Parks & Open Spaces
There are plenty of parks and open spaces to watch the bay and enjoy the waterfront. Northern piers and parks are perfect to watch sunsets over the bridge and visit historic Fisherman's Wharf. Southern parks and areas are great for fishing and family friendly water access.
The Embarcadero Promenade stretches from Fisherman’s Wharf to Oracle Park. The Blue Greenway goes through the south from China Basin to Heron’s Head Park, all the way to South San Francisco. The Promenade is part of the San Francisco Bay Trail, connecting 500 miles of public paths across the Bay Area.
Planning a gathering? Some of our parks and public spaces can be rented for events and parties. Visit Special Events for locations and permit application.
Waterfront Parks
Neighborhood: Mission Bay
Location: 800 Terry Francois Blvd
Open daily from dawn to dusk
Agua Vista is a park and public fishing pier on the east side of Terry A. Francois Boulevard in the heart of Mission Bay, near boat clubs and restaurants. It is adjacent to the San Francisco Bay Trail and has fascinating views of the shipyard repair operations.
The park includes four landscaped areas separated by paths leading between Terry Francois Boulevard and the SF Bay Trail, which passes through the site. The park features three picnic tables and a wooden fishing pier that extends out over the bay.
Park Amenities
- Public fishing pier
- Picnic benches
- Landscaped areas
Neighborhood: Dogpatch
Location: 24th Street
Warm Water Cove is a small park nestled within the industrial central waterfront. The park is part of the Blue Greenway.
There is a paved pathway that navigates through a grove of trees, a picnic table and seating.
Park Amenities
- Benches
- Picnic tables
- Paved pathways
Neighborhood: Bayview
Location: Cargo Way between 3rd and Illinois
Bayview Gateway Park is located in the Bayview neighborhood at the corner of Cargo Way and 3rd Street, The park is also home to San Francisco Fire Department Station 25. The park includes a skateboarding area with raised platforms, picnic tables and benches
An active cargo rail line runs across the park, which serves nearby cargo and shipping industries.
Park Amenities
- Accessible Picnic tables
- Benches
- Skateboarding area