Happened to be in the neighborhood and Googled/Yelped "things to do" and this little gem popped up…read more It's right next to McKinley Park - we briefly strolled the park and there wasn't much there. Glad the community garden made up for it. It's a small garden, but we still spent a good 20 minutes there, roaming around. There are two picnic tables close to the entrance, so feel free to bring a snack to enjoy (kind of wished the picnic tables were on the other side, where you'll have nice views of the city). Saw pumpkins, succulents, and other varieties of fruits, veggies, and unknown plants. Towards the back side of the garden are some really nice views of the city, especially on a clear blue sky day. I must have missed the roosters as a few reviewers mentioned them (or perhaps they went into hibernation for the winter). It wasn't overly crowded - just one or two other parties were there during our walk. Overall, it's a quaint little spot to take a walk or stop to have a bite. The higher elevation of the garden provides a lovely view of SF. Parking wasn't bad as we parked in front of McKinley Park - think it shouldn't take too long to find street parking as well. It's nice that this place is open to the public - don't go picking stuff out of the garden!

A stunning community garden hidden amongst the streets of Potrero Hill! I found this little gem…read morewhile taking a walk in nearby Mckinley Park. It's a small garden compromised of many different flowers, fruits, and vegetables. While walking through, you are sure to see beautiful sunflowers, roses, succulents, blackberries, tomatoes, limes, kale, and so much more! Your eyes will light up from the vast array of colorful beauty. The space is peaceful and I only encountered a few locals in the garden while I was there. In the back of the garden, there's a small shed that occupies chickens and livestock. If you are looking to rent a space to grow your own garden, the waitlist is quite long and could take up to a year for a space to become available. Some gardens are open which allows you to get up close and personal. I saw a photographer in the garden snapping all kinds of pictures. There are signs posted asking that you do not touch or steal any of the plants in the garden. However, a little smelling ain't never hurt nobody! Go ahead and smell those beautiful roses! There are two tables and a side bench where you can relax, have lunch, or simply just take in the view. Speaking of views, did I mention that this garden offers the most beautiful view of the city? It's located high on the hill, making it the perfect spot to capture the lovely city down below. There are a few parking spots located right in front and plenty of street parking available right next to the park. This garden is truly a breath of fresh air and the perfect place to clear your mind and to escape the hustle and bustle of the busy city.

This is a small gated community garden surrounded by fencing on Lapu Lapu alley in SF. I passed by…read moreto check it out while in the area last Friday. There was more dirt than flowers and vegetables to be seen, but beautiful nonetheless with an interesting history to go along with the creation of the garden, a result of the dedication and determination of neighborhood residents who also maintain the planter beds. Inside the serene space, there's a shipping container showcasing a vibrant and colorful mural (City Life Oasis) by Michael Rios, as well as a massive manila village mural on the building across the street. Also within the garden, a bit of seating can be found available for community members and visitors to enjoy the carefree atmosphere and growing plants all around.

I live in one of their buildings on Mission St.and make use of this community garden. The folks…read morethat you meet there are really friendly. I have three boxes that I am currently using what they called victory garden project, following along those same guidelines. Right now I have corn, tomatoes, strawberries growing. But when you go you will find a variety of different types of vegetables growing all maintained by the residents. A shout out to TODCO maintenance man Van. He does a bang up job on taking care of the small things that need be worked on over there.

This is a beautiful little part of town that is right there let you look at the ocean and the…read morebridge in the hills and all the pretty sites at San Francisco really has the offer. It's a really fantastic place and very good for photo ops

Beautiful beach great for dogs! Perfect setting! Wish we…read morecould visit everyday! Nice views, chill vibe. Great spot!

It was built in 1980 and named in memory of Harvey Milk in 1985. Yes, it feels extremely dated; not…read moreonly does it not feel modern, but because of how water has eroded and stained some of the stone, it feels old. Maybe tattered. But it also feels permanent, as in it's a survivor, and it won't deteriorate any further, or at least it won't look that much worse to the layperson's eye. But if San Francisco Rec & Parks and Scott Weiner agree on something, that surely means it's overpriced and overdone, a waste of taxpayer money, and bad for San Francisco. So I oppose the major changes being made to Harvey Milk Plaza. No, we don't need to destroy the plaza in order to save it. When I started working in Berkeley full time in 2011, I would often take the 24 to Castro Station, ride any streetcar to one of the stations it shared with BART, and take BART from there. Even though I was nervous about a new job like I'm nervous about everything, there was something downright welcoming about that jaunty walk down the angled stairs of what I would eventually learn is Harvey Milk Plaza. It's still an inviting descent, even with all the demolition and construction occurring around it.

On the corner of Market & Castro, steps to the Plaza lead to the MUNI Castro Station…read more Milk, a NY transplant, opened Castro Camera at 575 Castro, a gathering spot & headquarters for his supervisory campaign. He was elected as the first openly gay Supervisor, who in 1978, was tragically murdered, along with Mayor George Moscone, in City Hall, by Supervisor Dan White. The current plaza is slated for a remodel to make it more accommodating for events, protests, memorials, speakers. Minus 1 star for the huge staircase which is not friendly to people with mobility issues. There might be an elevator somewhere, but I've never seen it, and it's heartbreaking to watch an elderly person slowly making their way down to access the Castro Station. There is an up elevator.

Quite a hidden little community garden, pretty lovely blooms, especially lovely on a sunny day, the…read morecolors of the florals really stand out. A small secret garden feel, I remember reading that book "the secret garden" in my youth Happy there are three wooden picnic tables at the top of the hill! Love that you get an awesome view of the city skyline from these tables. 2-3 benches scattered if you would like a seat. The waitlist to get a plot is very long. Years long

This is an amazing spot on Twin Peaks at the upper end of Noi Valley. There are picnic benches for…read morepublic use and a beautiful view of the city.

I love the idea of any public space or project community shared. Yay!…read more Small little piece of land on Judah. You can walk in anytime to take a look at the garden. In the back are some tables and chairs. Also a board with more information about the garden.

Very cute Rose Garden. Each rose/plant had a unique name. There was a maze & it was cute to see…read morekids playing hide and go seek. I definitely took advantage taking photos with the gazebo as well. Glad we went, because it was so peaceful. Great way to end our day adventure.

Another garden spotted at Central Park! Not really a big garden but I like how well they designed…read moreit. I didn't really take much pictures since I've took en a lot in this park. I stayed here for a few minutes since I got tired of walking around for too long. It's a good place to visit especially when you're into how it's laid out.

The Laurel is a real mixed bag. I recently moved to this area after having just been…read moreowner-move-in-evicted from where I lived for the previous 8 years in Temescal. It wouldn't surprise me if this is the next area to start seeing increased development and an influx of people seeking less expensive real estate. The main commercial strip of the Laurel District is pretty seedy -- a bunch of awful to mediocre restaurants, dive bars, more beauty salons & clothing boutiques than 2-3 blocks might seem to support. The brightest spots seem to be the hardware store, Anasa yoga studio and Peter's Kettle Corn. The Laurel has no farmer's market. Available grocery stores (two) are a bit overpriced with produce that seems rarely cleaned over and often a bit swampy with a poor selection of organic. The Redwood Safeway is quite possibly the most awful Safeway I have ever visited -- I first went there about 7-8 years ago and was absolutely appalled. Now I'm just annoyed if I have to go in there (like to get ice or something) -- service is bad, produce is poor, and let's face it -- Safeway barely has anything that resembles "food" and nothing local. All of Lincoln Square is going to be undergoing renovation (a subject for another review). The most highly rated coffee shop smells like cleaning products and going in is like going to a private club where you weren't invited (after waiting for a bit -- not looking at my cell phone -- and being ignored as the people behind the counter carried on conversations with others, I left). There are constant reports of people losing cash as they leave ATMs, stories of burglaries at vacant houses and door-kick ins while people are home come up on the neighborhood lists every week. The neighbors are VERY good about paying attention to stray dogs and cats -- but even they are speeding and running red lights between their houses and the freeway. Watch where you walk in the Laurel and Allendale -- no cars stop, even when 2 or more cars approach a 4 way stop (I've seen the drivers act as though it's a de facto round-about). You really do take your life in your hands if you walk anywhere in this neighborhood. Take extra care on 35th Ave/Redwood -- the speed limit is 30 but people usually speed at 50+ Restaurants -- I just can't even get into this subject without sounding completely negative. Of course the Laurel District doesn't have the same caliber of restaurants as Temescal/Rockridge/Piedmont -- yet. What we have is very poor choices almost like being in a food desert: Americanized Chinese food, and a lot of standard American diet choices like greasy pizza, fried chicken, doughnuts and (ugh) hot dogs? In the place of a discount packaged grocery store on MacArthur, a "Planet Fitness" is going in soon. It will be interesting to see if this helps bring up the quality of what is offered on the cluttered, redundant retail strip. Until then -- I'll spend most of my money elsewhere, especially when it comes to dining and groceries.

It is coming along. Great places are starting to pop up. The…read moreLaurel is small but, it packs a punch!