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Chase Center, the UCSF campus and the waterfront along Mission Creek.
Mission Bay is easiest to reach on Muni’s T Third Street light rail, which runs along 3rd Street through the neighborhood. Its stops here are named for what is next to them: 3rd Street and Mission Rock Street, UCSF/Chase Center, and UCSF Medical Center. The T continues south to Bayview and its last stop at Bayshore Boulevard and Sunnydale Avenue. The 22 Fillmore bus also serves the neighborhood; its outbound direction is marked Mission Bay/UCSF.
The Mission Bay Branch Library at 960 Fourth Street opened its doors on July 8, 2006. It sits on the ground floor of the Mission Creek Senior Community development, a building that also includes senior housing. For families, the library is an easy first stop before a walk over to the arena plaza and the UCSF campus, both a short ride or walk along 3rd Street from the library’s corner.
Sources: SFMTA T Third, SFMTA 22 Fillmore, SFPL Mission Bay.
About Mission Bay
Mission Bay is San Francisco's newest neighborhood, built on former rail yards south of Mission Creek. It is home to UCSF's Mission Bay campus and Chase Center, the Warriors' arena, with Thrive City's plaza of free events beside it.
Our neighborhood lines are based on DataSF's Analysis Neighborhoods, adjusted where visitors use a smaller area or a different name: Dogpatch and Fisherman's Wharf stand on their own, and the Richmond and the Sunset are each kept whole.
What to See
Mission Bay Branch Library
Ground-floor branch in the Mission Creek Senior Community building, opened in 2006. It offers toddler and preschool storytimes; check the branch calendar. Closed Mondays.
Thrive City
Open plaza beside Chase Center with restaurants and a calendar of free community events. Game and concert nights bring crowds and change restaurant hours.
China Basin Park
About five acres of lawn, plazas and waterfront with views of Oracle Park and the Bay Bridge. It is part of Mission Rock, which posts free events on its site.
Things to Do
Mariposa Park
Neighborhood park with two play areas, a lawn, picnic spots and a trellis. Handy for letting kids run before or after an appointment or visit at the nearby UCSF campus.
Mission Bay Kids Park
Accessible children's play area with a lawn and picnic area. Restrooms are in the Pavilion at 290 Channel St, about half a block away, which helps with toddlers on a longer visit.
Mission Creek Park
Part of the city's Mission Bay park network, with waterfront esplanades, lawn areas and picnic sites. A pleasant stroll from the playgrounds toward the water on a dry day.
Where to Eat
Che Fico Pizzeria
Pizza spot inside Chase Center’s Thrive City with sit-down meals and a slice window. Hours shift with the Warriors schedule, so check before game nights.
Señor Sisig
Filipino-Mexican counter at Thrive City known for sisig burritos. Hours change on event days, so check before you go.
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