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Lafayette Park

Park, Dog Park, and Scenic Lookout

Pacific Heights, San Francisco

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Lafayette Park

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"Great for dog watching!"(2 Tips)
"The renovated park is great."(2 Tips)
"Including a pretty awesome playground"(4 Tips)
"Great spot to picnic when you are exploring."(3 Tips)

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Pacific UnionSeptember 4, 2013
This recently remodeled park offers killer views, tennis courts, picnic tables, and a new children’s play structure and water feature. Fido will love the off-leash area, too. Read more
Upvoted Jan 28
Emily FaraoneJune 21, 2016
This park has incredible views all the way around. A perfect spot for hanging with friends or reading. There are also usually lots of dogs!
Debby JacobyJuly 28, 2013
Beautiful dog park on the east side of the park. Let your dogs run unleashed there. Beautiful kids play area on the west side of the park. Lots of awesome seating/lounging/picnicking areas for all
Rob JJuly 23, 2013
Been here 100+ times
The park reopened in July and I'm 80% sure it's run by and owned by the local dog population. I'm a dog owner, so it's awesome. If you don't like dogs, stay to the north side of the park.
Paige CNovember 19, 2015
Our dog loved this park! I love their turf grass - so much better than dirt or gravel!
BérengerNovember 16, 2015
Great spot to picnic when you are exploring. Go up there from Japantown, eat, go down on the other side to the coast!
Kelly StrodlSeptember 9, 2011
Unappreciated view of the bay and city. Catch a glimpse of Twin Peaks from here (my fav view of the city) and down to the bay over Pac Heights toward Sausalito and Alcatraz. Dog park big area.
Stirling ScottJuly 6, 2015
Had a good time chilling here with my friends during our recent trip to San Francisco.
Amanda AizussJuly 13, 2015
Great views and relaxing park. It has a good playground and dog area.
Seth BensonSeptember 26, 2013
Most go to Alamo Square, but this place has some nice views of the bay. Underrated park.
Spencer HoltawayJune 15, 2012
Been here 50+ times
The park will be closed off in places until Spring 2013. The plans for the re-development look great but sadly some trees that are home to some pretty amazing wildlife (hawks!) will be cut down.
Drew MeiserJuly 4, 2012
Grab a sandwhich from Millers East Coast Deli on Polk inbetween Washington and Clay. Enjoy a relaxing view of the boats in the bay.
Jacqueline HoOctober 31, 2013
Best view of the city on a clear day!
Laura ChuckSeptember 24, 2013
Been here 100+ times
Excellent tennis courts if you can play a game in 30mins
Jess LMarch 15, 2016
Me of my favorite playgrounds in SF - tons of great features, some shade, and gated.
Charles LaigoFebruary 24, 2012
Achtung Minen! Beware of "landmines". Other than that, its still one of the most relaxing, beautiful and scenic places in the city.
Chaz J. CruzAugust 14, 2013
Amazing view of the water, a prime spot for urban meditation.
Melina AcevedoAugust 29, 2016
Not crowded! Good spot to catch the sun!
Owen SmithSeptember 21, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Perfect for lunch. Grab a gourmet sandwich from Cheese Plus in Polk/Pacific, then stroll up to the park for sun and dog watching.
Sandeep ParuchuriAugust 19, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Make sure to cross the hill and take in the view
BrendanJuly 16, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Great place for young kids birthday parties. Enclosed kid only area. Nice playground. Picnic benches. And restrooms.
ZinioDecember 7, 2011
In an inteview with Diablo Magazine Jeremy and Sandy (from the Amazing Race) share that they trained in Lafayette Park to get in shape for the race. Read more
Mira VedaJune 8, 2013
The reno is amazing! Longest monkey bars in the world!
Chris H.September 11, 2017
Amazing views from this friendly, clean park.
Claire LeeJune 13, 2013
Just reopened last Saturday - everything is brand new! Including a pretty awesome playground
Nick DamianoNovember 3, 2019
This park is named after America's favorite fightin' Frenchman
Jason SlamovichAugust 1, 2019
Been here 25+ times
Such a charming park! Forest and grass
David MonarresApril 26, 2010
Been here 100+ times
If you have a small dog go to the north side of the park. Bigger dogs go to the south. I don't know where people w/o dogs go. :-)
Dave JensenJuly 15, 2013
Been here 50+ times
The renovated park is great.
Danielle EbsteinFebruary 20, 2017
Been here 50+ times
Dog park and views are amazing
Andrey KlenNovember 15, 2015
Nice view over Marina and a cool dog training spot
toddMarch 17, 2014
Dog friendly, kid friendly, sun friendly.
Lisa GreenfieldJune 15, 2014
Beautiful. Love the smell of lavender at the top of the hill.
Rich YannaconeDecember 21, 2016
Been here 10+ times
New park for me. Nice park. Easy parking
Ahmet DouasNovember 12, 2016
Beautiful little park on the hills !
Katerina PanzariSeptember 26, 2013
Been here 5+ times
If u love dogs it's the best park to go
Carina AndersenMay 3, 2015
Dogs, more dogs, and gorgeous views.
Steve CollinsJune 12, 2019
Been here 100+ times
Magical Park
Aseem GandhiJanuary 28, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Corner of Octavia and Washington is where it's at
GGii GiiSeptember 8, 2014
Fresh air :)
Pete SurberJune 16, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Beware the "Enchanted Forest" on the NW corner of the park. Woods=hobo poo.
Mighty TravelsSeptember 2, 2015
Bring a book and sunscreen!
Maya ByrneJanuary 5, 2019
Come see the lavender in June!!!
Gregor GSeptember 24, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Our park is still being held hostage after months of expensive construction delays by one woman's selfish quest for omnipotence. Thanks for ruining my dog's summer.
Kevin GrantJune 8, 2013
Newly renovated park is breathtaking
Kathryn LeVeenAugust 18, 2023
Been here 50+ times
Favorite park
Vol TronJune 21, 2013
Been here 50+ times
It's newly renovated, and its pretty awesome.
Curt O'BrienApril 17, 2010
Great place to hang out on a sunny day. Closest thing to the beach in SF.
Vanessa SchneiderJanuary 26, 2014
Great for dog watching!
Shirley LiuMarch 11, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Awesome dog park!

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