But there will be a Pirate Ship. Which strikes us as being historically insensitive, unless you live on the coast of Somalia, in which case it's currently insensitive. Why is this not a Gold Rush schooner or and America's Cup multi-hull? Probably because this Pirate Ship is one of the off-the rack pieces of playground equipment specified by Roma Design for the privately-funded playground in Sue Bierman Park. Roma had been previously involved in the park's landscape- along with much of the recent hard-scape and plantings along The Embarcadero- and is working on the playground pro bono. Budgetwise, the cost of the park has gone up to around $700,000, so that custom multi-hull maybe out of the question. Besides money, the other big San Francisco question, of course, is homeless people. From the Waterfront Playground's FAQ:
Q: How do you anticipate keeping the homeless people outside of the playground?So, homeless families are OK. Fundraising to begin soon, no word on naming rights, and the playground is sited directly across from the planned 8 Washington Street development. Which may also have a playground in its future. Parents rejoice.
A: Homeless, like any other people, can legally occupy public spaces; however, law specifically protects children playgrounds. California Penal Code (CPC) 653G prohibits adults trespassing into a playground unless accompanied by children, and Park Code Sections 4.10 & 3.02 prohibits alcohol and smoking in playgrounds.
· Waterfront Playground Design [Waterfront Playground]
· Featured Projects [Roma Design]
· Monkey Bars, Not Monkey Business, at Sue Bierman Park [Curbed SF]
· 8 Washington Street [Curbed SF]
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