Civic Center Plaza — Attraction in San Francisco

City Hall is absolutely gorgeous, particularly at night. The City occasionally changes the building’s exterior lighting to support the LGBTQI+ community and to root for the Giants, 49ers, Warriors, etc. It’s beautiful. And global history happened there: the signing of the UN Charter occurred on the very spot.

But the plaza, particularly on its south and east sides, is sketchy even during the day.

San Francisco’s severe homelessness is on full display in and around the plaza. Also be prepared to witness drug dealing and open consumption of hard drugs like meth and heroin. You may even witness someone dropping trou and defecating right on the sidewalk. Pay attention to where you step!

Also note that while walking at night through the plaza, I have seen dozens of rats scurrying all over. It’s worse on the east side toward the underground train station.

Important note:

SF is not alone with its jarring urban decay so I am not suggesting that it’s worse in SF than in cities like Chicago, NYC, Los Angeles, London, Paris, etc.

As with those other cities, you may want to ask your hotel concierge to help you avoid neighborhoods like SF Civic Center; it’s depressing and might impact the mood of your...

It was nice to see the activities going on around the vicinity .whether on parade day or not The laid back ..just chilling at the park with their friends kids Or watching some open stage event The eager customers benefit much from the Farmers market, the kind vendors generously sharing their produce samples n the hardworking and alert street-cleaners swiftly clearing debris fallen on the paths. Unfortunately, in the midst of this bliss.. i wonder why the sick, homeless and abandoned are lying helplessly in the cold on the perimeters.. I think sometimes we are totally numb ..that i cant tell if the person is dead or sleeping off his cold, hunger n dependence. I saw a skeletal figure curled as much as he could, rubbing deep into a sandpatch of on the pavement.. such that i initially thought it was a crmbled sheet : (

Its irony, on PRIDE day, i saw men with much i presume willing to stride naked whilst here these street persons have literally nothing would and would be frown upon if they did likewise. If those PRIDEful men could for that day shared some of their garments to these poor n cold..who would be totally grateful. Talk about inclusiveness - "community to come together ..for...

Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco offers a blend of cultural landmarks, public events, and urban challenges.

Cultural Hub: The plaza is surrounded by significant institutions like City Hall, the Asian Art Museum, and the San Francisco Public Library. It's a venue for various events, including concerts and public gatherings.

Skateboarding Spot: The nearby U.N. Plaza Skatepark has gained popularity, especially after a surprise visit by skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, who praised its design and accessibility.

Community Events: The plaza has hosted large-scale events, such as the Fred again.. and Skrillex concert, which attracted over 25,000 attendees and was noted for its vibrant atmosphere.

Considerations

Safety Concerns: The area has been described by some visitors as having a noticeable presence of homelessness and related challenges. While many report no direct threats, it's advisable to stay alert, especially during nighttime.

Cleanliness Issues: Some facilities, like the Civic Center Plaza Garage, have received negative feedback regarding cleanliness and...