Sam Spade's San Francisco

Sunday Streets brings San Francisco's streets to life! The next Sunday Streets day is scheduled for this coming Sunday, April 26, 2009 all along the Embarcadero from the Giants ballpark to Aquatic Park.

This area includes the historic Ferry Building, all along the popular Embarcadero stroll, in front of Pier 39, along Fisherman's Wharf and all the way to Aquatic Park next to the historic Hyde Street Pier where the historic ships are docked.

Here are the event details:

2009 Kick-Off Event on April 26, 2009
Ferry Building
- Sunday Streets main information table
- Free Bike Rental station by Bike & Roll and Bay City Bike Rentals and Tours
- Sports Basement bike maintenance booth: free basic bike maintenance by the “Lube Fairies”
- Volunteer check-in
- Event partner booths

AT &T Park
• Run the bases like your favorite San Francisco Giant
• (10-12 noon, enter from Right Field Entrance)
Fisherman’s Wharf Fitness, Health & Safety Fair: Aquatic Park, 10AM-4PM
• Climbing Wall• Kids slides
• Face painting and balloon sculptures
• Health and community information booths
• Disaster Safety information

Live Music and Street Performances: Pier 39
• Free concert by the ‘Unauthorized Rolling Stones’: 12-3PM
• Spin-to-win wheel for cool prizes for the whole family
• Salty the Sea Lion and street performances all day
• Be the first to ride the NEW RocketBoat- the ultimate thrill ride on the Bay

Children’s Events: South Beach Park
• Hula hoops
• Jump rope
• Wee Scotty
• Fun games

Running/Walking/Dog Walking:
• Guided Walks
• City Guides

Dance Classes: Next to Pier 39/ East Park
• Swing: 9-9:30
• Salsa: 9:45-10:15
• Dance Workout: 10:30-11
• Family Dance: 11:15-11:45
• Dance Workout: 12-23:30
• Samba: 12:30-1

Bike Activities:
• Bike rentals along the route- Bike & Roll, Bay City Bikes (total 150 bikes)
• Bike repair- Bike Hut (South Beach Park area)
• Children’s bike safety fair
• Rides along route, for kids, families, adults, etc.
• Electric Bike Outlet demonstration

Roller Skating: Justin Herman Plaza, at foot of Market Street
• Roller rink (over 100 rollerskates available for free use)
• Soccer Skate- International Rollerskating Federation
• ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ skate dance demonstration

Yoga and Martial Arts Classes: Bow and Arrow Sculpture (Folsom and Embarcadero)
• Yoga Force afternoon class (Annie Appleby)
• It’s Yoga Kids: Rebecca Durlin Smith/Michelle Wing
• Yoga for kids• Bay Area Parkour demonstration
• Kokikai Aikido
• Krav Maga Self Defense & Fitness
• Heroix 4 Kids

Senior Activities
• Senior movement classes
• Senior Yoga with Anna (at Bow and Arrow)
• Fitness demonstration.

More Events throughout the event, including…
• Sports Demonstrations in small field by JHP Plaza (LaCross for Life)
• City Kayak (South Beach Marina)
• Kids be Free Bike event at Pier 45

Sunday Streets creates a safe, fun, car-free place for people to get out and get active in San Francisco neighborhoods on Sunday mornings. It is modeled on Ciclovia in Colombia, where they open 70 miles of roadway every Sunday for people to play, bike, dance and more.

Last year two Sunday Streets events engaged over 15,000 people each weekend creating huge demand for more. This year on six Sundays, the car-free streets will beckon San Franciscans, and beyond, to the streets for activities like dancing, yoga, skating, biking, walking, hula hooping and just people watching.

The benefits of these new open spaces go beyond simple enjoyment. Sunday Streets connects residents to San Francisco’s neighborhoods and support local businesses along and even off the routes. Sunday Streets brings open space to communities, filling local corridors with healthy free activities, and demonstrates the benefits of increasing open space and recreational opportunities within our City. Sunday Streets helps toward healthier, more connected communities.