The Best Park / Open Space in SoMa

Emerald Park

In between the high-rise city that has transformed Rincon Hill, a half-acre patch of green gives residents and workers a semblance of calm. more

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 the length of SoMa - Embarcadero to Mission, Downtown to the Ball Park. more

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Howard Langton Community Garden

The Recreation and Park Department supports and manages a program of 35 (and growing!) community gardens on City-owned property, where members can grow produce and ornamental plants for personal use. Gardens range in size from a few hundred square fe... more

Kapwa Gardens

A community health and wellness space in the heart of San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood & SOMA Pilipinas Filipino Cultural District. more

Parks at 5M

5M welcomes a central park, children's play area, dog run, and outdoor performance space with free, year-round programming and special events focused on art, neighborhood culture and youth. A pedestrian only retail and cafe paseo runs along its edge,... more

SF Parks Alliance

SF Parks Alliance is the only city-wide parks nonprofit in San Francisco. For over 50 years, we've been partnering with communities and public agencies to create, sustain, and advocate for parks and public spaces that welcome and belong to everyone. more

South Park

A great little refuge of green in concrete plagued SoMa.   There are lots of great restaurants near or around the park, but South Park is more of a lunch time kind of place to meet a friend and/or eat if your brown bagging it.   ... more

Victoria Manalo Draves Park

This 2.5-acre park is a welcome addition to the SOMA neighborhood.   The park has a softball field, basketball court, dual-level playground, picnic area, community garden and large, and grassy field. The park is named for local diving champion... more

Yerba Buena Gardens

An urban oasis, Yerba Buena Gardens is one of only a few parks in SoMa. Very close to it all, the gardens are worthwhile as a destination for a quick retreat from the crowds or a nice weekend picnic. The spring - fall arts and entertainment Garden... more

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