This popular 28-acre park includes acres of lawn that are ideal for family picnics, a gazebo overlooking our beautiful pond, an amphitheatre, a lighted softball field, and six lighted tennis courts. It is centrally located, being adjacent to the Cupe... more
This popular 28-acre park includes acres of lawn that are ideal for family picnics, a lake, an amphitheater, lighted softball field, six lighted tennis courts, and is directly adjacent to the Senior Center, Quinlan Community Center and the Cupertino... more
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Cupid's Span is an outdoor sculpture by married artists Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, installed along the Embarcadero in San Francisco, California, in the United States. The 60-foot (18 m) sculpture, commissioned by GAP founders Donald and... more
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The Sidney B. Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre, known as the Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre or simpy Mountain Theater, is a 3,750 stone seat, open air venue in Mount Tamalpais State Park. There are redwood groves and oak woodlands and spectacular views a... more
DeFremery Recreation Center, housed in a historic Victorian style building in the heart of West Oakland, offers many cultural, educational, and recreational programs for youth and teens. Popular programming includes the African Dance class and Summer... more
The park is named after Jose Vincente DeLaveaga, a businessman who lived during the mid to late 1800's. The area where DeLaveaga park now stands was the land was the site of his former vacation home. The land used to house many horse stables, exotic... more
The Detroit Steps are a two-block public stairway in Sunnyside, comprising 185 steps that run from Detroit and Hearst to Detroit and Joost, bisected by Monterey Boulevard. - https://www.detroitsteps.org/ more
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A large expanse of lawn surrounded by stone pathways, benches and shade trees, occupying an entire block of downtown Carmel between Ocean Ave and 6th. This park is the site of numerous public festivities throughout the year and a favorite spot for a... more
This park has tennis courts, a swimming pool, play structures, grassy fields, and basketball courts. There are also hiking trails going up Sausal Creek, BBQ and picnic areas. The Recreation Center is available to rent, has a commercial kitchen, deck... more
Discovery Meadow is at the southern end of the park, adjacent to the Children's Discovery Museum. It features a large expanse of lawn and is used extensively for festivals during the summer months. The Riverwalk trails along Discovery Meadow follow... more
Discovery Park is where the American River meets the Sacramento River. One of Sacramento County’s best boat launches, recreational boaters get the chance to explore both of Sacramento’s wild and scenic rivers.  About the Park:... more
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One of the more popular parks in the city, Dolores Park has several basketball courts, tennis courts, playgrounds, and grassy hills where locals hang out to relax. Great view of downtown from the top of the hill near 20th and Church streets. Get lun... more
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In the heart of California's high-tech industry lies a 30,000-acre oasis for millions of migratory birds and endangered species.  The nation's first urban national wildlife refuge sits on the southern end of San Francisco Bay.  The refuge,... more
Duboce Park is a wonderful little park.  Great dog area, active playground and basketball court.   The Harvey Milk Rec Arts Center at the top of the park is a great resource for the community. --------------- Duboce Park is a smal... more
Waterfront gazebo, sand volleyball court, bocce courts, and large lawn area. No restrooms on premises. Restrooms are available a block away at City Hall during business hours. Call for rentals and event permits. more
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Sometimes referred to as the "North Windmill", the first Golden Gate Park windmill stands 75 feet tall with 102 foot long spars, and was built to pump up to 30,000 gallons an hour of well water for irrigation purposes. (Before the windmill's erection... more
Eagle Park is a great little park with a large lawn area, a playground, and picnic tables.  The pool is open year round. more
The EcoCenter at Heron's Head Park is the first environmental education facility in southeast San Francisco. As a division of bay.org, the EcoCenter at Heron's Head Park's mission is to protect, restore, and inspire conservation of San Francisco B... more
The serpentine grasslands of Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve are famous for their magnificent displays of wildflowers each spring. The park's location, within easy access to Interstate 280 and Edgewood Road, makes this beautiful display readily ac... more
El Estero Park Complex is a 45-acre City-wide multi-use recreation area in the center of Monterey at Del Monte/Camino Aguajito/Fremont/Camino El Estero. Paddleboat concession at lake, group BBQ picnic area, exercise course, restrooms. more
Located in the heart of the Presidio's largest watershed, Tennessee Hollow, El Polín Spring is central in the area's history. From time immemorial the spring was a source of fresh water for native families. The native Ohlone lived just downstr... more
Elkhorn Slough is a seven-mile arm of the Monterey Bay located half way between the cities of Santa Cruz and Monterey. This arm has a bend in it as it extends inland, and at the "elbow" lies the reserve. The reserve is owned and managed by the Califo... more
Elmhurst Park is nondescript park in South Oakland. There's a basketball court, a small playground, and tennis courts. more
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
Native San Josean Emma Prusch, bequeathed to the City of San Jose, 87 acres in 1962. The rich agricultural land was once a working dairy farm located in the heart of the Valley of Hearts Delight at he intersection of King and Story Roads. The park co... more
The Esmeralda Walkway cuts through from Lundy's to Colridge. more
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This little strip of green is a wonderful urban park in Dogpatch. Usually quite and bordered with trees, the open space is a popular play area for dogs. If you had time, it would be a fine place to picnic before an early Warriors game. more
Esprit Park is a little patch of green in Dog Patch popular with dog owners. There are a few picnic tables on the side of the park and it's close to the bustle of Chase Center and Third Street. It's a great retreat for lunch goers in one of the sunn... more
The Eureka Valley Rec Center offers a wide selection of groups, clubs and classes at this vibrant community center in the Castro District. After a full renovation, the indoor basketball court and play area look brand new again.  The auditorium,... more
Naturalist-led hikes for all ages every Sat at 10, no reservations required. more
Fairway Park has three baseball diamonds... used for softball and baseball games. more
Fernandez Ranch offers stunning views, shaded hiking trails and a variety of wildlife, including many threatened plant and animal species. Visitors can gaze at the glittering blue of the San Francisco Bay from its ridge tops. Located between Hercules... more
Saturday Farmers Market: Saturdays, 9am - 1pm A Certified Farmers' Market is your best source for sweet and juicy fruits, crisp and healthy vegetables, delicious salad greens, and much more - all California-grown and freshly picked by the very farmer... more
Look for the 'rainbow'-brightly painted bricks next to the McDonalds and across the street from the police station.   The park is not the place you'd want to hang out on most days, although there are events in this mini park from time to time. more
The green space, shoreline park has a pier for fishing in the Carquinez Strait. Amenities include: green turf area, scenic views, and restrooms nearby at the end of the peninsula. more
Built in the 1920's as the residence of the Flanders family, the house was purchased by the city of Carmel-by-the-Sea in 1972. With its surrounding acreage, it became part of the city's Mission Trail Preserve, which encompasses the trails used by the... more
A 2-acre park that includes a large children's playground, a shuffle board court, horseshoe pits, a volleyball court on sand, barbecues and picnic tables and a public telephone. more
Fort Baker, the ninth and final "Post-to-Park" conversion in the Golden Gate National Parks, is a 335 acre former 1905 U.S. Army post located immediately north of the Golden Gate Bridge. This hidden gem of a site consists of over 25 historic army bui... more
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With 200-300ft high bluffs on the South-Western most edge of San Francisco, Fort Funston is one of the premier hang-gliding spots in the country. Most San Franciscan's who have dogs know that this is one of the best place to bring Fido to run, walk a... more