I took a side quest stroll around Spreckles lake today, and though the weather didn't permit the…read morebest photos, it was nevertheless a peaceful and pleasant experience. There are exercise bars for stretching and a few beautiful massive eucalyptus trees. The only area for improvement here is the pavement is too uneven. This is definitely not a safe place to roller skate.

Used to come here often growing up and watching the motorized boats zoom across the Lake. In my…read moreteens, I would bring bags of grass clippings from our yard and dump them in the lake to watch the Mud Hens aka the American Coot scurrying to eat the clippings. There was no such thing as compost bins back then and the houses had one large round metal garbage can to dump everything. The Lake is still maintained really nice and was able to go inside the Spreckeks Lake Clubhouse where members who race their boats come to gather.

Did not know this park had such an amazing view of ocean beach! you're up high so you can see a…read morelot. gorgeous at night too with the evening street lights and sometimes bonfires esp in the summertime when you're allowed to host bonfires. there are some picnic tables so you can sit down and enjoy some food. be cautious, it is windy though since youre near the ocean so your plates or table cloth may be blowing away. easy parking on the street and there are some lots

What a beautiful park. There was no parking at the visitors center so we parked near the houses up…read morethe street. Parking on the street where we parked is 2 hours, which is enough time to take the loop and going to Lands End Lookout. The trails are well maintained. At the upper parking lot you can find a port-o-potty for those that really need to go. Thus, there are two onsite lots, we didn't see the upper lot, so there might have been parking there, but street parking worked out for us this time. There are indoor facilities at the visitor's center. Around 6 stalls, but there still is a line. We went on Sunday and it was a beautiful day, prefect for jeans and a t-shirt. There wasn't a cloud in the sky and no fog so the view was incredible. We could see the golden gate bridge clearly. We hiked to around to the look out, it was actually a leisurely walk, which is just my pace. I'm not a hiker. I didn't see any water fountains on the trail or garbage cans. even without those two things the trails were kept clean, no trash laying around and many people were carrying their own water bottles or other types of drinks. I'd like to go back and take the trail to the Legion of Honor. It's .6 miles so a little bit of a hike, but so worth it. It's beautiful over there too. I might have to find a 4 hour parking spot so I can really take my time, but if I'm quick we can make it in the 2 hour limit, but I'd rather not take my chances.

Street parking was free and easy on Kezar this past Saturday when I came by to visit Alvord Lake,…read moreone of the many captivating lakes at Golden Gate Park. It features beautiful landscaping and a fountain at the center, and is home of the first reinforced concrete bridge built in the US, consisting of a single arch and cave-like tunnel. The setting was gorgeous, nothing like previous reviews reported, but then again some of those were almost two decades ago, so it's understandable that the descriptions are far from what it is today. In fact, the lake underwent a restoration during the covid-19 lockdown. In 2026, it's an inviting place, surrounded by greenery, paved pathways winding through the area, a few trees with seating built around the trunks, and a grassy field next to the lake where I was able to stretch out my mat and relax alongside other parkgoers on this cool and sunny summer day.

Dear Alvord Lake, Please tell me your secrets. You are old,…read morealmost as old as the park, so probably think I'm wondering about your name, or the people you've seen, walking through the park, or who drew the Koi, on your bank, today, in chalk. That stuff, it would be fun to hear about, sometime; the thing is, I've got a few questions, of a more pressing nature, to ask of you. See, my terrier, she darted, today, when she saw you; dove right in; I tried to stop her, but surely, in your years, you've seen how difficult a terrier can be, to control. And I know, it's not really your fault, it's mine, I know; maybe if I didn't wear the collar, in my relationship with her, things would have been different, today, when she saw you; the things is, I do, and they weren't. Which leads to my pressing questions. Those little brown things, floating around, the ones that my terrier was nosing, what are they? Please, tell me someone's fetish is to float candy bars on your surface, because I got as close as I could stomach, to the "logs", to see what my terrier was nosing, and they looked an awful lot like turds. Why do you smell like urine? Please, tell me someone's fetish is to dump ammonia into your waters, because now, my terrier, she smells like piss. When were you last flushed out? Please, tell me someone's fetish is to completely flush you out, every once in awhile, for while wading in your waters today, my terrier, she got covered in this muck, a muck that kind of looks like candy bars macerated in ammonia, but I'm fearful, it may actually be turds macerated in piss. I only ask, because right now, I'm on the sofa, with a cocktail, relaxing, from a hard day at work, and a long walk in the park, with the dogs, and my terrier, she expects to get up here, on the sofa, like every other night. It's going to happen, her getting up here, for as I said, I wear the collar in this relationship, but it would be easier to accept, her getting up here, if I knew your secrets.

I live very close To this location . It's quiet and not many…read moreknow how to access the lake but it can be reached from the north side trail . There are giant koi fish there were most likely released by locals years ago that are close To 4 feet long . If you go don't. Try to catch the big koi they are wild and have survived for several years

I recently took a stroll from my place in Warren dr . This is truly one of the hidden gems although…read moreman made but still so peaceful there is a movement trying to get started on next door to initiate developing a small local park thee with trails and maybe some picnic tables but all on a small scale. I as well saw the koi fish and they are almost the size of a small dolphin and I'm not kidding just nice little surprise .

** The following review reflects my experience DURING the COVID-19 pandemic. **…read more I didn't know San Francisco had its own Fountain of Youth. OK, I knew we had one, but I thought it was at the Red Door Spa near Union Square. But I guess Elizabeth Arden isn't the only one holding the key to your eternal childhood. This spring, according to Ohlone legend, apparently allows women sipping its water to pump out kids over a long life. I don't know what the water does to those of us who don't reproduce, but it is a congregation place for COVID-weary teachers needing to take their charges on a field trip. Why not? After all, there's a stone well from which presumably the water springs and plenty of flora and streams in which the kids can frolic to the delight of their teachers. Of course I did not partake of the frolicking as I didn't want to get 5-10 at Folsom State, but I still enjoyed the bucolic setting from a distance. RELATED - Exploring the Marina? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2HyFdzC

El Polin Spring has a very short trail appropriate for a leisurely stroll. During the winter the…read morecreek runs through but it's pretty much dry for the rest of the year. Bathrooms are located at the base as well as about 5 parking spots. During the weekend unrestricted parking is available on the street however it's permit only during the week. At the beginning of the trail there are a couple of picnic tables and remnants of the base of an Adobe house from colonial days. You can always hear lots of birds chirping and it's populated with wildflowers in the spring. The trail is a loop about a quarter of a mile which is good for people that want to get out for something short. To hike farther, at the loop take a left and there is a trail that goes up by the playground. This trail can circle around with the Lovers Lane trail which is about 1.5 miles. Another option is to take a right before the spring which goes up to the Ecology Trail which you can circle around as well.

The middle lake has since gotten an upgrade and now is filled with water next to a stream with a…read moresmall waterfall (though the last time I was there that part was dry). It's more lush compared to the dry patch of dirt it was before and worth checking out. Out of the 3 I like North Lake the best as it feels the most rustic and natural whereas the other two feel man made. It's a great place for a birder. Birds are everywhere. North Lake has monthly cleanups through Golden Gate Bird Alliance where you basically garden and get rid of non native plants.

Just returned home after my walk at Chain of Lakes (adjacent to Fulton). The pictures that I am…read moreadding relate to the little bridge that crosses over what USED TO BE an absolutely charming pond that featured a cool variety of ducks and raccoons romping in the water, This area has be totally neglected and it is basically more. Overgrown brush, tree branches cover the area and the pond is nothing but thick green scum. see pics. Ok, maybe the green scum can't be dealt with but the hideous overgrowth can! For this part of the park, I give it 2 stars. The rest of the park is of course a 5 rating. It would be nice if the Park and Rec would RE-PAINT the narrow path or put up at least 2 signs to indicate NO bikes or SCOOTERS. One trash can for this size park area is also ridiculous given that 95% of the time it is locked up! and dog waste bags scattered around the can not in it. C'mon..

What a great spot to detour from our Chinatown visit, allowing my 6 year old to have some much…read moreneeded fun and enjoys some sunshine vitamins. The park consists of large open green space, perfect for laying out or enjoying a picnic. There are walking paths lined with decent amounts of shade, a children's playground, and apparently is the home for wild parakeet. Ferry Park is well kept and surprisingly clean aside from the 2 tall cans that were littered at the playground. LMAO. With the park being located across the way from the pier, the view is great. 4 stars. During our visit, there was the farmers market happening over at the pier. Should you time things correctly, you could easily grab yourself a snack and enjoy it here. Seating is plentiful.

Lovely park smack in middle of down Embarcadero near the Sue Bierman Park which it's connected to…read moreand Embarcadero 3 shopping plaza with Hyatt recency nearby. Nice park as I ran passed it. Another little oasis park hidden in this area with other parks and great restaurants as I was heading to one for dinner. Quiet area of town where people live in apartments or condos and mixed with businesses

Flat open park leading up to the main entrance of Golden Gate Park…read more This is a park full of runners, walkers and bicyclists. I noticed little comely garden areas as well as fun playgrounds to let your kids run in. There are also a few toilets. Unfortunately they were closed when I last visited. It's not the prettiest park to picnic, but always good for a run or a walk.

This park gets 5 stars because of the amazing crow statues on display. I love crows-and this…read moreartwork is titles "an attempted murder" a clever title since a group of 3+ crows is a murder, and there are only 2. I love parks in the city in the middle of all the buildings and hustle bustle and you need to go visit these crows!