Rincon Park — Attraction in San Francisco

One of the many nice spots along the Embarcadero

Rincon Park is situated where Folsom Street ends at the Embarcadero. It is a small green space on the edge of San Francisco's central waterfront. The Park is designed tilted toward the Bay so that one can sit and enjoy amazing views of the Bay. It has become a rest stop for those of us who work in the downtown area and need a break from the office. The residents and visitors to the City equally frequent enjoy the park. Those with poppies often bring them here to meet other poppies, so the place is equally enjoyed by humans and their canine friends!

The most noticeable feature of the park is the Cupid's Span, a sculpture by married artists Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen installed here in 2002.

In a 2002 interview with SF Chronicle Gap Founder and Chairman Donald Fisher, who together with his wife, Doris, commissioned the work said that he thought the piece would become an icon of the city and would be "tremendously photographed". He was right on! Every time I walk by the place, I see someone shooting a picture of the...

Its OK, typical walkway in SF's Bay Shore with every manner of unusual individual meandering about it, homeless people pleasuring themselves, opulent wealth right across the street that never thinks there is anything they can do but vote to throw more money at the issue without accountability as to how that money is actually being spent. Then there is that stupid monument to William Tell I guess. How many homeless people could have been put in section 8 built for the purpose with the money that went into that obnoxious monument to the Peter Pan syndrome wealthy of this town and complete disengagement from the reality of human suffering all around them.

Still +1 star for the view of my homeland across the Bay being particularly nice during the day from here, you know since there is no more...

Rincon park, a place with a view and a gem for dog owners. What it lacks in size is made up for in charm, scenery, and convenience.

While for many this may not quite be considered a park given the size, the patch of grass is centrally located and a lovely location by the water.

The views are spectacular. You're walking by the pier and you get to enjoy the breathtaking view of the Bay Bridge as well as Cupid's Span - the 70 foot bow and arrow sculpture.

It's also a popular meeting location for dog owners. Lots of furry friends visit there throughout the day.

This is an ideal place to quickly stop by, whether you are a tourist or a local. Despite the small size, Rincon park has a...