Woodward's Gardens, San Francisco

#134 among attractions in San Francisco

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Facts and practical information

Woodward's Gardens, commonly referred to as The Gardens, was a combination amusement park, museum, art gallery, zoo, and aquarium operating from 1866 to 1891 in the Mission District of San Francisco, California. The Gardens covered two city blocks, bounded by Mission, Valencia, 13th, and 15th Streets in San Francisco. The site currently has a brick building at 1700 Mission Street, built after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, which features a California Historical Site plaque, and the Crafty Fox Alehouse on the ground floor. The former Gardens site also features the current location of the San Francisco Armory, completed in 1914. ()

Coordinates: 37°46'10"N, 122°25'11"W

Address

1735 Mission StreetSoutheast San Francisco (Mission District)San Francisco United States

Contact

+1 415-776-1001

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Day trips

Woodward's Gardens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: DNA Lounge, Slim's, Mission Workshop, Market Street.

0.4 miE
Dancing, Nightlife
DNA Lounge, San Francisco
11 min walk • DNA Lounge is an iconic nightclub and live music venue located in the heart of San Francisco's SoMa (South of Market) district. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and eclectic mix of events, this venue has been a staple in the city's nightlife scene since its inception...
0.4 miE
Nightlife, Dancing
Slim's, San Francisco
10 min walk • Slim's in San Francisco, United States, was a celebrated live music nightclub that served as a hub for diverse musical acts and lively performances. Established in 1988 by rock promoter Boz Scaggs and others, Slim's boasted a vibrant history and reputation as one of...
~1910 ftS
Hiking, Hiking trail
Mission Workshop, San Francisco
10 min walk • Mission Workshop is not just another store with accessories for outdoor adventure lovers – it's a space where the passion for exploring unknown trails merges with modern design and functionality. Located in the vibrant San Francisco, this store specializes in selling...
~1550 ftN
Shopping, Shopping district
Market Street, San Francisco
8 min walk • Market Street is a major thoroughfare in San Francisco, California. It begins at The Embarcadero in front of the Ferry Building at the northeastern edge of the city and runs southwest through downtown, passing the Civic Center and the Castro District, to the intersection with Portola Drive in the Twin Peaks neighborhood.
0.5 miSW
Church, Historical place, Mission
Mission Dolores, San Francisco
14 min walk • Mission San Francisco de Asís, commonly known as Mission Dolores, is a Spanish Californian mission and the oldest surviving structure in San Francisco, located in the Mission District.
0.4 miN
Hiking, Hiking trail
Bay Area Ridge Trail, San Francisco
10 min walk • The Bay Area Ridge Trail is a planned 550-mile multi-use trail along the hill and mountain ridgelines ringing the San Francisco Bay Area, in Northern California. Currently 390 miles have been established. When complete, the trail will connect over 75 parks and open spaces.
0.4 miE
Dancing, Nightlife
Death Guild, San Francisco
11 min walk • Death Guild is the oldest continually operating gothic/industrial dance club in the United States, and second in the world. Death Guild opened on March 15, 1993, and is currently held every Monday at DNA Lounge in San Francisco.
0.4 miW
Monuments and statues
California Volunteers Sculpture, San Francisco
11 min walk • California Volunteers, also known as the California Volunteers' Memorial and the Spanish–American War Memorial, is an outdoor sculpture installed in 1906 by Douglas Tilden.
~1810 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Roxie Theater, San Francisco
9 min walk • The Roxie Theater, also known as the Roxie Cinema or just The Roxie, is a historic movie theater, founded in 1912, at 3117 16th Street in the Mission District of San Francisco. It is a non-profit community arthouse cinema.
0.5 miS
Street, Public art, Street art
Clarion Alley, San Francisco
12 min walk • Clarion Alley is a small street in San Francisco between Mission and Valencia Streets and 17th and 18th Streets, notable for the murals painted by the Clarion Alley Mural Project.
0.5 miNE
Church, Romanesque revival architecture
St. Joseph's Church and Complex, San Francisco
12 min walk • St. Joseph's Church and Complex is a historic church at 1401–1415 Howard Street in San Francisco, California, United States. It was built in 1914 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Woodward's Gardens?

Nearby attractions include Southern Exposure, San Francisco (6 min walk), Episcopal Church of St. John the Evangelist, San Francisco (6 min walk), Capp Street Project, San Francisco (7 min walk), SF LGBT Center, San Francisco (8 min walk).

How to get to Woodward's Gardens by public transport?

The nearest stations to Woodward's Gardens:

Bus

Mission Street & 13th Street • Lines: 49 (2 min walk)
150 Otis Street • Lines: 49 (4 min walk)

Trolleybus

Mission Street & 13th Street • Lines: 14 (2 min walk)
150 Otis Street • Lines: 14 (4 min walk)

Tram

Market Street & Gough Street • Lines: F (7 min walk)

Metro

16th Street Mission • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (8 min walk)
Civic Center • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (20 min walk)

Light rail

Van Ness • Lines: K, N, S, T (11 min walk)
Church Street & Duboce Avenue • Lines: J (13 min walk)