Buena Vista Neighborhood Association

10/16/2026

10/11/2026

Join us Sunday October 18th for the Java Street Block Party from 12pm - 4pm. There will be hot dogs, music, neighbors, and more! Sponsored by Buena Vista Neighborhood Association and Civic Joy Fund!

07/27/2026

Join us in Buena Vista Park! 🌳☀️

BVNA is excited to sponsor At the Park, a community gathering hosted by the Buena Vista Social Club.

Take a midweek break to meet your neighbors, enjoy some fresh air, and spend a relaxing afternoon in the park. Bring your favorite mug or drink, stop by whenever you can, and enjoy pizza, refreshments, and great company. 🍕☕

We’ll also take a few minutes to share neighborhood updates, upcoming events, and ways to get involved in the community.

📅 Tuesday, July 28
🕟 4:30–6:00 PM
📍 Buena Vista Park Green Lawn (Central Ave & Haight St)

RSVP: https://partiful.com/e/AP6tkoisH8i06ti6mDGt?c=V91IMaSR

We hope to see you there! 💚

07/23/2026

⚒️ Save the date for the fifth Haight-Nopa Repair Café!

The Repair Café returns on Saturday, July 25 from 2:00 to 4:30 PM at the Park Branch Library.

Claire and Courtney are excited to share that more than 260 visitors attended the first four events, with volunteers achieving a 70% repair success rate.

Repairs so far have included:
35% electrical items
32% sewing and clothing
12% appliances
12% jewelry
9% everything else

Dig out your broken items and bring them by instead of throwing them away.

Saturday, July 25
2:00 to 4:30 PM
Park Branch Library
1833 Page Street

Please note that this is not a library-sponsored program.

Lines can get long, so come early, bring a book or a friend, and be ready to meet some neighbors while you wait. 🧰👯

05/25/2026

⭐️ BVNA Spotlight: Welcome Captain Sean Frost ⭐️

For this BVNA Spotlight, we’re excited to welcome Captain Sean Frost as the new Captain of SFPD Park Station.

Captain Frost is a San Francisco native who has served with the Police Department since 2005, including previous time at Park Station walking a footbeat on Haight Street. Throughout his career, he has worked across district stations, investigative assignments, administrative roles, and citywide enforcement units.

What stood out most to us was his belief that strong neighborhoods and public safety go hand in hand:

“A neighborhood and community cannot thrive without a feeling of safety, and a police department cannot provide that safety without a close relationship with its community and the neighborhoods it serves.”

Captain Frost also shared how excited he is to continue building on the strong community relationships fostered by Captain Angela Wilhelm and the Park Station team.

We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Captain Wilhelm for her partnership, support, and care for the Buena Vista community over the years. We’re incredibly grateful for all she’s done and wish her the very best in her new role. 💛

📍 Park Station is open 24/7
📞 (415) 242-3000
📧 [email protected]


You can also stop by the station, say hello when officers are out in the neighborhood, or follow Park Station on Instagram to stay connected.

✨ Know a neighbor, project, or community effort BVNA should spotlight next? We’d love to hear from you.

04/24/2026

Calling all dog lovers 🐾 DogFest is back this Saturday at Duboce Park!

This annual, community-loved event brings together neighbors, families, and pups from all over the city for a day of fun, games, and seriously cute dogs. It’s also a fundraiser supporting McKinley Elementary School, helping fund important programs for local students.

Expect:
🐕 Dog contests & shows
🎡 Games and activities for kids
🍔 Food trucks & local vendors
🐾 A whole lot of neighborhood energy

📍 Duboce Park
🗓 Saturday, April 25
⏰ 11am – 3pm

Learn more:
http://www.sfdogfest.com/

✨ Know a local event BVNA should share next? Send it our way!

04/05/2026

✨ BVNA Spotlight: Shannon Riordan ✨

For this BVNA Spotlight, we’re highlighting neighbor Shannon Riordan, founder of Brand Story Machine, who generously volunteered her time to help BVNA define its brand story and messaging.

What does it take to tell the story of a neighborhood?

Through a collaborative workshop with the board, Shannon helped uncover a clear story, positioning, and personality that now shape how BVNA communicates and connects with neighbors.

What came out of that work was something deeper than expected. A story rooted in nature, adventure, and the “wild, magical energy” of Buena Vista, along with themes of resilience, neighborly spirit, and connection.

As Shannon puts it, a brand isn’t just a logo or a tagline. It lives in people’s hearts and minds. And that applies just as much to a neighborhood as it does to any company.

That foundation now helps guide BVNA’s newsletters, events, and overall voice, and shows how thoughtful storytelling can bring a community together around a shared identity.

📍 BVNA • Buena Vista Neighborhood
💛 Built by neighbors, for neighbors

Want the full story?
Sign up for the BVNA Newsletter:
https://www.bvnasf.org/connect

Learn more about Shannon’s work:
🌐 www.brandstorymachine.com

📧 [email protected]

✨ Know a neighbor, project, or event BVNA should spotlight next? We’d love to hear from you.