So gorgeous and worth a visit! The towering trees make you feel like you're further away from the…read morecity than you actually are. You can park for free in the nearby neighborhood and walk over. I've heard that this spot is popular for engagement photos (Lovers Lane really is an apt name), and sure enough, there was a couple getting some photos taken! It can get pretty windy so be careful of falling sticks!

I found this trail from a random hiking source and it's a pretty decent walk. It's basically a…read morestraight-forward walk up a steep incline. There are three entrances, including through the main Presidio Gate entrance as well as through the neighborhoods nearby. A good amount of visitors were here, but everyone minds their own business. Nice spot if you also like the cold. The area is typically very overcasted compared to areas central to town. There's also a side trail that's composed of really tall trees and logs, but it wasn't as amazing as I was hoping it to be. Still worth a visit if you're in the area.

One of my absolute favorite field trip spots for my students is the Wood Line in the Presidio of…read moreSan Francisco. This is a super popular place for professional photos. A quick tip: because of the way the Wood Line is designed, this stretch can turn into a full-on wind tunnel. Definitely layer up; it can get chilly even on a sunny day. What makes this area so special for young students is the natural layout. The rows of eucalyptus trees create built-in boundaries, which makes it much easier to manage a group while still giving them a sense of freedom and exploration. There are also spots nearby where kids can build and expand on makeshift shelters using fallen branches, perfect for imaginative play, teamwork, and a little hands-on engineering. There are often dogs off leash in this part of the Presidio, but we've never had any issues along this particular stretch. One especially memorable visit included spotting an owl nesting in the trees. A park ranger was stationed nearby to ensure the owl's safety, and my students even got to ask questions and learn more about the habitat. It turned into an unexpected and magical lesson in urban wildlife. If you're looking for a unique, outdoor San Francisco, add the Wood Line to your list.

Simply beautiful 1200 ft winding line of recycled eucalyptus trunks in a forest beneath eucalyptus…read moretrees. A great place for photos or taking a walk and getting fresh air. It was very quiet and tranquil when we went. I wasn't wearing the right shoes so we didn't walk through, but it was easy to access for me to just admire it.

The middle lake has since gotten an upgrade and now is filled with water next to a stream with a…read moresmall waterfall (though the last time I was there that part was dry). It's more lush compared to the dry patch of dirt it was before and worth checking out. Out of the 3 I like North Lake the best as it feels the most rustic and natural whereas the other two feel man made. It's a great place for a birder. Birds are everywhere. North Lake has monthly cleanups through Golden Gate Bird Alliance where you basically garden and get rid of non native plants.

Just returned home after my walk at Chain of Lakes (adjacent to Fulton). The pictures that I am…read moreadding relate to the little bridge that crosses over what USED TO BE an absolutely charming pond that featured a cool variety of ducks and raccoons romping in the water, This area has be totally neglected and it is basically more. Overgrown brush, tree branches cover the area and the pond is nothing but thick green scum. see pics. Ok, maybe the green scum can't be dealt with but the hideous overgrowth can! For this part of the park, I give it 2 stars. The rest of the park is of course a 5 rating. It would be nice if the Park and Rec would RE-PAINT the narrow path or put up at least 2 signs to indicate NO bikes or SCOOTERS. One trash can for this size park area is also ridiculous given that 95% of the time it is locked up! and dog waste bags scattered around the can not in it. C'mon..

This is the best hike for views of the bridge. I thought the Batteries to Bluffs trail was amazing…read morebut Golden Gate Promenade has unobstructed views the whole way and it's also less likely to be foggy. The best place to start is at the parking lot for the San Francisco Yacht club. Get a donut at Dynamo Donuts which is this really cute donut hut there and eat at the benches looking out at the ocean. From the parking lot the trail goes east and forks where you can take the beach trail or a cement paved path. The cement path is very flat, this is probably better for running or biking than hiking unless you want a really level walk. To the Warming Hut Park Store and back is about 3 miles. For something longer, you can go to Fort Point or up to the bridge which adds about half mile. Keep in mind it's always pretty windy and cold here. Even when it's sunny and other parts of the city are warmer it's always best to bring a sweater.

** The following review reflects my experience DURING the COVID-19 pandemic. **…read more Actually I didn't know this trail had an official name, but of course, what else would it be called with the iconic landmark in constant view? I have to admit of the over 300 miles that make up the San Francisco Bay Trail network, the two-mile stretch between Fort Point and the St. Francis Yacht Club is easily the most menopausally Instagrammable as it encompasses the most predictably picturesque portion of the bay with Alcatraz, Angel Island, and southern Marin making the ideal composition for a most familiar selfie backdrop. Gratefully in the age of COVID, the pavement is wide enough to allow for social distancing, but of course, enclosed spaces like the Warming Hut and Fort Point are locked up for my safety. But nothing is preventing you from walking on Torpedo Wharf to get a closer look at the bridge or rolling around on Crissy Field except perhaps the omnipresence of canine fecal matter (photo: https://bit.ly/3siOp0F). But don't let that stop you from coming here. OK, maybe the naked fat guy dancing on the East Beach, but it's a good reminder to wear a second mask. Just pull it over your eyes as you walk by. RELATED - Up for a hike? Here's a collection of trails I've walked and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2OrC8nU

Most amazing view ever! Lived at 45 eagle and every day My dog and my daughter and i would walk up…read morethere and just enjoy the breeze sometimes strong winds ha. Greatest thinking spot on earth. I even fell in love there. And I can't wait to move back to minus 2 years!!

The more I walk this city, the less I know about it. Wasn't that profound? Anyway, I've never been…read moreto this hilltop open space before probably because it's so isolated in the upper reaches of Eureka Valley. I was walking on Diamond Street and made a left onto Corwin St where I reached the foliage at the dead end. Leave it to my impeccable sense of timing that I should be here on an extremely blustery day. The wind was blowing so hard I was feeling like Sister Bertrille at the Convent San Tanco. All I was missing was Sally Field's cornet. The panoramic views, however, make potential takeoff worthwhile. RELATED - Exploring the Castro? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2HrpFPC

The Glen Park Greenway is a short path that goes from Brompton to Burnside. English lvy and Fennel…read moreplants line the walk. It's very short so nothing to come out of your way for but it's good for an add on to Glen Canyon Park or walking around after dinner in Glen Park. Checkout the beautiful Burnside Mural and mosaic stairs. The stairs are done by the same artists that designed the 16th Avenue Tiled Steps. To make the walk longer take the Burnside steps up to Dorothy Erskine Park which has great views of Excelsior. From here, loop around with the stairs on Hamerton, this walk is a little over a mile.

Yes, it is possible to find a park not yet in Yelp in the Yelp city of origin, San Francisco! I was…read morewandering near our AirBnB practicing my hill climbing skills and came upon this strip of peaceful, green parkland. To my surprise, if wasn't yet in Yelp! I had a nice walk along the path and could see someone is planting new plants all over the place! The park is below street level so it's quite quiet even though traffic is zooming by. Life is good with relaxing peaceful green parkland in the city! Life is great when you are first!

I am not sure if people are confusing the Quintara Avenue and 14th Avenue steps at the end of the…read moreHaight 6 Muni bus which is just for locals who live in neighborhood that knows about it since is just plain cement steps with no art on it like those mosaic steps on Kirkham. This is my first time at this park. It's small and local great for dog walkers as I seen a lot of dogs on my short time here and some kids playing at the playground. . Nice circular path park. Quiet and neighborhood friendly dog walkers.

Hmm, I wonder if any local residents are thinking of bedazzling the Mandalay Steps the way it was…read moredone with the 16th Avenue Tiled Steps with decorative ceramic tiles. There are two more steps with the Mandalay Steps, and maybe that was the breaking point. Too bad because they're just concrete and in constant need of sweeping in its current state. Or maybe that was the intention to isolate this park for residents and not welcome unsuspecting tourists. It's actually a further climb to the park, and unlike Grandview, it's a real park, very woodsy and replete with all the accessories including a renovated playground. There are likely views from certain vantage points, but it was enshrouded in fog when I was here. OK, back down Mandalay. Geronimo!....oh wait, that's politically incorrect, isn't it? RELATED - Exploring the Sunset? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2EI8eIJ

Fun fact: I used to live in San Francisco and passed by this place from time to time, but never…read morereally had a chance to explore it. To be fair I lived in a different part of the city so I didn't come by super often. So when my coworker suggested Levi's Plaza as a place to get together for an outdoor white boarding session given the pandemic and the fact that we're all working from home, I was excited to see what it was like. This is not a huge park, but it is a very cute one. In the middle of the day on a Thursday, it was not crowded at all and very easy to keep a distance from other people. It was clean and I also was pleasantly surprised by the adorable attention to detail around the park. For example a beautiful fountain, a circular patch of grass sitting in the middle of a small creek. Overall it was delightful. The only difficult thing was it there was no bathroom and we were there for a while and a hot day. Overall a great place to socially distance, and I'm sure a lovely place to spend aThis is not a huge park, but it is a very cute one. In the middle of the day on a Thursday, it was not crowded at all and very easy to keep a distance from other people. It was clean and I also was pleasantly surprised by the adorable attention to detail around the park. For example a beautiful fountain, a circular patch of grass sitting in the middle of a small creek. Overall it was delightful. The only difficult thing was it there was no bathroom and we were there for a while and a hot day. Overall a great place to socially distance, and I'm sure a lovely place to spend an afternoon when the pandemic is over too.

Small but attractive and though it's just off the sidewalk, it's enough to make you feel a bit…read morefarther away from the traffic. Benches are comfortable and the water flow helps with the attempt at finding some serenity which in this hub of activity. Not many tourists know about this place unless they happen to stumble into it so if you're annoyed with the fanny packs and Disney shirts and want to escape the throngs of people constantly looking up and around rather than where they're going, then cross the street and take a stroll through this little park. It'll help you regain maybe just enough sanity to return to the throngs of the city.