I have a love-hate relationship with the San Francisco hills. Living on top of a hill, it’s always a little windier and chillier than the rest of the city. Not only that, but if I want to take a walk, grab a cup of coffee, or grocery shop, I simply walk down the hill which is all well and good, until I have to drudge up that blasted hill later to get home. I convince myself that my rear will thank me one day, but I have yet to see any changes. However, living in a hilly city also means unbelievable views. I’m constantly amazed that no matter how many hills I climb up, I will always get a different view of the city that takes my breath away.
The hubs and I are fortunate enough to live close to Buena Vista Park and Corona Heights, two parks that are literally a block apart but offers a slightly different perspective of the city.
There are several entrance points to the Buena Vista Park, from the bottom at Haight Street, all along Buena Vista Avenue, and also at the top at Upper Terrace. Once you enter the park though, it’s like another world, you don’t feel like you are in the middle of a major city until you get glimpses of the skyline through the trees.
Since the park is elevated it makes for a good workout just by walking to the top. There’s paved trails, unpaved trails, and stairs within the park, making for a nice, varied walk.
It’s a wonderful park to bring your pooch or if you want some peace and quiet since it’s mostly frequented by locals looking to work out or walk their dog off leash. We have been to the park about every other week since we moved here and we’ve never seen more than a handful of people during our entire walk. There’s also a children’s playground, tennis courts, dog run, and benches sprinkled throughout. It’s probably a 1 hour leisurely stroll to the top and back down again, making for a wonderful way to get some fresh air.
If you have time, exit Buena Vista Park at the Upper Terrace entrance, walk a block to Masonic Avenue, take a left and head straight to Corona Heights Park. This park is mostly barren, a stark contrast to the heavily wooded park you just came from, but if you climb to the peak, you will have an expansive unobstructed view of downtown San Francisco.
My sentiments exactly!
What: Buena Vista Park and Corona Heights Park
Where: Multiple entrances to Buena Vista, Roosevelt and Museum Way for Corona Heights
Activity: Hiking, Walking (~1 hour round-trip, Easy to Moderate)
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