The Portsmouth Square Improvement Project is a complete revitalization of Chinatown’s historic central plaza, located above the Portsmouth Square parking garage at 733 Kearny St. Funded primarily by the 2020 Health and Recovery Bond, Transit Center Impact fees, the Downtown Park Fund, grants and a $6 million state allocation, this 1.3-acre renovation celebrates the site’s rich history while serving the needs of Chinatown’s densely packed, multi-generation community.

More than a decade of community-led outreach shaped a design that balances cultural identity with modern amenities unique to Chinatown. Major construction will begin in spring 2026, with an expected completion in 2028.

Project Features

The renovated park will include the following community-identified priorities:

• Flexible outdoor event space with elevated stage offering a spacious plaza for performances, cultural events and public gatherings
• New 8,300-square-foot community clubhouse building that includes large assembly areas, meeting rooms, a commercial catering kitchen, a kitchenette, restrooms and storage – all tailored to multigenerational use
  Large shade structure and enhanced landscaping. Features include tree planting, irrigation systems, new furnishings, and site lighting
• Consolidated playground and adult fitness zone that includes a new children’s play area with a custom play features and repurposed zodiac art sculptures, plus fitness equipment for adults
• Pedestrian Bridge Removal. The 240-foot-long bridge over Kearny Street will be demolished to unify the plaza
• Garage waterproofing and drainage upgrades that include renewal of roof systems and drainage for the underground garage, along with seismic retrofitting
• Improved accessibility and streetscape connections. This includes enhanced pathways, ramps to ensure ADA compliance, wayfinding signage and adjacent street improvements
• Cultural Integration and art elements incorporating existing monuments, new public art elements and interpretive signage into the renovated park and aligning with San Francisco Arts Commission goals.

花園角廣場改善工程

花園角廣場改善工程將全面翻新位於Kearny街733號，建於花園角廣場停車場上方的華埠主要公共廣場。工程經費主要來自2020 Health and Recovery Bond、Transit Center Impact fees、the Downtown Park Fund、各項資助、以及600萬美元的州政府撥款。這項佔地1.3英畝的翻新工程，旨在保留廣場的歷史及文化特色，同時照顧華埠人口稠密及不同年齡層居民的實際需要。

項目設計以超過十年的社區參與及外展工作成果為基礎，既保留華埠的文化特色，亦加入切合現代需求的公共設施。主要改善工程預計於2026年春季展開，並於2028年完成。

項目主要設施如下：

翻新後的公園將包括以下由社區提出的主要設施及改善項目：

• 公園將設有多用途戶外活動空間及舞台，提供寬敞的廣場區域，可用作舉辦表演、文化活動及公眾聚會。
• 公園內亦將興建一座全新、面積約8,300平方呎的社區活動大樓，設有大型活動空間、會議室、商用配餐廚房、小廚房、洗手間及儲物空間，以配合不同年齡層人士的使用需要。
• 工程亦包括增設大型遮蔭設施及進行園景美化工程，包括種植樹木、設置灌溉系統、增設座椅及其他場地設施，以及改善現場照明。
• 公園亦將整合兒童遊樂區及成人健身區，設置全新的兒童遊樂空間，加入訂製的遊樂設施及重新利用原有的十二生肖藝術雕塑，並增設成人健身器材。
• 此外，橫跨 Kearny街、全長240呎的行人天橋將會拆卸，以整合廣場空間。
• 工程亦包括地下停車場的防水及排水系統升級，包括更新地下停車場頂板防水系統及排水設施，並進行抗震加固工程。
• 為加強公園與周邊街道的連接，工程將改善無障礙通道及街道設施，包括優化行人通道、增設符合《美國殘疾人法案》要求的斜道、加設導向標誌，以及改善毗鄰街道設施。
• 翻新後的公園亦會融入文化及藝術元素，包括保留現有紀念設施，加入新的公共藝術元素及解說標示，以配合三藩市藝術委員會的整體目標。