Mission Dolores Park

City park located between the Mission District and the Castro/Noe Valley neighborhoods.

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Dolores & Church St (btwn 18th & 20th St) San Francisco , CA 94114 United States

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PureWow

Perch yourself at the southwest corner of everybody’s favorite park for an incomparable view of palm trees set against the city skyline. It’s especially stunning on the occasional clear, balmy night. Read more

Barton Smith

The perfect representation of modern San Francisco. A clash of hippies, hipsters , gays, Hispanics and plenty of white tech workers enjoying a rare sunny day and zero enforcement of booze and weed.

SFist

Families go, dog people go. There are sometimes barbecues and quinceañeras. And obviously the gays claimed the best real estate, on the highest ledge with the best views . Read more

Kevin Grant

Buy a 6 pack and some weed and hang out in the park for some excellent people watching and general chilling. You're sitting on grass so bring something to sit on if you don't like grass.

Park Hae Jeong

A great place for kids under the age of 13 even though Dolores Park should have it's own zip code it is a hit for tourists and hipsters and drugs dealers and people selling food and drinks

Ben Mackey

Beautiful view from the top. Quiet on a weeknight.

Jeffrey Kao

The spot you'd hang out if you were a San Franciscan on a Saturday. Keep an eye out for the Truffle guy and his magic wares ????????????

Kenley Gaffke

One of the best San Francisco parks to visit. Beautiful vistas of the city ! Perfect to visit and hang with friends on a sunny day!

Andrew Bristow

Go early for best spots, bring a blanket, and a speaker. Don't be that person who brings a loud dog to gay beach , you will have some queen (me) go off on you

BuzzFeed

Head to Dolores Park and track down the guy swinging bronze kettles, which are full of homemade , uh, herb-infused chocolates . The truffle man  offers you three for $10. Read more

Pacific Union

Great people watching . Take in the views from a bench at the top of the hill at night or check out the cute pooches in the dog area. And don't forget to stop at Maxfield's or Bi-Rite for a treat.

Tom Coates

It’s got some off leash places for dogs which is nice. Gets incredibly busy on the weekends. The view from the top of the park is great.

Jam Adan

House music on a Saturday afternoon provided by semi naked guys. Bud smell in the air. Good vibes everywhere. Festival atmosphere . California gurls rolling around in dog poo (long story, but funny as)

Sam Gr

Nothing beats a sunny weekend afternoon in Dolores Park ! BYO PBR (or buy it from a local vendor if you didn't plan ahead).

minijohn

Although a large part of the park is under construction right now, it's still my favorite park in the mission. Awesome view & mix of people.

Caroline Deng

We went when it was partly cloudy but I can see it being much more scenic on a sunny day. Imo Twin Peaks has the better view , but this place is much more accessible. Also near Bi-Rite Creamery.

Lisa Harper Carter

My favorite park in SF. Recently completely renovated. On warm sunny days, the top half is the closest thing we have to a beach party atmosphere in SF.

The Bold Italic

Want to hit the crap out of a giant ball? Barring rain, Volleybonk is played every Sunday at the Dolores Park tennis courts from 8 to 10:15 p.m. Drink beer , make new friends, & perfect your high-five! Read more

지수 성

Liking Dolores Park is liking your mother on crack. This neighborhood park is a haven for hipsters on a one stand and privileged mother's telling the locals to piss off.

Fodor's Travel

The Mission District is a neighborhood perpetually in transition and a convergence of cultures, cuisines, and all things cool. The Mission is also known for Chicano murals . Read more

Alex Lin

Bring a blanket, picnic , frisbee or football , some pot, camp out on top of the hill at Church & 20th and watch the boys, dogs, parrots, and hipsters in the park below, and the magnificent city view .

Dee Sepulveda

The statues related to México's Independence are Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (the guy who led the Independence movement) and Campana de Dolores (the bell that was ringed by Hidalgo to gather people)

Luis Castro

Lay back and enjoy the views , whether it be the hula hooping girls or the families enjoying the day with their kids. It's a good tourist place too.

George Kelly

If you have a smartphone, find your location in your mapping app of choice. Then take a screenshot, and share it when you check in so that others may find you more easily (h/t Tantik Çelik)

c0uP

I've been here 39 times and 4sq says I haven't left a tip. So, go here, walk or run or sit around and enjoy the sun and people!

Michelle Pena

Weekend picnics ! Come early, and don't bring sunscreen . There's a guy that will do that for you.

James Hahn

This place is awesome. All sorys of different and fun people here. Lots of sun to soak up. Make sure you pee before you come. The restrooms are bad and long lines .

Sam Moeller

This is so one of the most beautiful park of the USA.Everyone go to the park and enjoy this beauty of park .

Ackord Panaligan

Mission Dolores Park is a beautiful Park and can be even an excellent Park when party goers would pick up their trash where they leave the park . And keep Dolores Park beautiful for everyone.

Jesse Atkinson

Bring a blanket to sit on and cash to buy random goodies people are selling. Bi-Rite is nearby and great for snacks , but if you want a sandwhich from there on a weekend be prepared to wait.

Rosaline

A lovely way to spend your afternoon in Mission. Pack a picnic - lots of locals enjoying their weekend here. Calm , open and clean .

Pavan Kulkarni

Favourite park ever. Get some beer or ice cream at the bi rite market and chill here.

Spoon Carvalho

One of my most favorite places in the city to hang with friends and drink Mimosas on a Sunday afternoon. Don't forget to check out the hunky Jesus contest on Easter Day!

Mike Campton

Come on a sunny day (or any day) with a couple tall boys. Purchase an edible and people watch . When you're done with your tall boys, get more from "Cold Beer Dude". End by heading to Bi-Rite Creamery.

Alexander Winter

On a sunny day, get yourself some champagne or wine (or beverage of choice) and a snack , and just sit here and relax, overlooking the beautiful city skyline.

Ackord Panaligan

Eastern pathway is a nicer part of Dolores Park Pathway where most runners and joggers use instead of western pathway and eastern pathway has views of San Francisco skyline and very popular.

The Ritz-Carlton

Grab a racket and tennis ball and head over to Mission Dolores Park- the vibrant heart of a lively neighborhood - boasting six tennis courts !

Zii Hammad

The slopes and dogs here mated with the elevation and interesting characters makes this place super tubular, brah. Bring food and have a sit or a read!

Andrea Campi

Awesome park , and the playground is stellar. My toddler wouldn't stop talking about it for weeks

Ann Swellcityguide

Great view at the top of 20th and Church Streets. Beware of poop so watch where you step. Movies in the park during the summer. Please help keep the park beautiful ????

Gürkan Gezgin

I feel at peace here! Whether it's during the week when it's a little bit quiter, or over the weekend while it's swarming with people all day! Great vibes!

Aleksandra Garbacz

Fantastic spot for a chilled day with friends. What an amazing view of the city !

Joshua Haftel

Between dozing off, drinking a few beers , and meeting new friends for frisbee or other outdoor fun, a warm day at Dolores park cannot be beat.

Travis Phillips

Great views on the upper portion of the park . Was going through some type of remodel on one side of the park but still plenty of space

Dakota Arkin

On the weekends this place fills up for picnics with rosé . Climb to the top and take in the views or watch Karl the Fog roll in from down below.

Richard Barr

A beautiful place to spend time with your family and/or friends you can bring your own food and make a picnic :) or you can only lay down on the grass and rest

Kat ????

Extremely hard to find parking . But it is a very nice park for picnic , hanging out with friends, and playing with dogs!

Ђорђе Глигоријевић

Great scenic views of the San Francisco and amazing vibe you get from the people!

Bre Roz

Historical park , please take some time and learn all about it. But don't lay directly on the grass, being a blanket. Dogs and people poss and shit all over here.

Miles Ng

Scenic Views . Great place for people watching . Chill place to just relax. ????

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8.5
Tennis Court
Dolores Park Tennis Courts

These courts are great. The new surface is fantastic. They are not too fast and not too slow, they're just right. ???? - Dave Jensen

7.6
Dog Park
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9.2
Ice Cream
Bi-Rite Creamery

Blue bottle coffee ice cream! Great mint chocolate. Honey lavender is a unique option. - Ryan Tauer

9.1
Bakery
Tartine Bakery

My two favorite things:fresh bread and chocolate soufflé cake ..yummy - Sibel Akcekaya

9.2
Grocery Store
Bi-Rite Market

Chicken achiote sandwich grilled. Rosemary focaccia is delicious! - Megan Alderete