It was a great experience, fun trail. I definitely recommend it. Beautiful sights and easy…read morewalk/hike.

This is hidden gem of a park It's really nice here, bbq…read morepits , lots of tables , two play grounds. City of San Bruno did a great job

A scenic walking trail that runs parallel to 280. You get great views of the reservoir. The trail…read moreis relatively flat for a good portion but you'll still find that you can work up a sweat, especially once you get past the juncture by the Larkspur Exit. The walking path becomes a mini hiking trail with some elevation and the paved path becomes a dirt path. There isn't a ton of shade available, so make sure you have your sun protection on.

First time I've seen a gopher snake on the trail. Excellent weather plus a little ride what more…read morecould you ask for?

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.

To get to the Dogpatch Miller Memorial Garden take the staircase at the corner of Brewster St. and…read moreRutledge St. until you reach the community garden on the left. Take a right and walk maybe ten feet and you've reached one of San Francisco's most magical gardens. The 8,750-square-foot spot is one of the 35 city-owned community gardens that's overseen by San Francisco Parks and Rec. Department. But it's run by a group of volunteers who meet regularly to maintain the 20 plots in the terraced gardens. Unlike alot of community gardens, this one is open to the public. Great variety of plants and lots of them. Smells good. Also known as the Miller Memorial Grove, the Dogpatch Community Garden is located on a terraced hillside between Franconia Street and Brewster Street in Bernal Heights. Great spot to sunbathe, picnic or just relax. Reminds me of a Hippie Park from the 60s. Park has a nice rustic feel to it. Some parts of the park have nice views too.

This is a little known trail that goes behind the back of Laguna Honda hospital…read more Park by the entrance on Panorama drive at Mountain View Court taking in the view of John McLaren Park and Mt. Davidson. From there follow the dirt path that takes you past a sketchy graffitied water tower that is probably a drinking spot for teens after dark. Keep following the path past the water tower to arrive at a parking lot that is either for or Juvi or Laguna hospital. From the parking lot go down a little until you see a trail on the right which takes you down a path filled with daisies and looks like it would be in a commercial for tampons with some girl frolicking in the daisy field. The hiking path then goes through a mostly untouched area thick with vegetation which reminds me a lot of nearby Interior Greenbelt because of the dense foliage and remoteness. It's very still and quiet with just the sounds of the birds and the trees swaying, it's actually a little creepy and feels like someone is watching you. I could describe it as a fusion of Twin Peaks (TV show) supernatural eeriness mixed with 80s slasher film camp. There is one section of the trail where a lot of old glass trash and bedpans are dumped off the side which looks really weird and out of place in the pristine forest, kind of like you are in the pretty woods and then stumble upon Jason's cabin on Friday the 13th. Supposedly this is old trash from the hospital, I'm not sure why they never cleaned it up. I used to go and exit out to Clarendon street where I'd loop through side streets back to Panorama but now it looks like new trails have been added and you can do a loop around the front of the hospital. This trail meanders from sunny and open to engulfed in shade and trees again. Blackberry bushes are abundant during the summertime. The noise is a lot louder here as the trail is close to the busy Laguna Honda Blvd. Hike loop takes about 1.5-2.5 miles depending on the way you go. There are also entrances on Laguna Honda Drive and Forest Hill. It's best to park on Clarendon or Panorama drive, don't park at the hospital as this is reserved for guests and staff. It's easy to make this a longer hike and add on Mt. Sutro, Glen Canyon Park, or Twin Peaks hikes as the are all in the same vicinity.

One of my favorite trails in the city! It took about 1.5 hrs to complete the out and back and…read morethere's a good balance of shade/exposure. It's low intensity for the most part with some stairs at twin peaks. My group came on MLK in the morning around 10:30am and it was a super clear day so we could see 360 views at the top!

I used to always go to either Twin Peaks or Glen Canyon before I realized it was a good idea to do…read moreboth since they are next to each other. Both hikes aren't that long so together this one is a little under 4 miles. I like how you get two totally different experiences. Glen Canyon is rustic and shaded while Twin Peaks has views of the city and beyond the bay. Glen Canyon has a few different paths so you can mix it up. It's one of those places where you really feel like you are in wilderness, yet you are still in the middle of the city. There are a lot of birds chirping and sometimes you can hear coyotes. There is a trail up to Safeway where you can get snacks or trek down to nearby cute Glen Park to have lunch. Twin Peaks is known for its views but I'd say it's very foggy more than half the time which is disappointing if it's the first time you've been there. To make this hike even longer I add on nearby Sutro Tower or Mt. Sutro.

Took Sweets here once. He mostly likes staying home but I like to show him a new place to sniff…read morearound every once in a while. This is a neighborhood park. People would never come from far to visit. Not that there is anything wrong with it - just nothing notable. No real attraction. Green lawns, play area, some party lights one side, some flowers and wild California poppy plants, just the tip of the Salesforce tower and a few other of the tallest towers downtown. The big open lawn is the highlight. People in San Francisco don't have lawn. Many don't even have a yard at all. I've got a lot of space but all rocks and concrete. Tired with taking care of lawn. Come here and enjoy this and you never have to push a mower over it. If you come here I think the best thing to do is to walk up Treat or Harrison street. Once you walk up the little hill you have a view of all of downtown. Sweets didn't really like the walk and he was very slow and took some breaks. I thought it was good for him though. At the top of Harrison there is another little open space park. The area is safe and believe it or not there is a parking spot here and there. At the one end of the park there is a place to get some food. Lawn condition was good. Concrete was cracked and torn up a bit around the edges. Perfect place to play some frisbee with the pooch.

** The following review reflects my experience DURING the COVID-19 pandemic. **…read more Oh, it's the same as the emotion that I get from you You got the kind of lovin' that can be so smooth, yeah Give me your heart, make it real, or else forget about it... Did you know Carlos Santana comes from Bernal Heights and played in weekend jam sessions at this park in his youth? That would've been roughly fifty years ago, but it gives Precita Park a certain amount of cred as an urban patch of greenery even though it's a relatively small space. It's just three blocks by one block dominated by a playground on the east side. It's a dog walker's delight for sure but also a perfectly decent place to hang out for a spell. It was part of my three-park afternoon in Bernal Heights along with Bernal Heights Park and Holly Park. The other two are on higher ground, but neither offers the Precita Park Cafe nearby to pick up your cafe au lait (review: https://bit.ly/3dV6ygv). That and the Santana connection count for something in my book. RELATED - Looking for greenery in the city? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2P5dHRe

I was hesitant to visit at first after seeing the 3.5 star Yelp rating, so I was pleasantly…read moresurprised by this trail. We parked at the main trailhead at Adeline near Hillside. Limited parking but this isn't a hike I'd drive out of the way for; it's a good neighborhood trail. At the entrance there was a sign warning of ticks, poison oak, and mountain lions - it's nature after all. Take a photo of the map at the entrance for first time visitors. We had a late start so we only did the west half of the loop to get to the overlook, which ended up being a view mostly of the canyon and small view of the bay in the distance where we saw a plane descending towards SFO. It was a pleasant walk and you can hear the creek. For the half we did, there were a few moderate switchbacks and stairs at the start of the trail, but they weren't that steep. The Sebastian entrance on the map was marked as steep. Watch where you step since parts of the trail were slightly rocky (not too much); the half we hiked seemed relatively easy with moderate incline in some parts to get your heart rate up. We walked on a paved service route for part of the hike, and saw one family with a young child on the service route so it seems family friendly (not stroller friendly though). Since it was evening, the trail didn't seem busy, and when we did pass others, they put on their masks if they weren't already masked. We did see one owner with dogs off leash, but I believe dogs should be leashed on the trail because of the mountain lions (we didn't see any).

This really isn't the best park to visit unless you're willing to ignore the issues with locals…read more(most of them not wearing masks, and making side comments "Thanks Karen") and the fact the trail is crazy junky. There are a ton of rocks, and roots, and overgrown brush on these paths, and while I didn't end up having an issue, it seems kinda easy to twist your ankle or get lost. Even in the middle of the day in direct sunlight. My guess is this park is basically used as a communal backyard for those who live in the area. I'm probably good with never returning.