The Recreation and Park Department says San Francisco has 233 neighborhood parks and 184 playgrounds and play areas.
Golden Gate Park covers 1,017 acres, per the department.
Read on sfrecpark.org, 27 October 2026.
By the Numbers
| Facility | Count |
|---|---|
| Neighborhood parks | 233 |
| Playgrounds and play areas | 184 |
| Swimming pools | 9 |
| Golf courses | 5 |
| Tennis courts | 142 |
| Recreation centers and clubhouses | 98 (the same page elsewhere says 25 recreation centers) |
Golden Gate Park
The department describes lakes and meadows, gardens, groves, car-free roads, golf, tennis and pickleball, playgrounds and concerts at the Golden Gate Bandshell. Its offices are at McLaren Lodge, 501 Stanyan Street. Our Golden Gate Park day and the park comparison use the same park system.
Reservations and Programs
The department has a Permits and Reservations page for picnic areas, athletic fields, indoor facilities, and tennis and pickleball courts, and a Find a Program page. The main office is 415-831-2700. Program registration is 415-831-6800, with translation available.
Related
What We Could Not Confirm
- The recreation center count: the department’s page gives two figures, 98 and 25.
- Step-by-step steps for reserving a facility or registering online were not on the pages we read.
- A single park finder page was not confirmed; the homepage links a playground search.
Questions People Ask
How many parks does San Francisco have?
The department says 233 neighborhood parks, and describes more than 230 parks, playgrounds and open spaces overall.
Sources
- SF Rec and Park, Who we are: https://sfrecpark.org/419/Who-We-Are (read 27 October 2026)
- SF Rec and Park, Golden Gate Park: https://sfrecpark.org/770/Golden-Gate-Park (read 27 October 2026)
- SF Rec and Park, Permits and reservations: https://sfrecpark.org/387/PERMITS-RESERVATIONS (read 27 October 2026)
- SF Rec and Park, Find a program: https://sfrecpark.org/386/FIND-A-PROGRAM (read 27 October 2026)