Lafayette Park (San Francisco)
Lafayette Park is an 11.49 acres (4.65 ha)[2] park in San Francisco, California, United States. Originally created in 1936,[3] it is located in the neighborhood of Pacific Heights between the streets of Washington, Sacramento, Gough, and Laguna. Located on a hill, the park offers views of many areas, including the city's Marina district, Alcatraz Island and the San Francisco Bay, Buena Vista Park, and Twin Peaks. In addition to both open and treed green spaces, the park includes two tennis courts, a children's playground, an off-leash dog area, restroom facilities, and a picnic area.
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 Lafayette Park from the park's western edge | |
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| Type | Municipal |
| Location | San Francisco, California |
| Coordinates | 37°47′29″N 122°25′41″W[1] |
| Area | 11.49 acres (4.65 ha)[2] |
| Created | 1936[3] |
| Operated by | San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department |
References
- "Lafayette Square". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2014-03-03.
- "Lafayette Park". San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department. Archived from the original on 2013-10-20. Retrieved 2012-03-26.
- "Project Status Report: Lafayette Park Renovation" (PDF). San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-05-12. Retrieved 2012-03-26.
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