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Quetzalcoatl, the Mesoamerican feathered serpent god at birth
A P.

The City's Mission District will received an early Christmas present when Mayor Gavin Newsom, Supervisor Tom Ammiano, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, the Lower 24th Street Neighborhood Association and the Neighborhood Parks Council celebrated the grand reopening of 24th and York Mini Park on Sunday, November 19, 2006. The event marked the completion of a $1,050,000 renovation project at the .12-acre park that transformed the once-dilapidated site into an urban park oasis for children. The Mission District is a densely populated neighborhood with limited open space, making the reopening of the park a significant milestone for the community and those who helped usher the project through. To describe the mini park as colorful would be an understatement. The park's new design features play off the site's existing colorful murals by transforming painted images into a kaleidoscope of hues and three-dimensional forms. Gradations of blue paving bands draw visitors into the park. Situated to the left, abstract plant forms are designed to be interactive light elements. Further into the park, a large mosaic serpent interrupts the pathway, while the entrance into a play area appears to the right. The play area contains conventional play equipment, including a teeter-totter and swing. A curving seat wall separates the play area from the sidewalk. The colorful pathway continues to a sculptural, mosaic snake that weaves in and out of the ground plane with children's slides at its head. The tail of the snake wraps around a playful water-spray feature. The mosaic snake sculpture, entitled "Quetzalcoatl," by local artists Mark Roller, Colette Crutcher and Aileen Barr, was created under the auspices of Susan Cervantes, founder of Precita Eyes Muralists. The serpent represents Quetzalcoatl, the Mesoamerican feathered serpent god, who is both life-giver and culture hero, bestowing various gifts on humankind such as agriculture, writing and architecture. These gifts are represented by five cast concrete medallions along the snake's body. The body and head of the snake are formed out of concrete and covered with mosaic consisting of broken commercial tiles and several hundred handmade tiles, representing Quetzalcoatl's feathers. The event on Sunday included a ceremonial ribbon cutting and appearances by civic and community leaders. Food and refreshments were provided by local business: Tio Chilo's, Roosevelt Tamale Parlor, Punjab's, Casa Sanchez, L's Caffe, and El Metate. Family activities and entertainment followed, such as the Sf Mounted Police, The Talking Police Car and kids playing tin the new water feature. Twenty-fourth and York Mini Park is located on 24th Street and York and is accessible by MUNI via the 27 Bryant and 48 Quintara lines.

Misha F.

Hidden Gem! This park is totally...WOW! The impressive murals, large mosaic snake, and ample seating areas make this "mini-park" so special, and such a standout amongst the restaurants, produce stores, and beauty salons on 24th street. Probably more suitable for adults vs. the kiddoes.

Janet E.

This park is a great place to rest in between mural sight seeing. I was pretty tired when I reached this park from visiting all the murals on 24th street. Thankfully this park had benches to rest on. The park is primarily more of a big kid play ground. The floor itself was cushiony so we had a bounce in our step as we walked inside the park. There is a huge cool looking snake that looks like its weaving in and out of the floor. It is beautifully made. The park also includes murals that make this park so much more colorful.

They really spell it out for you here.
Joshua K.

The planners of this area are smart. They are detail oriented. They were delicate enough to call this a "mini-park", knowing they needn't match up to the other giant ones in the city. They took a spot of land, stayed true to the indigenous art styles of the 'hood to create a colorful surrounding, used unique play structures, and made great use of minimal space. Sometimes less is all one needs. Its good to teach the kids that! This was a good find for us, as we had just finished an early Sunday brkfst across the street. Now what to do? Nothing is open in Mission this early besides bars, brkfst spots, and coffee shops. El Bingo! The kids (my 3 and their twin cousins = 5 loud people for the neighbors at 9am... you're welcome) immediately ran in, screaming and climbing on everything. So much stimulation, and nothing was flashing or making noise! That is why we go to playgrounds-- the kids don't always need to use battery operated or electric things to enjoy their time. Next time we are in this part of Mission D, we are going to bring our baseball bats and gloves just like the other Dad that showed up with his two kids and decided to play, right in the middle of everyone else. Watch out for that ball! Watch out for the kid running full speed toward you, cuz he's only looking up at the ball that he lost in the sun! Ooops! My fault my baby ran into your nuts, guy. I guess you should go find an open field to play team sports in, this is just a "Mini-Park", just as the sign on the front door has clearly stated. I had fun. Note: If the gate is closed to the park, just open it like you would a normal house door. It won't look like a park from across the street if the gate is closed. Don't be afraid. Be curious. Give in to your curiousness and open the latch. Then, have so much fun you'll be whistling dixie all morning long!

Alexis H.

Such a cool pocket park! My family and I were visiting the city and we took a stroll through Mission District and happened upon this park. We loved all of the murals and sculptural playground obstacles.

Aimee G.

This aptly named "mini" park on 24th Street won a 'Beautification Award' in 2007, and it deserves it. Its former incarnation was run down and attracted anyone and everyone but kids coming to play there. Now it's always filled with kids, families and neighborhood residents who come to admire the murals and vibrant atmosphere. The Quetzalcoatl sculpture fountain is extra great - its plumes of water rise up only when someone presses the buttons - thus conserving water and encouraging interaction with the design elements of the park. I like to stop here with whatever 24th Street cheap eats attracted my eye that day, and I always enjoy my picnic.

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Not a bad little urban park for little tikes. People there seemed cool and there was some kind of mural tour.

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