The Best Park / Open Space in Bay Area

San Francisco County Fair Building (Hall of Flowers)

An exhibition hall that serves as host to many of the top natural life shows and festivals that come to San Francisco. The San Francisco County Fair Building (Hall of Flowers) is a flexible space that can be molded to fit a variety of event types. more

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San Francisco Maritime Museum & National Park

The San Francisco Maritime Museum features interactive exhibits, ship models, figureheads, maritime paintings, photos, and artifacts. Its library has a premiere collection of martime history: books, magazines, oral histories and reference service to... more

San Francisco Yacht Harbor

Welcome to San Francisco Marina Small Craft Harbor website. San Francisco Marina, as it is also known, is a destination sought by thousands of boaters from all over the world. The oldest recreational marina operating in San Francisco, and perhaps the... more

San Geronimo Commons

The 135 acres of the San Geronimo Commons aquired in 2022 permanently protects land along San Geronimo and Larsen Creeks as wildlife habitats and publicly accessible open space. -- https://marinopenspacetrust.org/san-geronimo-commons-san-geronimo/ more

San Geronimo Valley Commons

In the 1960s, the San Geronimo Golf Course opened in anticipation of the budding suburban landscape in Marin County; but the planned suburb never materialized, leaving this 18-hole course a blight below the stunning mountainous terrain. Over the year... more

San Jose Municipal Rose Garden

The San Jose Municipal Rose Garden is a rose garden located at the intersection of Naglee and Dana Avenues, San Jose, California, in the Rose Garden neighborhood. The garden, 5.5 acres in size, was once a prune orchard, but was bought by San Jose in... more

San Leandro Marina Park

Marina Park, located off Monarch Bay Drive near Fairway Drive, is a 30-acre regional park that borders the beautiful San Leandro Shoreline. Amenities include picnic areas with barbecue grills, play apparatus, three large group picnic areas, a large g... more

San Lorenzo Community Center Park

A great park, has community buildings, a pond playground,  dog run area, bocce courts, a b-ball court, soccer and softball/baseball fields.    more

San Lorenzo Park

Overlooking the San Lorenzo River. Pedestrian bridge connecting to downtown and Pacific Avenue. Home to several special events. No dogs allowed. more

San Mateo Arboretum Society

San Mateo Arboretum Society (SMAS) is a “member and volunteer powered” organization dedicated to the preservation of San Mateo’s rich horticultural heritage.  Our headquarters and most of our activities are focused around the K... more

San Mateo Central Park

Central Park is a San Mateo landmark. From the beautiful gazebo where hundreds of weddings have taken place to the Bianchi mini train that is a perennial favorite of anyone under five, Central Park is San Mateo’s signature park. It has lighted... more

San Pedro Square

At San Pedro Square, discover something for every taste bud and budget, from burgers to Bolognese and Sake to Sauvignon Blanc. This historical hangout is a short jaunt from HP Pavilion and countless special events held annually all over downtown San... more

San Pedro Valley Park

Sanborn County Park

This lushly wooded park of over 3,688 acres is nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains between Saratoga and Skyline Boulevard (Highway 35). This mountain park of redwoods and tan bark oak, offers hiking, camping, RV camping and picnicking opportunities y... more

Sand Harbor State Park

Santa Clara Central Park

This huge fifty-two acre park offers a wide variety of activities and services for all memebers of the family. The area west of Saratoga Creek contains group and individual picnic facilities, a children's play area, public restrooms, amphitheater, pa... more

Santa Clara County Model Aircraft Skypark

Whether you are an avid R/C modeler, SCCMAS club member, or like visiting our facility, feel free to join us! more

Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority

The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority conserves the natural environment, supports agriculture and connects people to nature, by protecting open spaces, natural areas and working farms and ranches for future generations. more

Santa Cruz Mission Historic Park

The Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park sits atop Mission Hill offering a patio, gardens, and excellent views of the city.  The park features the only building left of the 12th California Mission, Misión la Exaltacion de la Santa Cruz,... more

Santa Teresa County Park

Welcome to Santa Teresa County Park located in the Santa Teresa Hills ten miles south of downtown San Jose. This diverse 1,627 acre park, rich in history, offers spectacular views from its trails above the Almaden and Santa Clara Valleys. The seclude... more

Santos Meadows

A meadow and open, treeless area near the beginning of Muir Woods.  The meadow serves as a meeting place for some events. more

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Sawyer Camp Trail

Sawyer Camp Trail is a popular 6-mile (9.7 km) trail located in the San Andreas Fault rift valley in San Mateo County, California near Hillsborough and the San Mateo Highlands. Officially, it is a segment of the longer Crystal Springs Regional Trail.... more

Scholze Park Community Center

Schooner Gulch State Beach

The beach and headlands preserve a scenic spot along the Mendocino Coast and offers a stunning perch for watching sunsets, or merely sitting in the grass as the afternoon sun glistens on the waters below. Fishing, picnicking, and surfing are popular... more

SCZ All Stars Cheerleading

Trip Experience: Excellent Wish tour was longer, would gladly do a tour that is 4-5 hours, LOVED it! Fun, Friendly tour guides. Only issue was booking the reservation, and GPS directions sent me in circles for almost an hour, just made scheduled tim... more

Seabright Beach

A long sandy beach between the Boardwalk and the Santa Cruz Harbor. Fire rings are available. Dogs are permitted on leash. more

Seacliff State Beach

Fish, swim and visit the SS Palo Alto - one of the most unusual attractions in the Santa Cruz area. This long stretch of sand and bluffs has great accessible facilities including picnic areas, an interpretive center and RV camping. This beach is k... more

Seal Point Park

Seal Point Park includes a multitude of pathways for walking, cycling, bird watching and a 3-acre dog park. more

Seward Mini Park

Two long, steep concrete slides are the main attraction at this hidden gem. They're not for tiny tots, nor for the faint of heart! If you decide to slide, please remember that the park closes at sunset and adults must be accompanied by children. Brin... 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

Shadow Cliffs Regional Park

A haven for swimming and fishing can be found at Shadow Cliffs, only a mile from downtown Pleasanton on Stanley Boulevard. Shadow Cliffs, formerly a gravel quarry, was donated to the Park District by Kaiser Industries and opened as a park in 1971.... more

Shady Oaks Park

Picnic areas are non-reservable, and are occupied at a first-come, first-serve basis. AMENITIES * BBQ: Yes * Sports/Activities: * Basketball court * Exercise court * Youth Playground: Playground ages 2-5 Playground ages 5-12... more

Shell Ridge Open Space

Shell Ridge is located in the heart of Walnut Creek beginning just a short distance from downtown and continuing all the way to Mount Diablo. It is the city's largest open space area and is made up a series of parallel ridges and valleys. Shell Ridge... more

Sherwood Park

The park includes tennis courts, an aquatic center, playground area, Tatum's Garden and Sherwood Hall. more

Shollenberger Park

This 165 acre wetlands park (with 16 acres of accessible trails) includes the features listed below.  The pathways connect through Alman Marsh and to the Ellis Creek Treatment Plant. more

Shoreline Lake

In 1968, the City of Mountain View undertook the daunting task of planning a regional park that would provide citizens with environmentally savvy recreation opportunities, and become a true respite in the region now known as Silicon Valley. The real... more

Shoreline Park

West of Stevens Creek near the Bay is Shoreline at Mountain View. Shoreline at Mountain View Park is a beautiful 700-acre park with a saltwater lake, golf course, rolling grassy hills, and bay trails. It's hard to believe it was built on mountains... more

Shoreline Park - Pacific Grove

Shoreline Park is the designation applied to those portions of the publicly-owned waterfront not otherwise named from Hopkins Marine Station at its eastern boundary, aroiund the shoreline along Monterey Bay and the Pacific Ocean, to the foot of Asilo... more

Shoreline Park - Tiburon

Open green space with Bay views.   A wonderful place to walk or even have a picnic. more

Shoup Park

Shoup Park is home to the Garden House, The Underground Teen Center, and Patriot Corner Picnic Area. It is adjacent  to Adobe Creek and connecting trail to Redwood Grove Nature Preserve.  Shoup Park includes: * Playgrounds * BBQs and P... more

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