Fun fact: I used to live in San Francisco and passed by this place from time to time, but never really had a chance to explore it. To be fair I lived in a different part of the city so I didn't come by super often. So when my coworker suggested Levi's Plaza as a place to get together for an outdoor white boarding session given the pandemic and the fact that we're all working from home, I was excited to see what it was like. This is not a huge park, but it is a very cute one. In the middle of the day on a Thursday, it was not crowded at all and very easy to keep a distance from other people. It was clean and I also was pleasantly surprised by the adorable attention to detail around the park. For example a beautiful fountain, a circular patch of grass sitting in the middle of a small creek. Overall it was delightful. The only difficult thing was it there was no bathroom and we were there for a while and a hot day. Overall a great place to socially distance, and I'm sure a lovely place to spend aThis is not a huge park, but it is a very cute one. In the middle of the day on a Thursday, it was not crowded at all and very easy to keep a distance from other people. It was clean and I also was pleasantly surprised by the adorable attention to detail around the park. For example a beautiful fountain, a circular patch of grass sitting in the middle of a small creek. Overall it was delightful. The only difficult thing was it there was no bathroom and we were there for a while and a hot day. Overall a great place to socially distance, and I'm sure a lovely place to spend an afternoon when the pandemic is over too. read more

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Small but attractive and though it's just off the sidewalk, it's enough to make you feel a bit farther away from the traffic. Benches are comfortable and the water flow helps with the attempt at finding some serenity which in this hub of activity. Not many tourists know about this place unless they happen to stumble into it so if you're annoyed with the fanny packs and Disney shirts and want to escape the throngs of people constantly looking up and around rather than where they're going, then cross the street and take a stroll through this little park. It'll help you regain maybe just enough sanity to return to the throngs of the city. read more

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This was a great little stop suggested by my daughter. My trick to making it through a full day in the city w/ kids is to stop, rest, and let them loose for a bit before resuming our journey. I do that every 2 hours just so they don't get exhausted, even the one in the stroller. I also used this stop to feed him lunch and to enjoy the scenery, not just "rest" because being a single parent means being on duty 24/7. Though a very small park but it's super clean and the waters made it very serene. I love that you can't really see this local gem from the street especially if you are driving. If you are walking and too oblivious to your surroundings then you too will surely bypass this. A great little picnic spot by yourself, w/ the kids, or w/ a special someone! read more

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Very lovely green and flowery area! Great views of downtown as the backdrop. I enjoy walking my dog through this park and resting on the benches. A word to the wise: keep your dog on a leash. I learned this the hard way when I thought it would be fun to play fetch with him on one of the grassy knolls. A security guard came out of nowhere and politely told me that dogs must be on leashes. Fair enough. read more

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BEAUTIFUL This location is probably one of the cleanest in the city. Such a lovely place to go to and visit. It is a great little park. If you need to use the restroom, Levis has a clean public one there too. During the summer there are even summer concerts on Wednesdays or Thursdays. This place is great for a lunch spot, with green grass, benches and little rock areas near their fountains, there is lots of great spots to sit and feel peaceful. There is a few great spots near by to grab take out, little hole in the walls, and a Starbucks if you want to have a coffee date. If you just want a place to sit, this place is perfect, being on an active street like Embarcadero may make it seem like it would be loud and not calm, but there are plants planted along a fence to block in the park and make it seem like a location outside of the city. I cannot name the times I have gotten good photos, or just enjoyed this area. read more

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Hello Vitamin D! I've missed you so much! FiDi gave me shadows, chills and stinky pee pee. And so, when I found this park near my new work location, I did a little happy dance! En-caved around historical warehouse brick buildings lies a land of lush greens, tranquility and peacefulness. It's welcoming every day of the week! It's such a nice retreat to have on days your brain is fried from staring long hours at a messed up data set that you've been analyzing all week that just doesn't make sense! What makes sense are the neat landscaping of nature to calm the soul and rejuvenate what little brain power you have left. Now that I get to enjoy this park 5-days out of the week, I wish I lived close-by, like Gateway Apartments. But do I dare know what the prices are? Not affordable. For now, I'll enjoy this secret garden to myself (and all the other people that works here). But I'm glad to have access to this park near by. NOTES: no free parking. it's all metered or paid parking lots. read more

Little outdoor spaces like this make me want to work in a large city like S.F. Well maintained park with seating. A little oasis in a busy city. read more

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It's a very relaxing place. Very zen like with the trees, the water, and the rocks around. Mmm...I love coming here on a beautiful day with a slight breeze. I'm not sure about the uptight security as some of the Yelpers have mentioned. The times I come here are pretty quiet. I guess I usually come during non-business hours. Regardless, I wish I worked around this area, so I could enjoy the scenery more. read more

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If I left my heart in San Francisco, this little gem of a park would be the place. Is your sad little heart broken? Yeah, haul it over here. Is your pale-ass heart needin' some sun? Bring it and a blanket. Crazy little kid hearts need a minute to run? Done! (Then please get out so it doesn't get too crazy.) * tucked away just enough that it's not crowded * a little water falling * a little bird preening * a little branch swinging * views of, one of my faves, the Transamerica Tower * nice green open space in the sun * flat stones for sitting in the shade * yes, named for Levi Strauss HQ All-around, a nice little spot to catch your breath, have a snack, tap a nap. I was the only one here save for a couple of sunbathers on my first visit. The weekend finds me enjoying the presence of what I'd guess were two locals having an intimate chat on a bench. One family with young kids arrives for a few minutes to run in the grass as another family leaves. Butterflies flicker in the bushes and dragonflies dip in the water. I sit under the tree. I'm not a local but I'm not in tourist mode. It's probably not on any tourist's "must see" list, so I really like it and you can feel that the energy here is more serene and calming. Sometimes, a heart needs just that. Oh!! And a happy dog heart busts over a verdant knoll. You knoll it. Even doggies leave their hearts here. read more

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I love this little park, especially on warm days when the shade makes a huge difference. There are lots of little spots to sit and read or relax. A burbling brook, artificial or not, always adds something to the relaxation factor. Witnessing a hand-job in progress on the way to my car after eating at Fog City Diner one evening was a little disconcerting, though. read more

It's a pretty park.... But they kicked us all out today!! Granted, "us" consisted of a couple hundred people not wearing pants due to the annual SF No Pants Subway Ride event....but still! I'm cross. Heheh. Security guard: "What are you guys protesting, anyway?" Me: "Pants." read more

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I can do without the corporate branding and the ads on what looks like a neighborhood-information kiosk, but the park is too much of a gem to be dinging for pre-afterthoughts. It's beautiful and well maintained and inviting and hidden and welcoming and meandering and shady and sunny and inspiring and quieting. I'm really glad the tourists haven't taken it over, and I'd like to see what it's like during lunch hour on a weekday. There are views in all directions, but the one of Coit Tower is perfect. There is still so much of our city to love. I guess that's why I hate it so much these days. Too many people with too much money are finally picking up on what all of us working-class folks have known for a long time: San Francisco is a beautiful place. Unfortunately, the place will be all that's left of San Francisco very soon unless someone does something about the housing situation. We don't need more housing or more below-market-rate housing; we need AFFORDABLE HOUSING. We also need to stop doing rich people favors. See, here's the funny thing about the rich: They only return the favors of other rich people. read more

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I came here with a few friends to celebrate our friend's birthday and it's such a nice big park and very peaceful. We were able to find a nice spot to lay our blankets down, social-distancing and enjoying our lunches. I would definitely recommend this spot to anyone wanting to relax and take in some nice scenery. read more

Love this park, but it has a LOT of rules, enforced by constant security. No! You cannot bring a blanket and sit on it during a hot day. No! You cannot put your feet in the water either! Can't complain tho, they do let me walk my dog here when I bring her to work and it really is a beautiful park. read more

I like the Plaza because of the Creek. The plaza is very calming place to be. I like walking through this plaza. This feels more like a mini park then a plaza. I would bring my friends here. I bet they would like this place. This place rocks. read more

I accidentally found this park while strolling north through San Francisco. I hadn't realised that Levi's had started here in the city. It was nice to have this little haven and shade for a little rest. The water features are a nice touch. Perfect place for a short pick me up on the way to the touristy parts on the northern peninsula read more

When I worked nearby, I loved to enjoy my lunch on a sunny day in Levi's Plaza Park or in the plaza itself. I would feel worlds away from my work and the office (which was exactly what I was looking for!). The grass was sometimes a little too damp to sit on but there are plenty of little concrete spots where you can plant yourself and devour your lunch. read more

I'm not one to throw labels or superlatives around, but this is the BEST SMALL PARK IN THE CITY. Sandwiched between the busy Embarcadero and bricky Levi's Plaza, this park is surprisingly quiet and serene for its location. Built on seven hills like San Francisco*, this place has every combination of grass, paths, brick walls, sunny spots, shaded spots, ponds, bridges, and benches you could ever desire. Levi's Plaza Park is the perfect location for your lunch break if you work in Telegraph Hill. Come here after grabbing a salad from RJ's Market and enjoy the view of all your fellow good looking** urban dwellers. I cannot stress how beautiful everyone*** is who sits in this park. _________ *false. it only has one hill. **does not include creepy guy with the parrot ***I'm talking about myself read more

If you work in the area you have probably already discovered the joy of sitting in the park, close to the water, soaking up the sun. If not, you should try it. There are a lot of quick lunches you can pick up during the week (Il Fornaio to-go, Rj's Market, etc.) and then camp out on a rock. The park is clean... almost oddly clean. In the morning you can see the men come out of the woodwork and work all day sweeping leaves. Everyone that works for the park is really friendly! The park is also dog-friendly, but make sure you clean up! read more

I feel super lucky to have this Park right by my work. It's such a lovely, peaceful place to eat lunch. The grass is always green, the fountains mask the city noise, everything is always clean, security strolls around regularly, and there are plenty of places to sit: benches, huge stones, grass. It's a make your own adventure lunch spot with plenty of sun (when the fog lets it through..) and shade. Pro tip - Wednesdays in September and the first half of October have a live music program run by SFJazz that is great! read more

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I always take breaks here when I'm tired. It has a good environment and it's very peaceful.

I love this park, EXCEPT, for the overzealous security rent-a-cops that don't allow you to anything outside of sitting and being quiet. Park Rules *No blankets * No sitting in one spot for more than 1 hour *Don't touch the water * No games or playing * No alcohol There are too many rules in America and Levi's Plaza Park is the epitome. Wahh. read more

Day: Great park for people to experience something other than recirculated air. Very welcoming for lunch dates. Always kept clean and well manicured. Night: Joebooty magnificently deposited some organic refuse in one of the receptacle cans after a celebration marking his birth. He lost his lunch. He kept it clean. Nice petite park. 5 Sir Charles Barkley's read more

This is a super clean, super nice park, this is the perfect and i mean perfect place to hang out and get some sun while reading a book.. its nice and quiet, and if you are lucky you can get a spot right by the little stream/island area and just relax... its weird because you cant even here the busy streets thats not too far behind this park.. i also love that brick building across the street that you can see coit tower in the back ground.. its a pretty amazing view from that perspective. peacefull place in the middle of a busy neighborhood read more

While Levi Strauss himself was known for acts of charity, the progenitor of the family's philanthropy is said to be Walter Haas Sr., who married the daughter of one of Mr. Strauss' nephews. (Levi Strauss never married and had no children.) Walter Haas Sr., who ran Levi Strauss & Co. for nearly 30 years, established the Walter & Elise Haas Fund in 1952. Walter and Elise Haas had three children: Rhoda (who married Richard Goldman), Peter (who married Miriam "Mimi" Lurie) and Walter (who married Evelyn Danzig). While there are other family funds, these have the largest endowments: The Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr. Fund has assets of $600 million and focuses on advancing civil rights, helping low-income children and families, and improving neighborhoods. The Richard & Rhoda Goldman Fund, with $370 million in assets, is known for its Goldman Environmental Prizes {lsaquo}six annual awards of $125,000 each to grass-roots activists. The Walter and Elise Haas Fund is worth about $230 million. With an emphasis on the arts, the fund gave $10 million to the building of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. The Miriam and Peter Haas Fund, with about $200 million in assets, has focused grant making on improving quality child care and education for low-income families. The Columbia Foundation, with about $73 million in assets, was established in 1940 by Madeleine Haas Russell and her brother, William Haas "for the furtherance of the public welfare." Its long-standing interests are world peace, human rights and the environment. read more

Like a favorite pair of blue jeans, our visit to Levi's Plaza and the Levi Strauss & Company world headquarters was comfortable and relaxed. With some aged cheese and a loaf of sourdough, we crossed the Embarcadero from Pier 23 to have a picnic, admire the landscape architecture, and browse through the headquarters building, mini museum, and company store. We were drawn into Levi's Plaza Park by the rolling green grass hills and meandering mountain streams, representative of the company's origins outfitting the Sierra Nevada gold rush miners. The plaza was created by the celebrated modernist landscape architect Lawrence Halprin, who is famous for his alluring designs. The focal point of the plaza is a geometric, multi-tiered fountain of cascading waters, with stepping stones encircling a 72-ton centerpiece of carnelian granite. Across the plaza, the Levi's logo directed us into the low-profile, red brick corporate headquarters building. Inside we shopped for Levi's newest products in the company store, observed fashion designers at work in the airy atrium, and perused a mini Levi's history museum. We learned that Levi Strauss came to San Francisco in 1853, and made his fortune selling riveted denim blue jeans, the most popular garment ever worn. Levi was adored as a faithful employer and munificent philanthropist. His generous spirit endures in the comfort of his clothes and openness of his corporate headquarters campus. For the relaxed vibe, captivating landscapes, welcoming headquarters building and company store, and interesting mini museum and atrium, I give Levi's Plaza and Levi Strauss & Company world headquarters four stars, riveted to the pockets of your favorite blue jeans. read more

It's a park. It's a park that blue jeans built. Ill-fitting and ugly blue jeans at that. But it is still a park in the middle of the city. I think to do the park appropriately you are supposed to listen to Tiny Dancer on your iPod/iPhone. read more

Peaceful and calming, Levi's Plaza Park is a little piece of heaven, especially when the sun is out. Caught it when the trees were blooming and there was a slight breeze...pink petals drifting like confetti. Magical. read more

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Great little park, definitely hidden. I was going to the filbert steps when i came upon this place. It is nice and relaxing and has a nice Water sculpture that you can walk around and in between. some nice grass to lay on and tons of space for kids! As someone mentioned, hidden gem!!! read more

It's a nice corporate owned park. Some oddities: - In spring there are some nesting birds which go on the offensive if you are too close to their nests. - Levi Plaza's security is crazy. I watched the other day as a couple sat on a bench. The girl had her feet up on the bnech with her chin resting on her knees, her boyfriend laid down on the remainder of the bench with the back of his head resting on her feet. Security swooped in to stop this calamity! Affection of any kind is strictly forbidden. Good drones do not show affection. Remeber that drone. read more

Grass to relax in, benches to linger on, F Market bells adding quintessential San Francisco atmosphere and lazy creeks providing ambiance. Gorgeous. Go here on a sunny day with a good sandwich and be reminded just how good the small things in life can feel. read more

This park is my favorite place to go for a lunch break. Even in the cold winter months, this park is free of shade allowing its visitors to bask in the sunshine, sit on a bench and read a book, enjoy Coit tower, nap on the grass, or enjoy their 30-minute lunch break amongst happy tourists and workers. Levi's Park is always sparkly clean and the sound of the waterfalls provides for a relaxing environment. Around the park include the Ferry Building, Chica, Starbucks, the Little Window, and many more delicious options to discover. And don't forget about the Exploratorium across the way. read more

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Love this plaza. It's right under my favorite running spot, and it's right next to the Ferry Building. Sure parking is a hassle, but they just built a bunch of stuff by the area. Plus, there are so many benches here to just sit on and watch the day fly by. Really like this park. read more

Levi's Plaza Park is right next to my work and I try to come out and relax here whenever I have the chance to. I love how clean this park is and how many different patches of grass there are to sit and sleep on. Great place to have lunch or just hang out. Dolores Park is one of the most disgusting parks in the city due to how crowded it is on a regular basis and Levi's Plaza Park is the exact opposite of that. read more

This is probably the best AND worst park I've ever been to. Well, maybe not worst; bizarre might be more appropriate. Here's my reasoning: Best: - The sod that covers the entire park is quite possibly the softest and well-manicured grass my feet have had the pleasure of touching - It's a quiet little hideaway just steps away from the wharf and North Beach - The trickling of the fountains provides a lovely soundtrack - There's barely anyone there Now, the worst: - T here are "no blankets" allowed. That's right; my friend and I got reprimanded for laying on a blanket which covered too much of the grass. We were instructed by the park security guards (I think there were a total of 3 on staff for the approximately 3000 sq ft park) to fold it in half into a "towel," in which case it was ok... - ...for an hour. Apparently the grass gets damaged if you sit in one spot for more than this allotted time-frame, so we were instructed to move a few feet to either side to after each hour - It's rather small, meaning when throwing a football it often ends up in the water, street, or dangerously close to one the aforementioned guards Al in all, it's a gorgeous park, but exercise extreme caution in your park etiquette, or else. read more

What a chill spot to read or hang out at. Well thought out design and use of hills to give you a sense of privacy. Nice kid friendly location. I'll definitely stop back next time I'm over in the embarcadero area. Beautiful. read more

Great place to hang out if you're seeking outdoor space and benches. Very urban looking. Well maintained lawns you can sit on. Also has benches if you prefer. Also a great place to take group photos if you like a San Francisco icon like Coit Tower in the background! read more

I love this park for all the same reasons as people have listed above HOWEVER after going there for weeks, I was approached yesterday by a security person who barely spoke English, just enough to tell me "no blanket"........I said WHAT??? "no blanket, it the rules" WHAT??? PISSED me off, and obviously I couldn't talk to this guy to find out why "it the rules" I don't understand the difference between people sprawled out on the grass sans blanket, and me trying to protect my white pants while enjoying the park any suggestions???? read more

Safe and semi secluded spot near the busy Embaracadero. Often take a walk here after visiting Fog City Diner. There is water the children to dabble and rocks to cross the stream. read more

Yelpers who've described this spot as an 'oasis' are right on point. It's a cool little spot, tucked-away btwn the Embarcadero and the offices on Battery. It has a calming 'zen garden' feel about it - a bubbling stream, wandering path, the soft sway of willow trees - which makes it perfect for those who work in the area who need to use their lunch break to reengerize out-of-doors. But besides relaxing for an hour while eating your lunch during the work day, by rule, the uses of the park are sort of limited. And as Yelper Marianna pointed out, the security guards who patrol the area not only keep the place 'safe', but also keep your feet out of the water, and your blankets off the grass, etc. So that's kind of a bummer...but overall, a decent place to hang for a quiet hour. It's largely shady, an sun exposure is limited. read more