We are in San Francisco a lot and tend to spend a good amount of time at Golden gate Park . There's so much to see and do there . On our last visit, we happened to need the restroom and pulled in The soccer fields to use them. This location is by far the cleanest public bathroom I've ever been into in San Francisco. There is also plenty of parking in the lot and although we came on a day that was drizzling, there were still people out using the fields. We actually ended up staying here for 20 or 30 minutes because there is a nice view of the windmill and the fields are very well taken care of. It's just another lovely little underrated spot in the park and as I looked out onto the fields to watch the people practicing, I can only imagine how amazing this location is for for official events and local leagues. It's great to be able to visit a city that truly cares about its residents and always be able to find new and amazing things no matter how many times you've been here. read more

Beach Chalet Soccer Fields - Soccer Near Me - San Francisco, California

Golden Gate Park has a lot of athletic facilities. It has a few soccer fields to play at on the west side of it. The Beach Chalet is known for the soccer fields popular with youth leagues. Has many of these back to back. You can come and watch a game or even several. Even though these are mostly the soccer fields, other sports can be played here. It's also good for lacrosse. These sports each have similar fields, just having to change the nets. Cool area to look around and hang out after a game. The fields are located between the two old windmills. Also close to the ocean so after a game go to the beach. The Chalet has a restaurant with mostly seafood if you get hungry. Happens to be among many places in the park to play athletics. It's located in a pretty nice area of the park. This is also close to the old famous windmills. read more

Beach Chalet Soccer Fields - Lacrosse And Soccer - Soccer Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is a late review but I've been coming here for years for my son's lacrosse tournaments. The Beach Chalet Soccer Fields is a large sports venue with 4 beautiful turf fields, well maintained restrooms, picnic area with grills and just steps away from Ocean Beach. It always feels like a mini getaway when we're here. The scenic backdrop of the windmill, the vibe, all of it. Parents can catch up with other parents. The doggies get play dates. It's a win-win for everyone. The only downside is parking. If you don't score parking in the lot, you will need to park on the streets which can get muddy depending on the weather. Be careful of bicyclists and people jogging. Lots of activity going on here. But so much fun! read more

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I brought my niece to her soccer game here and tried my best to keep my loud commentary to encouraging and instructional utterances to her team. I assiduously avoided questioning the refs' calls or saying anything negative about the opposing team. I was quite proud of myself for my newfound patience and positivity, but I found out later from my brother's partner that fans aren't supposed to yell out any instructions whatsoever to the players on either team. In short, loud-parent pseudocoaching is prohibited. That seems a little much, but I didn't get in trouble, and I was sitting in a place where the teams' actual coaches couldn't hear me anyway, so I don't think I bothered anyone. There are lots of fields. They're all artificial turf, which makes sense from maintenance and cost perspectives, but I was against these things before they built them because of the harm they would have on wildlife, and I still mostly stick by my opposition to them even though they're really pretty. The Saturday-morning setup here is totally ridiculous. The small parking lot obviously isn't large enough for all the cars, and the fields should at least be clearly marked with numbers or letters so that confused uncles like me could actually find their nieces' games rather than dropping them off, parking, and then wandering around the different fields looking for middle-school girls who look about their nieces' age. And if that last sentence makes you uncomfortable, how do you think I felt? When I played AYSO soccer when I was her age, we only played regular-season games against other teams in our little area, so all the teams had different-colored uniforms. These days, apparently the kids and/or parents get to pick their uniforms, so on the day I came here, there were exactly four teams of girls my niece's age wearing identical uniforms, including the team my niece's team was playing against! What was I to do? I didn't really know any of her teammates, so I just walked around and around until I found my niece. I felt very out of place without other kids of my own and/or a dog. (Who knew so many people brought their dogs to their children's soccer games?) The area is clean, and the bathrooms look well maintained. It's just a beautiful spot to be, whether you're actually watching a kids' soccer game or just enjoying the beauty of what I usually consider the deserted end of Golden Gate Park. The fields are too close together. In fact, I've never seen so little space between parallel fields. This could and did lead to balls from other games coming onto our field. I know space is limited, so they did the best they could, but the only real seating is on the end lines rather than the sidelines, where seating belongs. Who wants to watch a youth soccer game from behind the goal? read more

Beach Chalet Soccer Fields - Soccer Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I was still huffing hard on the sidelines as I reflected on my performance. The conditioning was definitely not there. I can blaze down the left wing at full speed without much problem, but those efforts left me completely gassed and I didn't have the stamina to help prevent the counter attacks. The pitch was large, but it was not even standard size. Length wise, it may span a bit over 100 meters? I wasn't sure, but I knew it shouldn't have left me gasping for air. My awareness level was also disappointing. I had figured that I would be able to anticipate movements of my teammates and link up plays by passing into spaces. But those opportunities came to a full halt whenever the ball tumbled along my area. Under the bright lights of Beach Chalet Fields in the night sky, I was able to see my team of white shirts scattered purposefully across the pitch. I simply did not react up to game speed to find these white shirts strategically. And perhaps it is my skill that was at fault for this. My touch was poor, and the ball bounced hard off the side of my cleats. The lack of quality and control prevented me from linking up crucial plays and worse, caused me to lose the ball at dangerous areas. My passes frequently wandered off course, bouncing aimlessly on the smooth green turf. My heart was still pounding hastily, seemingly pumping the feelings of disappointment through my veins at an increased rate. My shoulders dropped and placed my hands on my knees in defeat. The palm of hands brushed slightly against the stitchings of a design and I took a look. It was the prestigious Arsenal emblem on the left side of my shorts. Gunners don't give up. Sure, there are hard times, and some tough losses are inevitable. But Gunners don't give up. This is the mentality that achieves cups and trophies, the glory of an undefeated season. This is the mentality to achieve Invincibility. As a Gooner, I reminded myself of this COYG mentality and stood up straight. I'm wearing the emblem after all. "Does anybody need a sub?!" I was ready. The lights of Beach Chalet fields now seemed even brighter than before. There was no one in the bleachers, other than those preparing in between games. Still, I was feeling the Emirates. There was an imaginary crowd singing my name, and everyone waiting for me to get on the pitch. My mind flashed to what my Korean friend had once said to me. "They're gonna say I'm rubbish." She said unceremoniously. "But by the end, they're gonna point to me and say that that rubbish has heart." My lack of conditioning, awareness, and skill flushed from my thoughts. I was going to play with all my heart, just like the Gunners do every weekend. A teammate in white ran to the sidelines to tag me in. I gave him a smile and sprinted on to the pitch. read more

I was confused when I first heard the name - The Beach Chalet has soccer fields? Where? I've passed the tourist trap restaurant of this name many times on Great Highway and never seen even a hint of fields; nor any obvious, open spaces (apart from the nearby beach) Two things; 1) the fields aren't on Great Hwy. and 2) I don't think they are associated with the ever-busy restaurant of the same name. The naming seems based entirely on proximity, since one back corner does turn out to be close to the restaurant. The whole complex is tucked back into GG park a bit further in from the beach. The toughest part was finding the entrance off John F. Kennedy Drive. After that it was a cinch, especially when I discovered they had their own, large parking lot, which immediately erased a big worry for me. We had no trouble finding a spot at about 11 am on a Saturday, and I could relax a bit and wander around while my daughter did her pre-game warm ups with her team. As for the fields themselves, I was pleasantly surprised at the overall game complex, which seemed very new. (Turns out it isn't; but it was just completely refurbished in the last year or so) The bathrooms were spacious and clean, and the turf fields were in pristine condition, as would be expected. A mature grove of twisting pines on the west side blocks most of the pacific breezes and any windblown sand (as well as views from Great Hwy). And to top it all off, where else can you watch a soccer game with a windmill in the background? (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/beach-chalet-soccer-fields-san-francisco?select=jQnEdAs3bH52iRIimD6BLQ) During the game, I did notice pathways in the distance that led to the Beach Chalet through the trees. If I had figured this out earlier, I could perhaps have braved the crowds and enjoyed a pre-game bloody mary with my newspaper. This is typically not something I like to do alone, but perhaps I'll convince other soccer parents if given another opportunity on a weekend morning. read more

Beach Chalet Soccer Fields - Soccer Near Me - San Francisco, California

These fields are great! I am so glad they were able to do this right in Golden Gate Park! Situated literally right between the 2 large beautiful windmills! There are 4 regulation size fields and every time I have been there, from opening day to random Tuesdays and Saturdays I have always seen it busy, which is great! Coming from far South Bay it is a far drive but I appreciate the work put into getting these fields ready! Look forward to playing on these for years to come! read more

Beach Chalet Soccer Fields - From the walk in... Fields that are to the right - Soccer Near Me - San Francisco, California

Beach Chalet soccer fields are simply exquisite. I practice for soccer there all the time and conditions of the field are always marvelous. By far the best soccer field in the city and it is in close proximity to the water. Although some of the wheels on the goals are broken, it is pretty straightforward to move stuff. There are so many people that rely on this field and it is an unequaled spot for any sport you play. read more

Attn: Staff and Owner umm...excuse me, but what happened to the doors in your women's restroom? i'm not talking about the "front door entrance"...but you know, the bathroom stall doors. why does it feel like a woman's urinal? i'm glad that the restroom has around 5 toilets and stall walls. but no doors? not even a curtain? how come? dont you know some sick pervert can accidently walk in and watch women pee? they can even take pictures or even hide a camcorder in the bathroom! its for the whole world to see! can we get some privacy please!? luckily, theres ONE stall with a door! but that happens to be the handicap stall. if theres ever a line, i wouldnt mind waiting 15-30 minutes for that stall. cuz i dont think i want some random ass person staring at my cooch while i take a piss....or vice versa.... by the way, awesome soccer field! i had a great time playing soccer here. read more

I am so happy that Park & Rec renovated this pitch. I remember playing here as a kid and most of the time the field was either muddy with patches of grass or holes from the gophers. What makes this place magical is at night with the lights shinning down on the pitch. Feels amazing. read more

Great soccer fields. Large, manicured spaces with abundant space to play soccer, lacrosse and other games. The chalk lines are well painted and the breeze from the ocean is pleasant. But the magic happens at night when the lights come on. Several hours of playing time after dark make it a great spot to hang out with friends or just play to have fun. I like walking around the field between games. There are enough trash cans and water fountains and bathrooms. A good spot for families and kids. Have fun! read more

Great venue for a Soccer Tournament!!! Located up the peninsula right next to the San Francisco Zoo.

This is a beautiful area with a grass athletic field in it. We enjoy it not only for informal sports games but also for viewing wildlife (Audubon has found over 70 species of birds out here!). Users should know that there are plans to replace the grass and trees with over 7 acres of artificial turf. Also, 150,000 watts of lighting will be installed that will destroy the habitat for birds and bird-watchers and also impact nearby Ocean Beach. If you are interested in renovating these fields with natural grass and using the rest of the funds to fix up other fields in SF, please contact SF Ocean Edge. FYI - there are doors on the ladies' room stalls, but Rec and Park now locks the restroom -- you can only get in if you have a permit to use the fields. This is part of Rec and Park's new Pay to Play policy. Regular park users and non-paying guests are out of luck. read more

Big fan of the location and surrounding park, but due to the natural grass the fields are largely fenced off and locked to keep the grass in good shape. The fields aren't used as much as they could be due to trying to keep the grass up to par but even then it is pitted, and uneven. The last three times I decided to go to kick a ball around the fields were locked up and no one was using them so we ended up finding spots in Golden Gate park. I can honestly say I can't wait until the new turf fields are put in place because there is a true lack of fields in San Francisco and you see players laughing, working out and having a good time until the lights shut off every night. Every turf field is usually overcrowded with players and parks like this, the polo fields, Crocker Amazon, and Steiner Fields are in high demand and will be greatly appreciated by all the players like me! read more

coming here for a year now for soccer fours and pick up games. It is a little windy but it's great after a little warming up playing.

This is a great field for ultimate frisbee. This is the spot for various league and tournaments in SF. It is alos perfect for seeing a sweet sunset as discs are soaring to an open player. If you are interested in finding ultimate frisbee pickup games in the sf bay area or the west coast Check out: http://www.ultimatefieldlocator.info to find ultimate frisbee pickup games throughout the california and the west coast. 7 on the line! cheers, Gumboeater read more