This is a small gated park with agility equipments. No one was here around 3pm on a Friday, so my…read moredog had a blast running around and catching the frisbee. We only stayed for half an hour because there were poop everywhere and the park smelled like pee. Street parking is available right across the park.

Cute gated dog park. There are two entrances, one at the left edge and one in the middle. There…read morewere doggy poop bags in all the dispensers. One water spout. Two benches, one on either side. It was great to stop by and train my pup for the first time in agility equipment :) The equipment is good for training but there isn't a lot of room for dog play unless they are small dogs. I wouldn't really say this is a dog park, maybe enough for 3 small or 2 medium/large dogs. Not sure how many people train their dogs here. When I was there, there were 3 locals that walked with their dog quickly past the dog park, not even taking a second glance. The equipment is pretty good, only one of them was cracked/needs a replacement. Parking in the street was easy to find.

We stopped by over the weekend as a family, on a mission to Yelp all the beaches! Lots of sandy…read moresteps to the beach, but well worth it for the view alone! Our kids had a blast building sandcastles, collecting shells and splashing in the waves! An off-leash beach with 200 foot sandy steps to a beautiful view! A popular hang-gliding spot due to the winds as well and lots of trails! SYOY! :-)

We walked this area and there was so much discovery. I usually come into a new place, ignorant…read more.. and I love the surprises that I find along the way. Please come and create your own adventure.

Safe, clean and parking available. Met some nice dog owners and only spotted one owner who didn't…read moreclean up after their dog. Lots of enclosed space to run around!

BEWARE OF THIS DOG WALKER!!!…read more This is a great dog park until all the dog walkers come in with their ten dogs they can't control. Half of the dog walkers are actually very respectful but there's a few like THIS LADY who brought her LARGE DOGS into the small dog area. Then had the nerve to call all the small dogs who were barking or defending themselves from five large dogs suddenly crowding around them "crazy" when she's the inconsiderate and crazy one. She should be BANNED. BEWARE OF THIS CRAZY LADY! One of her dogs also jumped over the gates and didn't care to look for it because she had seven other dogs she was with.

This is such a gem of a park in the Sunset District. A lovely green space for dog walkers,…read morefamilies, runners and not forgetting it evolves into a concert stadium for the annual Stern Grove Festival, bringing in thousands of people together to enjoy music and the park. Had a lovely walk this morning enjoying bathing in nature and observing plants and animals all around. This park has a little lake, a new upgraded climbing structure and 4 pickle ball courts which needs to be booked through Park and Rec. There is a big carpark as you enter on Vale and toilets are located in the clubhouse and by the stage. From the outside, it's hard to envision this oasis as you walk down to the grove surrounded by tall eucalyptus trees. Grateful to have this park nearby to enjoy!!!

I have driven past this park 1 million times on 19th St., and I never knew what it was! I was so…read moresurprised to find this hidden gem! We went in the main entrance on the corner of 19th and something else, but it was very hectic and busy! The hill was pretty steep to push a stroller down, And my nephews complained about the steep hill, but they also don't hike. I didn't think it was very steep where your body would hurt. But I hike. Lol anyways, that area opened up to a little parking lot and a great stage area with huge steps to play on and run around. On the backside, there was a huge hillside, filled with beautiful eucalyptus trees, and the smell Was amazing and enchanting! We kept walking and found an open meadow area, and then a spot where you could take your dogs off leash! Sadly, both sets of bathrooms were closed, but it was a holiday weekend, so maybe that's why? There was also a sandy spot and you could watch ducks come in and out of the lake! I will definitely go back here again! I'll just make sure I go to the bathroom before hand! It's also right down the street from the mall so I was able to use the bathroom there.

Good but small, has water dog poop bags no toys. Please pickup after your dog then all good.read more

This park are for the lazy dog owners who live 20ft away and don't really want to walk their dogs…read morebut instead going to a place where they can let the dogs freely roam around for a quick minute while sitting on the bench lazy watching the dogs. This park is the size of a regular property. Basically the neighborhood or the city decided instead of building a house why not just leave it untouched, add some grass, some fence and call it a dog park. Don't come here. Don't be lazy. If you love your dog get yo ass up and actually take them on a big 1 hour hike or go to Upper Douglass Dog park for an hour. Or give the dog away if you can't find time for your dog.

I read an article on how beautiful this natural lake is with its good walking/hiking trail (1 mile)…read moreand fantastic views, so I thought I would check it out. I entered the gate on Vicente and 22nd Avenue. I walked through several dog off leash areas; walked a long steep curved down hill path; the seating area of Stern Grove and a Park and Recreation Children's summer camp site. To my surprise, the lake is in front of the Park and Recreation office. If no one told me I was at the lake, I would not have know. The lake is hidden by overgrown bushes/weeds/ etc. I thought if I continued the path up hill, I would see more of the lake. That did not happen. The Overgrown plants prevented any views of the lake. I ended at the end of the lake. In total, it was 3/4 miles. Anyone with mobility issues, I would not recommend this lake. You're totally on your own.

This is a cute little lake, more like a pond which is about .5 miles to walk around. It's really…read morepeaceful, calm, and great for birdwatching as there are a lot of birds and waterfowl around. Since it's rather short for a hike, it's best to walk past the dog park and add on the trails with Stern Grove. Lake Merced is about a mile away and while the walk is through city streets, it's a way to experience 2 lakes. It's a good place to explore if you've been to every lake at Golden Gate Park and want to discover something different though the traffic on the 19th can get intense, it's more suited if you live in the nearby vicinity or are already doing something in the area like going to Stonestown, SF State, the zoo, etc.

DOG WALKERS BEWARE! YOU ARE NOT WELCOME HERE…read more The private owners who come to this park will report you for the smallest infraction. The park itself is small and dirty. There is NO clean space it is all dirt and mud. It is poorly maintained, the DPW is responsible for this area NOT parks and Rec. and they do literally nothing. It is the private owners in the neighborhood who do all the cleaning and maintenance. Most of the private owners are chill, but there is a distinct avoidance of their responsibility to clean up their dog droppings. At times, the place can be a literal sh*t show. It doesn't help that when more than two dogs walkers are there at any one time, the place becomes way too crowded and I guarantee you will leave with sh*t on your shoes. wait.... I meant to say even when the park is empty, you will leave with sh*t on your shoes. There is ALWAYS several out of control dogs or dog guardians at this filthy hell hole. It used to be a nice place several years ago, now it is sadly an open sewer frequented by the homeless and thoughtless. There is no water inside the park and the fountain outside is filthy. I've found human feces, mud and assorted other stuff in it NEVER let your dogs drink from it unless you want a huge vet bill. Speaking of vet bills, unless a good Samaritan private owner pulls the weeds.. (again DPW does less than nothing), the place gets infested with fox tails every spring and summer. Ticks? yes. Fleas? Yes. Ghiardia? Yes. If you hate yourself and hate your dogs, this is the park for you.

The dog park is wedged between two pretty busy streets (Brotherhood and Alemany). I've never seen…read morethe area very busy but it's a great neighborhood space to take your dog to play. The space isn't spectacular and actually a little sad looking to me since it reminds me of a desert. Space is limited in the city and this space gets the job done.

The good- there's a lot to play with here. The playground offers a lot of great variety for all…read moreages. There's a baseball field and a seesaw, slide, etc. Plus, the parking is convenient and I never had an issue with finding a spot. The bad- The rubber turf is falling apart. There are so many holes that my toddler keeps tripping and falling on them! I can't tell if other kids are just ripping them up because the holes are larger than the size of my hand or because they keep falling into them too. This is a big safety issue and one of the main reasons why we don't come here as often anymore. Another unfortunate thing that happened was we witnessed a fight here (amongst adults) once on the field and it was weird. They were also bbqing and brought their own grill. Not sure if that's even a thing you could do here but yeah...definitely felt uncomfortable!

Solid neighborhood playground. It's enclosed but big enough for big kids playing tag, near Stern…read moreGrove eucalyptus trees and also near a clean bathroom with running water and flush toilets. We stayed here for over an hour with 6 tween boys, no complaints. There was plenty of opportunity to run, jump, climb, swing, slide and teeter.

Small but very busy park in a perfect, safe and clean neighborhood…read more I'm not a big fan of artificial man-made dog parks with fake grass. I mean... why fake grass if you can give your dogs the real experience instead of touching plastic with their paws.... anyways that's another topic. This dog park is small but gets very busy. Most people are residents or live nearby. If you're not sure where to find a lot of dogs for yours to play with, this park might just be it. Watch out. Because it's fake grass, even if the owners pick up the poop it'll leave doodooo residuals EVERYWHERE on the grass.

We love Mission Bay Dog Park!…read more The dog park itself is a long rectangle situated between apartment buildings in the Mision Bay area. The park is covered primarily in astroturf and includes two fire hydrants, some benches, a three port water fountain, and 3 poop bag dispensers (one on each end and one in the middle). The park itself is pretty much always clean. Many of the dogs are from the neighborhood so there are a lot of regular. Practically all the owners we have met are also pretty nice. If you're driving to the park, there is a ton of parking in the area. Only downside is that meters in Mission Bay go until 10pm, but that's no fault of the park. The park is open from 6am until 10pm and we have found that the best time to go is in the morning before work or in the later evening, post 8pm. The park can be especially busy right after working hours and, for us, we try not to go during this time. We love this park and go to it almost daily!

This park is great for toddlers ! It's gated which is a plus and has some good attractions and is…read moreclose by the basketball courts. Parking is ok you just have to really keep an eye out for parking.

Imagine if you were your basketball for a second. A basketball player pulls up for a shot, and…read morereleases you with a flick o' da wrist. The jumper is textbook, and you're put into a rotation that sends you on the trajectory of a fairly nice arc. You get a gorgeous view of the entire South Sunset Park in your brief moment of air time. A beautiful field of AstroTurf lies just across the fence. On it are dozens of elementary-aged children kicking a soccer ball aimlessly, to the apparent delight of the on-looking parents. That would explain the cavalry of mini-vans parked along-side the street right outside the park. Westward, you catch a glimpse of the ocean blue. Despite the hilly terrain of the Sunset District, the basketball hoop is essentially at sea level, making it even more susceptible to the winds of the Pacific Ocean. Ah, the wind. Instead of going through the hoop as the trajectory had originally planned for you, the wind had forced you left and down. On your descent, you only barely grazed the left side of the rim before thudding unceremoniously on the hard concrete floor behind the post. Out of bounds, take it from up top. Playing basketball at South Sunset Park, or better known as '40th and Vicente' (not to be confused with '26th and Vicente'), is as much a test of patience it is of a test of endurance. The backboard is semi-circle and not particularly wide, so forget any bank shots and any fancy English finishes off the glass. The wind, as illustrated above, is omnipresent, determined to forever blow away your confidence --- in your own shot, and in your teammates. "What do you mean I need to pass it to the wide open guy in the corner?!" Frustrated with the court? You won't be the only one. If you're over the enviable age of 23, chances are your two knees are complaining as well. Every millimeter of your bones take an anguishing pounding from the unforgiving concrete. Playing here is like playing for Coach Thibs. Your knees won't hold up for more than 4 years. I know a guy with pretty good elevation on his jumper. He prefers to shoot like flat-foot Paul Pierce here. Another guy I know likes to sky for the rebound like Jamario Moon. He's all about box-out-fundamentals-only when playing at South Sunset. I, myself, tried jumping for a rebound once. Landed on both feet, full impact. My lower back didn't forgive me for the next three days. I don't know why people even play here. Perhaps it's because there are four hoops and they are almost always available. For some people, that beats waiting 45 minutes to an hour watching other people play. "Hey I'm after the guy with the yellow shorts. He's gonna be on after the next game. Naw man, I already have my four." Here at South Sunset, I daresay you'll never have to track a guy down to call 'Next'. Sometimes, the best ability is indeed availability. If you still insist on hooping here after learning all that, then I can only admire your dedication. The wind, the backboard, your knees, and you back? ALL EXCUSES. A true hooper will play anywhere and anytime. LeBron James didn't become the high school phenom by refusing to play in the crappy courts of Akron --- he just didn't develop a jumper until he was 30 is all. One last advice though: don't wear your indoor ball shoes here. It'll leave without any of the grip left.