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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

Parque de los Ninos

Parque de los Niños Unidos is a hidden gem in the Mission. The new-ish playground equipment is similar to the equipment at JK and Sunnyside parks. There's a rope jungle gym, a merry-go-round, several swings, a tire swing, a sand pit, and a see... more

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Patricia's Green - Hayes Green

Hayes Green replaces the middle lanes of this new Octavia Boulevard. Hayes Green provides seating, green space, and a play structure for the neighborhood. The park serves as a unique space for installation art like the showcase for a temple struc... more

Paul Revere Elementary School

Our mission at Paul Revere School is to achieve academic excellence while celebrating diversity and building a strong family - school - community connection. We provide a distinctive and high-quality education with our dedicated staff, small class si... more

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Penguin Statue at Lake Merced

The Penguin Statue is a popular meetup spot for people running, walking, or biking around Lake Merced. To the west of the statue is the bridge that crosses the lake. There's usually plenty of parking. more

Pershing Square

Pershing Square is named after General John "Black Jack" Pershing.   The open area is located next to the Main Post in the Presidio. In the early years of the twentieth century, General John "Black Jack" Pershing was commander of the Presi... more

Pets Are Wonderful Support - PAWS

PAWS belives that the healing impact of the human-animal bond is one of the best supports available for medically vulnerable individuals, and mounting evidence indicates that this bond can yield valuable health outcomes. For many people, having a com... more

Phelan Building

The Phelan Building, a San Francisco landmark is an, 11-story, 267,400 square-foot office building constructed in 1908. The steel framed building is an exquisite example of Victorian architectural style. The white exterior is adorned with Renaissance... more

Phone Booth

Old-timers, lesbians and hipsters alike frequent this tiny locale. Weekends get crowded but during all in all, it's a great dive. Stuart, of Broke-Ass Stuart fame, gives a wonderful ode to this classic watering hole - https://www.sfgate.com/bars... more

Photo Alliance

PhotoAlliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the understanding, appreciation and creation of contemporary photography. We are artists, students, professionals, amateurs, enthusiasts, and collectors. Our goal is to foster connecti... more

Pier 14 - Embarcadero

Pier 15 / Pier 15 Plaza

This plaza in front of the Exploratorium allows the public to access a few art / science exhibits like the fog bridge in front of the museum. It's also a nice place to meet up with friends if you're hanging out in the Embarcadero area and it's an op... more

Pier 30/32

Pier 30/32 has sat mostly empty for many years now. It was proposed that the site become the new home of a Warriors' stadium, but that project was blocked by the neighborhood. Since then, the piers have acted as overflow parking, hosted boats racin... more

Pier 35

Pier 35, a pier in The Embarcadero, is a major cruise ship terminal. Several cruise operators operate on Pier 35, notably Princess Cruises. more

PIER 39

This San Francisco landmark features some of Fisherman's Wharf's best shopping and attractions. Ride the carousel or watch the sea lions. There are more than 25 one-of-a-kind gift stores that carry automobile, Hollywood, and rock 'n' roll memorabilia... more

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Pier 43 1/2

Pier 43 1/2 is home to the Red and White Fleet. Their boat tours make daily trips to many of the Bay Area's most popular destinations that can only be accessed on the water. more

Pier 48

With over 110,000 square feet (4 football fields) of entertainment space, Pier 48 is located on the San Francisco Waterfront across McCovey Cove from Oracle Park. Pier 48 comprises two main anchors, Shed A and Shed B, which can be utilized in tandem... more

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Pier 7 San Francisco

Pier 70

Pier 70 is a revitalization project to reclaim San Francisco's historic waterfront, bringing housing, parks & jobs to southern end of Dogpatch. more

Pine Lake Park

Pine Lake Park, in western San Francisco and contiguous with Stern Grove, is an elongated valley with steep, forested slopes. Pine Lake is one of the few remaining natural lakes in San Francisco, and is fed by the same aquifer as Lake Merced. The wil... more

Pioneer Log Cabin Picnic Area

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Playland at 43rd Avenue

Our mission is to create and maintain a collaborative all-inclusive multi-use community park on 43rd Avenue near Judah. Playland at 43rd Avenue is place to play, connect, create and relax, serving all residents of the Outer Sunset. more

Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds

Plumas Sierra County Fairgrounds is an unusual focal point in a relaxed country setting that is a pleasure grounds for both public amusement and entertainment. It's a unique venue with unlimited possibilities of event hosting potential. Set in the... more

Polk Gulch

The middle part of Polk Street, from Broadway to Turk Streets, is more colloquially known as Polk Gulch. From the western edge of the Tenderloin and Civic Center to the western edge of Russian Hill, Polk Gulch is hemmed in by Van Ness to the west.... more

Polk Street

Polk Street from Market Street to Beach Street and is a main thoroughfares that is kind of a "Main Street" in what is termed Polk Gulch. The street traverses the Tenderloin, Nob Hill, and Russian Hill neighborhoods. It's a great walking street and th... more

Pomeroy Recreation & Rehabilitation Center

The mission of Pomeroy Recreation and Rehabilitation Center is to provide recreational, vocational and educational opportunities for people with disabilities through programs and services that encourage self-expression, promote personal achievement,... more

Portola

Portola is a neighborhood in the southeastern part of San Francisco, northeast of McLaren Park. It is roughly bordered by San Bruno Avenue and the James Lick Freeway (U.S. Route 101) to the east, Mansell Street to the south, University Street to the... more

Portsmouth Square

Portsmouth Square, formerly known as Portsmouth Plaza, is a one-block park in Chinatown, San Francisco, California, bounded by Kearny Street on the east, Washington Street on the north, Clay Street on the south, and Walter Lum Place on the west. - ht... more

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Potrero Del Sol Park - La Raza Park

At the end of Utah Street, near 25th Street, is Potrero del Sol, otherwise known as La Raza Park. The park has pathways and benches, rolling hills, lawns and trees. The Portrero Skate Park replaced a pond at the lower end of the park. There is plent... more

Potrero Hill

Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of city life, Potrero Hill quietly hosts a friendly neighborhood community. Even though it might not seem like there's much going on, you'll be surprised to find some very popular cafes, bars, and restaurants lo... more

Potrero Hill Community Garden

Established in the early 1970s, the Potrero Hill Community Garden is one of dozens of gardens operating under the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department. Membership is open to any resident of the city. more

Potrero Hill Neighborhood Center

Designed and built in 1922 by late architect Julia Morgan, the Neighborhood House registers #86 on San Francisco's Historic Landmark roster. Originally built for Russian immigrants fleeing Czarist oppression, the center provided the community with cl... more

Potrero Power Station

Located on Potrero Point, a long active yet publicly inaccessible section of waterfront, the Power Station site has a rich industrial history that powered San Francisco since the Gold Rush. Now retired, the Power Station is being reimagined as a vibr... more

Powell Street Cable Car Turntable

The Cable Car turnaround is a classic tourist spot; unnecessary, yet it is a popular spot. Maybe it's the lines, or the slow motion movement of the cable cars, but in all seriousness, the area is packed with lots of people, there are often musicians... more

Precita Park

Located on Precita Avenue, the park cuts a narrow green swath that stretches from Folsom to Alabama Streets. more

Precita Valley Community Center

Through culturally appropriate community-based services, MNC Youth programs nurture positive change in the lives of the highest risk youth and their families in the communities they live in. We promote cultural affirmation, social awareness, and comm... more

Presentation Theater - USF

Known for its excellent acoustics and ornate Gothic Revival proscenium, Presentation Theater is an elegant performance space. Its mission is to serve as a lively cultural arts venue that enriches the neighborhood, the city, and the University Campus.... more

Presidio Heights Park

While this is not a "plan your day - travel here" kind of park, the renovated park features a great playground and picnic area; plus a full-court basketball court. more

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