Francisco Park, San Francisco: Photos, Reviews & Location

Small park at the top of Russian Hill (& former gravesite of Russian sailors) offering city views.

At a glance

#52 of 73 Parks in San Francisco #13 of 18 City parks in San Francisco

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.60

3.4 km from the center of San Francisco

Rating breakdown

5 ★78%
4 ★13%
3 ★5%
2 ★2%
1 ★2%

Russian Hill Park, Bay St &, Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States

franciscopark.org

Quick facts

What is the rating of Francisco Park?: Francisco Park is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 743 reviews.
How does Francisco Park rank in San Francisco?: Francisco Park is #52 of 73 Parks in San Francisco by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Francisco Park located?: Russian Hill Park, Bay St &, Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States — 3.4 km from the center of San Francisco.
How can I contact Francisco Park?: Website: franciscopark.org

Reviews (9)

Lamarr English 2023 Nov 18

One of the best parks in the city. Great place to people watch and relax. Awesome place for dogs. Be careful though, you ll for sure see a coyete. So be cautious of you have a small dog.

Morten Lorenzen 2023 Sep 29

Great use of space and landscape architecture. Brilliant to use the park as a easy way down the hill from Lombard street to Ghirardelli Square. Great view of San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz.

amanda 2023 Aug 15

francisco is one of my favorite parks in the city! there are 2 dog parks (upper and lower level) with incredible bay views and seating areas throughout. we discovered that this park used to be a water reservoir in 1860!

Jeff Brown 2023 Jul 20

I love this park! I live just a few blocks away and am there a couple times a week. Great views of the Bridge and Alcatraz!

There is a dog park at the bottom. The upper section of the park is supposed to be leashed dogs only. Most people are rude and don't obey so be ready for dogs barking, running through your picnic and or potentially getting in a dogfight 3 ft from you. All have happened haha! And there are signs literally every 12 feet, oh entitled dog owners. Other than that, great Park!

annmia shop 2023 Jun 27

It’s a beautiful overlooking park and good place for kids, adults and dog lovers too

Miranda 2023 Jun 26

Beautiful space and views of Alcatraz, Angel Island, & the Golden Gate Bridge on a clear day! Somewhat difficult to find parking during those days. Bathroom was actually locked at 8pm when google said they were open. Lots of stairs on one side but seems like there may be a parking lot on the opposite side of the park that is handicap accessible. Access to the park via car is best from either Bay st. or Hyde. Play structures good for older kids, not good for under 5yo.

Charlotte Swab 2022 Dec 18

Incredible transformation of a city block from a derelict covered reservoir to a fabulous park. Something for everyone, dog park, playground, community garden, picnic areas, lawns. Fabulous views. And - a true SF rarity - public restrooms.

Neal 2022 Aug 23

Immaculate park with great views, a picnic area, a children's playground, dog play area, and a variety of plant species.

This reservoir-turned-park (according to the signs throughout it) spans about a block. It can be accessed through four entrances (the dog play area has separate gates). The upper Hyde St. entrance provides the best views, in my opinion. There are also restrooms, bike racks, nearby parking, and a community garden (it wasn't open when I was there). Overall, if you're in the area, you should check out this park. If it's your first time, you can easily spend an hour or two just looking at the views.

Ashish Manik 2022 Jul 10

Love this cute little neighborhood-sized park in North Beach! Amazing 270° views of Golden Gate Bridge and SF!

As a local tourist, I’m happy to find the history facts about the old reservoir here that are sprinkled around the park and the elevated walkway.

It’s kid-friendly, wheelchair accessible, and much fewer party crowds (at least in Jul 2022). Great amount of space for kids’ playground. I like that the dog park is at a separate lower level - keeps the (un-disciplined) dogs’ droppings away from the seating in the main lawn.

Lots of native, drought-resistant plants. My favorite is the Community Garden - must check it out!