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Lafayette Park, Polk Gulch
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Lafayette Park

  • 4.72.7k reviews
  • Free

Lafayette Park is a historic, hilltop green space offering sweeping views of the city and tranquil lawns. Expect paved walking paths, gardens, picnic areas and off-leash-friendly spots—ideal for photography, gentle exercise and relaxing with pets or a partner.

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Lafayette Park in short

When is the best time to visit Lafayette 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 Lafayette Park indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Lafayette Park?

Gough St &,Washington St,San Francisco, CA 94109,United States.

Right now · 1:45 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

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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 Lafayette Park
  2. 2 Haraz Coffee House · 9 min
  3. 3 Studio Gallery · 10 min
  4. 4 WOW Kids Playground · 10 min
  5. 5 Compton’s Coffee House · 11 min
Gough St &, Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States(opens the map)DirectionsTo Polk GulchCall+14158312700Websitesfrecpark.org

Good to know

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

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 2.7k reviews

Known for

  • Photography
  • Picnics
  • Morning walks
  • Scenic views
  • Walking trails
  • Dog friendly

The feel

  • Historic
  • Spacious
  • Quiet
  • Tourists
  • Pet owners
  • Couples

Around Polk Gulch

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer. Sunglasses until 3 pm.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time
  • SunglassesUntil 3 pm