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Aquatic Park
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"Horseshoe Cove or the Golden Gate Bridge!"(3 Tips)
"Go for a perimeter swim and swim out to the opening to see the..."(2 Tips)
"patch of grass & relax to the bay views and street musicians"(5 Tips)
"Pretty bay views"(4 Tips)
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Lindsay BigsAugust 24, 2014Bring a blanket. A perfect place to relax but the grass is often damp. Fleece blankets sold across the street at the gift shop for only $10.Upvote13DownvoteUpvoted Feb 8- RootsRatedDecember 19, 2013Great spot to launch a kayak or SUP if you're looking to explore Alcatraz Island, Angel Island, Horseshoe Cove or the Golden Gate Bridge! Popular with open water swimmers as well. Read moreUpvote17Downvote
Joey TranAugust 19, 2013It's really nice to just sit at the beach and just relax and listen to the sound of the waves. In my honest opinion, it's best part of San Francisco you can visit.Upvote8Downvote
The perimeter swim is just under a mile and is worth it for the marin/bridge view at the entrance Park at the end of van ness (4 hour parking) vs. the warf side.Upvote4Downvote
Adam KrajchirOctober 10, 2012It's 7 miles to run to Fort Point (the base of the Golden Gate Bridge) and back via The Bay Trail. There are multiple water fountains along the way and even a few bathrooms Read moreUpvote4Downvote
Michel BosmaFebruary 17, 2018Great place for a morning run of bike ride! Also a really nice view over downtown with sunrise.Upvote1Downvote
Mads MarzMarch 26, 2017Grab lunch to go and sit at the park! Very lively, food trucks, out door dining and a GREAT VIEW!UpvoteDownvote
Roberto GutierrezOctober 24, 2013Go for an after dark paddle in the aquatic park. Oru Kayaks glow in the dark with the help of LEDs. Read more
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HISTORYMarch 30, 2010Built in 1939, the park was a result of President Roosevelt's policy of providing jobs to architects & artists during the Great Depression & was featured in the 1971 Clint Eastwood film Dirty Harry.Upvote13Downvote
David ZhangMay 28, 2014Great spot to take your in-n-out! Just watch out for the seagulls...UpvoteDownvote- Lori KoberMay 19, 2012Grab a bottled water, find a patch of grass & relax to the bay views and street musiciansUpvoteDownvote
Take a swim or if you forgot your swimwear just cheer to those in water :) p.s. there's a public shower outside next to Dolphin clubUpvoteDownvote
The loop around the buoys is 1/3 mile. Keep them on your left and don't forget water to rinse your feet off after the swim.Upvote2Downvote
if you have a teenager interested in a sailing program check out SF Sea Scouts! it's co-ed and run by the Boy Scouts of America.Upvote1Downvote
- Go for a perimeter swim and swim out to the opening to see the Golden Gate Bridge when the sun starts to setUpvote2Downvote
Ksenia SlavnikovaJune 10, 2015Даже если вы в СФ всего один день, посетите этот парк. Здесь уютно, вид на golden gate и часть городаUpvoteDownvote
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Aquatic Park
960 Beach St (at Polk St)
San Francisco, CA 94133
United States
San Francisco, CA 94133
United States
California Historical Landmark No 236
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(415) 561-7100
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"The above contact info is NOT CORRECT. I work at 890 Beach Street and that is our general info number, and we have nothing to do with the Bocce Ball courts next door."
Frances Prochilo
"SF Sea Scouts is a co-ed sailing program run by tue Boy Scouts of America if u have a teen, bring em here to checking it out. Great program!"
Adrienne Campbell
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"Great view of the bridge. Nice to run through. Near the presidio and palace of fine arts."
Sherry Li - 9.5
"Our dog loved this park! I love their turf grass - so much better than dirt or gravel!"
Paige C - 9.3
"Beautiful views and great dog play area. Enough space and friendly dogs and people."
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"A very yummy and delicious spot for chocolate in SF.. head to Ghirardellie shop and try their sundaes 👅👅"
Meshari - 9.2
"Historic spot filled with great views of amazing places all over San Francisco! I love this place!"
Kate Schreck - 8.5
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