The Best Park / Open Space in Bay Area

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 - 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

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

Golden Gate Park Tennis Center

The object of The Golden Gate Tennis Club is to promote and stimulate tennis activities in general. more

Golden Gate Vista Point

A good way to get to the Golden Gate Bridge Vista Point is to walk across the Bridge to Vista Point and experience both the Bridge and the viewing area. Round trip, it's a little over two beautiful miles. more

Grandview Park

This aptly-named hilltop park in the Sunset District has stunning views stretching from downtown San Francisco and Golden Gate Park to Pt. Reyes and around to Lake Merced. The park features a dune plant community atop 140-million-year-old rock called... more

Grant Park Community Center

The Grant Park Community Center is a multi-use facility that can be used for meetings, trainings, gatherings and special events. Grant Park totals 4.5 acres in size and has: Basketball Court Soccer Field Playground BBQs and Picnic Tables Rest... more

Great Lawn on Treasure Island

This stretch of lawn is usually the setting for big concerts on Treasure Island, offering amazing views of The City and Bay. more

Great Meadow at Fort Mason

A National Historic Landmark and part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the Center houses about 30 nonprofit organizations and is the setting for more than 15,000 meetings, conferences, performances, and special events, attended by 1.5 mil... more

Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center

The Visitor Center offers hands-on activities that create an intimate experience with our marine world, which promotes understanding, while underscoring the importance of our protected marine sanctuaries. Our Visitor Center is open Wednesday –... more

Grove Shafter Park

Grove Shafter Park is located under the interchange between the Grove Shafter Freeway and the MacArthur Freeway. The park is separated into three separate sections and is sometimes unofficially called Marcus Garvey Park. There are separate spots for... more

Guadalupe River Park and Gardens

Guadalupe River Park is a three-mile ribbon of park land, currently being developed along the banks of the Guadalupe River in the heart of downtown San Jose from Highway 880 at the north, to Highway 280 at the south. It is one of the largest urban pa... more

Guadalupe River Park Conservancy

Guadalupe River Park is a three-mile ribbon of park land that runs along the banks of the Guadalupe River in the heart of downtown San Jose from Highway 880 at the north, to Highway 280 at the south. It is a resource of regional importance to th... more

Haines International Swim Center

Hakone Japanese Gardens

A much-loved spot for "peace and harmony," these 18 acres are tucked away in the Saratoga hills and are also part of the oldest Asian and Japanese estate in the Western hemisphere. more

Half Moon Bay State Beach

Four miles of broad, sandy beaches stretch out to welcome visitors to Half Moon Bay. This picturesque setting is ideal for sunbathing, fishing and picnicking. A campground provides accommodations for those who wish to visit longer. The Half Moon Bay... more

Hall Memorial Park in Milpitas

Two barbeque units, 6 tables (2 in park and 4 in the Lagoon picnic area), 4 tennis courts, play equipment, restrooms, and parking at this 9.5-acre park. more

Hans Schiller Greenway Plaza

A cute little walk through green area that cuts through from Raymond to Leland. Next to Mission Blue cafe on Leland. more

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo

Located in Kelley Park on the corner of Story and Senter Roads, Happy Hollow Park and Zoo has been providing affordable family entertainment, education, and fun since 1961. The Park is a peaceful, creative, and safe place for children of all ages - w... more

Harvey Milk Plaza

There are many public institutions named after Harvey,Milk including a school and a recreational center. The plaza in front of the Muni Metro station at Market and Castro is known as Harvey Milk Plaza. On November 7, 1997, the 20th anniversary of Mil... more

Harvey West Park Clubhouse

Harvey West Swimming Pool

The Harvey West swimming pool also has a wading pool for the kids. more

Hayes Valley Playground and Community Center

The Hayes Valley Playground is little quarter-acre inner city playground and clubhouse. The clubhouse is a regular gathering space for residents and provides much needed programming for youth from the neighborhood.  The playground is a stone's t... more

Hayward Memorial Park

Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center

The Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center is a natural history and ecology interpretive nature center located in Hayward, California. It is directly adjacent to the north side of Highway 92 as it approaches the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge, and is access... more

Head Brotherhood Mini Park

Head Brotherhood Mini Park features a single play structure mounted on rubber tiles, and a full-size basketball court. Down the street at Arch Street is Sisterhood Gardens and across the street is the Alemany Boulevard Dog Park. more

Healdsburg Plaza

The cute little park is the center of town. It's the perfect little rest stop if you're just visiting town. It's ringed by restaurants, shops, wine bars, galleries and more. more

Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach

Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach offers a summer swimming beach on the Russian River as well as picnic areas, lawns, a par course, and restrooms. From July through Labor Day, a seasonal dam creates a calm swimming area just south of the histori... more

Heather Farm Park

Ball fields 3-6 are closed every Thursday for maintenance from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Ball fields 1 and 2 are closed for maintenance every Wednesday from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and closed for refurbishment March through April. Phone Numbers:&nbsp... more

Heather Farms Park

Helen Wills Park

The Helen Wills Park was established in 1915 as the Spring Valley Playground. Helen Wills, born in Centerville (now part of Fremont) was 10 years old that year and practicing tennis with a passion. In 1922, the 17-year old UC Berkeley graduate (Phi B... more

Hellyer County Park

Welcome to Hellyer County Park and the Coyote Creek Parkway. This 354-acre urban park is located in the heart of Santa Clara County''s regional park system. The Coyote Creek, which meanders through the center of the park, is the focus of the park''s... more

Hellyer Park

Welcome to Hellyer County Park, this 178-acre urban park in the heart of Santa Clara County's regional park system. The Coyote Creek, which meanders through the center of the park, is the focus of the park's natural environment. A thick undergrowth a... more

Hendy Woods State Park

Located inland, about eight miles northwest of Boonville in the middle of the Anderson Valley, the park is warmer and less foggy than redwood parks along the coast. High and low temperatures between November and March can range from the high 50s to t... more

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains and is most famous for the 40-acre grove of towering old-growth redwood trees. Its historical significance and spectacular scenery draw travelers from around the world. Visitors... more

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (Fall Creek Unit)

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains and is most famous for the 40-acre grove of towering old-growth redwood trees. Its historical significance and spectacular scenery draw travelers from around the world. Visitors... more

Henry J. Kaiser Memorial Park

A nice plaza/park that features the "Remember Them: Champions for Humanity" sculptures; recognizing 25 political and humanitary figures of the recent past:  Rev. Ralph David Abernathy, Maya Angelou, Susan B. Anthony, Ruby Bridges, Cesar Cha... more

Hidden Lakes Park

26 Acres - Two ballfields, basketball court, sand volleyball court, multi-use field, jogging track, concession building, restroom, two tot play areas, trails to Hidden Valley Park and around the lake and a large parking lot. All picnic areas are firs... more

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