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Explore: San Francisco Parks & Public Spaces

Mountain Lake Park

Nestled in the border between the Richmond and the Presidio sits Mountain Lake Park, a haven for dog walkers, readers, tennis players, and playground-enjoyers.

Here you’ll find a dedicated dog park, children’s playground, picnic pavilion, tennis courts, and a half basketball court. The children’s playground has undergone extensive remodeling and re-opened in 2017.

Directions

Neighborhood

Presidio

Address

98 Funston Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

Hours

6am-10pm

Features & Amenities

  • ADA Accessible
  • Basketball Court
  • Bench
  • Bike Racks
  • Dog Park
  • Grass
  • Off-Leash Friendly
  • Picnic Tables
  • Playground
  • Restrooms
  • Tennis Court
  • Trails
  • Water Fountains
  • Water Play Feature

  • In the 1770s, Spanish soldier Juan Bautista de Anza decided that Mountain Lake would be an excellent location for a settlement and began construction on what is now the Presidio.

    More recently, the Mountain Lake Enhancement Project has been established in an attempt to restore the ecology damaged by the construction of the MacArthur Tunnel. Mountain Lake Park is also utilized as a “living classroom” by researchers at the California Academy of Sciences to teach local students about the local ecology and living systems.panish soldier Juan Bautista de Anza decided that Mountain Lake would be an excellent location for a settlement and began construction on what is now the Presidio.

  • To get involved with Mountain Lake park visit the Friends of Mountain Lake Park website.

  • The SF Parks Alliance has been a proud supporter of Mountain Lake Park since the 1990s. From updating park fixtures to supporting renovations and implementing park infrastructure, the SFPA has a long history of work at Mountain Lake.

  • Read more on our Bench Commemoration page.

  • 311, for all other inquiries contact 415-831-2700 (RPD)