Announcing the 2026 Donation Drive!

The Conservancy is proud to partner with SOMACC and the South of Market Family Resource Center to run a donation drive. You’re welcome to drop off non-perishable cans, unopened diapers, and unopened baby formula at the LeRoy King Carousel during operating hours. These items will go directly to families in need. If you are a…

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YBGC Seeking Board Member

The Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy seeks a board member who meets the following category, as listed in our by-laws: Community Representative, Neighborhood Events, Activities or Education Qualified candidates should reach out to the executive director, Seve Ghose, at sghose@ybgardens.org.

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Reminder: Playground Closure August 25-29

It’s that time of year again. Our playground surface is in need of its annual repairs. We’ve timed the closure with the start of the school year since our campus is so heavily used during summer programming; our engineers will work quickly to get the work done ahead of Labor Day Weekend so that the…

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MLK Memorial and Fountain Offline August 11 through 15, 2025

The summer weather means there are some algae blooms in the MLK Memorial and Fountain, including the Crescent Pond. To address this in the most cost-effective and environmentally sustainable way, Conservancy engineers will need to shut the fountain down and do a partial cleanup. The major event this weekend, Pistahan, will not be impacted; we…

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A New Chapter for Historic LeRoy King Carousel

A New Chapter for Historic LeRoy King Carousel San Francisco, California, July 16, 2025: Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy will assume operations of the historic LeRoy King Carousel, offering the public increased access to one of the many rich cultural and historic resources we steward. The Conservancy is pleased to extend the operating calendar, with the…

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Cantonese Opera coming to YBG!

For more information, please visit: https://www.jingyingcantoneseopera.org/ Ticketing site: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/jingyingcantoneseoperainstitute/1732315

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Mechanics’ Institute is Back for 2025!

Come and join National Master Daniel Cremisi and other coaches from the Mechanics’ Institute, the oldest chess club in the country! Challenge a chess master in person or use this as an opportunity to ask anything about chess you’ve always wondered about. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome to come and play…

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Voices of Deoli Film Premiere

DEOLI Film InfoThe Conservancy is sponsoring a movie premiere at the CCM Theatre on Sunday, 29 June 2025 at 2pm, “VOICES OF DEOLI”. There is a cost to attend, and the link below takes you to ticketing and related information. The film narrates the story of the Internment Camps set up by the Government of…

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Join the YBGC Board!

Please see the attachment for details about the opportunity to make a difference here at Yerba Buena Gardens.Board Recruitment March 2025

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