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

HUGE ramps, is really smooth and I had the best experience with this skatepark. I recommend!!!read more

Amazing skatepark! and very nice public park too, fairly clean (other than the graffiti), it has…read morewell kept green areas to stroll around. I came here for the Sinigang SF cart's debut. Sometimes you'll find dog owners playing in the open areas. It opened in 2008. The place is an urban oasis, surrounded by the busy 101 freeway on one side, and cars buzzing on Potrero Ave. on the other side. But it's pretty peaceful at night. This skatepark is just a year old. Best place in the bay area to watch skateboarders do their thing. At the moment, everyone is respectful, and gets along well. It's also a convenient location when you get hungry, because of the many great places to eat nearby on 24th. The directions to get here are simple: from the 24th & Mission BART station, go down 24th street towards Potrero Ave., carefully cross Potrero (watch out for speeding cars) then turn right on Utah (at Jack's Club), one block to the park entrance. If you're driving, there are many free parking spots at the entrance. Hours: daily until 9pm.

Found myself at Bayview Park after an impromptu decision to take my dog out for a short hike…read moresomewhere that was about 10 min away. The park is located in the southern part of the Bayview neighborhood close to the water and Bayview freeway. The entrance is a bit discreet but is found at the end of a neighborhood street that ends in a dead end. I went at around 3pm on a weekday and found street parking right at the end of the street. I don't recall having to pay for a meter. The hike itself is about a 1.5 mile loop with a bit of an incline in the beginning that'll get your legs and glutes warmed up. once you make it to the top of that incline and circle the loop, you'll get really nice views of SF, South Bay, the water, and Twin Peaks. The distance itself was perfect for a quick stroll with a path that's distinguishable and there were only 2 people I came across. If you are walking a pet though, there is one area with some big rocks near a ledge with cool views that i advise caution as there was a lot of broken glass by the rocks. If you live in the area, like within 10-15 min, it's not a bad hike.

We had a lovely little hike here, enjoying the rare warm summer weather and taking in the views…read morewith young kids! DIFFICULTY Total loop with a couple side trails was about 2 miles. The distance was just right for a five and seven year old in a group. For our 3-year-old she did need to be carried for about half of it. POPULARITY Not very crowded at all! We saw just a couple other people over 1-2 hours. It was a very warm, sunny Sunday in early July. SHADE The route had medium shade - there are tall trees all around, but if the sun is right overhead, you'll get sun exposure. PARKING & AMENITIES No dedicated parking lot, no water or restrooms, there were several parking spots right at the trailhead around 1pm on a Sunday. STROLLER-FRIENDLY While you could do the entire hike on paved paths, the first section going up to the loop is very very steep and the pavement is not very well preserved with a lot of potholes so I was actually glad we did not bring our stroller. ADD'L INFO In July the plant life is quite dry and sticks to clothing so I should have worn tougher hiking pants rather than my nice yoga pants, which ended up covered in burrs. There are a couple side trails (unpaved) you can take for extra viewpoints as well as one to go to the peak of the mountain.

Nothing screams San Francisco more than overspending on overbuilt public projects that look really…read morereally nice but that nevertheless fail to live up to either the price tag or the hype. They recently completely redid Esprit Park, and it has so many elements that are cool and lovely and beautiful and inviting. But it also feels frustratingly half-baked, as in they had too many ideas they wanted to incorporate and not enough space, so rather than ditch bad ideas, they kept every single one of them and just shrank them down. There's a lot that I love. They separated the park into two grassy main areas: the southern one for general grassy-main-area use, and the northern one for an off-leash dog park. Great so far. Then they made this cool figure-eight trail that loops around both grassy areas, and in the center of this figure eight, there are some nice tall (original?) trees and some really well constructed wooden furniture for sitting and standing on. Wow, that sounds great, doesn't it? Yes, it does! But then there are tiny workout stations done in this strange rustic style at different corners of the park. And a tiny playground. And the center of the dog park has fake grass, and that fake grass is surrounded by real grass, but the more time you see people interacting with their dogs in the dog park, the more you realize that it takes up way too much of the park's space, as in a lot of the open area is meant as a buffer zone between the center of the dog park and the streets on three sides. Most people won't let their dogs roam here, because they can easily get into the street. Why not fence in the dog area and allow at least some of the edges of the northern grassy area to be used by humans? But here's the killer. I understand that the old Esprit Park was run down and overgrown and unattractive. I was actually excited that they were redoing it. But it used to have way more trees. Yes, it was a rectangle in the middle of Dogpatch, and it wasn't necessarily an urban forest, but it felt like someone's backyard, and that was interesting. Now, it feels like the backyard of some billionaire who tore out all of the natural trees. Beautiful in many ways, yes, but also not as wild as it could be, especially the very middle and some of the edges along the eastern and northern sides. It's also ridiculous that the permit parking around the park is only one hour, and it runs from eight a.m. to ten p.m., Monday through Saturday. If you want people to visit the park, you might want to give them more than an hour to enjoy it before they have to move their car to a different block. And yes, I've gotten a parking ticket at night in Dogpatch for violating the hourly max, so they do enforce it. It's still a cute park in a perfect location. I'll surely eat early dinners on its picnic tables in the future.

Super nice newly renovated park. There are two fields - one for dogs and one with no dogs, as well…read moreas some play/fitness structures and picnic tables. The dog park is not fenced, so make sure your dog has good recall. There are water stations too. I like how there are tons of trees, so there's good shade. Flower beds line the sides, so it's very pretty. A great new park that I always love walking through!

Turn ticks and do flips at the massive, innercity skatepark oasis shaded by highway. Authentic…read moregraffiti throughout brings fresh, urban vibes. Some days you'll see pros, other days it'll be full of beginners, but everyday you feel the love from a great boarding community.

Great use of empty space under freeway off-ramp. There's a fence around the park, good thing, it's…read morea sketchy area. It's the only highlight of my walk through the polluted Duboce speedway. The graffiti in my mind elevates the park to street art status, the more, the better. It's nice to see these mostly teens & 20 something's have a place to practice. Props to the handful of women. One thing missing is some more beginner ramps, what's there seems to be training grounds for tearing up concrete landings & benches. Watching the few pros take on the large ramps is exhilarating. Keeps the youngins out of trouble. I'm all in.

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.

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 playground is just right for my son's age--everything feels thoughtfully designed for younger…read morekids, making it both fun and safe. One of the things I appreciate most is how easy it is to monitor the children; the layout gives you clear visibility, so you can relax while still keeping a close eye on them. It's also very convenient that the restroom is easily accessible, which is a huge plus when you're out with little ones. There are picnic tables and benches tucked under shady trees, making it a comfortable spot to sit, snack, or even have a small picnic while the kids play. For commuters, the location is incredibly convenient and easy to get to. Best of all, all the playground equipment is well-maintained and in great working condition, making the whole experience enjoyable and worry-free for kids and parents alike.

This park is close by to our home so we come here quite often. Great for both our 4yr old and 2yr…read moreold.