Dog Run

The UN Plaza Dog Run, adjacent to famed Arsicault Bakery, offers much needed space for dogs to stretch their legs and enjoy some time off-leash. The dog run area is managed and operated by the CBD, with personnel on site each day.

The Heart of the City Farmers’ Market

Since 1981, this independent, farmer-operated, non-profit market operates daily on Wednesdays and Sundays year round (rain or shine!) with a mission to bring high-quality and affordable produce from small local farms to the heart of San Francisco. This well-loved market, just steps from City Hall, offers a variety of lunch options and seating on Wednesdays.

Civic Center Gift Gallery

The Gift Gallery featured local vendors who specialized in making and selling handmade goods, crafts, clothing, jewelry, and more. See the calendar for upcoming events that feature local artisans and craftspersons.

Civic Center Soundtrack

The inspiration for Civic Center Soundtrack was born during the pandemic, as a way to bring positive activity to Civic Center while live performances and audiences were prohibited. The installation of quality sound equipment allows for music to be played throughout the day and into the evening, in any kind of weather. Live music, and recorded music from participating performing arts organizations, lifts the spirits of those passing through UN Plaza and Fulton Plaza; reminding all that they are in San Francisco’s premier arts and culture district. (See current lineup here.)

Oktoberfest, Block Parties & More

From summer block parties to fall mini-golf and Oktoberfest activities, Civic Center CBD is consistently creating opportunities for the community to come together at fun, free, family-friendly events.

Red Umbrellas in UN Plaza

Red umbrellas adorn seating in UN Plaza and provide a fun pop of color with a nod to the adjacent Strand Theater.

The CCCBD provides essential services to supplement and compliment those provided by local government.

A 501c3 not-for-profit organization, the CCCBD helps care for San Francisco’s Civic Center neighborhood. The men and women on the CCCBD team provide sidewalk cleaning and maintenance services, wayfinding, hospitality and social service outreach.

Seven days a week CCCBD works alongside City agency partners such as Public Works, the Police Department, the Planning Department, SFMTA and the Department of Public Health to improve the quality of life in the community’s public open spaces for residents, employees and visitors.

Annually the Clean Team:
Removes 170,000 pounds of litter from District sidewalks
Provides over 4,000 hours of pressure washing services
Removes 23,000 instances of graffiti

Annually the Ambassadors and Stewards of Civic Center public spaces:
Provide 14,500 instances of support for pedestrians (wayfinding and social service support)
Provide 1,300 annual hours of service as Garage Greeters at the Civic Center Garage
Provide 5,200 annual hours of service as Evening Ambassadors, Tuesday-Saturday, 6-11 pm

For expedited CBD Clean Team Services, please contact the CBD Dispatch at (415) 781-4700 or send an email.

Clean Team
CCCBD’s supplemental maintenance support for Civic Center shows pride and stewardship of the District. Furthermore, addressing issues like litter, graffiti, and general upkeep in a timely manner keeps acts of vandalism at bay creating an accessible, equitable, and comfortable environment for everyone. This daily maintenance, and immediate response to cleaning needs in the District, is possible because of the dedicated work of the Clean Team, who provide services 7 days a week.

Community Ambassadors
The Ambassadors assist the public in navigating the District with a welcoming and informed presence, 7 days a week 7 am to 7 pm. They are easily identified by their orange uniforms. Their presence is also a deterrent to criminal activity through their proactive and immediate reporting of unsafe conditions to CCCBD dispatch and they also assist in connecting those in need of medical attention or social service support with the proper agency.

Night Ambassadors work on Tuesday through Saturday evenings from 6 to 11 pm near arts venues to enhance the pedestrian experience before and after evening performances and events. An Ambassador is also dedicated to the street-level entrance to the Civic Center Garage.

Playground Safety Ambassadors
Dedicated Safety Ambassadors watch over both Helen Diller Civic Center Playgrounds, ensuring the safety of children and their families. The Safety Ambassadors also ensure the safety of the grounds and equipment at night.