Buena Vista Park, San Francisco

Name: Buena Vista Park
Address: Buena Vista Ave., San Francisco, 94117, United States
Telephone: (415) 970-8063

#96 among attractions in San Francisco

Relax in park, Park, Lookout, Playground, More...

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Facts and practical information

Buena Vista Park is a park in the Haight-Ashbury and Buena Vista Heights neighborhoods of San Francisco, California. It is the oldest official park in San Francisco, established in 1867 as Hill Park, later renamed Buena Vista. It is bounded by Haight Street to the north, and by Buena Vista Avenue West and Buena Vista Avenue East. The park is on a steep hill that peaks at 575 feet, and covers 37 acres. The lowest section is the north end along Haight. ()

Alternative names: Created: 1867Elevation: 499 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°46'4"N, 122°26'28"W

Address

Buena Vista Ave.Northwest San Francisco (Buena Vista)San Francisco 94117 United States

Contact

(415) 970-8063

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Day trips

Buena Vista Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Haight Street, GLBT History Museum, Booksmith, Wiggle Bicycles.

~1690 ftNW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Haight Street, San Francisco
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of San Francisco, Haight Street serves as a vibrant and bustling shopping district, steeped in a rich tapestry of history and culture. Known for its pivotal role in the 1960s hippie movement, Haight Street today is a colorful blend of vintage...
0.5 miSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
GLBT History Museum, San Francisco
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of San Francisco's vibrant Castro District, the GLBT History Museum stands as a testament to the rich and often tumultuous history of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities. Known as the first stand-alone museum of its kind in the...
0.5 miW
Shopping, Bookshop
Booksmith, San Francisco
13 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury district, Booksmith stands as a cherished beacon for literature lovers and the reading community. This independent bookstore, with its diverse selection and welcoming atmosphere, has been a cultural...
0.5 miNE
Cycling, Bike path
Wiggle Bicycles, San Francisco
14 min walk • The Wiggle is a one-mile, zig-zagging bicycle route from Market Street to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California, that minimizes hilly inclines for bicycle riders. Rising 120 feet, The Wiggle inclines average 3% and never exceed 6%.
~1140 ftSE
Park, View point, Trail
Corona Heights Park, San Francisco
6 min walk • Corona Heights Park is a park in the Castro and Corona Heights neighborhoods of San Francisco, California, United States. It is situated immediately to the south of Buena Vista Park.
0.5 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Castro Theatre, San Francisco
14 min walk • The Castro Theatre is a historic movie palace in San Francisco that became San Francisco Historic Landmark #100 in September 1976.
0.6 miN
Theater
Harding Theater, San Francisco
15 min walk • The Harding Theater is a historic movie theater located at 616 Divisadero Street in San Francisco, California. The space is currently occupied by the Emporium Arcade Bar.
~1480 ftSE
Museum, Natural history museum, Children's museum
Randall Museum, San Francisco
8 min walk • The Randall Museum is a museum in central San Francisco, California, owned and operated by the San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department with the support of the Randall Friends. The museum focuses on science, nature and the arts.
0.5 miE
Park, Playground
Duboce Park, San Francisco
12 min walk • Duboce Park is a small urban park located between the Duboce Triangle and Lower Haight neighborhoods of San Francisco, California. The park is less than one block wide from north to south and two blocks wide from west to east. Its western boundary is Scott Street, and its eastern boundary is Steiner Street.
0.5 miNW
Park, Basketball court, Playground
Panhandle, San Francisco
13 min walk • The Panhandle is a public park in San Francisco, California, so named because it forms a panhandle with Golden Gate Park. It is long and narrow, being three-quarters of a mile long and just one block wide.
0.6 miSE
Memorial
Rainbow Honor Walk, San Francisco
15 min walk • The Rainbow Honor Walk is a walk of fame installation in San Francisco, California to honor notable lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals from around the world "who left a lasting mark on...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Buena Vista Park?

Nearby attractions include Corona Heights Park, San Francisco (6 min walk), Randall Museum, San Francisco (8 min walk), Haight Street, San Francisco (9 min walk), Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco (10 min walk).

How to get to Buena Vista Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Buena Vista Park:

Bus

355 Buena Vista Avenue East • Lines: 37 (2 min walk)
Roosevelt Way & Museum Way • Lines: 37 (5 min walk)

Trolleybus

Castro Street & 14th Street • Lines: 24 (8 min walk)
Ashbury Street & Frederick Street • Lines: 33 (8 min walk)

Light rail

Sunset Tunnel East Portal • Lines: N (11 min walk)
Castro • Lines: K, S, T (13 min walk)

Tram

Market Street & Noe Street • Lines: F (13 min walk)
17th Street & Castro Street • Lines: F (13 min walk)

Train

Carl Street & Cole Street (13 min walk)
UCSF Parnassus (25 min walk)

Metro

16th Street Mission • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (30 min walk)