Fitness

OPEN Soccer Fields with NETS in San Francisco!

LAST UPDATED: January 22nd, 2021

Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the Bay Area. With ample fields, lawns, meadows and green spaces in the most park-friendly city in the country, San Francisco has got tons of spots for any level player to go dribble, shoot and play soccer with their household! In this piece, we’ll be showing you spots with Goals/Nets on-site so all you need to bring is your cleats and a ball to get going!

Note from The Squadz Team: Please keep your distance from people and wear a mask whenever possible. We simply want this to be a helpful resource for families, roommates, or quarantine units to get outside and exercise responsibly.


Raymond Kimbell Playground

Fillmore District - Geary Boulevard

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Raymond Kimbell is a classic spot for San Francisco recreationists. You’ll find all sorts of activities happening on the field, including soccer and other soccer.-related games. In this picture you can see some visitors playing soccer-pong! Or foot-tennis? Volley-soccer? Whatever it is, it looks fun!

Mission Playground

mission district - Linda street

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Mission Playground has a nice little turf field hidden in its urban park. Fences help with ball loss prevention and lights allow for night play! This field is frequented fairly regularly, so get there early!

Margaret Hayward Playground

Fillmore district - laguna street

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The brand new Margaret Hayward facility sports a new turf field space complete with goals and lights! The lines are already formed on the pitch and there’s plenty of space to spread out. There’s even a smaller field adjacent to the basketball courts and the playground/rec. center for more play space.

Beach Chalet Fields

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The Beach Chalet fields are stunning. It doesn’t get much better than standing across from the Pacific Ocean at the western edge of Golden Gate Park. With 4 full size fields and lots of goals to share, it’s easy to stay at a safe distance from other people and get your play in!

West Sunset Upper Field

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All SF soccer players who played in their youth have fond memories of the West Sunset fields. The grass field gets wet and it gets muddy, so come prepared. But it’s also soft and forgiving on the joints!

South Sunset Playground Field

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South Sunset Fields sport two full soccer fields directly adjacent to the South Sunset Playground. This is an awesome recreation area with opportunities to do almost any sport you can think of. Bundle up, it can get cold out here!

Crocker-Amazon Soccer Fields

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The Crocker-Amazon Soccer Fields sits at the edge of McLaren Park in the southern part of San Francisco. It’s a massive sports complex with multiple fields, strong lights and loads of open space. There’s a parking lot with ample spots for many groups to use the fields at the same time.

Silver Terrace Playground

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A bustling neighborhood staple, Silver Terrace Playground can often be found with many recreationists using almost every square inch of this space. The soccer fields have relatively new turf and clear lines with bright lights for night play. Get there early to play safely!

Garfield Square Field

Mission district - 25th street

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A smaller field in the middle of the mission, Garfield Square Field features brand new turf after being closed for renovations on the adjoining Garfield Pool. Be one of the first to use the brand new field — just don’t kick any balls over the fence!

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OPEN Public Pools in San Francisco! Starting Jan. 4!

LAST UPDATED: December 22nd, 2020

EDIT: POOLS CURRENTLY CLOSED UNTIL JANUARY 4th, 2021

Swimmers! Have you been looking for public swimming options now that it’s too cold to hit the beach? Despite COVID-19 restrictions, there is still access to public pools in SF, albeit much more limited. Most pools only allow 4 people in the pool at all times, and require online reservation for lap swimming. Drop-in sessions cost $7 and can be booked here! Check these spots out!

Note from The Squadz Team: Please keep your distance from people and wear a mask whenever possible. We simply want this to be a helpful resource for families, roommates, or quarantine units to get outside and exercise responsibly.


Balboa Pool

Balboa Park - Kezar Drive

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Beautifully renovated neighborhood swimming pool at Balboa Park that features lots of community programming and parking for visitors. Easy access to the freeways and BART!

Mission Community Pool

mission district - Linda street

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Mission Community Pool is the city-operated outdoor pool in San Francisco. At this time due to COVID-19, it is lap-swim only. Originally constructed in 1916, the pool has provided thousands of San Franciscans the opportunity to swim safely in the middle of the city.

Coffman Pool

McLaren Park - visitacion avenue

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Coffman Pool is a 10,000 ft facility in McLaren Park with many community programming options for all ages. The facility has been serving the Visitacion Valley neighborhood and SF swimmers since 1957!

North Beach Pool

North beach district - lombard street

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The North Beach Pool facility features two pools – one lap pool and one recreational pool. These pools allow for a large array of community programming, classes and fun!

Garfield Pool

outer mission - treat avenue

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The recently reopened Garfield Pool had gone under renovations starting in 2018 and is now open to all San Francisco swimmers! Enjoy the community programming and updated facilities in the Outer Mission!

Hamilton Pool

fillmore district - geary boulevard

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The Hamilton Recreation Center Pool is one of the most popular swimming destinations in San Francisco. It sports large water slides, lap swimming, community programming and party rentals!

Sava Pool

Sunset district - 19th avenue

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Sava Pool was recently renovated in 2009 with investment toward competitive swimming purposes as well as recreational. The pool has parking and is located in the Sunset district in San Francisco. Community programming and lessons are offered here, check it out!

Martin Luther King Jr. Pool

bayview district - 3rd street

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The Martin Luther King Jr. Pool in the Bayview offers many different community programs at their 8 lane swimming hole. A wade pool is also offered for young children. Another hidden gem in San Francisco for the swimming community!

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Know of any other great SWIMMING spots in SF or other parts of the Bay Area? Hit us up here or email us at info@squadz.com.

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Hidden Recreation Spots in SF for your next adventure!

Here are a few of the most unknown recreation spaces and places that even some native San Franciscans don’t know about… Let’s pull back the curtain on these hidden spots and get active!

Note from The Squadz Team: Please keep your distance from people and wear a mask whenever possible. We simply want this to be a helpful resource for families, roommates, or quarantine units to get outside and exercise responsibly.


Merced Heights Volleyball Court

Merced Heights Playground - Shields street

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Do you need access to a full size volleyball court? This is a gorgeous, new volleyball court for the public to enjoy in the Merced Heights neighborhood.

Corona Heights Rock Climbing Wall

Corona Heights Park - 15th street

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Lurking behind the Randall Museum, the Corona Heights Rock Climbing Wall at Peixotto Playground is for climbers seeking the real rock-climbing experience in an urban setting. Climbing amateurs, don’t try this without professional guidance.

Fort Funston Sand Dunes

FOrt funston beach - FORT FUNSTON ROAD

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For many elite Bay Area high school athletes, the dunes at Fort Funston are infamous. Popularized on social media, the difficulty of running up and down the shifting slopes hardened their bodies while making them “shifty” and hard to defend in their respective sports. While we recommend visiting Fort Funston, we encourage going with somebody as it can be dangerous on land that’s prone to erosion. Choose spots around that are safe, please!

Marshall’s Beach

Presidio - Marshall's beach

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Marshall’s Beach is one of the lesser known beaches in San Francisco. It hides in the northern area of the Presidio near much more accessible Baker Beach, but shares a beautiful view of Golden Gate Bridge. Be careful on Marshall’s Beach and be aware of the high tide! You do not want to be stranded on a section of beach or get swept away by the surf.

Seward Street Slides

Upper Noe Valley - corwin street

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The Seward Mini Park in Upper Noe provide neighborhood kids the chance to play in a more traditional type playground setting. The concrete slides sunken into the hillside translate to endless hours of entertainment and high speed thrills. Helicopter parents should stay away, as kids will probably get a scratch or two. It builds character! If you want a workout while the kids play, run up and down the path directly adjacent. Cardboard sheets for sliding on are not included.

Ina Coolbrith Park

Nob Hill - Taylor street

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At the summit of the very steep hill that is Taylor St, lies Ina Coolbrith Park, one of the best kept secret viewpoints in San Francisco. With a 180 degree view of the SF skyline and an obstructed view of Alcatraz and the Bay, going on a stairs or running workout will make the climb worth it! Many benches adorn the park’s slope, so feel free to take a breather, hydrate, or eat a snack (or meal)!

Urbano Racetrack & Ingleside Sundial

INGLESIDE - URBANO DRIVE

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Urbano Drive is a peculiar street in Ingleside. It follows an ovular path between Ocean and Holloway Avenues. The shape actually originates from the horse racing track that was there before it was developed into single-family housing.

Golden Gate Park Skatin’ Place

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If you’ve been searching for a safe haven for inline skaters and roller skaters, there is a place for you — Skatin’ Place. Right at the northern edge of Golden Gate Park at the intersection with 6th Ave you’ll find a respite for outdoor roller skating and fun. You can usually find someone playing some tunes on their mobile DJ rig!

Buchanan Street Mall

FILLMORE - Buchanan Street

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The Buchanan Street Mall is a stretch of 5 blocks in the Fillmore district dedicated to public recreation. It’s a neighborhood space complete with a basketball hoop, playgrounds and play structures, and green space. The basketball hoop sits rights next to the Ella Hill Hutch Community Center between Golden Gate Ave and McAllister St!

Mountain Lake Park

Inner richmond - Funston Avenue

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Mountain Lake Park is a gorgeous lesser known park on the southern edge of the Presidio. With a large playground, 4 tennis courts, a meadow, hidden basketball court, a natural lake, and multiple hiking trails, you’ll find yourself coming back again and again for more activities. To reach the basketball court, cross the 10th Avenue meadow from South to North towards the lake!

Headlands Center For the Arts

Marin Headlands - simmonds road

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The Marin Headlands is known throughout the Bay Area for its incredible trails & wildlife. But did you know that many of the old military buildings dotting the landscape have been converted for other uses? One such cluster of buildings now make up the Headlands Center For the Arts, where artists reside and create drawing inspiration from the immaculate surrounding environment. One feature of this cluster is a decaying basketball court in the middle of a field near the Center. This court is almost guaranteed to be not used if you visit, but don’t expect the court to be well kempt. At one point, the court may have been used for cars to park, so be mindful of the ground and any debris lying around. A court is a court, and you won’t find one like this, in the middle of that environment, anywhere else.

Brooks Park

Ingleside - Ramsell Street

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Brooks Park is small neighborhood park with a play structure, community garden and BBQ pits. The park historically was a recreation area for the Ohlone Indian tribe which resided in the SF Bay Area. The BBQ pits is a nice concrete area that can be used for a plethora of other recreational sports activities! Check it out!

China Beach

Sea cliff - Sea cliff avenue

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China Beach is the little sibling of Baker Beach in the Sea Cliff district. Sporting spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge, a nice expanse of sand and tide pools at low tide, the beach is a great alternative to some of the more travelled and bigger beaches in San Francisco.

Kayaking in the San Francisco Bay

Pier 52 - terry a. francois boulevard

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Ever wanted to kayak in the San Francisco Bay? If you’re a Giants fan, you know it’s possible, but you may have never done it yourself. At Pier 52, you can launch boats & kayaks for free into the Bay. Check out City Kayak and San Francisco Kayak and Adventures for rentals!

McLaren Park Ropes Challenge Course

Excelsior - John F. Shelley Drive

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Outward Bound California has teamed up with SF Rec and Park to provide community members with free Ropes Challenge Courses at McLaren Park! One Saturday each month from 9am-12:30pm, Outward Bound instructors will lead a course for a limited amount of participants. Dates will be available in January, so visit their website here to sign up for the waitlist!

If you check out any of these spots, tag us @squadz in your Instagram story to be featured on our account!


Know of any other great outdoor workout spots in SF or other parts of the Bay Area? Hit us up here or email us at info@squadz.com.

Check out more pieces like this on The Playbook by squadz, our local guide to sports & Recreation in your city.