The Best Park / Open Space in Bay Area

Fillmore Turk Mini Park

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

First Street Green

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

Flanders Mansion

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

Foothills Park

Bounded by Portola Valley, Los Altos Hills, Pearson-Arastradero Preserve and Los Trancos Open Space Preserve, the 1,400-acre Foothills Park is a nature lover's paradise. Miles of trails provide access through rugged chaparral, woodlands, fields, stre... more

Forest Hill Park and Playground

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

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

Fort Funston

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

Fort Mason Center

Fort Mason Center, located in the historic piers and buildings of Lower Fort Mason, offers a variety of activities of the highest quality at minimum or no cost, suitable for all ages and interests. This former military base offers the opportunity to... more

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Fort Miley Military Reservation

Fort Point - Presidio

From its vantage point overlooking the spectacular Golden Gate, Fort Point was planned as the most formidable deterrence America could offer to a naval attack on California.   Special Park Use Permits The Office of Special Park Uses is located... more

Fort Ross State Historic Park

Fort Ross State Historic Park is located on California's Sonoma County Coast, eleven miles north of the town of Jenner on Highway One, and two hours' driving time nor... more

Fort Scott Field & Meadow

This open area features a field that is used for baseball and soccer games in the always beautiful Presidio. History of Fort Winfield Scott: Fort Winfield Scott was established in the western part of the Presidio as a coast artillery post and the... more

Francisco Park

After an extensive community outreach, the planners of the park arrived on a design that incorporated native plants and trees, as well as an ADA-accessible pathway linking features including a central green lawn, children's playground, fenced dog-run... more

Franklin Park

Two playgrounds: one meant for toddlers and another for children who are a bit older. Basketball hoops, a small baseball diamond, two tennis courts and recreation center. Site is also available for picnic rentals. Swimming pool at Franklin is managed... more

Franklin Square

Bring the whole family to explore this newly renovated play space. The lighted, artificial turf soccer field is the pride of the neighborhood, and the bright, modern playground will entertain kids of all ages. A dual-level design provides small tots... more

Fremont Park

Conveniently located in downtown Menlo Park, this is a great spot for a quick picnic lunch or a quiet afternoon read. Fremont Park is also the home of the Summer Concert series! more

French's Camp

Friends of Oakland Parks & Recreations

The Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation is a registered non-profit that bridges the gap between the City of Oakland’s offices of Parks and Recreation and Public Works, helping to fund the public’s need for safe, clean and well-maintai... more

Friends of the Urban Forest

Friends of the Urban Forest is a non-profit committed to the belief that trees are a critical element of a livable urban environment. Since 1981, we have offered financial, technical, and practical assistance to individuals and neighborhood groups... more

Frontierland Park

Frontierland Park is nestled up against the hills of Pacifica with lots of open space and picnic, BBQ, horseshoes and playground amenities. We have one large-group picnic area that can be reserved.  Call 650-738-7381 for availability or to... more

Gabrielson Park

Adjacent to the Sausalito Ferry pier, Gabrielson Park is a shoreline gem with some of the best views of Angel Island and the Bay Bridge in all of Sausalito. Gabrielson is home to Jazz and Blues by the Bay each Friday night during the summer, and is... more

Garfield Square

Garfield Square is located in the city's Mission District, and has a swimming pool, athletic field, playground, courts and areas for passive recreation. The newly renovated Garfield Center comprises a 3,550 square foot clubhouse and pool building... more

Garin Regional Park

Garland Ranch Regional Park

Garland Ranch Regional Park is located at 700 W. Carmel Valley Rd., 8.6 miles east of Highway 1 and about 1/2 mile west of the Laureles Grade. The Visitor Center is located just within the park. From the parking lots along Carmel Valley Road, ente... more

George Christopher Playground

Behind the Diamond Heights Safeway, there is the George Christopher Playground. Joggers circle the adjacent baseball diamond, while parents watch their children play. West of the baseball diamond is the staircase entering Glen Canyon. more

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Gibson Ranch Park

On 325 acres of pristine natural countryside, Gibson Ranch Park is one of Northern California’s great family destinations. In lovely Elverta, less than fifteen miles from downtown Sacramento, this amazing natural resource offers a world of fun... more

Gilman Park & Playground

Gilman Baseball Diamond is a great neighborhood field to play ball at. There is a clubhouse and playground on the other side of the park - http://sfrecpark.org/754/Gilman-Clubhouse . more

Glen Park Canyon & Rec Center

Why go to the Grand Canyon when you can get all the canyon you want right here in SF? The beautiful walking trails offer you a little bit of "wilderness" in the middle of the city. Stay on the trail or go off the beaten track (watch out for the poiso... more

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Glorya Jean Tate Park

A park in Marina featuring a baseball field and playground. more

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

One of the largest urban parks in the world, Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) welcomes over 17 million visitors a year. The park is as diverse as it is expansive; it contains attractions such as Alcatraz Island, Crissy Field, the Marin He... more

Golden Gate Park

What can one say about Golden Gate Park that hasn't already been said... From it's unique flora and fauna, to it's sports fields and picnic spots... From Hippy Hill to the Carousel... This is the park that's uniquely connected to San Francisco.... more

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Golden Gate Park - Bandshell (Music Concourse)

Singer-Songwriter Wednesdays, Jazz and Soul Fridays, Cultural and Community groups on Saturdays, and Reggae Sundays, as well as many special events. ~~~~~~~~~ Schedule - https://sfrecpark.org/calendar.aspx?CID=35 ~~~~~~~~~ The Music Concours... more

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Golden Gate Park - Casino Meadow

The Casino Meadow (a.k.a. Bunny Meadow) is surrounded by a grove of trees that block the chill ocean wind. Free Shakespeare in the Park is staged here each fall and it's relative shelter and privacy make it an excellent place to picnic and / or rela... more

Golden Gate Park - Japanese Tea Garden

The Japanese Tea Garden endures as one of the most popular attractions in San Francisco, featuring classic elements such as an arched drum bridge, pagodas, stone lanterns, stepping stone paths, native Japanese plants, serene koi ponds and a zen garde... more

Golden Gate Park - Lindley Meadow

Lindley Meadow is a grassy area stretches along the south edge of JFK Drive in the center of the park, spilling down a steep bank into a wide flat space with picnic tables and grills tucked into the eucalyptus border. Lindley Meadow is a splendid pla... more

Golden Gate Park - Old Speedway Meadow

Old Speedway Meadow stretches back from the parking lot along the east side of 41st Avenue/Chain of Lakes Boulevard, between MLK and JFK Drives. There is no sign marking Old Speedway Meadow, but the parking lot is visible from the street. more

Golden Gate Park - Peacock Meadow

Peacock Meadow in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco - along JFK Drive, near the Fell Street entrance - between the Conservatory of Flowers & McLaren Lodge. more

Golden Gate Park - Polo Field

The Polo Fields sits in a little bowl. The grassy fields play host to youth soccer games on many weekends; whereas the the cycle track around the polo fields are open when there are not games on the field. The dirt track around the "top" of the Polo... more

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Golden Gate Park - Rose Garden

With the sun peeking through a cluster of trees lining the road beside the Rose Garden located at Golden Gate Park, an award-winning spread of flowers greet visitors. A unique variety of roses bloom as the public is enlightened by the beauty, fragran... more

Golden Gate Park Carousel

Generations of San Franciscans (and young visitors from around the world!) have fond memories of the children's playground and carrousel in Golden Gate Park's southeast corner. The playground, called the Sharon Quarters for Children when it opened in... more

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