Balboa Park, San Francisco

Name: Balboa Park
Address: San Francisco, United States

#585 among attractions in San Francisco

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Balboa Park is a public park in the Mission Terrace neighborhood of San Francisco, California. It was originally dedicated in 1909 when the park included the land now used by City College of San Francisco Ocean Campus west of I-280 Freeway. The park is located in the Outer Mission neighborhood group, and is adjacent to the neighborhoods of Cayuga, Ingleside, Oceanview, and Sunnyside. The park covers about 25 acres and includes among its facilities: Balboa Park Swimming Pool, Balboa Park Playground, Matthew J. Boxer Stadium, Sweeney Field, Balboa Skate Park, an off-leash dog area, a picnic area, tennis courts, and a basketball court. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 194 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°43'30"N, 122°26'42"W

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Southwest San Francisco (Mission Terrace)San Francisco United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Mount Davidson, Billy Goat Hill, Glen Canyon Park, Church of the Epiphany in San Francisco.

1 miNW
Park, Trail, Mountain
Mount Davidson, San Francisco
26 min walk • Mount Davidson is the highest natural point in San Francisco, California, with an elevation of 928 feet. It is located near the geographical center of the city, south of Twin Peaks and Portola Drive and to the west of Diamond Heights and Glen Park.
1.3 miNE
Park
Billy Goat Hill, San Francisco
34 min walk • Billy Goat Hill, San Francisco is the easternmost peak in the San Miguel Range located in the Glen Park neighborhood in San Francisco, California.
1 miN
Park
Glen Canyon Park, San Francisco
27 min walk • Glen Canyon Park is a city park in San Francisco, California. It occupies about 70 acres along a deep canyon adjacent to the Glen Park, Diamond Heights, and Miraloma Park neighborhoods.
0.9 miSE
Church
Church of the Epiphany in San Francisco, San Francisco
22 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.
0.8 miS
Park, Playground
Cayuga Park, San Francisco
21 min walk • Cayuga Park is a neighborhood park and playground in San Francisco, at the edge of the Cayuga Terrace neighborhood. Its history, location and aesthetics make it unique among the parks of San Francisco.
1.4 miNW
Park
Edgehill Mountain, San Francisco
37 min walk • Edgehill Mountain is one of the 46 hills of the City and County of San Francisco, California, located in the United States of America.
1.6 miNW
Neighbourhood
West Portal, San Francisco
40 min walk • West Portal is a small neighborhood in San Francisco, California. West Portal is a primarily residential area of the City. The neighborhood's main corridor, West Portal Avenue, serves as a principal shopping district of southwestern San Francisco.
~1750 ftW
Universities and schools
City College of San Francisco, San Francisco
9 min walk • City College of San Francisco is a public community college in San Francisco, California. Founded as a junior college in 1935, the college plays an important local role, annually enrolling as many as one in nine San Francisco residents.
0.5 miSE
Street
Alemany Boulevard, San Francisco
12 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.
0.6 miW
37°43'27"N • 122°27'22"W
San Francisco Public Library - Ingleside Branch, San Francisco
16 min walk • Library
0.6 miE
Neighbourhood
Excelsior District, San Francisco
15 min walk • The Excelsior District is a neighborhood in San Francisco, California.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Balboa Park?

Nearby attractions include City College of San Francisco, San Francisco (9 min walk), Alemany Boulevard, San Francisco (12 min walk), Excelsior District, San Francisco (15 min walk), San Francisco Public Library - Ingleside Branch, San Francisco (16 min walk).

How to get to Balboa Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Balboa Park:

Bus

Ocean Avenue & San Jose Avenue • Lines: 29, 49 (4 min walk)
San Jose Avenue & Ocean Avenue • Lines: Kbus (5 min walk)

Light rail

San Jose Avenue & Ocean Avenue • Lines: J (4 min walk)
Metro Terminal • Lines: J, K (7 min walk)

Metro

Balboa Park • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (7 min walk)
Glen Park • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (22 min walk)

Trolleybus

Mission Street & Onondaga Avenue • Lines: 14 (13 min walk)

Train

Broad Street & Plymouth Avenue (26 min walk)