San Francisco Parks & Open Spaces

Helen Wills Park

Corner of Larkin & Broadway, San Francisco, CA - (Map)

The Helen Wills Park was established in 1915 as the Spring Valley Playground. Helen Wills, born in Centerville (now part of Fremont) was 10…

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Hellman Hollow Meadow

50 Overlook Drive, San Francisco, CA 94122 (Map)

Speedway Meadow is a thin narrow field on the west (ocean) side of 19th Avenue. There are BBQ pits in the meadow, perfect for large groups.…

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Hooker Alley Garden

588 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA - (Map)

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Howard & 2nd Streets

600 Howard St., San Francisco, CA 94105 (Map)

This is the spot that the How Weird Street Faire takes place every year.   Otherwise, it's a main intersection of two streets that travel…

Huntington Park

Calfornia at Taylor, San Francisco, CA - (Map)

On this site in 1872, General David D. Colton, a railroad attorney, built one of the most elaborate residences ever seen in San Francisco...…

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Hyde Street Pier

Hyde Street Pier, San Francisco, CA 94123 (Map)

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, located on the edge of San Francisco Bay, in the Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood, is a park…

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Indiana St. bet. Mariposa & 22nd St.

Indiana St., San Francisco, CA 94107 (Map)

Islais Creek

1700 Indiana Street, San Francisco, CA (Map)

James R. Herman Cruise Terminal - Pier 27

Pier 27, San Francisco, CA 94111 (Map)

The Port of San Francisco (“Port”) intends to develop a primary cruise terminal at Pier 27 to replace the existing facility at Pier…

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Japantown

Geary Blvd. & Sutter St., San Francisco, CA - (Map)

The neighborhood that is now Japantown (Nihonmachi) is approximately one mile west of Union Square and is part of San Francisco's Western Addition,…

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Japantown Peace Plaza

between Buchanan and Post Streets, San Francisco, CA (Map)

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Jerry Garcia Amphitheater

40 John F. Shelley Drive, San Francisco, CA 94134 (Map)

The San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission passed a resolution to name the amphitheater in Mclaren Park "The Jerry Garcia Amphitheater".…

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Joseph Conrad Square

Columbus at Beach, San Francisco, CA - (Map)

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Justin Herman Plaza

1 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 (Map)

Justin Herman Plaza is located at the foot of Market Street at the Embarcadero, just behind the Hyatt Regency Hotel. It is just across the street…

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Kerouac Alley

Columbus & Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133 (Map)

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Lake Merced

Sunset Blvd. and Lakeshore Drive, San Francisco, CA - (Map)

The mostly flat, 4.5-mile loop on groomed dirt is a perfect for runners, walkers and bikers. The loop is packed on weekends when the weather…

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Land's End

Land's End, San Francisco, CA - (Map)

The beautiful walking trail is a must for walkers and runners. Gorgeous Golden Gate views and nice up & down stairs and hill climbs make this…

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Little Marina Green

Marina Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94123 (Map)

Little rectangle of green that is a favorite of runners, dog walkers, skaters, etc. Nice views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the bay.

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Marina Green

Marina Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94123 (Map)

The Marina Green is a strip of lawn that overlooks some of the most scenic places in the San Francisco Bay, from the Golden Gate Bridge, to…

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Market Street

Starts @ 2nd & Market, goes to Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco, CA - (Map)

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