BE AWARE that the square is undergoing an extensive renovation and is closed for perhaps the next two years. It was a great and atmospheric place, we will see what it looks like when the renovation is completed. read more

Many years ago, my Grandma used to take me to this park, when I was a little girl. So, many years later, recently, eating dim sum, where I got at the nearby dim sum shops, enjoying at this park after work, gave me nostalgia. Cherishing memories. :) All these pigeons I tell you. So many of them. Of course, people would feed them. lol There's still ladies playing cards and enjoying themselves. It's a nice size park where everyone can enjoy their time. Lots of benches & the play structure. When I went there for the first time in a long time, there was not much homeless, and seemed safe. At least in the day time. read more

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This Portsmouth is a cool place to take a Walk and see what attractions they have for you to see!!!!!! Back In The Days During The 1980"s To The 1990"s When I Was A Kid Teenager I used remember when this Portmouth Park!!!!!! Which Had All kinds Of Events Liike during the Chinese New Year Which had the Chinese New Year Carnival & Lion Dancing!!!!! Not only that during the Chinese New Year U Can also see The Chinese New Year Parade very close From Portmouth Park At The San Francisco Chinatown Area !!!!!! read more

Portsmouth Square is a central hub in the pretty much in the left center of Chinatown, aka the Heart of Chinatown. It's connected to lots of tourist destinations, restaurants, hot spots as well as the Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco, connected by a long bridge. As a result you can find a huge four level parking structure (which is pretty steep for all day - $38, however only $4 per hour... with some max rates after 5pm and/or for 12 hours - see the sfmta website) - underneath with elevators to the surface/ground level right inside Portsmouth Square. Tons of benches, trees and tables, including those for games like mahjong, checkers, chess and so forth. Being a Friday morning with school just starting to get back in session for most it was pretty mellow when we arrived but picked up by the time we left. Lots of people of all ages enjoying SF Portsmouth. We even caught some incredible live performers just starting to set up and play - I'm pretty sure they're regulars to the area and the square. Public restrooms are super easy to use though the men's has a very powerful smell from which I kind of expect in large populated public facilities could easily be more controlled though it would take a lot more work. Once known at Portsmouth Plaza, it is a registered California Historical Landmark, social hub and large gathering space for many and all with a playground areas, drinking fountains, loads of statues, and art. It's absolutely a big part of the area with care, but a touch more tlc can go a long way... Help keep parks clean and safe. read more

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It's an OK place. Not something I would go out of my way to checkout. It's a small park, with a decent amount of seating, but nothing else to do or watch really. Think Union Square but sadder. Which itself is telling a lot. read more

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There aren't many public gathering places outside of restaurants in Chinatown. Ever since I was five-years old, this park doesn't have the prominence and fame as that square located downtown on Stockton Street. It's slightly less known than Washington Square in North Beach. This park or square is best known as a gathering place for seniors, in the past for social reasons and more recently to get their gambling groove on. For those who wonder what the various huddles of mostly men are doing, it ranges from Chinese chess to card games. Heck, I even saw a couple of older ladies playing cards on an empty vegetable box, though it didn't look like it was for monetary gains. There are a number of play structures at various parts and levels of the park but not many children playing even though it is summer now. The most popular spot was the restrooms where a line grew as the women's restroom was being cleaned. In the past, this park hosted a variety of social and political rallies in the neighborhood with events like the Hop Jok Fair from the '70's and the eventual raising of the goddess statue (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=JBDGKIxldGTYyCP0mJtslA&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) that prominently stands in this park. The political history of this park goes back to when there was a summer event named the Hop Jok Fair where community and political groups had a forum to voice their views and stances on issues. This was joined by musical performances by locals, mostly modern music during the '70's that echoed those social cries of the times. My favorite reason to come to this park was during the annual Chinese New Year's celebration when... the carnival would come to town. During the two-week long celebration, there were rides and games (for prizes), food stands, and Chinatown through the evening was so full of life. The carnival usually opened until 10 pm. We would toss dimes, hoping to win plates, mugs, or other things that we or our family could use at home. There was an electronic horse racing game, using a pinball board to advance your horse and stuffed animals or statuettes to be won. Cotton candy, corn dogs... all the things you don't normally see in Chinatown. Sadly, that is a thing of the past as the number of families that live, work, or go to school in Chinatown have dwindled. Despite all of this, the park continues to be a landmark, if nothing else, as the location of the most affordable public parking garage in Chinatown. Most political and social rallies as well as the recent 2nd Annual Chinatown Lion Dance Festival, a two-day weekend event (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Wpt5RxwVTcC7jdoFWaBxIA&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). I just hope that I don't need to use the restroom when they are doing their cleanings. read more

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This is a fun park to people watch. It gets very busy with older Chinese folks who love to socialize and play games. It's very see and be seen. Sometimes I bring a chess board and play with my friend, and we get people always stopping by to watch. There is a bathroom here which is great to know because if shopping in Chinatown there aren't really any options unless a restaurant let's you go. There are 2 main parks in Chinatown that have public bathrooms, this one and St Mary's Square. I think Portsmouth Square is better if you like a bustling social scene and St Mary's is better if you like it more quiet and sparsely populated. I always go to Home café which is a few blocks away and get a fancy coffee drink like a Red Velvet latte to take to the park. read more

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We go to Chinatown here and there with my wife's family. The park has a lot of gambling, loitering and various homeless in the square and the park. The park is nice and great for the kids. You need to keep your eyes real close to the kids not a place they can wonder. read more

This park is a laid back place to relax and enjoy the views of the city. I was here the day they had a community event with Lion Dancing and other performers. I always like stopping here to enjoy the ambience. read more

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This is Chinatown's social center. A place for Chinese people to play cards, watch the kids play, perform morning tai chi, attend protests, community events, listen to music, dance, or just rest on the benches. Speaking of, they could use more places to sit, picnic tables would be nice. Groups of friends playing cards have to hunker around a narrow planter ledge as there's no game tables. On a sunny day there's too much competition for the few benches in the shade. Make a nice gathering spot with a canopy so the old folks can sit comfortably, stay out of the sun and rain. Theres a parking garage underneath. Don't leave anything valuable. The park is an historical site. On this spot was the first flag raising & the first public school. The land used to be owned by Mexico, but was rescued by the USS Portsmouth, led by Captain Montgomery. Conveniently located between Kearny & Grant, Washington & Clay. Parking entrance & exit on Kearny. read more

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Portsmouth Square seems to be a gathering place where older Chinese people come to socialize. I saw a lot of them playing cards and board games. There were also a lot of them sitting by themselves in the shade. There's a couple of play structures but they looked old as in the colors were fading off the paint. They could definitely use a new paint job or I'm hoping there's a budget to replace them with something new. There is a public restroom that anyone can use. They even had a family restroom but it was locked. Not a lot of places in Chinatown allow you to use their restroom without buying something first. When I used the mens restroom, it wasn't exactly the cleanest. I assume homeless people come to use the restroom as well as I saw a few lying on the grass. There were a couple of things I did not like about this place. 1) It reeked of cigarette smoke whichever direction I walked. There were kids playing in those play structures and I'm sure they could smell the cigarettes. 2) There were a lot of older Chinese men sitting on the benches near the play structures and it just felt like they were staring at these moms and little kids playing. Personally, I wouldn't bring your kids here. I didn't really see any of the younger crowd that I would categorize as 40 and younger except those passing by to check out this place or using the restrooms or using the elevators to enter or exit the parking garage. Even the parents with little kids didn't stay long at the play structures. read more

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Good spot to take a break or picnic in Chinatown. They also have public restrooms. A lot of older people are hanging around and playing cards. read more

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Portsmouth Square is one of my favorite spots in SF for people-watching. It's effectively Chinatown's living room as many apartments are overcrowded and the extended family (usually grandpa and grandma) like to stretch their legs out here. I do mean that literally - there's usually someone doing tai chi there! Otherwise, you'll often spot people playing mah jong or card games, often with a small but enthusiastic crowd urging the players on. There's a public restroom here but beyond that there's not much in the way of tourist amenities. Also, it tends to be crowded and not particularly clean due to the high traffic so it's not a park in the 'bring the kids and dog' type of thing. It's strictly for people-watching and for the great views of cloudscapes over the local high-rises. read more

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Stopped by this park on a Saturday afternoon while exploring Chinatown. There were a bunch of elderly people sitting on the benches, playing card games, and having a great time. My friend and I came here to eat our egg tarts that we purchased from a local bakery. We found a nice bench to sit on & made some new friends (pigeons) as we were eating - they really liked flakes that were falling off of our egg tarts. Beware of eating food here because there were hundreds of pigeons in the area, all scavenging for fallen food scraps. Nevertheless, this park was a nice place to relax amid the bustling Chinatown area! read more

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I have been frequenting Chinatown for over 25 years and for more than a decade of that time I was here for every Chinese New Year and Moon Festival to make sure my son could experience his culture. Portsmouth Square hold and important place in my heart. I brought my son here all the time growing up to play at the playground and to just take a rest from the hustle of the city and experience authentic Chinatown. Many people mention the parking structure and they are right...if you can find spot in the garage here, get it. The square is centrally located and prices are reasonable. The real beauty of the square though, is that it is such an authentic space. You will see elders playing Mahjong, reading and talking. Sometimes there is music or dancing troupes. The cultural center is also there. Everyone is welcome here so I recommend any visitor to the city come and take a moment to enjoy this lovely oasis. read more

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This was our main spot to stop and rest between our walks all over town. Every time we came the locals had a band setup up with a singer. I was really bummed to see the cultural center closed. I was hoping to stop by. During the day the locals gather here to play cards and gamble. Tourists walking through all the time. This is the larger of the two parks located in Chinatown. I found this park to be lively and inviting. There are plenty of benches under the trees and all around the park. read more

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Chinese people, cards, and lots and lots of smoke. It's like a Vegas pop-up. A little history: once known as Portsmouth Plaza, Piazza di Portsmouth, Plaza de Yerba Buena, The Grand Plaza, Fa Yuhn Gok (the Garden Corner), Chinatown's Living Room, and Los Angeles Angels of Portsmouth. As of 1835, this was the city's first official public gathering site by the Mexicans of Yerba Buena (which translates to "good herb", duuude). After being seized in the Mexican-American War by the crew of the USS Portsmouth on July 9, 1846, and claimed with the first American flag in California, the square was renamed, a year before the settlement name change to San Francisco. (source: Snapple cap, Diet Mango Tea) A popular place for political protests, the square was home for California's first public school (1847), Sam Brannan's announcement of the discovery of gold (1848), President Taylor's memorial service (1850), the First Admission Day celebrated California becoming the 31st state (1850), and temporary tent city (and gravesite) for those displaced by the 1906 earthquake. The park received a four-level parking garage with 500 spaces (which removed the original park) in 1963 and the Chinese Culture Center Bridge (seen in Dirty Harry) in 1971. The park received elevators and bathrooms (1987), child play structures, tables, benches, and landscaping (1994), and community center and play area (2001) as part of the Chinatown Public Improvement Plan, informally known as You Fix Now. Three California Historical Landmark markers honor the raising of the flag (#119), the eastern end of the Clay Street troller (#500), and California's first public school (#587). There are also memorials to Robert Louis Stevenson and the Goddess of Democracy to honor the victims of the Tiananmen Square Protests. In the Tot Lot, you can find six animals of the Chinese zodiac, four of which can be found in the local markets. It's now known as the living room of Chinatown, which makes sense because you have a bunch of people indefinitely "crashing on the couches". With Chinatown having three times the population density of the city, the park is packed with residents stick cardboard into benches to make makeshift card tables, practice tai-chi, play chess or mahjong, or just go to socialize and smoke. There's more smoke here than in the great fire. The Sunday I went, there were two older ladies sing-chanting while a band played authentic music. I yelled "Freebird", and they stopped, grabbed some plum sauce, and wanted to know "Where?! Where free bird?" read more

It's not that often that I visit Portsmouth Square whenever I am in Chinatown, but I needed to rest my "puppies" aka my feet before walking to the Montgomery BART Station to return to the East Bay. My "puppies" were "crying" and I was a little tired from walking quite a distance with my sister from Union Square to Grant Avenue. Portsmouth Square is crowded with elderly Chinese men and women playing some sort of card games. I watched them briefly. It was hard for me to tell if they were playing spades, gin rummy, or bridge. They were so into the card games that it reminded me of people playing bid whist, which is a popular card game played by African-Americans. I found a spot to sit and chill for about 15 minutes. The ladies sitting close to me were nice and allow me to watch, but then they moved to another location nearby. The park has a playground structure for young children in an enclosed area. I did not see any homeless people as mentioned by other yelpers. I know the next time I am in Chinatown I will stop at Portsmouth Square and relax before I walk to the BART Station or catch the Muni #30 to Market Street. read more

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I was born in San Francisco Chinatown over 50 years ago! When I'm in Chinatown I try to walk thru Portsmouth Square just to see the genuine chinese folks! There's always a public restroom to use there! Stop, sit, and enjoy the views read more

Small place with benches in the center of the city where you can drink coffee and eat some a sandwich. Clean restroom. It is not beautiful but ok. read more

There are many strange people nearby, a good children's playground, and clean restrooms.

When I got off the steamer as a stowaway from Shanghai... I immediately came to Portsmouth Square with my flower drum... "A hundred million miracles, A hundred million miracles are happ'ning ev'ry day, And those who say they don't agree Are those who do not hear or see. A hundred million miracles, A hundred million miracles are happ'ning ev'ry day" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvLUKmprbSU Yes, wasn't I adorable with my silk top and black capri pants? So Portsmouth Square hasn't changed all that much since "Flower Drum Song" came out nearly fifty years ago. I think the same senior citizens park themselves on the same benches...gambling, gabbing and eating chow fun. You can catch the Chinatown Night Market Fair on Saturday evenings from mid-summer to late fall, but it can be a complete zoo with low-grade trinkets and DVDs. I tend to forget it's here - it's just one square block elevated from eye-level view from Kearny - but I walked through it this past week to get to the dreaded Sam Wo's, Conan O'Brien's favorite eatery in SF....not! Still says Chinatown like no other place in the 'hood. By the way, that's not me in the video. That's Miyoshi Umeki, a sis-tuh who played Chinese for the movie (sadly, she just died last year). Even though she's pert and innocent, she actually sang American jazz standards in a voice an octave lower than what you hear in the clip. I guess we all do our part to keep the ethnic stereotypes alive. read more

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Excellent central parking for Chinatown but more expensive than others a bit farther away. Safe, well lit and convenient. Don't expect to find anyone who will validate your stub for a parking discount though, lol! We asked everyone and they all just shook their heads. Great playground for the kiddos. They were doing COVID related education the day we were there but if you're lucky you might even catch a performance. It's so close to all the good restaurants, sights and stores, it's hard to justify parking elsewhere. read more

Portsmouth Square is a one-block park in Chinatown. Depending on your point of view, one could call this place Chinatown's Living Room (and SRO respite) or a Homeless magnet. When my Son and I were here recently around midday, there was a nice Food Truck selection and several folks practicing their Tai Chi moves. I've also been here as the starting point for a Chinatown Alleyways Walking Tour and where the elevator from the Portsmouth Square Parking Garage lets out. If all this Community "Action" is too much for you, a short visit to the nearby Old St. Mary's Cathedral is good for the soul. Portsmouth Square is located on the site of the first public square established in the early 19th century in the Spanish/Mexican community of Yerba Buena, whose name was changed to San Francisco in 1847. During the Mexican-American War, when the Americans were bent on acquiring Alta California, Captain John Berrien Montgomery of the USS Portsmouth was ordered to seize Yerba Buena. On July 9, 1846, the first American flag was raised near the Mexican adobe custom house in the plaza that would eventually be named Portsmouth Square in honor of the ship. read more

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This is the spot for me whenever I come to Chinatown. I'm good with paying a bit more just to avoid driving around for free parking. Sure this pLace is very outdated and the eLevators seem Like they're gonna faLL apart- but it serves it's purpose. Come in, grab a ticket, and park. Don't forget to bring the ticket with you in case you are abLe to get vaLidation. FYI- once you're ready to grab your car and Leave Chinatown, don't forget to head to the 2nd fLoor and pay for your parking tab. They give you two options of payment: either by card through a machine or manuaLLy paying a teLLer @ the window. read more

I have to say, this is probably one of the worst parks in the city. Do you even want to call this a "park"? People gambling and there's urine everywhere. There's homeless people everywhere!!! Nasty! It's just another gross location. I'm actually surprised they have a playground here. I would NOT want my child playing around this area. Go up to Huntington Park instead, where it is safer and cleaner. read more

Nice "park" with a sizeable play area. It kinda smells like pee and pigeon poop. In the morning there is Tai Chi. The rest of the day there little groups of older Asians "gambling". There isn't much light, so I wouldn't come here at night. There is a bridge that connects to the Hilton. read more

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Kind of like Central Park in the middle of some of towering building in the background of the San Francisco financial district, but much smaller and mainly concrete with a playground area for children. We were passing in the area to go to dinner when we came across the park and the children in our group were drawn to the play area like magnets. We ended up staying an additional 15 minutes waiting for the children to play finish their game of tag on the playground. There are dozens of seniors scattered into small groups playing 13-card poker or other card games. I so happen to play the game at my workplace so I had to resist the urge to join their gambling venture. A nice respite in amidst in this concrete jungle! read more

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It's park, it's literally square, and it's right above a parking garage. Here, you'll see Asian tai-chi, fun gaming from the elderly, lots of pigeons, and a small playground on the opposite end of the old, decrepit elevators. But you know what I do love? Some things never change and I really can't remember much has since I've last been here eons ago. Of course, more seating here would be appreciated but I can do without it. You'll see a lot of tourists, like me, come here as a meet up area. Because, if you're caught just standing on the sidewalk of Chinatown idling, there's something wrong with ya. read more

I used to love bringing my kids to this playground few years ago. But over the last two years, this place has been run down. Trash are everywhere, last Saturday, I even saw a homeless pooping in the children play area where the slide structure was. This is the only hang out area for many Chinese senior living in Chinatown. The city has to do something about it. It's so sad to see the renovated playground turn to be like this. I hope someone reads it has the authority and the heart to do something to make it a safe and clean place for the children and seniors living nearby. read more

I feel like i'm in the video game Shenmue II when I come here. It almost feels like I've been transported to another country when the elevator doors open and this is what I see. I've always liked this place as there is a ton of people here and doing who knows what. Playing mahjong and things similar in nature. It's pretty surreal. It's a pretty small park, but it packs a punch. Pretty location and worth a visit without a doubt. read more

3.5 stars. The kids enjoyed the play structure. There are a lot of elderly people chilling. However,there are quite a few homeless people hanging around. You can smell urine by the elevators. They don't other anyone. It's in a central location. We parked underground. Restrooms aren't clean. I avoided it. read more

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You may know it as the little park in between Chinatown and the Financial District. You may have heard it called the "Heart of Chinatown". You may even think of it as the park on top of the Portsmouth Square Parking Garage where all the little old ladies do Tai Chi in the morning and where you'll see dancers at night. Heck, maybe you just think of it as one of the most used public restrooms in The City (not like the Tenderloin, there are actual facilities). Regardless of how you think about Portsmouth Square, it is a spot with a lot of history. This was actually the location of one of the first public squares (maybe the first) in San Francisco back in the day. Actually, the pre-SF day, when it was part of Mexico and was seized by the crew of the USS Portsmouth (led by Captain Montgomery - you might have seen his street, or his "New" street). Kind of cool, huh? Another fun thing to think about is why this would have been the location of one of the first public squares - because this used to be waterfront property. Why is North Beach called North Beach, because The Bay used to come all the way past the present location of the Transamerica Building. It is on the Barbary Coast Trail if you are making that walk - which I would highly recommend. Given the history, I have to go 5-star. But, I will also add that on a nice day it's kind of a cool place too. Much like St. Mary's Square, it is framed in by the downtown buildings and Chinatown. They have a nice playground area and a fair amount of space. They also have a number of flowering trees with pink flowers in the Spring. There are also a number of nice peaces of history and art here like: California Historical Landmarks for the first raising of the American flag on the square in 1846 and the 1848 opening of the first public school in California. There is also a beautiful statue of The Goddess of Democracy. And yes, it is an interesting place to chill. Just be aware, some chill longer here than others in this spot. read more

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Portsmouth Square is considered the heart of Chinatown, a one block park that is not only an open air community center for the Chinese community, but also a place of historical significance. It is an official California Historical Landmark for three reasons: 1) First raising of the American flag on what was called Yerba Buena (later changed to San Francisco) near the Mexican Custom House, and placed there by Captain Montgomery (who Montgomery Street is named after) of the U.S.S. Portsmouth in 1846. 2) The eastern Terminus for the Clay Street Hill Railroad, where the first street cars in the world operated by cable operated from1873 to 1942 3) Site of the first public school in California, erected in 1847 and opened in 1848 for school education, meetings and religious gatherings All of these commemorations have plaques in the park, as well as a monument to Robert Louis Stevenson, and the Goddess of Democracy statue. There is a tot lot playground in the park too. Underneath is a 4 story parking lot that is the only large garage in the Chinatown area. The scene is usually full of morning Tai Chi and evening group dance excersize by the local Chinese. During the day, the space is dominated by groups of elder Chinese men and women playing Xiang Qi chess or cards, sitting on boxes, milk crates and other make shift tables and chairs. This is a way for the elder Chinese community to meet with friends regularly while getting out of their cramped Chinatown quarters and getting some fresh air, even if many of the men are smoking. Kids play on the monkey bars as their parents or Pa Pa and Gun Gun watch. However, besides the loud community of mostly country Chinese speaking Cantonese Sei Yup or Toy San, there is always a contingent of the homeless. Most are Caucasian with make shift cardboard and bedding under the covered area. The public bathrooms here takes someone with a desperate need to use them in spite of the less than clean conditions. And there is still a line often for the ladies. You are better off going to a restaurant and buying some food first. On the weekends there is usually a contingent of the Falong group meditating looking for converts, while a Chinese instrumental band playing music and often Chinese singers amplified to rise above the players cacophony of incessant chatter. Parking below is $3 per hour and you must pay on the 2nd floor before leaving. But to many born and raised Chinese in San Francisco, this is the heart of Chinatown, the center where the elders gather to commune, regardless of the noise, filth and riff raff. It is one of the few parks in Chinatown, and the heart of a community ghetto that evolved so an immigrant group could take care of their own in the face of legalized discrimination through the decades. Sadly, despite the many historical events at this site, none commemorate the Chinese community it serves. read more

Portsmouth Square serves diverse interests and is utilitarian. -has a long history (see other reviews). -gathering spot for demostrations, -host location for autumn food festival, chinese new years booths, festivities -gathering spot for special events -children's playground on clay st. side. -a spot to rest (no resting spots in chinatown inside). -gathering area for oldsters playing chnese chess, a little gambling..... -used to have tai chi exercises in morning, long gone -can only see the positives if one is or was local. -many negatives: homeless, smelly bathrooms, rats?, etc. am sure i spent time here when very young. only lived a block or 2 away.... read more

Bottom Line: Chinatown's living room and a small playground for kids. Sandwiched between Chinatown and the Financial District is Portsmouth Square park. Although this park does have a playground and plays host to various special events, it is best known as being a gathering ground for the residents of Chinatown. Since many of them live in very small single-occupancy rooms they come to this park for fellowship, fun and exercise. It was neat to see the community members gathering to play games, socialize and practice Thai Chi. read more

In the heart of Chinatown, It where you will find locals practicing Tai Chi in the morning and playing card games, chess and games during the day.. read more

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Id not been here in a long time. Recently a friend organized an event in Chinatown so we all met up here. Mmmm urine soaked stairwells, cigarette smoke filling the air. Hot gambling action of cards and Chinese chess. A weird way to spend a morning. Old men kicking shuttlecocks, tourists abound, almost chaos. Alas it is an example of a Living Chinatown, and it's uniquely SF read more

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Portsmouth Square was once a more spacious park, about 30 years ago. It's one of few parks for seniors to hang out. The elevator to the downstairs parking garage have taken away a lot of playground space. It's not the cleanest park but it's one of few places for the enclosed Chinese community. At least there's 2 playground areas. read more

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Well this parking structure gives me great vibe and just brings back lots of memory. . Well lets start with the pro, there is always a parking spot whenever we come, i don't know about like lunar new year festivals and such but for regular weekends or off days i find parking without hassle. . The parking spaces aren't like tight tight, but roomy enough for a family van or a truck. . The elevators do work and never had trouble with that. Or having to take stairs ever. . The very top of the parking lot is where you exit to China town and also an entertainment spot for all the elders. You will have plenty of fun ig, snapchatting funny stuff the elders do. . Now onto the cons. . At night freaked me out one day i left my car parked in the structure. Why? Because it was filled with rats!!!! I mean rats were circling the trash cans, rats on the side of the bushes and tree! They were just all over the park and sides, and wasn't afraid of people. They even stared into my eyes, omg! Lol, like over a 100 rats! No joke! . I don't know if its over priced or not, but 1 and a half hr cost me 8 bucks to park! Last time i paid all day parking for 24 bucks. So yea... parking does cost, so if you can find a meter parking do that instead much cheaper. . Overall this is where it is easily located and to find when we come to China town. We just park here for convenience. Good luck and hope this helps and have a yelptastic day! read more