Parks & Beaches
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...
SF’s New Pro Soccer Team Brings $10M Upgrade to Kezar Stadium
Brand New, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches Thanks to SFist for sharing the news about San Francisco’s brand new soccer team. A new men’s team, Golden City Football Club (GCFC), is set to launch in 2026 or 2027 and will call Kezar Stadium in Golden Gate Park its home. The team will compete in MLS NEXT Pro, a more...
Traffic Fix Coming to Golden Gate Park
Parks & Beaches, San Francisco, Transportation If you’ve ever been stuck in a slow crawl trying to get into the Music Concourse garage at Golden Gate Park, relief may be on the way. Starting May 12, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, in partnership with the SFMTA, will begin a short construction project to improve more...
SF’s New 2-Mile Oceanfront Park Officially Named “Sunset Dunes”
Brand New, New Parks, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco San Francisco’s latest park addition, nestled along the scenic Upper Great Highway, has a name that perfectly captures its beauty and spirit: Sunset Dunes. The newly christened 2-mile stretch of coastal parkland, set to open on April 12, 2025, is the city’s newest 50-acre outdoor retreat, blending nature, recreation, and community more...
Stern Grove Festival Drops Epic 2025 Lineup (Yes, It’s Still Free!)
Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches One of San Francisco’s most treasured summer traditions is back—and it’s bigger, bolder, and groovier than ever. Stern Grove Festival, the nation’s longest-running free outdoor music festival, has officially announced its 2025 lineup, and it’s packed with living legends, indie icons, genre-defying stars, and homegrown Bay Area talent. Headlining the 88th more...
Beautiful Azaleas in Bloom at SF’s Japanese Tea Garden
Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco, Spring Flowers Azaleas Bloom at the Japanese Tea Garden Azaleas, camellias, and rhododendrons are adding eye-catching pops of color to the Japanese Tea Garden. They are the eye-catching magenta flowers on rounded bushes primarily at the entrance of the Japanese Tea Garden with some more sprinkled throughout. Come by and see them for yourself more...
SF’s Getting a Brand New 5-Acre Embarcadero Waterfront Park
Brand New, New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco Embarcadero Waterfront Park Revitalization Moves Forward San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors has approved a plan to revamp Embarcadero Plaza and the adjacent Sue Bierman Park as part of ongoing efforts to boost Downtown’s public spaces. The project is a collaboration between the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, Office of Economic more...
Ocean Beach Bonfires are Back for 2025
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, Reopening, San Francisco For the first time in four months, it’s finally legal again to have a bonfire at Ocean Beach. During the “No Burn” Season (which runs from November 1 to the end of February), bonfires are not allowed, but starting March 1, 2025 bonfires are back through the end of October more...
