Glen Canyon Park

Glen Canyon Park is a natural space in San Francisco featuring deep ravines, open grasslands, and dense vegetation across approximately 70 acres. A network of hiking trails, sports courts, and recreational facilities throughout the grounds makes it available for different activities.

Adolph Sutro purchased the land in the 1850s and used it as a ranch before it later became the nation's first commercial dynamite factory. The land was subsequently transformed into a public park and integrated into the city's green system.

The park serves as a place where visitors encounter native California plants and local wildlife in their natural setting. People use these green spaces to connect with nature and learn about the ecosystems found in this region.

The grounds are accessible on foot from the Glen Park neighborhood and offer multiple entry points for visitors. Sturdy footwear is recommended because the paths can be uneven and some sections may be steep or slippery.

Islais Creek flows through the park grounds and creates a streamside area with willow trees, horsetails, and red columbine plants. This creek and the vegetation around it form their own small world within the larger park.

Location: San Francisco

Inception: 1922

GPS coordinates: 37.73900,-122.44200

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:53