Parks

Breathtaking views at Presidio’s 6-acre Battery Bluff park now open to public

Battery Bluff, a 6-acre Presidio park, opened to the public Saturday, offering visitors sweeping and iconic San Francisco views.

2 years ago

Oakland tightens park restrictions to discourage gatherings

Oakland officials are implementing some changes starting Friday to encourage social distancing at city parks. Lake Merritt is one of…

4 years ago

Six new urban campsites open at Candlestick Point

Fresh options for outdoor recreation are set to launch at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area.

6 years ago

Eighth-cent parks tax heads to Son­oma voters

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors moved to place an eighth-cent transactions and use tax for deferred maintenance and improvements…

6 years ago

Access to SF parks scored as best in nation

San Francisco has become the first and only city in the United States where every resident lives within a 10-minute…

7 years ago

Two-alarm fire damages Oakland preschool

A building located inside an Oakland park that serves as a school sustained significant damage after a two-alarm fire broke…

7 years ago

Trio of great horned owlets rescued

Parks rangers and volunteers rescued three Great Horned Owlets from Marin County Parks preserves.

8 years ago

Fairfield closes city parks over fire risk

City officials in Fairfield have ordered selected city parks closed over potential fire danger.

9 years ago

Special tax will fund Dogpatch parks

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Friday to form what city officials said is the nation's first green…

9 years ago

Water park reopens after dozens mysteriously fall ill

The Antioch Water Park reopens today following a possible chemical exposure incident that sickened 34 people on Thursday.

9 years ago

City worker nearly crushed by falling tree

The condition of a San Francisco Recreation and Parks manager injured by a falling tree has been upgraded to fair.

9 years ago

Free Wi-Fi flows into 32 City parks

San Franciscans can now get free wireless Internet access in 32 city parks, plazas and open spaces.

10 years ago

Budget troubles stall Transbay’s rooftop park

The City will need to raise $24 million of private funds to complete a planned rooftop park.

10 years ago

Initiative promotes parks, muzzles pushback

A November ballot measure give voters a chance to put City parks on the fast track.

10 years ago

Defenseless parklet defaced by taggers

We’re still scratching our heads over why someone would go so far as to vandalize the brand-new Clement Street parklet.

11 years ago

Golden Gate Park fee may become permanent

A $7 entrance fee for non-residents to enter the Botanical Gardens in Golden Gate Park is about to be extended.

11 years ago

Noe Valley is about to get even sweeter

If all goes as planned, a Noe Valley parking lot could soon be turned into a peaceful park.

11 years ago

Pay Marin County, get a park named after you

If you live in Marin County, you can now show your favorite recreational facility some love by sponsoring it. Just…

11 years ago

South Bay stretches its open space

The sweeping views at Mt. Madonna will soon be joined by 260 acres of previously private land.

11 years ago

Forage for a salad on San Francisco trails

I had never been a plant person. Then my father pointed out a nasturtium and told me it was edible.…

11 years ago

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