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Mission Dolores Park

646 Dolores St

View across Mission Dolores Park lawns and trees toward the Mission District and downtown skyline beneath a cloudy sky.

Mission Dolores Park and the surrounding Mission District, viewed from the park's upper lawn.

Photo by Artico2 · CC-BY-SA-3.0

About this place

Mission Dolores Park is a nearly 16-acre neighborhood gathering place known for broad lawns, tall palms, active recreation, and views toward the San Francisco skyline.

Size
Nearly 16 acres
Established
1905

Highlights

  • Lawns and skyline viewsOpen lawns and the park's elevated setting provide room to gather along with broad views across San Francisco.
  • Neighborhood gathering placeThe park has a long-standing role as a setting for recreation, picnics, performances, and community events.

History

The park takes its name from nearby Mission Dolores. The City of San Francisco acquired the former Jewish cemetery land in 1905, and the site sheltered more than 1,600 residents after the 1906 earthquake and fire.

Context from Mission Dolores Park — SF Recreation and Parks · Reviewed

Location

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What is listed here

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Playgrounds and kids

  • Children's Play Area

Picnic

  • Picnic Area
  • Table

Sports

  • Athletic Field
  • Basketball Court
  • Multi-use Paved Area
  • 1 soccer field
  • 6 tennis courts

Dog play

  • 2 dog play areas

Visitor services

  • Bench
  • Drinking Fountain
  • Restrooms

Getting here by transit

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Muni bus

  • 18th St & Church St0.1 miles away
    • 33
  • 18th St & Dolores St0.1 miles away
    • 33
  • 18th St & Sanchez St0.2 miles away
    • 33

Muni rail and streetcar

  • Right Of Way/20th St0.1 miles away
    • J
  • Right Of Way/18th St0.1 miles away
    • J
  • Church St & 18th St0.1 miles away
    • J

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Official services

Programs and reservations

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Source details

This destination combines records published by the City of San Francisco into resident-facing information. Technical identifiers are included for verification.

Contributing San Francisco records

  • Mission Dolores Park — property ID 63

Amenity evidence

  • Dog Play Area — Quantity verified on an official page
  • Picnic Area — Listed in source data; exact quantity not verified
  • Table — Listed in source data; exact quantity not verified
  • Children's Play Area — Listed in source data; exact quantity not verified
  • Athletic Field — Listed without a quantity
  • Basketball Court — Listed in source data; exact quantity not verified
  • Multi-use Paved Area — Listed in source data; exact quantity not verified
  • Soccer Field — Quantity verified on an official page
  • Tennis Court — Quantity verified on an official page
  • Bench — Listed in source data; exact quantity not verified
  • Drinking Fountain — Listed in source data; exact quantity not verified
  • Restrooms — Listed in source data; exact quantity not verified

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