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Parrots, jays, happy dogs and smiling people. Large green park with beautiful landscaping, hilly with paved paths. You can hear the parrots squawking as they bed down around 6pm. Windy too, dress in layers.
I'm rediscovering many parks I frequented in my twenties with new perspective as a parent. Back then, I knew nothing about this park's monkey bars. Today I can tell you that these are top notch, the ground underneath is soft in case you fall, and on the early September day when we visited the breeze kept us cool under the bright sun at midday.
Beautiful park. We brought a dog and so do 75% of park users here bring their pooch to run around. At the top there are some benches where one can see parts of SF and the beautiful houses. It's full of people and I general people seem to be good with their pets.
Lafayette Park has it all: tennis courts, play structure, dog park, central location, bathrooms, open space, and city views. It's in a very nice neighborhood, Danielle Steel's mansion is across the street on Washington. This park is very similar to Alta Plaza Park but I think it might be a little bigger. I like it to come and sit on a lawn and read. It's close to Fillmore on the west end so easy to get lunch and take it to the park and Whole Foods is close on the east end on California and Franklin. It's definitely a neighborhood park and lots of people flock especially on nice days to hang out on the grass.
So stinking cute! They have plenty of grassy area and benches (no tables) for picnics, enjoying the outdoors, and catching up with friends. There is a playground for kids and a dog area at the very top. The best part is there are public restrooms that are kept in clean and operation conditions which is perfect for those that want to stay a little longer and enjoy the park or parents with little ones.
I am reviewing only the fenced in dog play area. It's a nice park, however, some folks inside the dog fence areas are a bit too busy with their phones and not paying attention and picking up their dog's bizness, so if you wander toward the edge of the fenced in area, you can see some amber scattered about. For this reason, I don't always bring my little one here anymore.
Hanged out at Lafayette park today. Lots of fun interactive games for the kids to play in. Lots of benches and seats to sit on and the atmosphere is pretty nice. Down the street you can see the bay and ocean, other views are of Sutro tower and one of the famous mansions. Parking might be hard but if you circle around, you'll eventually find something (parking is always hard in SF).
This is a gorgeous park and it is especially great for people with dogs. There is a nice little dog area fenced on 3 sides where the dogs can play together. The entrance is open but none of the dogs seem to have an issue with that. Most of the people are nice and most of the dogs are well behaved. The park itself is gorgeous with great views of the city. The landscaping is lovely and you will always find a group doing Tai-Chi or people exercising and the top of the park. There is a nice playground area for kids to play and plenty of benches and tables for people to relax at. In my opinion, this is one of the best parks in the city!
I was in the area early for an appointment and since there was no waiting allowed in the office's waiting area, I decided to take a walk in the neighborhood. I then reached Lafayette Park, a park which I've driven by many times but have never walked in. It's a large park in Pacific Heights that covers four square blocks bordered by Washington, Laguna, Sacramento and Gough Streets. Walking up the staircase, the Park sits on a hill with views of the Marina district, Alcatraz and San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz, Buena Vista Park, and Twin Peaks. There were people enjoying the open green spaces, playing tennis in the two courts and walking the park. There's a nice children's playground in the center of the park, but it is currently closed due to Covid. A very nice neighborhood park that was clean and inviting that I wouldn't mind visiting again.
4 months ago
We were in the area for a festival and read that this park was great for dogs and had a dog park area. We walked up the HUGE San Francisco hill to the park, and then the whole park is a hill. The park is beautiful, there are sidewalks throughout, a nice playground for kids, a dog park area with a fence around it, and a summit area. Near the summit there was a coffee truck, Native Twins Coffee, that was perfect to grab a coffee or matcha. The dog park was a good size, it's long and fenced in, but on the hill so if you're planning on playing fetch/catch with your dog it'll either be throwing up hill or chasing it downhill. There were some trees, so there was some shade in the area too, plus a water fountain in case your dog gets thirsty. I will say, there were dogs all over the park off leash, not just in the turfed dog area. The dogs that were off leash were well behaved, but we kept an eye on our dog (on leash) and the others around us just to be safe. The summit is really pretty with some areas to sit down and plenty of shade. The view was great, and there were groups of people there for a birthday party. The playground area also had some seating nearby and another party was happening in that area. Despite the giant hill, this was a very cute park. I'd definitely stop by again. read more
We really enjoy coming to Lafayette Park Playground this morning for an early Easter egg hunting event--it's quite unique compared to other playgrounds in the city. The layout is more challenging and perfect for little explorers who love to climb, balance, and stay active. My 3-year-old always finds something new to do, and it keeps them engaged for a long time. I also appreciate that babies aren't left out--there are designated areas where younger kids can safely play too. The restroom is conveniently located and clean, which is a big plus for families. That said, some of the rocky edges can be a bit risky for adventurous kids, so it's definitely a place where you'll want to keep a close eye on them at all times. The only downside is parking--it can be pretty tough to find a spot, especially during busy times. Overall, it's a fun and exciting playground that's great for kids of different ages, as long as you're prepared for a bit of supervision and a parking hunt! read more
2 years ago
Parrots, jays, happy dogs and smiling people. Large green park with beautiful landscaping, hilly with paved paths. You can hear the parrots squawking as they bed down around 6pm. Windy too, dress in layers. read more
I'm rediscovering many parks I frequented in my twenties with new perspective as a parent. Back then, I knew nothing about this park's monkey bars. Today I can tell you that these are top notch, the ground underneath is soft in case you fall, and on the early September day when we visited the breeze kept us cool under the bright sun at midday. read more
Beautiful park. We brought a dog and so do 75% of park users here bring their pooch to run around. At the top there are some benches where one can see parts of SF and the beautiful houses. It's full of people and I general people seem to be good with their pets. read more
Lafayette Park has it all: tennis courts, play structure, dog park, central location, bathrooms, open space, and city views. It's in a very nice neighborhood, Danielle Steel's mansion is across the street on Washington. This park is very similar to Alta Plaza Park but I think it might be a little bigger. I like it to come and sit on a lawn and read. It's close to Fillmore on the west end so easy to get lunch and take it to the park and Whole Foods is close on the east end on California and Franklin. It's definitely a neighborhood park and lots of people flock especially on nice days to hang out on the grass. read more
6 years ago
So stinking cute! They have plenty of grassy area and benches (no tables) for picnics, enjoying the outdoors, and catching up with friends. There is a playground for kids and a dog area at the very top. The best part is there are public restrooms that are kept in clean and operation conditions which is perfect for those that want to stay a little longer and enjoy the park or parents with little ones. read more
3 years ago
I am reviewing only the fenced in dog play area. It's a nice park, however, some folks inside the dog fence areas are a bit too busy with their phones and not paying attention and picking up their dog's bizness, so if you wander toward the edge of the fenced in area, you can see some amber scattered about. For this reason, I don't always bring my little one here anymore. read more
Hanged out at Lafayette park today. Lots of fun interactive games for the kids to play in. Lots of benches and seats to sit on and the atmosphere is pretty nice. Down the street you can see the bay and ocean, other views are of Sutro tower and one of the famous mansions. Parking might be hard but if you circle around, you'll eventually find something (parking is always hard in SF). read more
3 years ago
6 years ago
This is a gorgeous park and it is especially great for people with dogs. There is a nice little dog area fenced on 3 sides where the dogs can play together. The entrance is open but none of the dogs seem to have an issue with that. Most of the people are nice and most of the dogs are well behaved. The park itself is gorgeous with great views of the city. The landscaping is lovely and you will always find a group doing Tai-Chi or people exercising and the top of the park. There is a nice playground area for kids to play and plenty of benches and tables for people to relax at. In my opinion, this is one of the best parks in the city! read more
I was in the area early for an appointment and since there was no waiting allowed in the office's waiting area, I decided to take a walk in the neighborhood. I then reached Lafayette Park, a park which I've driven by many times but have never walked in. It's a large park in Pacific Heights that covers four square blocks bordered by Washington, Laguna, Sacramento and Gough Streets. Walking up the staircase, the Park sits on a hill with views of the Marina district, Alcatraz and San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz, Buena Vista Park, and Twin Peaks. There were people enjoying the open green spaces, playing tennis in the two courts and walking the park. There's a nice children's playground in the center of the park, but it is currently closed due to Covid. A very nice neighborhood park that was clean and inviting that I wouldn't mind visiting again. read more
7 years ago
Lafayette Park is the #2 reason that I moved to Pac Heights (Fillmore Street is #1). This legendary park is just so pretty! The top of the park provides awesome views of the bay to the north and city views to the east and south. The grassy southwestern part of the park provides an awesome picnic area on sunny days. My dog and I enjoy playing in the doggy area on the southeast side of the park. Seriously, the dogs that come to this park are just way too cute! The newly remodeled playground is perfect for kiddos. Picnic tables nearby are great for parents that need to sit near yelling distance of their children. The best part about this park is that it is very well kept and meticulously maintained. With so many "dingy" areas of SF, it's nice to be able to rely on this park as a destination! read more
Beautiful, big park with a wonderful children's playground. Lots of grass, many areas for sun or shade. The perfect picnic park. The playground has soft padding underfoot. Plenty of swings to accommodate both infants and older children. & many interesting play features. Access to public restroom available. read more
9 years ago
One of my fav parks in sf! Love how there's a dog park here, and the park is spacious and clean. I played tennis here, and there are only two courts, so waiting is to be expected. I wish they had more courts, but since they don't, please be considerate of others waiting for while you play aka don't hog the courts for hours. read more
6 years ago
5 years ago
Cathy: "Smell the heather, Heathcliff... Fill my arms with heather. All they can hold. Come on." Do you remember the scene in "Wuthering Heights" when Laurence Olivier filled Merle Oberon's arms with bunches and bunches of heather up on Penistone Crag as the ultimate act of romantic yearning? Well, Hollywood gossipmongers claimed Merle hated Larry because she said he spit when he talked. Also, heather isn't exactly lavender, but they both grow like weeds in the Moors. Well, don't even think about recreating that classic movie scene here because the lavender makes a nice aromatic fringe as it falls along Sacramento Street. They have laws against that, don't you know? I'm not a local to this charming neighborhood, a denizen who is able to enjoy the park on a daily basis with a French toy poodle, neutered of course, but I have been aware of it by its formerly seedy reputation as a cruising hangout after dark for wanton men. Back in those days, I always navigated around the park even if I had an opportunity to enter it for fear of being propositioned. Or maybe not propositioned. I don't remember which offended me more at the time. Now I'm envious of my friend Maggie who lives barely half a block away because the $10 million renovation has given this four-block park a facelift that should be the envy of any San Francisco neighborhood (photo: http://bit.ly/14ibfJm). Yet, I noticed it was fraught with controversy over what elements should be redesigned. There's a small meadow area that looks like it's being set up for public performances since they added terraced grass seating to make it feel like you should perform Hamlet's soliloquy (photo: http://bit.ly/1775Rqk). Some apparently don't like the idea of it. Less controversial are the two dog play areas and the expansive playground that has quite a stone water feature for frolicking toddlers (photo: http://bit.ly/1cEq0Xc). Gratefully, there are plenty of benches for people like me who just want to enjoy the view of Lower Pac Heights from here (photo: http://bit.ly/1a5nfwW). Worth a pause. And smell the heather. Or the lavender. Whatever. read more
Serene, relaxing, awash in your own world and taking time out to hear yourself and your thoughts.... This is Lafayette Square, just across the street from Danielle Steel's expansive estate....a quiet place for repose and a sanctuary for contemplation and reflection....also highly recommended for afternoon napping! I love it here; it's simply sublime.... taking a book or coming for chill time with my more introspective, reflective-type friends.... it's stunning, atop a hill in Pac Heights. Incidentally, the first time ever I parked on steep grade, about 60 degrees to the hill itself, just around the corner....bit frightening and exhilirating all at once! PS There are restroom facilities here, and the large square is a great mini-hike smack dab in the center of the city. Come get lost in yourself when you arrive at this oasis....a fave for dog-owners. read more
Saturday afternoon, sun is out, cookies in hand, great company. We had time to kill before dinner so we decided to come here to chillax. Some tips before heading here: 1) bring a blanket- you'll want to lay on the grass and rest your eyes like some people or as my friend would say, lay the f*ck down and stop being so alert like a dog 2) bring sunglasses- cover your eyes from the sun; cover your eyes from dogs approaching you to lick your face; cover your eyes from watching attractive people tan half naked in the sun; cover your cougar eyes for drooling over little boys with rock hard abs run around the park 3) bring food/drinks because the nice view and weather could have you staying out here for hours Overall, this park has it all. There's an area for dogs to roam around and make new friends with other dogs and humans. There's a play structure area for kids. There's a nice open lawn for small groups or large groups to get together and relax. There's flat areas and hills with endless paths for you to run around and get your workout on. There's clean bathrooms. There's a nice open space for bbq, bring your own grill. The crowd is similar to the crowd at Dolores but the "mature" version. read more
9 years ago
Very nice park! Very green...feel at peace here while the little ones play. Tiny climbing wall, a few slides (today was wet so we didn't really get to go on those), a water play area, swings for the big kids and little ones...clean restroom facilities, drinking fountain for kids and dogs, gated playground area, several picnicking areas, lovely kept grass, and a nice view! Very clean park, nice neighborhood folks, and not crowded (today, can't speak for nice, hot days!). The hyperactive kids had a blast. Left as soon as it rained but enjoyed it! Ate my sandwich and sat down on what looked like a dry seat - whoops! Wet bottom!! Touch the seat before you sit, even when it looks like it's dry! Also, park rules - all dogs on leashes. Sign on the tree says so! Another tip- hardly any parking. Your best bet is to find parking wherever you can and walk! They'll (the kids) will appreciate you for it!!! Enjoy! read more
12 years ago
This is my favorite park in all of San Francisco. I've moved far far away from it and miss it so much. I use to go every weekend with my dog and it is just beautiful. I love the hills and how serene it feels. The people that usually visit this park are folks that live in Pac Heights and Nob Hill so there tends to be a lot less Dolores Park hippies and wafting smells of marijuana circling you. It's an absolute gem of a park in the city. A perfect place for dogs to meet and mingle, a perfectly romantic scroll with your sig. other, as well as an amazing place to exercise (those hills, though). The views out toward the Marina are just spectacular and unlike anything you can find in any other city. My perfect Saturday is stopping at the Trader Joe's (on Hyde & California St.) or Whole Foods (in Pac Heights) and picking up a picnic and then meeting friends for an afternoon snack and reading sesh in the park. If you haven't been, you're missing out. read more
4 years ago
One of my Favorite parks in the world! It has views of everything you want! The city BOOOM! The bay water BOOM! Alcatraz island BOOM! Dog Park, play structure, walks, views, water, bathrooms, you name it this park has it. Except a basketball court but the views trump that for sure. read more
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Gough And Washington St
San Francisco, CA 94109
Pacific Heights
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(415) 831-2700
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When is the water feature with pumps running? Water has been off both times I went in June.
Is there free parking at this park?
Yes, there is free two-hour parking around the perimeter of the park. Pay attention to the notices for street cleaning. For example, I believe there is no parking on Tuesdays from 9-11 am.
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