Holly Park — Attraction in San Francisco

A hidden San Francisco gem, this park is well used and well maintained. It's popular with dog walkers, and families with kids, since it has a large playground. There's a fenced-in baseball field, which is sometimes used for games, but more often dogs playing fetch (even though theoretically that isn't allowed). I've occasionally seen coyotes at twilight, but otherwise it feels very safe at night. There's a BBQ pit that you can rent for events, and it's often used for kids birthday parties. There are also enclosed tennis and basketball courts, which seem to be first come, first serve (sorry!) in practice. The restrooms seem well maintained, and I've seen a lot of delivery drivers use them, since there are so few other public toilets in the neighborhood. As you might be able to tell, I love Holly, and take our dogs there several times a week (but not in the baseball field, the bigger dogs can be a bit rough for our pups). It's not large, but it's perfectly formed, an oasis of calm in...

Gawan stumbled upon a wonderful circular mound in the center of the peninsula city. With western views of Twin Peaks, Sutro heights and Eastern views of the Bay and Hunters point, the carefully coiffed landscape gives the passing stranger a sense of belonging to the natural habitat of the red tailed hawk and common leopard butterfly. Robins dance about the grass grubbing for worms while dog walkers on leash follow their dogs in a circle about the park. Edged with mighty eucalyptus and Monterey Pines and tasteful above ground planters, Gawan found many sites to enjoy. Blue oak, flannel bush and California lilac are just a few of the many joyous plantings waiting to welcome...

Great park with AMAZING views! We took our pup with us to Holly Park in San Francisco, and I love the nature mixed with urban. There are 2 separate playgrounds, for small children and bigger kids. There are picnic areas and a clean bathroom. In the center of the park, there are tennis and basketball courts., and the are all fenced in. The wind blows, but I love the air. There are walking trails around the entire park and tons of wild flowers, trees, and beautiful green grassy areas. Our pup, Moss, loved every bit of it! We will definitely...