Bayview Park

This park has so much potential! Kinda like when someone sets you up on a blind date and says that your date has a great personality! 🤣 It’s such a shame that this park is neglected by the city because of its location. There is a fairly challenging elevation gain off of Key street and decent paved trail but absolutely no amenities like a BATHROOM! There is a fairly large open flat area at the top which would be perfect for day use picnicking if they would provide tables, BBQ pits and trash cans. As it is now, it is used by very few people who seem to walk their dogs. It is definitely noisy due to its location next to the highway.

Find the secret spot! I can’t you can’t find it. The “One Piece” treasure is there LoL 😆 You can have a chill scenic walk and enjoy the Bayview hood & 101 highway views once you get to the top. There’s a lot of trees and plants along the path. You can have a good run here too. Overall this is a cool spot in the city! #pkjc88 👍👍

An out of the way silent retreat trail that was once a common road now blocked to cars. An easy but steep hike opens to 360 degree views of the south western SF bay peninsula with panoramic sights of the City, Bay Bridge, mount Davidson, San Bruno mountain and the South Bay !

Between downtown SF and the airport. Small peak to climb and hug around with 360 views of the whole area. Eucalyptus trees all over and hidden away. Parking is an issue, there is none except on the street and entrance not obvious either. It's a basic up and down with loop at top. View is worth it though.

Good hump up hill very flat and no facility or parking! Lots of birds! Nice view south and old Candles stick park area and the bay’s

Such a beautiful park to visit. Specially if you live closed thru here. The views it offers are full of magic and beauty. It’s a pleasure to be here sharing pictures and moments with friends.

Ran a City 🍺 Run from Seven Stills Brewery. First hill up is a doozy. Beautiful place to run. Great views of the city.

I am always looking for new climbs to tackle on my bike in San Francisco. I'd always seen this hill when driving North on Highway 101 but didn't know how to get there. Several years passed and finally I got around to looking up directions on Google Maps. There is a brutally steep climb on degraded pavement that you have to ride up to get to the top loop road which is also really worn asphalt. But once there you are greeted with beautiful views of the Bay and San Bruno Mountain and of the southernmost SF neighborhoods. There is a dirt path that leads to something called Indian Head Rock which vaguely looks like a human head in profile. Each time I've visited this park it has been just me with the occasional local out walking the dog. A hidden gem in the southeast corner of the City.

Found myself at Bayview Park after an impromptu decision to take my dog out for a short hike somewhere that was about 10 min away. The park is located in the southern part of the Bayview neighborhood close to the water and Bayview freeway. The entrance is a bit discreet but is found at the end of a neighborhood street that ends in a dead end. I went at around 3pm on a weekday and found street parking right at the end of the street. I don't recall having to pay for a meter. The hike itself is about a 1.5 mile loop with a bit of an incline in the beginning that'll get your legs and glutes warmed up. once you make it to the top of that incline and circle the loop, you'll get really nice views of SF, South Bay, the water, and Twin Peaks. The distance itself was perfect for a quick stroll with a path that's distinguishable and there were only 2 people I came across. If you are walking a pet though, there is one area with some big rocks near a ledge with cool views that i advise caution as there was a lot of broken glass by the rocks. If you live in the area, like within 10-15 min, it's not a bad hike.

We had a lovely little hike here, enjoying the rare warm summer weather and taking in the views with young kids! DIFFICULTY Total loop with a couple side trails was about 2 miles. The distance was just right for a five and seven year old in a group. For our 3-year-old she did need to be carried for about half of it. POPULARITY Not very crowded at all! We saw just a couple other people over 1-2 hours. It was a very warm, sunny Sunday in early July. SHADE The route had medium shade - there are tall trees all around, but if the sun is right overhead, you'll get sun exposure. PARKING & AMENITIES No dedicated parking lot, no water or restrooms, there were several parking spots right at the trailhead around 1pm on a Sunday. STROLLER-FRIENDLY While you could do the entire hike on paved paths, the first section going up to the loop is very very steep and the pavement is not very well preserved with a lot of potholes so I was actually glad we did not bring our stroller. ADD'L INFO In July the plant life is quite dry and sticks to clothing so I should have worn tougher hiking pants rather than my nice yoga pants, which ended up covered in burrs. There are a couple side trails (unpaved) you can take for extra viewpoints as well as one to go to the peak of the mountain.

Find the secret spot! I bet you can't find it. The "One Piece" treasure is there LoL. This is a nice little park. You can have a chill scenic walk and enjoy the Bayview area & 101 highway views. There's a lot trees and plants along the path. You can have a good run here too. Overall, this park is a cool spot in the city. #pkjc88

For hiking the trail is approx 1.5 mile loop that takes about 30-45 minutes. Since the trail is short it's probably better for running but has a bit of elevation in the beginning to get a workout and the heart rate up for hikers. Pros: Scenic views of the bay, Twin Peaks, Sutro Tower, South Bay, Portreo Hill, and the downtown city skyline Good for a short workout if you don't have a lot of time Not too many other people around Cons: At bit off the beaten path in the outskirts of the city Not so great neighborhood with limited residential parking Not too many other people around-I wouldn't come here for a solo hike If I lived in Bay View or the South Bay and was driving by this way on my way home (it's right off the 101) in the summertime I'd probably come here more often. Otherwise it's too out of the way for hiking but a good place for getting photos of the city and the Bay.

It's been pretty nice out in the City so I thought I'd go exploring.. I found Bayview Park through yelp and decided to visit being as I live in the area. So I took the Pup out for a walk and I must say, There's a nice little trail here with a pretty good view of the City.

You might as well hang a "Welcome to San Francisco" sign from the radio tower, as it's the first part of the city anyone sees coming in from SFO. And yet, no Yelp reviews. Well, I had to put Candlestick Point on the map myself, so no surprise, really. I know what you're thinking: "*Bayview* Park? McLaren Park is sketchy enough, thanks." But actually, Bayview is a pristine gem of a hill; on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon we didn't see another soul, and hardly a scrap of litter. No doubt that's because you can't just roll your car up to a picnic table here: there's no facilities, and not even a single dedicated parking spot. You just park on Key Ave and start walking up the path. And mind you, it's fairly steep. At the top you'll be rewarded with a eucalyptus forest, and views in every direction, including downtown, across and down the bay, Mt San Bruno, and even (if you look hard through the trees) the inside of Candlestick Park. And walkers and bikers can have it all to themselves. Amazingly, parks.sfgov even drummed up a pdf trail guide for the place (see the link). My only complaint is that there really ought to be a stairway up from the Candlestick Park side of the hill. Maybe they can throw that in with the whole redevelopment plan, if/when it ever happens.

Love this local hike. One down side to this hidden little gem is that people are starting to traffic it more and signs of littering shows it. Pick up after yourself and your dogs! Keep our spaces clean, it belongs to all of us.

We started a 14-mile "outer edges of SF" walking adventure here. (http://www.industriousjustice.com/2013/10/14-mile-sf-adventure.html) It is easily accessible from the Muni T line. The hike up the steep hill is 110% worth it for the gorgeous views of the city. Don't forget to bring a camera. Wonderfully peaceful and tourist-free. At 9:30 am on a Sunday morning, we only passed one other small group of people, who were on their way down as we headed up so we truly had the park to ourselves.

Quaint little escape from the craziness of the city, yet still within San Francisco's city limits. Great views of downtown in the distance, the bay looking out toward Oakland and down toward SFO. Even the 101 is a gorgeous site from up there. There are even a few open grass fields to lay in or have a picnic. Check it out, it's FREE after all

Bayview Park is one of the best kept secrets in the city, even though the majority of the San Francisco population has driven past it a million times. Drive up Key Ave from 3rd and you'll find the trailhead. The views of the city and the bay are stunning, and the trail is very well maintained. It was fun to look down on Candlestick Park from the top of the hill, before they tore it down, but there are still many other spectacular view points, and other things to explore! The Eucalyptus grove at the top of the hill is a very peaceful place to get away from the city and enjoy a quiet moment. There are a few small rocks up here perfect for bouldering, and I have had a great time monkeying around on Bayview Hill. Bring the dogs, and enjoy the serenity of this beautiful park.

So, my boo and my 2 year anniversary was coming up, and we were about to part ways and go back to being long distance :( We wanted to explore a new part of SF (as if we haven't been to enough scenic viewpoints already!) and have some romantic time to ourselves (which is also endless) and so he came upon finding this place on yelp! I was going over what special thing to do for him and my friends suggested a picnic. It's what every couple does at some point in their lives and although we've seen many couples have one at our past scenic spots, we've never had one ourselves. And so, I decided I would plant a cute picnic for us. Only a few days later, I receive a HUGE picnic basket as a gift from a mom (at my job site). This basket is filled with all kinds of yummy CHEESE, crackers, Ghirardelli chocolates for dessert, even muscato wine (which is my FAVE dessert wine!), sausage, more types of desserts, you name it. WHAT a blessing/sign for us to proceed with our picnic adventure!! So, all I did was take the already premade basket for my boo (yes, he knows I didn't make it myself). We go on over here, decide lugging all our food is getting heavy, and drop it off in some bushes as we make a circle around the viewpoint. It's short and easy-so grab someone's hand and explore the place already! Then we headed onto some grass and sat as we ate and took in the breathtaking sight of the city of good ole' SF. The place was pretty desolate, we saw one couple pass us by, but that was about it. GREAT place to go to! Oh and, my boo has a thing for sunsets, so go then ;)

I've been to almost every park in San Francisco but I hadn't been to Bay View park. I knew I wanted to go once I saw it on the map. Honestly, I was a bit worried about walking through the neighborhood from the MUNI station since it is the Bay View district. However, once I got there I realized it's just a quiet residential neighborhood. It's just a short walk along Key Avenue up to the entrance. After that, there's a gently-rising path up to the loop trail amongst the trees. I spent about a couple of hours there but I did not see anyone the whole time. It was nice. It's not the best maintained park but I kind of like it that way, it makes it seem a little wild. There's views in all directions but I was hoping to get a good view of Candlestick. That wasn't possible due to the trees. However, the views of the city more than made up for it.

Bayview Park has views of the city from a different perspective. A path leads you on a roundabout trail that takes about 20-25 minutes to walk. I would check it out but unless you live in the neighborhood, I don't think it's worth frequenting simply because there's no seating. I personally love to go to parks to picnic, but this one is for hiking only. It's not a square where you can layout a blanket and relax with friends. The secludedness can be both endearing and scary (considering the neighborhood). If anything were to happen to you...nobody would hear your screams O.O. All kidding aside, there aren't any street lamps on the paths so don't come here at night unless you're brave and/or bring a flashlight. I hiked here this past weekend with my cousin and her husband and there were only 2 other people I saw: 1) Man laying down on the paved road & 2) Another man zipping past on his electric scooter/bike. You cannot drive your car up here, so plan on parking and hiking up. Some parts can be on the steeper side, so wear your comfy shoes. Bayview Park is a great way to see the city in an entirely new light, different from the typical Twin Peaks experience. I definitely enjoyed getting a glimpse of Candle Stick Park & Sutro Tower! My one complaint is that the path goes right by the 101 freeway, so expect to hear the sound of cars and traffic in the background.

Looking for a place to get fantastic views of the city and the bay? Or are you looking for a free workout for those legs of yours? Look no further, Bayview Park is your answer. I've been coming here almost everyday to walk my dog, or he walks me rather, and he loves it. It definitely gets me tired, not too sure about him (he's not a normal dog really). I see the usual dog walkers also at different times of the day, and occasionally, very rarely, I'll see someone exercising or a couple having a picnic. The trail to the top of the hill is pretty steep, and that pretty much gets me tired. But once you get to the top, the trail circles around the hill, offering beautiful views of the city, the bay, and just a tad bit of the stadium. The distance must not be too long if I can run the whole thing, definitely not a mile. Run a few laps and back down the hill and you'll be pumped. There is some poison oak off trail so keep that in mind if you let your dog run loose. Also, if you go during the evening it can get pretty dark in some areas as the trees do cover the moon. If you don't like walking/running in the dark then be sure to visit while it's nice and bright.

The views are obstructed by trees most of the time. The spot I think would have the best view is where the radio antennas are, which is fenced off and there's no path around it (really?) Neglected, dirty and even dangerous; the fence along the path is broken or missing for the most part. No restrooms, not a single bench (that I saw) The entrance from Key st. is a veeery steep road (no stairs) so think twice before visiting with grandma. Pretty quiet. On a Sunday afternoon, we only saw four people, but I guess it's obvious why. Just go to Twin peaks, or if you hate crowds, San Bruno state park has better views and a parking lot, if you don't mind that it's a bit farther away from the city.

Bayview park is a hidden gem in SF. Great little walk with pretty views of the city and candlestick park!

Thank God for Yelp! Otherwise I would have never found this hidden gem. There's no designated parking area, so you have to find street parking which isn't bad. This park is huge with beautiful views of the bay. Lots of trees, a trail, nice fresh air almost makes you feel like youre somewhere else. It's pretty empty, I've only seen two people at the most here and both were there exercising. Definitely a work out to walk up the first hill, which makes this a great place to walk your dog and give him/her the kind of exercise that knocks them out once they get to the car. Don't miss out on this place.

This park is an awesome semi-secret, so it's mostly free of people. Spectacular views, aggressive elevation changes, unimproved trails, and less litter than I'd expect for a city park. Did I mention there's almost nobody there? The trails could be done on a bike, but probably not on a fixie.

Game on. Walk the circular path and you'll see Candlestick Park to the south and a complete view of the brilliant San Francisco skyline to the east. 49ers are moving away. You'll want to stay right here.

Bayview Park! A great park with a lot of history, http://sf-recpark.org/ftp/uploadedfiles/wcm_recpark/Volunteer/Brochures/BayviewHill.pdf It is a steep climb to the top but well worth it for the views! I believe once Candlestick is torn down and commericial and housing development starts in the area you will see a revived interest in Bayview park as a hiking trail with great panoramic views of the entire Bay!/Users/Artist/Desktop/15790_4658514555128_1708448307_n.jpg

This is a nice park if you live around the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. It's pretty small and the trails are limited. To get more than a mile run in, I had to go around the loop at the top a couple times. The views are nice, but in a city like San Francisco, there's very stiff competition! On the upside, it wasn't crowded. Other than me and my dog on our run, there were just a few groups of people going for a casual walk to watch the sunset.

I want to thank the original reviewer of this park for getting it on Yelp. I've lived in San Francisco for the better part of 20 years and I have always wondered about that park on top of the tall hill by Monster Park you always see when traveling north on 101 into the city. After living in the Bayview for a few years my curiosity regarding this hidden park was sparked further as I could tell the park was accessible by some lone road.. out in the desolate Bayview... somewhere. Finally I just found the location of the entrance this last Monday. Only one entrance.. at the end of Key Avenue which is off 3rd, unmarked and fenced off, marks the beginning to one of the city best-kept secrets... A long hike up a rather steep hill leads you into a Eucalyptus filled park that looks like it has not been maintained in many years.. I mean so severely neglected that nature has decided to take over.. and take over she has!.. with amazing "nature takes over" results beautiful, sweeping views of the entire bay, both bridges, and most of the city await you. When I was there there was NO ONE around anywhere, I felt like I had the entire, abandoned city park to myself, if fact.. I did! Go there with your dog.. be ready for a hike. Be ready to go back!

Great park with awesome views. Not many people around. Definitely a good recommendation if you want to avoid big crowds on holiday weekends and such.