The Best Park / Open Space in Bayview/Hunter's Point

Adam Rogers Park

Tucked away in the Bayview District, this leafy gem is home to a beloved community garden. The basketball court, playground and BBQ area are all time-honored gathering spots for friends and neighbors. Expansive views of the Bay and Candlestick Park.... more

Bayview Hill

Various trails give you 360-degree views of the City, San Francisco Bay, San Bruno Mountain, and downtown San Francisco; diverse populations of sensitive plant species; a variety of resident and migratory bird species. more

Bayview Letters

This little patch of a green hillside with the BAYVIEW letters welcomes cars traveling north on 3rd Street to the district. more

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Bayview Park - Gilroy Steps

Bayview Park supports perhaps the most diverse assemblage of plants and animals in the natural areas system. Its grassland has some of the most beautiful wildflower displays in San Francisco. Other plant communities here include coastal scrub, eucaly... more

Calibird Pollinator Sanctuary

Located in the heart of the Bayview District, The Calibird Pollinator Sanctuary is a special place of healing for animals, plants and humans alike. We've added native plants, specific host plants for our insect friends, and several places they can ac... more

Candlestick Point Recreation Area

From Candlestick Point State Recreation, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay, the East Bay Hills, San Bruno Mountain as well as relax in the peaceful scenery of the park itself. Its location on the western shoreline of the San... more

EcoCenter at Heron's Head Park

The EcoCenter at Heron's Head Park is the first environmental education facility in southeast San Francisco. As a division of bay.org, the EcoCenter at Heron's Head Park's mission is to protect, restore, and inspire conservation of San Francisco B... more

Gilman Park & Playground

Gilman Baseball Diamond is a great neighborhood field to play ball at. There is a clubhouse and playground on the other side of the park - http://sfrecpark.org/754/Gilman-Clubhouse . more

Hilltop Park - Sundial Park

Hilltop Park is situated at the heart of the bustling Bayview neighborhood on the highest point of Bayview Hill, with spectacular views of San Francisco Bay. For decades this was a vibrant community park famous for its signature 78 feet sundial an... more

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Hunters Point Shoreline Park

Louis Sutter Playground - John McLaren Park

A favorite picnic spot, this recently improved playground is also the perfect place to watch ducks and birds on nearby McNab Lake. Choose from dozens of picnic areas, or rent the clubhouse for your private event. Sports fans will be happy to find two... more

Palou Phelps Park

This small park has a playground at its northern entrance, the only place where it is flat. The rest of the park is primarily a steep grassland with trails, city views, and habitat for a variety of bird species.  more

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