The grassy heart of North Beach, across from the twin spires of Saints Peter and Paul Church, and perfect for picnics with takeout from nearby bakeries. Its renovated playground helps burn off energy between snacks.
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 |
Restrooms 8am–8pm spring/summer, 8am–5:30pm fall/winter.
From the venue’s own page, checked October 10, 2026. Holiday hours and one-off closures can differ.
Getting There
- MMason St & Filbert StPowell–Mason cable car · 0.2 mi, about 4 min walk
- MThe Embarcadero & Bay StF Market & Wharves streetcar · 0.4 mi, about 10 min walk
- BEmbarcadero BART0.9 mi, about 23 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 North Beach
Coming up Nearby
- Truong Tran: How to Exi(s)t launch party Sun, Oct 18 · City Lights Bookstore
- North Beach Library Halloween Open House Sat, Oct 31 · North Beach Branch Library
- Rae Armantrout with Elizabeth Robinson: Safe Rooms Thu, Nov 19 · City Lights Bookstore
Places in the Neighborhood
- Joe DiMaggio Playground Parks & Playgrounds
- Coit Tower Attractions
- Golden Boy Pizza Restaurants
Mentioned in Our Guides
Cite this page: Project SF, “Washington Square”, projectsf.com/listings/washington-square/ (updated ).