How many parks are there in San Francisco?

EXPLORE OUR PARKS | San Francisco Recreation and Parks, CA. Run, walk, play, rejuvenate– discover what our 220 city parks have in store for you.

Are SF rec centers open?

UPDATE: A limited number our recreation facilities are open for drop-in activities on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the summer. Certain recreation facilities will also continue to be open on weeknights for specific programming, including Peace Parks and late night basketball leagues.

Do you need a permit to have a party in Golden Gate Park?

A permit is needed to hold an event or meeting at one of the park clubhouses or recreation centers located at Golden Gate Park. For additional details and information on costs, call (415) 831-5520.

How many playgrounds are in San Francisco?

San Francisco has some of the best playgrounds in the nation, and the City’s children have a total of 179 play areas to enjoy.

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How to contact San Francisco Parks and Rec?

For more information please call the Parks and Recreation Department at (650) 829-3800. For questions and assistance specifically pertaining to classes, please contact Devin Stenhouse at (650) 829-3817 or Veronica Ortiz at (650) 829-3806, or email [email protected].

How big are the parks in San Francisco?

The Recreation & Parks Department also runs Sharp Park in Pacifica, California and Camp Mather in Tuolumne County, California. Current facilities include 4,113 acres (1,664 ha) of total recreational and open space with 3,400 acres (1,376 ha) of that land within San Francisco.

When did the San Francisco Recreation and parks department start?

The San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department began in 1871 when city officials responding to residents’ demands for a large public park established the Park Commission to oversee the development of Golden Gate Park. As San Francisco grew over of the years, parks and facilities were added all over the city.

When do the pools open in San Francisco?

Two of San Francisco’s indoor pools are poised to welcome back lap swimmers with reservations and all pools will reopen by mid-June, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced today. SF Rec and Park to open pools citywide by summer.