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John McLaren Park, Visitacion Valley
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John McLaren Park

  • 4.62.1k reviews
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John McLaren Park is a sprawling urban green space offering rolling hills, winding trails and broad panoramic views of San Francisco. Expect picnic areas, playgrounds, community events at the outdoor amphitheater, and plenty of open space for hiking, jogging or bringing dogs to play—a peaceful city escape with varied terrain and scenic outlooks.

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John McLaren Park in short

When is the best time to visit John McLaren Park?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is John McLaren Park indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is John McLaren Park?

100 John F Shelley Dr,San Francisco, CA 94134,United States.

Right now · 2:45 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Sun's out
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Hours unknown: check before you go

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Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.

Where and how

  1. 1 John McLaren Park
  2. 2 Jerry Garcia Amphitheater · 3 min
  3. 3 East Coyote Trail · 7 min
  4. 4 Philosopher's Way Trailhead · 8 min
  5. 5 McLaren Park Trails · 11 min
100 John F Shelley Dr, San Francisco, CA 94134, United States(opens the map)DirectionsTo Visitacion ValleyCall+14158312700Websitesfrecpark.org

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.6from 2.1k reviews

Known for

  • Nature walks
  • Picnics
  • Jogging
  • Walking trails
  • Scenic views
  • Playgrounds

The feel

  • Spacious
  • Family friendly
  • Pet owners
  • Tourists

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time