the Port, the Redevelopment Agency and other local and regional public agencies as an outgrowth of the ballpark project. The Giants maintain the Park on a daily basis so that it is clean, safe and inviting, and have observed over the past several years how people utilize and enjoy the park amenities. Although the existing park has been a great addition, we now have a rare opportunity to significantly expand the park and create something extraordinary. Above. China Basin Park features places for both active and passive recreation. Mission Rock Park will incorporate popular components We propose maximizing the available space for the park by cantilevering of China Basin Park, like the Junior Giants over portions of the rip-rap that forms its northern shoreline edge, closing and Field, but will be greatly expanded to include greening over Terry Francois Boulevard north of Pier 48 and expanding south well exciting new uses. Left. Willie McCovey looks over China Basin Park. The Giants built the into the site, creating a large public gathering space and opening up an elegant park and have maintained it since its opening and inviting view of Pier 48 from the Lefty O’Doul Bridge. Along portions of the in 2002. Giants fans helped build the park and thousands of them are recognized with tiles and northern shoreline edge, pockets of wetlands serve as outposts for wildlife and plaques located throughout the park. native plants. The shoreline walkway will be widened significantly to provide ample space for pedestrians, bicyclists and rollerbladers to coexist safely. The shoreline walkway surface will be constructed of wood materials to make the experience warm and romantic, distinct from most of the hard-scape edges of our waterfront. The promenade will be elegantly lit at night, inviting the public to stroll along one of San Francisco’s most dramatic stretches of waterfront. The Mission Rock District 19 Right. Examples of successful waterfront treatments. Below. A view of the proposed waterfront promenade and Mission Rock Park, looking east. The kayak launch is pictured in the foreground. INTO THE WATER Along the northern edge of Mission Rock Park, near the Lefty O’Doul Bridge, a small protected cove is created for launching kayaks, surfboards, and the other light and sometimes zany watercraft known to populate the China Basin Channel during baseball games. We also envision a terraced seating area sloping down to the water’s edge. This corner of the Park can be used for small performances or serve as the Park’s bleacher seats overlooking the water. Just inland from the launch in the northwest portion of Mission Rock Park will be generous bicycle parking, a place where people can rent kayaks, and a water feature sure to be popular with kids of all ages. OVER THE WATER As the waterfront walkway approaches the point of intersection between the San Francisco Bay and the waterway known variously as Mission Creek, the China Basin Channel or McCovey Cove, it expands and forms an enhanced viewing area out to the water and back over the wetlands that occupy the space inland from the Point. As the walkway turns south, a public art installation punctures the path, rising and falling with tidal and wave action. The pathway then joins together with the refurbished northern apron of Pier 48, now open and inviting pedestrians to continue their journey. THE WETLANDS Between the Point and the Great Lawn and in other areas along the park edge, we propose creating perched wetlands. The wetlands give Mission Rock Park a native and natural character that will provide habitat for foraging birds and other wildlife. The wetlands also serve as a buffer between some of the more active portions of the park and the more passive recreational uses along the water’s edge. 20 MISSION ROCK This Page. A view of the proposed Mission Rock Park, looking toward the restored Pier 48. The Mission Rock District 21 Right (left). Willie McCovey speaks at the dedication of China Basin Park. Right (center). A Junior Giant player rounds the bases. Right (far right). A family enjoys a pre-game picnic at China Basin Park. OVER THE LAND The inventive waterfront edge of the Park is just one component of the overall Park experience. Entering Mission Rock Park from the Lefty O’Doul Bridge in the north or from the shoreline parklands to the west, people will also have the choice to traverse an inland passage, a broad and inviting walkway purposefully aligned with the historic façade of Pier 48, creating a strong visual connection between the historic Lefty O’Doul Bridge and the restored and activated pier sheds. Visually drawn toward Pier 48, pedestrians will stop to admire public art installations, the historic markers and tiles now housed at China Basin Park, a spacious great lawn, and the numerous restaurants, shops and outdoor gathering spaces positioned to capture the dramatic view of the water and inviting park expanse. At night the inland passage displays Pier 48 awash in an elegant glow, attracting pedestrians to this destination and to the opportunities along the way. TAKING THE FIELD We propose to retain and incorporate the popular elements of the existing park to help animate areas within the new, expansive landscape. The mini- ballpark now bordering the northern portion of Pier 48 has been a big success, used regularly by organized youth baseball leagues and casually by park visitors. This small baseball field will be relocated closer to the Lefty O’Doul Bridge entrance to the park and adjacent to the water feature mentioned prevoiusly. This portion of Mission Rock Park will also be designed to creatively incorporate the personalized tiles and historic markers donated to the original park. Moving east along the water’s edge, the relocated statue of Willie McCovey, along with its associated commemorative components, will mark the waterway many know as “McCovey Cove.” Above. An evening view of the proposed Great Lawn at Mission Rock Park. Crowds of up to 10,000 will be able to attend public events at this signature waterfront park. 22 MISSION ROCK Below. Mission Rock Park will be a spectacular gathering place for public events, taking a cue from great urban open spaces like Millennium Park in Chicago and Bryant Park in New York. THE GREAT LAWN Before reaching Pier 48, the pathway passes a large green, a swathe of parkland sloping gently up from the wetlands and water’s edge to take full advantage of the dramatic view. We refer to this portion of Mission Rock Park as the “Great Lawn.” This area will be full of life, used informally for hanging-out, picnics, and Frisbee, and formally on special occasions for great public gatherings such as musical or theatrical performances and for viewing fireworks.
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