Hidden gems: Parks in San Francisco

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in San Francisco. This list contains 55 places from Park category.

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Sangria Hill
Park
👍👍 Great place to meet devs and bizguys alike at gdc. #awesome
5.00 (10 reviews)
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Coghlan Beach
Park
5.00 (5 reviews)
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Berkeley's Park
Park
5.00 (5 reviews)
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Pyron Park
Park
5.00 (5 reviews)
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Harry street stairs
Park
👍👍 Great place for a walk and photography.
4.90 (20 reviews)
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The Neighborhood Garden
Community garden
👍👍 Peaceful, luscious, gem of a volunteer garden.
4.90 (15 reviews)
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Beach & Benches
Park
👍👍 Relaxing wish I had brought my pup with me
4.90 (15 reviews)
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Crissy Field Marsh
Park
Shoreline recreation area with a nature center & restored marsh for watching birds.
4.80 (117 reviews)
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Glen Canyon Trailhead
Hiking area
👍 It's a death march getting to it, but nice once there. It's a workout getting to and from the park.
4.80 (86 reviews)
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Battery Bluff Park
Park
👍👍 Park at 667 McDowell and walk up the beige path to take the “back way.” You can enter “the front” by parking at the national cemetery or try to grab one of the limited parking spots by the lawn. Use the Korean War memorial to map to “the front.” There are 11 sets of picnic benches and a several lawn...
4.80 (45 reviews)
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Presidio Amatury Park
Park
Compact, pet-friendly neighborhood site with mature trees, picnic tables & a gated playground.
4.80 (20 reviews)
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Great Meadow
Park
👍👍 Breathtaking views offer a respite from the city noise.
4.80 (5 reviews)
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Potrero Del Sol Skatepark
Park
👍👍 Great place to sk8, kiddie park for small ones, plenty of room for pets to run. Negatives : Best to steer clear of when the Sun is going down, especially if you have small children as they're some rough types, drug dealers, gang activity in the past, complete with gunshots. Homeless population &...
4.70 (113 reviews)
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Crissy Field
Park
👍👍 Beautiful views, it was a cloudy stormy day, yet still a beautiful place to visit.
4.70 (92 reviews)
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McLaren Upper Reservoir
Park
👍👍 Beautiful and relaxing place to bird watch. Turtles and ducks swim in the pond.
4.70 (68 reviews)
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McLaren Bike Park
Park
👍👍 Getting better, some works finally being done on the dirt. As of Jan. 22, 2022 the 2nd volunteer day has improved some features. Still needs restroom opened. Upgraded to 5 stars, restroom open, features added on 4/16/22.
4.70 (51 reviews)
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Brannan Street Wharf Park
Park
👍👍 One of the best walkable seaside spot of Fisherman's Wharf and a stonesthrow away from Oracle park...
4.70 (27 reviews)
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Soft Park - Levi's Plaza
Park
4.70 (22 reviews)
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George Sterling Park lower entrance
Park
👍👍 A bright view on Golden Gate Bridge!
4.70 (11 reviews)
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Balboa Natural Area
Park
This 1.84-acre beach features restored dune vegetation & a dog-friendly, elevated boardwalk trail.
4.60 (145 reviews)
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