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Our system feature some of the world’s most iconic parks, including Golden Gate Park, the Palace of Fine Arts and Coit Tower. Dolores Park is perhaps the city’s most popular and hippest parks, and boaters from across the globe dock at the San Francisco Marina Yacht Harbor. Check it out!

Coit Tower illuminated at night against the San Francisco skyline

Coit Tower

1 Telegraph Hill Boulevard | Map It Coit Tower, a slender white concrete column rising from the top of Telegraph Hill, has been an emblem of San Francisco’s skyline since 1933. Its observation deck provides 360-degree views of the city and bay, including the Golden Gate and Bay bridges. Coit Tower main page

The Greco-Roman style Rotunda and lagoon at the Palace of Fine Arts

Palace of Fine Arts

3601 Lyon Street | Map It The iconic Palace of Fine Arts is one of the most photographed sites in the city. Originally built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exhibition, it is now a beloved wedding location and performance venue. Palace of Fine Arts main page

People walking along a path in Golden Gate Park

Golden Gate Park

Fell and Stanyan streets | Map It At 1,017 acres, Golden Gate Park offers something for everyone, from the Japanese Tea Garden to Stow Lake. You can hike, stroll, or ride the carousel in this world-renowned urban oasis. Golden Gate Park main page

The whimsical wood-carved 'Welcome to Cayuga Park' sign

Cayuga Playground

301 Naglee Avenue | Map It This hidden gem features whimsical woodcarvings and themed gardens created by longtime gardener Demetrio Braceros. A 2014 renovation preserved these works of art for the community. Cayuga Playground main page

Lush green lawns and palm trees at Mission Dolores Park with city views

Mission Dolores Park

Dolores and 19th streets | Map It Mission Dolores Park is the vibrant heart of the neighborhood. It features soccer fields, tennis courts, and spectacular views of the San Francisco skyline. Dolores Park main page

Boats berthed in the Marina Yacht Harbor with the green in the background

Marina Yacht Harbor

3950 Scott Street | Map It The oldest recreational marina in the city features 727 berths and the adjacent Marina Green, host to Fleet Week and other major city events. Marina Yacht Harbor main page

Youth engaging in environmental education at the Heron's Head EcoCenter

The EcoCenter at Heron’s Head Park

32 Jennings Street | Map It This off-the-grid facility is a model of green technology, featuring solar energy and rainwater harvesting. It serves as an environmental education hub for the Bayview community. The EcoCenter main page

Cypress trees lining the championship golf course at TPC Harding Park

TPC Harding Park Golf Course

99 Harding Road | Map It Lined with Monterey Cypress trees and bordering Lake Merced, TPC Harding Park followed the original 1925 routing and famously hosted the 2020 PGA Championship. TPC Harding Park main page

An outdoor performance at the Sigmund Stern Grove concert meadow

Sigmund Stern Grove

19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard | Map It Home to the famous free summer concerts, Stern Grove also features athletic fields and a children’s playground set amidst eucalyptus and pine groves. Stern Grove main page

The historic Sunnyside Conservatory building and surrounding gardens

Sunnyside Conservatory

236 Monterey and Baden | Map It This octagonal redwood building from 1900 is a historic landmark. Visit the rejuvenated gardens or book it for a private event by reservation .