Parks & Beaches
SF’s Sunset Dunes Park Creates New Zones for Bikes and Families
Bay Area Updates, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco San Francisco’s newest park, Sunset Dunes, has only been open since April but is already getting a safety and family-friendly upgrade after a string of bike and scooter accidents, including one involving a 4-year-old. The two-mile park will be split into two zones: Park Zone (west side): Calm, family-friendly space for walking, more...
It’s Peak Dahlia Season in SF (2025)
Bay Area Updates, Get Out: Events, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches Due to an extra cool summer, peak dahlia season is finally here for 2025 as of August 5th. And there’s no better place in San Francisco to view these gorgeous bulbs than at the “Dahlia Dell” in Golden Gate Park located right next to the Conservatory of Flowers. This “dell” a tribute more...
Rare Max Ernst Sculptures Hide Amongst Redwoods at SF’s Transamerica Pyramid
Artsy Fartsy, Downtown San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches A small forest of redwoods in downtown San Francisco just got a lot weirder—in the best way. A new outdoor exhibition at the Transamerica Pyramid’s Redwood Park brings twelve fantastical bronze sculptures by legendary Surrealist Max Ernst into public view, many for the first time. Tucked between skyscrapers, the sculptures more...
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Unveils First of 2025 Lineup
Brand New, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco, Parks & Beaches Hold onto your banjos! Hardly Strictly Bluegrass just dropped the first part of its 2025 lineup. The beloved (and completely free) San Francisco festival returns to Golden Gate Park, October 3-5, 2025, and they’ve got some real headliners to kick off the excitement. And in true Hardly Strictly fashion, this is more...
Free Parking in Golden Gate Park is Ending
Parks & Beaches, San Francisco, Transportation Say goodbye to one of the last free parking spots in San Francisco. The Board of Supervisors just voted to let the SFMTA begin charging for parking in Golden Gate Park starting January 1, 2027. This means popular destinations like the de Young, Cal Academy, and the Conservatory of Flowers more...
SF’s Brand New 1.5 Acre “Outpost” Picnic Meadow Opening at Presdio Tunnel Tops
Brand New, Outdoor Dining, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches Starting Thursday, July 17, the Presidio is opening Outpost Meadow, a new 1.5-acre picnic area at Presidio Tunnel Tops. Designed as an extension of the Outpost nature playground and Field Station, this space was created in response to families’ requests for more room to gather, rest, and enjoy meals outdoors. Outpost more...
100-Foot Glowing Sea Serpent Coming to SF’s Golden Gate Park
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Only in San Francisco, Parks & Beaches A giant, glowing sea serpent named Naga is surfacing in Golden Gate Park – and he’s here to stay a while. Originally created for Burning Man 2024, Naga & The Captainess is a 100-foot-long, 25-foot-tall serpent made of over 5,000 shimmering scales and lit from within. Installed in the weirdly green more...
Golden Gate Park Skate Plaza Renamed for Influential SF Skater
Local Icons, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco San Francisco’s Waller Street Skate Park has been officially renamed Zion Skate Plaza in honor of Zion Williams Gaines, a Bayview resident and influential figure in the local skateboarding community. Zion lost his vision as a teenager due to a gunshot wound but continued skating and mentoring others until his more...
SF’s New Coastal Skate Park Opens at Sunset Dunes
Brand New, New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco San Francisco’s new Sunset Dunes park on the city’s west side is now home to a fresh set of skate features designed for riders of all levels. The new additions include a bank, quarter pipe, island feature, and several creatively crafted elements made from upcycled granite. The skate features, part more...
New National Monument Near Santa Cruz w/ Ocean View Trails
Brand New, New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches A brand new stretch of coastal wilderness is opening up this summer just 15 minutes north of Santa Cruz. On August 15, 2025 the 5,800-acre Cotoni-Coast Dairies National Monument will officially welcome the public for the first time since being designated by President Barack Obama in 2017 as part of more...
Golden Gate Park Unveils Nation’s First Breast Cancer Memorial Garden
Brand New, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco Golden Gate Park has a new peaceful spot to reflect and find comfort with the recent opening of the Bay Area Young Survivors Breast Cancer Memorial Garden. This marks the first permanent memorial in the U.S. dedicated specifically to those affected by breast cancer, and the first new memorial in more...
6 Awesome Bay Area Swimming Holes (Summer 2025)
Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, Swimming / Waterparks Splish splash! It’s time to grab your swimsuit and jump in. We’ve rounded up some of the best beaches and swimming holes to beat the heat and dive in in the North Bay, East Bay, South Bay, and San Francisco. – Last updated May 28, 2025 North Bay Swimming Holes Heart’s Desire Beach, more...
New Waterfront Park Coming to SF’s Dogpatch Neighborhood
Brand New, New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches San Francisco’s Dogpatch neighborhood is set for a major new public amenity with plans to transform a historic industrial site into a vibrant waterfront park. The interim green space, dubbed Prequel Park, will temporarily activate nearly 3 acres along the central waterfront, opening up the area to residents and visitors more...
Where to See SF’s Wildflowers (Spring 2025)
Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco, Spring Flowers 2025 didn’t bring spectacular rains as in past years, so we can’t expect any superblooms this year. However, there’s still wonderful wildflowers to check out in San Francisco. Thanks to SF Recreations and Parks Department for putting together a list of wildflowers that will be in bloom and natural areas to more...
Where to Go Swimming in the East Bay (2025)
East Bay, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches All regional parks in the East Bay will be open Memorial Day 2025 for annual holiday gatherings and celebratory festivities. Parks are anticipated to be busy and some at full capacity early, so park staff recommend arriving early to secure first-come, first-serve non reservable picnic sites. Park District swim facilities face more...
