Woh Hei Yuen Park — Local services in San Francisco

I bet that if it were closer to the main parts of Chinatown, it’d be a lot more popular. Woh Hei Yuen Park, while compact, contains everything. A decently sized playground, places to sit and eat, diverse plants and trees, and a patch of grass for good measure. The park displays the signature Chinatown aesthetic, through the arch at the entrance, the lions at the front, the symbols on the floor, the gazebo, the mural, and so on. Interestingly, there is also a children’s center attached to the park (though it’s not open to the public).

I really enjoyed my time here. I will say that a lot of the benches are pretty dirty, whether with bird residue or other things. People also left some fruits out when I was here, which attracted some flies. Additionally, the water fountain next to the playground was out of order, and there didn’t seem to be any restrooms.

Other than those few issues, I’d say the park is almost perfect....

I like this little neighborhood park. It's small, but it gets the job done. Best of all, it's just a few blocks from my apartment. I can give my dogs a late night stroll to a great little park with a patch of grass. It has a beautiful arch over the entrance that has a historic and spiritual feel. However, I must I don't know what the words and symbols mean. I took this picture as I was leaving, and my dogs were not cooperative, wanting to go in opposite directions. Next time we visit, I will upload some pics that will hopefully capture the feeling I...

This is a quiet and almost hidden park sanctuary in Chinatown with a beautiful rounded granite entrance guarded by two guardian lions on each side.

On my way home, it was a nice discovery. I've passed it many times coming through Chinatown and decided to stop and take a break. There was a senior practicing Tai chi which was soothing to see. And while it's a compact space, it has a lot of park benches, gazebo, few tables, a rec center, open space and greenery for contrast. Clean, quiet and...