A beautiful hidden pedestrian street park for dogs and kids. It needs a lot of love and maintenance…read moreby the city. A weekly rinse could be nice! A lot of homeless people take up the few park benches here. The landscaping (tree stumps, mosaic tiles) have deteriorated quickly. It is due for some updated park tiles and for dog owners to stop leaving feces in the grass. Other than these issues, it's quite a beautiful little trail. There are always big, blooming flowers and hummingbirds. Just watch your step!

Great place for smoking weed on 4/20. This year Delores park had an unofficial event not sponsored…read moreby the city. Although it was packed this year - it wasn't as happening as last. Juri Commons is a great little place to chill. Mostly for the direct neighbors I would think. No big attractions - but it is an unusual little space that is very narrow and long. Great little cut through. Green and comfortable. Walk your dog or walk your kids here. Well maintained piece of green. Don't come from afar but if your in the neighborhood walk on over.

Small park next to the sidewalk. Appreciate the red chairs laid out for anyone to take a seat, just…read morehang out or take a break. Relaxed vibe under the tree for shade There's a play structure for kids

Very nice mini park - visually appealing and well lit and night. Seems to be a good use of space…read more They did as much as possible with very little space. I like all the 'characters' drawn here - i think little kids would like it too. Dogpatch is a decent neighborhood - not too much riff raff. Kids can enjoy small playground - adults might enjoy shady trees and well cared for green spaces.

This quad is large but I wouldn't consider it a park or 'picnic' area. It's a neat landscape for…read morethose who like to eat outside as it provides sitting areas both in the sun and under the shade. The borders and walkways are lined by trees and there are a few benches and such scattered on both the west/east sides of the quad. A ~1 ft wall stretches through both sides of the walkway and receives ample shade for lunching outside. The north side of the quad is more of a hill with an interesting structure and the south side of the quad is has a subtle bowl shape to it, making it awkward to really picnic or lay out on. I personally wish the green areas were flatter or more suitable for lounging on. It almost feels as if the green parts are not to be touched since its so bordered and empty--perhaps that's the way its supposed to be? Fun fact: the bordering trees make a figure 8 from an aerial view (shoutout to google maps).

Places like Koret Quad make me wish I worked at UCSF so I could enjoy its beauty everyday. Then…read moreagain living 20 minutes walking from Koret Quad isn't too bad, either. It's one of my favorite places to go on the weekends with my dog. I'd love to visit during the week and read a book or do some work. Anything, really, when it's a lovely SF day. During the week, I wouldn't bring my dog here because there's so many people. And apparently UCSF security doesn't allow off-leash dogs anyways. Makes sense. On the weekends, though, it's FREEDOM GALORE!! Lots of running and chasing. My friend has also had their dog's birthday party here. Great place with lots of seating, shade, open space... everything that makes a perfect nature getaway from work. Even if you don't live walking distance, and especially if you work at UCSF, come check it out. I've attended events at UCSF before, and it will always remind me to come by here and just meditate for a few minutes. Lovely area.

This is definitely a patch of greenery worth celebrating. Smack dab in the thick of the Tenderloin,…read moreit's just one acre appropriately fenced in as the surrounding area can get quite unsavory, all the more reason for this park to be here. Five years ago, I would not have been anywhere near this block as the park established in 1985 became a den of iniquity. It was renovated starting in 2014, and now you can see local children playing freely in the space. I was passing by when I noticed a jazz combo giving a free concert. It gave me a prime opportunity to appreciate the renovation spearheaded by the Trust for Public Land and the oasis it represents for local residents. RELATED - Exploring the Tenderloin? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2NIQ0tw

Since it's renovation , Boddekker Park has become a safe well-used wonderful playground for kids…read morewith a recreation center and restrooms on site.

There's a park renaissance happening in the City and if you require proof, look no further than…read moreIndia Basin Waterfront Park. A ton of money has been well spent to turn what was a scrappy industrial waterfront site into a destination. Here, you'll find artfully landscaped (and maintained) paths that loop down towards the water. Along the waterfront, an enormous, clean, concrete platform is stenciled with art and filled with Adirondack chairs and tables. This space can be reserved and given the sunny weather that can often be found here, it should be. A dock extends out into the bay with more seating. A plethora of well-maintained public restrooms have been added to the site along with, on the upper level, a small museum in the old shipbuilder's house as well as a weekend dining pop-up in the "Food Pavilion", featuring a new chef each month. A big (closed on my visit) building on the site is the place where they teach kids to build boats then get them on the water. Swimming lessons are also provided for community members and the little museum lends life jackets for the asking. Within the next couple of years the park here will expand exponentially (the plans can be seen in the museum). They'll include a full-size basketball court, walking paths, a ramp that ends at a clean beach and a whole lot more. But what's here now should be enough to get you there. I wished only that I'd come with a book or a game as those tables and chairs were a perfect place in which to let a sunny afternoon pass. Because I'd brought neither, I settled for a big bowl of Chicken and Sausage Gumbo ($20), prepared by that week's chef. I enjoyed it at the tables up top, then sat around enjoying the big swinging seats they've installed, with gorgeous water views. This newish, continually improving park is worth experiencing. This waterfront will be reclaimed and what's there now provides an excellent taste of what's to come. Good job, SF!

Beautiful park newly remodeled - unexpected in this neighborhood - nice views and pleasant place to…read morebe The general area around here is industrial and not particularly nice - but this park is in sharp contrast to the rest of it. Nearby there is a community center type area with dead lawn and trash but this just a few blocks away is perfect. I give the designers and builders of the park lots of credit. If you live in the city drop by one day - its not that far no matter where your coming from. Take your dog for a new place to walk. They like that. Sniff, sniff, sniff!!!

This a nice park located above a parking garage, with Bar Sprezzatura at the center of the space…read more There are multiple staircases as well as escalators to access the park from ground level. The place offers plenty of grass for picnicking, a beautiful and unique fountain, and lovely sculptures surrounded by trees at each corner of the park, including "Bronze Horse" by Marino Marini and "Standing Figure Knife Edged" by Henry Moore. Not to mention, awesome views of great SF landmarks. I'm glad we were able to spend time here over the weekend. Simple, clean, not crowded... my kinda place.

A Green Oasis in the City…read more Maritime Plaza Park is a spacious green area across from Sue Bierman Park in San Francisco. It's an extension of the larger Maritime Plaza, dedicated in 1968. Maritime Plaza itself surrounds the Alcoa Building and features two single-story structures housing a bank and a restaurant. Pedestrian bridges connect the plaza to the Golden Gateway Center, a lovely green oasis, and the Embarcadero Center. Owned by the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, Maritime Plaza offers a peaceful escape. Its design blends open areas with shaded spots, providing ample seating for relaxation. The landscaping features a mix of native and ornamental plants, ensuring year-round visual interest. Public art installations and occasional cultural events add to the plaza's charm as a community gathering space. The one-square-block park, bordered by Dais, Clay, Drumm, and Washington Streets, used to be a more pleasant green area before the pandemic. Unfortunately, over the last two years, it has increasingly become a spot frequented by the unhoused population, leading to issues with litter. Despite that, I still enjoy walking through it on my way home on a nice afternoon.

Chic park across from Chase Center . A nice added touch to all its visitors, other SF tourists,…read moreresidents in the area, and those working at UCSF and other local businesses. Picnic tables with bbq pits, grass area, bridge, walkways, and a beautiful view

If it weren't for the Golden State Valkyries games, I wouldn't have taken advantage of this park…read more It provides a nice respite for Jamie W and me after a game because as the either enthusiastic or alternatively dejected fans pour out of Chase Center, they more often head toward the Third Street parking lots and public transit rather than the bay side. This park beckons with 5-1/2 acres of rolling lawns bordered by a long plank wood wall and landscaped with easy paths, benches, and picnic tables. Unencumbered views of the bay make this an appealing spot. It was a long time under construction, but it was well worth waiting for the resulting urban oasis. RELATED - Exploring Mission Bay? Here's a collection of places l've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/9ZTSiIrshd

Cute small park right before the highway entrance. It is enclosed and I was able to let my dog burn…read moreoff a little steam before getting into traffic. Keep the park clean by packing your trash and other items back out. The trash bin is intentionally set outside the mini park. Parking is tight if you try to park on Guy street.

A much needed outdoor space and small park in SOMA/Financial District (FiDi)!…read more This park is located off a small side street called Guy Place. I accidentally stumbled upon this gem when I was downtown meeting someone the other day. FiDi is filled with tall skyscrapers and not much nature, so I really appreciate this new space. It's a convenient spot for pet relief, a peaceful place to sit, or a nice place to walk and get some fresh air. This is definitely a unique park. There isn't that much greenery, but it could also be because I was there in January when things are chillier and flowers aren't exactly booming. It feels like a cross section of steel and metal construction (tall beams and benches) and small growths of grass and greenery along the edges of the park and in between each "room" as the article below describes. This parked opened July 20, 2020. https://sf.streetsblog.org/2020/07/20/guy-place-mini-park-opens/. Because FiDi is kinda dead these days due to COVID, I believe that's affected the fact that not many people have discovered this park yet. During non-pandemic times, this place is conveniently located from many big tech offices like Slack, LinkedIn, and Salesforce. If any nearby office is pet friendly, this would be a great place to walk your dog. It's also a good place to sit with a coffee or just take a break from a busy day! I hope this place gets more love when downtown populates with humans again and people start coming into offices again.