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Mission Dolores Park
Type: Family Friendly, Great Views, Recreational Facilities, Relaxing
10Best Says
Mission Dolores Park is the heart of the Mission district and offers wonderful views of downtown. This is a true city park: often crowded, usually loud, and a great spot for people-watching. Street... Read More
Mission Dolores Park is the heart of the Mission district and offers wonderful views of downtown. This is a true city park: often crowded, usually loud, and a great spot for people-watching. Street performers and food trucks often visit the park for a real "local" feel. While it does tend to cater to the wilder side, especially during the evening and late night hours, the newly renovated children's play area has made this park one of the best options for those traveling with kids. And with the ever-popular Bi-Rite grocery (with its delicious ice cream) right around the corner, kids who are pooped from running and screaming can get their sugar charge right back up.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Tom Molanphy
San Francisco Local Expert
- Things to Do with Kids, Parks: "Mission Dolores has been recently remodeled."
- Free Things to Do: "Mission Dolores has finished a recent renovation."
- Attractions near The Cow Palace: "Mission Dolores just underwent a massive remodel."
- Best for Things to Do with Kids Because: Mission Dolores is the favorite spot for locals with kids.
- Best for Free Things to Do Because: Mission Dolores Park offers some of the best "people-watching" opportunities in the city.
- Best for Attractions near The Cow Palace Because: Mission Dolores is one of the best "people-watching" spots of the trendy, eclectic Mission neighborhood.
- Best for Parks Because: Now that the playground area has been added, Mission Dolores is a great option for those traveling with kids.
