Neighborhood

Castro/Upper Market

Central neighborhoods known for LGBTQ+ history, hills, and active streets.

About this area

The Castro and Upper Market occupy a central valley and surrounding slopes. The Castro is internationally associated with San Francisco's LGBTQ+ history and community life.

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Parks and recreation destinations

A view down the hill of brown park grounds and trees, with the sun-dappled city extending toward the horizon. Fog obscures a blue sky above the city.

Corona Heights Park

Neighborhood Park or Playground

Photo by Michael Baker · CC-BY-4.0

Illustration of a landscaped hillside park with a curving path, trees, benches, and bay water under coastal fog.

Eureka Valley Branch Library

Community Garden

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Eureka Valley Rec Center

Neighborhood Park or Playground

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Mission Dolores Park

Neighborhood Park or Playground

Photo by Artico2 · CC-BY-SA-3.0

Noe & Beaver Mini Park

Mini Park

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Peixotto Playground

Neighborhood Park or Playground

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Roosevelt & Henry Stairs

Mini Park

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A cement stairwell with metal railing leads up a steep incline. A canopy of trees lines the stairwell on the left, and buildings border the right. A sign at the bottom of the stairwell provides hours of operation and park rules.

Saturn Street Steps

Mini Park

Photo by Michael Baker · CC-BY-4.0

States Street Playground

Neighborhood Park or Playground

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Castro/Upper Market

About this area

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Parks and recreation destinations

Corona Heights Park

Eureka Valley Branch Library

Eureka Valley Rec Center

Mission Dolores Park

Noe & Beaver Mini Park

Peixotto Playground

Roosevelt & Henry Stairs

Saturn Street Steps

States Street Playground