Today, I would like to introduce one of the most famous and popular parks in San Francisco which is called Mission Dolores Park. Mission Dolores Park, frequently abbreviated to Dolores Park, is a 15.94 acres Leave No Trace city park in San Francisco, California. It is located two blocks south of Mission Dolores at the western border of the Mission District. Open from 6 am to 10 pm.

Dolores Park is bounded by 18th Street on the north, 20th Street on the south, Dolores Street on the east and Church Street on the west. The northern end of Dolores Park is located directly across the street from Mission High School. On its eastern, southern and western sides, the park is    neighboring by residential area, in diverse architectural styles. South of the park is a hillside area known as “Dolores Heights,” while The Castro neighborhood, a popular gay friendly part of San Francisco is located close to the west.

The park’s topography is characterized by a strong slope from the southwest down to the northeast, offering an clear northeast-looking view of downtown San Francisco, in particular from the southwest corner.

Dolores Park offers several features including many tennis courts, a basketball court, a multi-purpose court, a soccer field, a pissoir, a children’s playground, and a dog play area. The southern half of the park is also notable for its views of the Mission district, downtown, the San Francisco Bay and the East Bay.

On sunny weekends, the park’s three city blocks of soft grass fills up with groups of people picnicking and enjoying adult beverages like beer or wine. Recently, Dolores Park has shiny new bathrooms, an updated playground, tennis and basketball courts and dog play areas. It could attract up to 7,000-10,000 people on a sunny weekend day. If you are one of those who want to picnic there, comment and let us know.