Lake Merced, San Francisco
Facts and practical information
Lake Merced is a freshwater lake in the southwest corner of San Francisco, in the U.S. state of California. It is surrounded by three golf courses, as well as residential areas, Lowell High School, San Francisco State University, Lakeshore Alternative Elementary School, Stonestown Galleria, Fort Funston and the Pacific Ocean. The San Francisco Police Department shooting range, as well as a now closed skeet shooting club and the city's National Guard armory are also in the area. The lake was also the home of the Lake Merced Sailing Club, now closed, which provided training and racing for local sailors. Currently there is a sailing and paddling program operated by San Francisco State University. The lake is home of the Pacific Rowing Club and St. Ignatius College Prep Rowing Team, both competitive rowing programs for San Francisco high school students. ()
Lake Merced – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Stonestown Galleria, TPC Harding Park, San Francisco Zoo, Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Lake Merced?
How to get to Lake Merced by public transport?
Bus
- Lake Merced Boulevard & Higuera Avenue • Lines: 122 (13 min walk)
Light rail
- 19th Avenue & Holloway Avenue (27 min walk)
- 19th Avenue & Winston Drive (31 min walk)