Rincon park, a place with a view and a gem for dog owners. What it lacks in size is made up for in charm, scenery, and convenience. While for many this may not quite be considered a park given the size, the patch of grass is centrally located and a lovely location by the water. The views are spectacular. You're walking by the pier and you get to enjoy the breathtaking view of the Bay Bridge as well as Cupid's Span - the 70 foot bow and arrow sculpture. It's also a popular meeting location for dog owners. Lots of furry friends visit there throughout the day. This is an ideal place to quickly stop by, whether you are a tourist or a local. Despite the small size, Rincon park has a lot to offer. read more

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One of the many nice spots along the Embarcadero Rincon Park is situated where Folsom Street ends at the Embarcadero. It is a small green space on the edge of San Francisco's central waterfront. The Park is designed tilted toward the Bay so that one can sit and enjoy amazing views of the Bay. It has become a rest stop for those of us who work in the downtown area and need a break from the office. The residents and visitors to the City equally frequent enjoy the park. Those with poppies often bring them here to meet other poppies, so the place is equally enjoyed by humans and their canine friends! The most noticeable feature of the park is the Cupid's Span, a sculpture by married artists Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen installed here in 2002. In a 2002 interview with SF Chronicle Gap Founder and Chairman Donald Fisher, who together with his wife, Doris, commissioned the work said that he thought the piece would become an icon of the city and would be "tremendously photographed". He was right on! Every time I walk by the place, I see someone shooting a picture of the sculpture :-) read more

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This is such a fun and relaxing place to walk! We walked around the park at night and it was so pleasant and peaceful! The river breeze nearby and the bow and arrow create a great ambiance! read more

Rincon Park - Parks Near Me - San Francisco, California

Definitely one of the best places to go for the best views of the bay bridge. Came here during the rain but definitely want to come back during summer time read more

Rincon Park - Parks Near Me - San Francisco, California

Rincon Park is in a great location which is walking distance from the Oracle Stadium and the Ferry Building. It has a view of downtown San Francisco on one side and a beautiful view of the Bay Bridge on the other side. I've seen it most crowded after work on weekdays and on the weekends. Many people have picnics here and bring their dogs. Lots of people gather for their dogs to play and socialize here. However it's not gated so your dog does have to be trained to stay within the field. The negative here is that that there are homeless people that are here from time to time who can cause disruption when they start randomly yelling. Otherwise I would say it is a great park to see the scenic views and bring your pet. read more

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While in SF on a business trip, I happened to stop at this lovely little park during a morning run! Being that is was my first time in SF, I was eager to get a good view of the Bay Bridge, and Rincon Park provided just that! The park is relatively small, but it has both grassy areas and a running/bike path. The particular morning I visited it was foggy, but I still was able to get a beautiful view of the bridge and take a moment to watch the ferry boats come in and out. The park was relatively quiet, with just a few other runners and bikers passing through. Ricon Park is also known for its very large and incredibly cool bow and arrow sculpture by the famous artist Claes Oldenburg. It's huge and can't be missed! Next time I find myself in SF, I'll make a run to enjoy the beautiful views of Ricon Park. read more

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The only reason I did not give Rincon Park five stars was because of the smell. My fur baby and I walked from pier 39 down to Rincon Park. It's a nice walk, a lot of people watching. When we got there, there was only one other dog there named Ellie. I know because he called her name. Cupid's span is so cool up close. However, the smell as I mentioned earlier was so pungent. I will add that I am very sensitive to smells. However overall it was a great experience and a great walk! read more

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This is a beautiful place to be. Go for morning walk, running, enjoy the view of Bay Bridge. read more

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Both locals and tourists can see this beautiful park from quite a ways away. the tour buses ride by here as well. Rincon Park faces the Bay bridge and The "Cupid's Span" sits in it. Shockingly they are able to keep the grass very green all year round. It is also a major Instagram picture area. It's not too bad of a walk from the ferry building. Don't let that scare you from heading down to Rincon park to take a few pics and enjoying the views! read more

"The Arrow" is the closest park to where I live and its my puppy's favorite spot. As soon as we are within two blocks of this place he will refuse to move in any direction but the Arrow. He knows when he gets there, his doggie friends and their owners will be waiting and ready to play at any time of day. One of the best things about this park is that virtually all the dogs I've encountered there have been super good natured with awesome, friendly owners. I've seen some less friendly dogs but their owners tend to keep them on leash. This park isn't technically a dog park but the vast majority of people there are usually with their dogs. Despite being near all the traffic at Embarcadero and not being fenced in, its actually a decent spot to let your pup run off leash in the city. Most of the dogs instinctively know to stay in the grass area and don't run off. All in all, a wonderful spot to hang out, even if you don't have a dog of your own and just want to play with one. read more

TL;DR: Water front walkway with sporadic art. In between shopping and restuarants. This is another part of my daily walks around my work neighborhood. I recently expanded my path to come up south of the park and through it on the way to Pier 14 & the ferry building. There's some decent foliage around here, a nice little green oasis in the city. Actually saw it being tended today, by what appeared to be a volunteer, which was even cooler. There's an open grass space and plenty of room to move about, often and frequently see work-out groups down here either on the grass or on the numerous walkways around here. There's the giant bow and arrow in one of the lawns too, which doesn't make any sense and doesn't really need to. Awesome views of the bay, the bridge, and oakland, etc. Worth the walk by, but not really a destination spot. read more

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A nice park with a decent amount of parking spots for SF. Came here because I saw everybody's amazing pictures online and wanted some with my girlfriend too. However, all of the trash on the grass and fencing around Cupid's Span and railing next to the water really dampened the beauty of the area. Huge disappointment that I was unable to get any pictures of with Cupid's Span without all of the fencing around it. This is area is still the best for pictures of the Bay Bridge if you go on the walkway into the water. You will be able to get a close up view without all of the fences. read more

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One of the best views (and my personal favorite) of the San Francisco Bay! Rincon Park plays host to Cupid's Span, the large bow and arrow sculpture along the Embarcadero. (FACT: Installed in 2002, Cupid's Span was inspired by San Francisco's reputation as the home port of Eros!) Whether you walk, stroll, run or cycle through the park, this is a must-see while in the city. View from one side: http://instagram.com/p/bSYAPUFiZA/ read more

I like this park because i'm a Jersey girl. Need me to explain?? Bow and arrow makes me think of Bon jovi 'shot through the heart and you're to blame, you give love a bad name' see small patch of grass on the water, usually breezy. view of the bay bridge is nice (if you're into that sort of thing) right by the ferry bulding. i like it read more

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What a lovely park! I was in San Francisco on business and had just visited the Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39 area. I noticed this park on my way there so I decided to stop by on my way back while the sun was going down to get some evening photos of the bridge. I am sure glad I did. This park is very quiet and peaceful with only a few runners passing by. There were a handful of homeless but at no point did I ever feel unsafe and I was by myself until about 9:15 PM. This location offers some of the best views of the Bay Bridge, which because of the way its lit, easily outshines the evening views of the Golden Gate Bridge. (During the day I think the GGB has an edge because of the color of the bridge itself) My only wish is that I returned there another night to get some more photos of Cupid's Span. I am sure there are some nice creative ways to incorporate it and the bridge into an epic photo. I recommend and everyone take a walk here. You can see the bridge up close or even get a bite at the nearby Ferry Building. There are a few benches along the walkway alongside the water. read more

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This is where you can get a lot of water Pokemons! I got 2 dratinis, tons of tentacools, and a Gyarados!!!

One of my old managers used to have his sailboat at the berth nearby. We'd eat over at Java House and then set onto the water. There's this huge bow and arrow nearby called Cupid's Span which is supposedly symbolizes where Tony Bennett left his heart. I'm not a huge fan of the piece but the park where it's located is definitely a nice place to kick back after you've had your hearty breakfast and watch the children and dogs play. read more

As a dog walker, I get to spend most of my time outside in parks all over the city with many many wonderful dogs. It's definitely a treat to spend a couple days a week by the water and the Bay Bridge, fresh air. AHEM however, coming from a dog lady's point of view, it would be AWESOME if the parks and recreation department wouldn't maintain the grass in Rincon Park and along the Embarcadero with a fish based compost. That's the rumor anyway. read more

While the most recognizable part of this park is Cupid's Span, what I found the most memorable part of this small park is just the cleanliness and peacefulness of it. It is a bit of a walk from the Ferry Building, but once you get to the small hill, it is nice to just sit and relax with your back to the heavy traffic while you look towards the Bay Bridge. There are a few people jogging or walking their dogs through who mind their own business, making the whole visit much more pleasant. Not the most lively park, but great if you wanna get away from all the FiDi commotion for a bit! read more

Dogs love this park! They can run around off-leash. Excellent view of the Bay Bridge and Treasure Island. I used to take my dog here for a walk and play time all the time. It's a good place for dogs (and owners) to socialize. My dog would be so tired by the end of the day after visiting this park because he loves to chase other dogs around like a police dog! read more

Besides Cupid's Span, there's not much going on. I like that it has a grassy knoll--no, not that grassy knoll. But Warren G. Harding did die not too far from here, so maybe there's something to that. . . . read more

I love visiting this park to get a awesome view of the bay. The giant bow and arrow in the ground is spectacular. I don't think that they enforce the no climb rule enough because I see a lot of kids climbing on it. In other words I am saying that I love 'being able to climb on it' because whenever I do it I have the time of my life. read more

I didn't realize this was actually designated as a "park." I always called it the random stuff along the path between me and the ferry building. Nevertheless park or not, this is a great place to take tourists and new folks in town. It's a nice wide, flat sidewalk perfect for strolling, jogging, running intensely, or stumbling around while drunk. The view is breathtaking during the day and at night. It could definitely get a bit crowded especially during the day on weekends. I think people do like sitting on the grass but I also know that dogs love to pee on that same grass. Overall a well liked area/park by both humans and k9s alike! :) enjoy! read more

Good little spot on the Embarcadero. With a great view of the bay bridge and AT&T park down the street, life gets no better. Good good place to have lunch or take the kiddos. read more

Great park to eat lunch at! I'll walk down all the way from 2nd and Howard to eat here. The view is amazing! If you sit near the north end, you'll most likely hear the never-stop-sneezing bum. He'll also grunt at you as you walk by. You'll also notice there are some pretty dumb/clueless dog owners that bring their pets here. Not everyone, but some. read more

Well maintained park. So dog friendly. Sad to say that certain druggies trash this park but thanks to the city workers, it's clean and they have lovely vegetation. So peaceful to watch boats/ferries go by. read more