At 938 feet, Mount Davidson is the highest point in San Francisco. Trails wind through a eucalyptus forest on the western slopes, where fog drip can make it feel like a rain forest, and through coastal scrub and grassland on the east side, which turn green in winter and fill with wildflowers in spring.
The 103-foot concrete cross at the summit went up in 1934. The park is a natural area rather than a playground: wear shoes with grip, since paths can be muddy and steep. Rec & Park lists park hours as 5 a.m. to midnight.
Opening Hours
| Monday | 5 am–midnight |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5 am–midnight |
| Wednesday | 5 am–midnight |
| Thursday | 5 am–midnight |
| Friday | 5 am–midnight |
| Saturday | 5 am–midnight |
| Sunday | 5 am–midnight |
From the venue’s own page, checked October 12, 2026. Holiday hours and one-off closures can differ.
Getting There
- MWest Portal StationMuni Metro K L M · 0.7 mi, about 18 min walk
- MUlloa St & West Portal AveMuni Metro L M · 0.7 mi, about 19 min walk
- BBalboa Park BART1.1 mi, about 27 min walk
Transit directions, including buses
Nearest Muni Metro, streetcar and cable car stops and BART stations, from SFMTA and BART published stop data. Distances are straight-line, and walking times are our estimate. Buses aren’t listed here.
More in West of Twin Peaks
Places in the Neighborhood
- West Portal Playground Parks & Playgrounds
- West Portal Branch Library Libraries
Mentioned in Our Guides
Address, hours and prices checked against the official source on .
Cite this page: Project SF, “Mount Davidson Park”, projectsf.com/listings/mount-davidson-park/ (updated ).