This is really small, but very nice park. They have stairs with a walk way that goes to Safeway. Came here on my break around noon and it's such a relaxing place. Good for having picnics or meetups. Nice grass area and there's a lot of shade too if it does get hot. I've come here several times to sit and enjoy my breaks. Make sure to check it out if your in the area read more

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Urban, nature oasis. Postcard, city views. Lesser known, quiet square. Great picnic area. See below for info: Urban, nature oasis: Sydney G Walton Square is an urban, nature oasis. The city block is open greenery of grass and trees. There are benches to sit around the square. The surrounding trees block off street noise, making the area more zen. Postcard, city views: Located two blocks from the Embarcadero and surrounded by architectural beautiful buildings in the Financial District, Sydney Walton Park looks and feels like a postcard. You even have views of the iconic Transamerica Building! Lesser known, quiet square: What I like most about Sydney G Walton is how the area is not well-known and quiet. I can go there at any time of the day and relax. There may be a few people walking dogs or enjoying the greenery, but the square is among the most quiet parks in the city, which at first I found surprising as it is so close to all of the hustle and bustle of the Financial District. Great picnic area: Sydney G Walton is a great picnicking option in the city. The square is on the quieter side so you can enjoy the company of your fellow quarantine circle or of yourself while in open greenery. Don't feel like cooking? No problem! Safeway and Starbucks are located right across the street for your prepped food and drink needs. (: read more

Sydney G Walton Square - square views - Parks Near Me - San Francisco, California

** The following review reflects my experience DURING the shelter-in-place order currently in effect. ** Does anybody remember Square One, Joyce Goldstein's trendsetting restaurant that was competing with Stars and Chez Panisse for hottest dining destination? Does anybody remember restaurants? Well, Square One was on the northern edge of this two-acre park, and I remember strolling this park as we waited for our exclusive table. Square One's been gone for nearly 25 years, but this park miraculously survives with most of the public art intact including my favorite sculpture, Georgia O'Keefe with her two dogs by Marisol Escobar (photo: https://bit.ly/2ZvXF66). I actually didn't know the ruins of the red brick arch on Front is a remnant of a produce market when the neighborhood was full of farmers. Hey, that was before my time, too. RELATED - Looking for some greenery in the city? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2P5dHRe read more

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Yesterday I went for a walk across the Embarcadero area. And I need to take some rest. This park is a perfect place for this. You are allowed to sit on the grass or find a bench. But this place is not just grass, you will find there a few statues and nice places for taking pictures. More of this is a not flat area. You will see a few little hills, that add an interesting feature to the surrounding. Many trees will help you to find the shadow. It is pretty easy to go there by any type of transport. Around the park, you will find many bus stops of almost any lines. Or you can get a bicycle. You can find a parking spot for bicycles like bay wheels. But it is kinda hard to find the parking spot for your car, especially at lunchtime. You can find a few food trucks near this place. So if you are hungry you can find something to eat easily. read more

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What a cute hidden spot! We found parking on the street. It's free after 6pm. We followed a bridge and walked through a couple different buildings. Safeway is right across the street. read more

Sydney G Walton Square - Parks Near Me - San Francisco, California

My absolutely favorite place to visit on a sunny (or any) day, during the work week. Just about 10 minute walk from the financial district building I work in, and very close to all the restaurants and snack shops in the area. Grab a quick lunch. You will love sitting here, and resting, and being so close to the action (financial district, Fisherman's Wharf) yet so far, and in a tranquil state, with a complete calmness of body and soul. Very clean and lovely. I enjoy thinking about the condos (brown) just surrounding the area. I'm sure their dues are what keep the park so clean and beautiful. The Golden Gateway Apartments surround the area too. My favorite park and most favorite area of San Francisco, ever! read more

Sydney G Walton Square - Entrance to Park. Believe it or not, most of these rules are followed. - Parks Near Me - San Francisco, California

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It's pleasant during the day but at night the rats might eat your toes

I suppose I ought to review it for what it is, just a tiny square, but something felt missing when I came for a visit. In December, there are none of those cherry blossoms, so the view is more of those buildings, not entirely a bad thing, but not exactly uplifting after a long day. The grass was soggy on the north side. On a sunny spring/summer day, this place is probably ideal. When I went, I can't say there was much going for it. Stare out into the bay until better weather arrives. read more

Sydney G Walton Square - west entrance - Parks Near Me - San Francisco, California

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It's a prettty quiet one square block park located in historic Jackson Square. Albeit there are very few seats, it's got some great rolling berms and wonderful old San Francisco brick buildings along its borders. Across the street is Safeway and other eateries (most of the latter are closed on weekends), and it's close to the Embarcaderos. During the spring, the cherry blossoms wake up the sleeping landscape.(They're in the Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill film) It's got a strange assortment of art but my favorite is the metal cast stone necklace like water fountain. Nice place for respite. read more

If I did yoga, I could see myself bending my limbs into a human pretzel at this beautiful park in the financial district. It is a serene place to chill on your lunch break, catch up with an old friend, enjoy a cup o' Joe, etc. - a great spot to regroup on a crazed day at the office for sure, with the little fountains sort of whispering calm through the trees. I sound like a stoner by that description, but I am being sincere; this is a cozy park and one worth passing through. read more

Come here on the weekend and you'll completely forget that you are in a place as major as downtown San Francisco. It's almost quiet. I've seen the famous parrots here. I've had picnics where I could have fallen asleep it was so peaceful. I've taken beautiful pictures of the tress in full bloom. I even learned some SF history looking up the Colombo Produce Market, since the gate is such a prominent feature. A gem. I'm glad it is here. read more

The parrots bleat loudly here. The fountain protects its space well, waving everyone away with sheets of water even when there is no wind, and there is scant in the way of sun-blocking buildings to deny the noontime bathers their rightful due. I like the Square because it is square and not round, but is round enough in my mind so as not to be sharp on the corners. I like the Square because I can buy a bit of fruit at Safeway and rest with my thoughts, and compose my plan of attack for the math work I have to do that afternoon. Or not. But most of all I like the Square because there is no most of all there, just an unpretentious park and nothing more. read more

I enjoyed a nice walk through this park and took several nice photos. It seems like a nice place to relax and read a book. The buildings nearby shelter from the chilly wind gusts of the waterfront and there are nice trees through to provide filtered shade. The lawn was in good condition for a sunny spring day. read more

Again, the FiDi proves that there are spaces of green to compete to even out the hectic work lifestyle. Sidney Walton is no exception. Always serene, great for a work week lunch. read more

A nice and quiet spot to eat lunch during the work week in the FiDi.

My friends and were sitting in the grass after a long day at the Ferry building and Pier 39 and we were harassed by security because apparently "he thought we were smoking drugs". Aside from the embracing situation and wrong accusation, no apology was made. CALLING the park amangement, fix this read more

Pretty rundown, but always legit. Homeless prevalent on weekends, camping on lawn. The sculptures of the bears family are cute. The moving art is also nocr. Cherry blossoms in April. read more

It gave me what I needed , an oasis in the city to sit down, relax , take a break from my run, and contemplate 2 open rectangles moving in eccentric orbit read more

great place to eat your lunch from Yo Yo's (http://www.yelp.com/biz/yo-yos-san-francisco) or whatever you grab close by. nice little mellow park in down town. It's not big or fancy, but it is away from busy streets, so it's quiet and in the summer it gets warm and sunny. there's rarely any homeless people, and they usually stick to the south end anyway. read more

(quick review) close to safeway and a lot of other cute places quaint- in a square with many brick buildings around quiet(er) because there are not a lot of cars or people not a lot of people (at least on a monday afternoon), but i doubt there's a lot on the weekends since they are in the financial district. not super sunny/dry because in areas of shade, but the grass can be wet. within walking distance to farmer's market. i just found this nice long review: http://www.examiner.com/romance-travel-in-san-francisco/san-francisco-s-best-picnic-parks-sydney-walton-square read more