Neighborhood

Lakeshore

A southwestern area near Lake Merced and the Pacific coast.

About this area

Lakeshore occupies southwestern San Francisco around Lake Merced and nearby residential districts. Water, open space, and recreation facilities shape many local park experiences.

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Parks and recreation destinations

Large cypress trees line a road and open walking area beside Lake Merced.

Lake Merced Park

Regional Park

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.

Rolph Nicol Playground

Neighborhood Park or Playground

Placeholder illustration · Project asset

San Francisco Zoo

Zoological Garden