This heavenly place is one of more than 35 community gardens and growing throughout San Francisco,…read moreprovided by Urban Agriculture Program (Urban Ag). It is a community garden and plots are available to the public for growing plants and vegetations. Membership in the Bernal Heights Community Garden is open to any San Francisco resident. Garden plots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. You can apply for a plot by contacting the Garden Coordinator at bernalheightsgarden@gmail.com, and provide your name, address, email, and phone number. There is a wait however, there are plenty more all over San Francisco, so do go to their website and find a location near you at: http://sfrecpark.org/park-improvements/urban-agriculture-program-citywide/community-gardens-program/ If you find the gates unlock at the garden, please welcome yourself in and enjoy the beauty and the view. There is a lovely bench located to your right as soon as you enter. Urban Ag is a fantastic organization, and I have been to several of their other locations in the city. The Tenderloin Community Garden is one of my favorite where they provide access to fresh vegetables and affordable food for the many poor and low-income residents. San Francisco, you are an awesome city. ~ Enjoy! Cheers! :p

Happened to be in the neighborhood and Googled/Yelped "things to do" and this little gem popped up…read more It's right next to McKinley Park - we briefly strolled the park and there wasn't much there. Glad the community garden made up for it. It's a small garden, but we still spent a good 20 minutes there, roaming around. There are two picnic tables close to the entrance, so feel free to bring a snack to enjoy (kind of wished the picnic tables were on the other side, where you'll have nice views of the city). Saw pumpkins, succulents, and other varieties of fruits, veggies, and unknown plants. Towards the back side of the garden are some really nice views of the city, especially on a clear blue sky day. I must have missed the roosters as a few reviewers mentioned them (or perhaps they went into hibernation for the winter). It wasn't overly crowded - just one or two other parties were there during our walk. Overall, it's a quaint little spot to take a walk or stop to have a bite. The higher elevation of the garden provides a lovely view of SF. Parking wasn't bad as we parked in front of McKinley Park - think it shouldn't take too long to find street parking as well. It's nice that this place is open to the public - don't go picking stuff out of the garden!

A stunning community garden hidden amongst the streets of Potrero Hill! I found this little gem…read morewhile taking a walk in nearby Mckinley Park. It's a small garden compromised of many different flowers, fruits, and vegetables. While walking through, you are sure to see beautiful sunflowers, roses, succulents, blackberries, tomatoes, limes, kale, and so much more! Your eyes will light up from the vast array of colorful beauty. The space is peaceful and I only encountered a few locals in the garden while I was there. In the back of the garden, there's a small shed that occupies chickens and livestock. If you are looking to rent a space to grow your own garden, the waitlist is quite long and could take up to a year for a space to become available. Some gardens are open which allows you to get up close and personal. I saw a photographer in the garden snapping all kinds of pictures. There are signs posted asking that you do not touch or steal any of the plants in the garden. However, a little smelling ain't never hurt nobody! Go ahead and smell those beautiful roses! There are two tables and a side bench where you can relax, have lunch, or simply just take in the view. Speaking of views, did I mention that this garden offers the most beautiful view of the city? It's located high on the hill, making it the perfect spot to capture the lovely city down below. There are a few parking spots located right in front and plenty of street parking available right next to the park. This garden is truly a breath of fresh air and the perfect place to clear your mind and to escape the hustle and bustle of the busy city.

I walk a sweet senior Norwich Terrier who lives in the area throughout the week and we only just…read morediscovered this STUNNING garden a couple months ago! I wouldn't normally think I could bring my albeit, only 13lb and mellow as heck, dog inside to visit once we first came upon it on a dusky afternoon at Christopher Playground, but the sign in front said DOGS ARE ALLOWED ON LEASH so we were overjoyed! The flowers and vegetables are lush and healthy, living in harmony with Glen Canyon Park as a gorgeous back drop to this little piece of heaven. Had to FaceTime my mom who's a member of a community garden back east, as I knew she would appreciate it. Denali was very relaxed strolling through it with me, too. Hope to visit it again, with or without her!

On April 29th, my family and I were verbally assaulted by a woman working in this garden. This…read morewoman was not an employee of S.F. Rec and Parks but a neighborhood volunteer or an individual with a plot in the garden. While exiting Glen Canyon Park by the garden, this individual began to yell at us to "wear masks on the street." When we calmly informed her that you were not required to wear masks while exercising, she continued to berate and harass us. She told us to "get off of her street and to get out of her neighborhood." We are residents of the neighborhood. Our young son was present and she brought him into her tirade, saying we should be "better examples" to him. He was traumatized and crying throughout the incident. I am a person of color and her assumption that we did not belong in the neighborhood smacks of the worst kind of prejudice. I'm sure the garden is a lovely place but we were made to feel extremely unwelcome and threatened by just being in the vicinity of it. I would hope that this was a singular incident and not reflective of the surrounding area or of the other people who manage plots there.

To get to the Dogpatch Miller Memorial Garden take the staircase at the corner of Brewster St. and…read moreRutledge St. until you reach the community garden on the left. Take a right and walk maybe ten feet and you've reached one of San Francisco's most magical gardens. The 8,750-square-foot spot is one of the 35 city-owned community gardens that's overseen by San Francisco Parks and Rec. Department. But it's run by a group of volunteers who meet regularly to maintain the 20 plots in the terraced gardens. Unlike alot of community gardens, this one is open to the public. Great variety of plants and lots of them. Smells good. Also known as the Miller Memorial Grove, the Dogpatch Community Garden is located on a terraced hillside between Franconia Street and Brewster Street in Bernal Heights. Great spot to sunbathe, picnic or just relax. Reminds me of a Hippie Park from the 60s. Park has a nice rustic feel to it. Some parts of the park have nice views too.

The Quesada Gardens are just a few blocks from our house in Bayview. I frequently walk by with my…read morehusband and enjoy the beauty that has been created by my neighbors. The gardens are part of a green patchwork quilt that is unfolding across our neighborhood, transforming blighted detritus heaps into fertile flourishing community gathering spaces where organic food grows and children come to play. The work that our neighbors had done on Quesada inspired us on Latona Street to create our own community garden space on our block. The Latona Community Garden, on the corner of Thornton and Latona Streets is one of the many positive things that have sprouted up from the Quesada Gardens Initiative. Get involved. Talk to your neighbors. Mulch your trees. We are all in this together.

REVIEWER # 4 Is…read morethere really a Yelp page for Quesada Avenue? WOW! Well, I have to admit, when I first seen this location I didn't know it had so much powerful history to it. Quesada Avenue is located between 3rd street and Quesada. It's nice to know that this little hidden garden brought residents together in such a powerful way. I have to admit that the garden is beautiful! I used to visit my Exes grandmother all the time around this area and I used to witness many of the neighbors that hangout around the garden during the evening and just chat and relax. It's close to a bus and muni and located close to the Bank of America and Quesada Liquor store. Hunters Point comes with such a bad reputation at times that it's nice to see that there are some areas that don't associate with the drug dealing and violent crimes. Saturday mornings are a time where the community gets together and cleans around the Quesada Garden and I think this is such a great way to bring the community together! If you haven't been to see this great landmark you are truly missing out!! Review 5/196

Bright airy space for parties !…read more I rented this facility for half a day on a Sunday. My dealing with SF Park and Rec were professional and efficient. MINI STAGE I loved the little stage perfect for performances or shows. HIGH CEILINGS Ceilings felt tall like inside a chapel. The building and complex felt modern. KITCHEN INCLUDED Commercial kitchen with fridge and freezer. TABLES, CHAIRS INCLUDED At least 6 round tables and 6 long rectangle tables included with chairs enough for 50-60 people WEEKEND DIFFICULT PARKING Beware there are youth soccer games from 8 am onwards. The whole parks street parking while free of charge was at capacity. TIP It's one giant room with no small breakout rooms. I brought pop up tents for privacy for breastfeeding mothers at my party. Would rent again.

We came here for a soccer game. The soccer fields were beautiful, the turf grass was very nice…read more This park had clean bathrooms. There was a playground. When we went they were having a community Easter eggs hunt. Only downfall was no parking lot, it was street parking, it took a while to find parking on a Sunday afternoon.

Corwin Street Community Gardens, and about 35 others are all part of the Recreation and Park…read moreDepartment program of community gardens on City-owned property, where members can grow crops and ornamental plants for personal use. Gardens range in size from a few hundred square feet to thousands of square feet; some offer individual plots while others have shared plots. Some gardens also offer demonstration gardening or other instructional programming. Each garden is operated by a group of committed volunteers, and membership fees are often self-imposed to cover common expenses. Nice variety of plants. Usually quiet.

I don't have a plot of community land in this serene oasis, but I do think this community garden is…read morea picturesque escape from city life. There are no locked gates - making for an ideal quiet moonlit walk or sunny day excursion. From lavender, to sage, to lettuce, and everything in between - you can marvel at it all, and if you put your name down on the plot waiting list - you may even be able to help cultivate the magic yourself. Trust.

Tucked away in back of a vacant lot in the Inner Sunset is one of the most beautiful community…read moregardens in San Francisco. White Crane Springs is a great place for a stroll or a picnic and unlike many community gardens, it is open to the public (i.e., no locked gates). Enter the garden via the end of Locksley Street (aka 6th Avenue) or the vacant lot (home to a pumpkin patch and Xmas tree lot) at 7th Ave and Lawton. There's always something interesting growing in members' garden plots plus a small redwood grove, picnic table and native plants area. The garden has a community work day at the beginning of every month, perfect for learning about what to grow or how to compost. Check the calendar on the bulletin board for exact times and dates. A bulletin board at the front gate has information on garden work days (open to everyone), garden membership and neighborhood events. If you're into eco-friendly buildings, check out the garden's Cob Tool Shed. White Crane Springs is a short walk from the Garden for the Environment at 7th Avenue and Lawton or the new hiking paths on Mt. Sutro. Hey, it's a free activity!