John McLaren Park, San Francisco

Name: John McLaren Park
Address: San Francisco, United States

#294 among attractions in San Francisco

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John McLaren Park is a park in southeastern San Francisco. At 312.54 acres, McLaren Park is the third largest park in San Francisco by area, after Golden Gate Park and Presidio. The park is surrounded mostly by the Excelsior, Crocker-Amazon, Visitacion Valley, Portola and University Mound neighborhoods. ()

Created: 1926Elevation: 423 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°43'5"N, 122°25'8"W

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Southeast San Francisco (McLaren Park)San Francisco United States

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John McLaren Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cow Palace, Philosopher's Way, Church of the Epiphany in San Francisco, Jerry Garcia Amphitheatre.

0.8 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
Cow Palace, San Francisco
20 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of San Francisco, the Cow Palace stands as a renowned sport venue with a storied past stretching back to its inception in 1941. Originally constructed to house livestock exhibitions, hence the bovine-inspired name, the Cow Palace has...
~1050 ftNW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Philosopher's Way, San Francisco
6 min walk • Tucked away in the scenic urban landscape of San Francisco, Philosopher's Way is a tranquil hiking trail that offers a respite from the city's bustling streets. This 2.7-mile loop, nestled within the McLaren Park, is a hidden gem that provides hikers with a chance...
0.9 miW
Church
Church of the Epiphany in San Francisco, San Francisco
23 min walk • Church of the Epiphany is a Catholic church under the Archdiocese of San Francisco. It is located in the Excelsior District near Crocker Amazon Park.
~1080 ftNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Jerry Garcia Amphitheatre, San Francisco
6 min walk • The Jerry Garcia Amphitheater is an outdoor concert venue located in McLaren Park in San Francisco, California. The amphitheater's maximum capacity is 3,200 people. It is named after Grateful Dead band member Jerry Garcia, who once lived in the nearby Excelsior District neighborhood.
1.2 miW
Street
Alemany Boulevard, San Francisco
31 min walk • Alemany Boulevard is a northeast–southwest street in San Francisco, California, United States. The boulevard was named for Archbishop Joseph Sadoc Alemany. Alemany, who in 1840 completed his studies in sacred theology in Rome at the College of St.
0.9 miW
Neighbourhood
Excelsior District, San Francisco
24 min walk • The Excelsior District is a neighborhood in San Francisco, California.
0.7 miW
Neighbourhood
Bernal Heights, San Francisco
18 min walk • Bernal Heights is a residential neighborhood in southeastern San Francisco, California. The prominent Bernal Heights hill overlooks the San Francisco skyline and features a microwave transmission tower.
1.5 miNE
Neighbourhood
Silver Terrace, San Francisco
39 min walk • Silver Terrace is a neighborhood in the south eastern corner of San Francisco, between the Bayview and Portola neighborhoods. It is roughly bordered by Third Street to the east, Palou Avenue and Silver Avenue to the north, Williams Avenue to the south and Bayshore Boulevard and U.S.
1.2 miW
Neighbourhood
Crocker-Amazon, San Francisco
30 min walk • Crocker-Amazon is a neighborhood in San Francisco that borders the Excelsior District. Crocker-Amazon covers the area south of Mission Street and Geneva Avenue, extending toward suburban Daly City.
1.2 miE
Neighbourhood
Little Hollywood, San Francisco
31 min walk • Little Hollywood is a small neighborhood in the southeastern edge of San Francisco. It is centered around Blanken Avenue between Bayshore Boulevard and U.S. Route 101.
1 miE
Neighbourhood
Visitacion Valley, San Francisco
27 min walk • Visitacion Valley, colloquially referred to as Viz Valley, is a neighborhood located in the southeastern quadrant of San Francisco, California.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to John McLaren Park?

Nearby attractions include Jerry Garcia Amphitheatre, San Francisco (6 min walk), Bernal Heights, San Francisco (18 min walk), Church of the Epiphany in San Francisco, San Francisco (23 min walk).

How to get to John McLaren Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to John McLaren Park:

Bus

Mansell Street & John F. Shelley Drive • Lines: 29 (2 min walk)
Persia Avenue & Brazil Avenue • Lines: 29 (6 min walk)

Light rail

Sunnydale • Lines: T (25 min walk)
Arleta • Lines: T (26 min walk)

Trolleybus

Mission Street & Brazil Avenue • Lines: 14 (25 min walk)

Train

Bayshore (31 min walk)

Metro

Glen Park • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (34 min walk)