Parks & Open Spaces

People sitting on the lawn at Rincon Park

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

Crane Cove Park
Crane Cove Park
Heron's Head Park and EcoCenter
Heron's Head Park
Rincon Park
Rincon Park
Brannan Street Park
Brannan Street Park
South Beach Harbor Park
South Beach Harbor Park
Cruise Terminal Plaza
Cruise Terminal Plaza
People sitting at Agua Vista Park

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

 

Walking path at Warm Water Cove

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 
Skateboarding at Bayview Gateway Park

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