Yerba Buena Gardens, Urban park in South of Market, San Francisco, US
The 5-acre Yerba Buena Gardens contains green lawns, water features, and multiple outdoor spaces flanked by cultural institutions and restaurants.
Opening in 1993, this downtown space transformed a formerly industrial area into a central public space for San Francisco residents and visitors.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial features a large waterfall and glass panels displaying photographs and quotations from the civil rights movement.
The gardens remain open daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, offering free entry to all visitors throughout the year.
The grounds include a rooftop carousel, an ice skating rink, and numerous contemporary art installations spread across multiple levels.
Location: San Francisco
Inception: 1993
GPS coordinates: 37.78560,-122.40300
Latest update: December 7, 2025 16:20
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