Lafayette Park, San Francisco

Name: Lafayette Park
Address: 2000 Sacramento St, San Francisco, 94109, United States

#148 among attractions in San Francisco

Relax in park, Park, Playground, View point

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Lafayette Park is an 11.49 acres park in San Francisco, California, United States. Originally created in 1936, it is located in the neighborhood of Pacific Heights between the streets of Washington, Sacramento, Gough, and Laguna. Located on a hill, the park offers views of many areas, including the city's Marina district, Alcatraz Island and the San Francisco Bay, Buena Vista Park, and Twin Peaks. In addition to both open and treed green spaces, the park includes two tennis courts, a children's playground, an off-leash dog area, restroom facilities, and a picnic area. ()

Created: 1936Elevation: 358 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°47'30"N, 122°25'41"W

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2000 Sacramento StNorthwest San Francisco (Pacific Heights)San Francisco 94109 United States

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Day trips

Lafayette Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Regency Ballroom, Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, The Fillmore, Japan Center.

0.4 miSE
Dancing, Nightlife
The Regency Ballroom, San Francisco
12 min walk • The Regency Ballroom, a storied venue nestled in the heart of San Francisco, United States, is a beacon of cultural and entertainment history. This elegant establishment is part of the larger Regency Center complex and is located at 1300 Van Ness Avenue.
0.5 miS
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, San Francisco
15 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, also known locally as Saint Mary's Cathedral, is the principal church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco in San Francisco, California.
0.6 miSW
Theater
The Fillmore, San Francisco
15 min walk • The Fillmore is a historic music venue in San Francisco, California. Built in 1912 and originally named the Majestic Hall, it became the Fillmore Auditorium in 1954.
0.5 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Entertainment
Japan Center, San Francisco
12 min walk • The Japan Center is a shopping center in the Japantown neighborhood of San Francisco, California. It opened in March 1968 and was originally called the Japanese Cultural and Trade Center. It is bounded by Geary, Post, Fillmore, and Laguna.
0.5 miS
Pagoda, Spiritual, Buddhist architecture
Pagoda, San Francisco
12 min walk • The San Francisco Peace Pagoda is a five-tiered concrete stupa between Post and Geary Streets at Buchanan in San Francisco's Nihonmachi.
0.4 miW
Church
Calvary Presbyterian Church, San Francisco
10 min walk • Calvary Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church in San Francisco, California located in Pacific Heights at the corner of Fillmore Street and Jackson Street.
0.6 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Alhambra Theatre, San Francisco
15 min walk • The Alhambra Theatre is a Moorish Revival movie theater building at 2330 Polk Street in San Francisco, California, that opened on November 5, 1926. The theater was designed by Miller & Pflueger. The Alhambra Theatre once had 1,625 seats when it opened and cost $500,000. It was later converted to twin theaters in 1976.
~1060 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Haas-Lilienthal House, San Francisco
6 min walk • The Haas–Lilienthal House is a historic building located at 2007 Franklin Street in San Francisco, California, United States, within the Pacific Heights neighborhood. Built in 1886 for William and Bertha Haas, it survived the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and subsequent fire.
0.7 miSE
Shopping, Shopping district
Hyde Street, San Francisco
17 min walk • Hyde Street is an iconic street in San Francisco, California. Hyde Street connects the Aquatic Park Historic District to Market Street.
~1400 ftSW
Synagogue, Romanesque architecture, Church
Congregation Sherith Israel, San Francisco
7 min walk • Congregation Sherith Israel is one of the oldest synagogues in the United States. It was established during California’s Gold Rush period and reflects the ambitions of early Jewish settlers to San Francisco.
~1410 ftE
Museum
Academy of Art University Automobile Museum, San Francisco
7 min walk • The Academy of Art University Automobile Museum is a non-profit museum located in San Francisco, California. The museum serves both as a conservator of automotive history and as a tool for students in the industrial design department at the Academy of Art University, particularly those in the Automotive Restoration program.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lafayette Park?

Nearby attractions include Whittier Mansion, San Francisco (4 min walk), C. A. Belden House, San Francisco (5 min walk), Haas-Lilienthal House, San Francisco (6 min walk), Second Church of Christ, San Francisco (6 min walk).

How to get to Lafayette Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lafayette Park:

Trolleybus

Sacramento Street & Octavia Street • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)
Gough Street & Sacramento Street • Lines: 1 (4 min walk)

Bus

Van Ness Avenue & Sacramento Street • Lines: 101, 101X, 24C, 30, 49, 4C, 54C, 70, 90 (8 min walk)
Jackson Street & Van Ness Avenue • Lines: 12, 27 (9 min walk)

Tram

California Street & Van Ness Avenue (9 min walk)
California Street & Polk Street (11 min walk)

Metro

Civic Center • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (30 min walk)
Powell Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (32 min walk)

Light rail

Civic Center • Lines: K, N, S, T (30 min walk)
Powell Street • Lines: K, N, S, T (32 min walk)