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5 BEST Outdoor Stadiums for Workouts in San Francisco!

Did you know that San Francisco has many historic stadiums that you can visit? If you’re a Bay Area sports fan, these are must-see landmarks. For the average sports enthusiast looking for a good workout, these stadiums offer bountiful spaces teeming with opportunity. Get your miles up using the tracks or feel the burn running up and down these great stair locations at beautiful stadiums in SF.

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.


Kezar Stadium

Golden Gate Park - Kezar Drive

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Kezar Stadium is a historic sports venue in the heart of San Francisco. The former home of the 49ers, Kezar is beloved by native San Franciscans who may have had the opportunity to compete for a league championship on this hallowed ground. Hundreds of stairs in the stands and multiple track lanes allow for extensive workout opportunities.

Golden Gate Polo Fields

Golden gate park - john f. kennedy drive

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If you’ve gone to Outside Lands, you’ve been to the Golden Gate Polo Fields. A large expansive space in Golden Gate Park, the Polo Fields provide more than enough space for any athlete in any sport to get their work in. Hit the track or inclined slopes for running, and check out the stands for some stair-specific workouts!

Cox Stadium

San Francisco State University - holloway avenue

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Cox Stadium is on San Francisco State University’s campus in the western part of San Francisco. Park either in the campus lot or on the streets running through campus and walk to the stadium. With 5 sections of stands, you’ll have ample room to run up and down stairs, with the option of using the synthetic track.

Boxer Stadium

Balboa Park - havelock street

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The soccer-oriented Boxer Stadium lies within Balboa Park in San Francisco. The stadium is used frequently for amateur and semi-professional adult soccer leagues as well as high school & college matches. Huge, expansive field space and the stands are perfect for your next stadium workout.

Ruth Asawa School of the Arts Stadium

Lakeside - o'shaughnessy boulevard

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The Ruth Asawa School of the Arts Stadium is hidden within the sunken campus off Portola and O’Shaughnessy in Forest Hill, San Francisco. This hidden gem boasts multiple stands with stairs to run as well as a great track. To reach the stadium, park on the street and enter campus on O’Shaughnessy. Follow the road leading down the side of campus until you reach a concrete courtyard. Walk across the courtyard and take the stairs/wheelchair-accessible ramps to descend upon the stadium.

Chase Center

mission bay waterfront - terry a. francois boulevard

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The Chase Center is the newest addition to the SF Bay Area’s lineup of professional sports venues. The shiny basketball stadium houses the Golden State Warriors, but they’re not the only athletes that can use the brand new campus to get a sweat. Check out the stairs into the Chase Plaza on the waterfront side and get steppin’! It leads into the plaza with another set of public stairs and outside seating that face the large jumbotron adorning the stadium’s exterior.  There’s a nice little loop if you run following the stadium’s edge!

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Where to Watch Sports OUTSIDE in San Francisco

Last updated: October 2nd, 2020

With the NFL, college football, and NBA finals off-and-running, there are so many games to watch on TV these days! Since we can’t actually play contact sports right now or even go to traditional indoor bars to watch the pros compete in bubbles, we set out to find all outdoor bars and establishments with TVs that are playing the games. There’s no better way to spend NFL Sunday right now than with some cold beers outside (hopefully when it’s not smokey) with your quarantine unit while supporting local watering holes.

We will do our best to keep this list up-to-date, but things may change pretty quickly in this environment. Please email us at info@squadz.com if you find any of these bars have been closed.

Note from The Squadz Team: We do not condone reckless use of facilities that might jeopardize the containment of the COVID-19 virus. Please wear a mask whenever possible and keep your distance from people outside of your group. We simply want this to be a helpful resource for families, roommates, or quarantine units to get outside and watch responsibly.


The Boardroom

North Beach - Powell st & Green St

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Located on the corner of Powell and Green St, this North Beach/Chinatown/Nob Hill staple is a no-nonsense classic sports bar with a great local beer selection. Multiple TVs outside for those days with several games going on simultaneously!

Northstar Cafe

North Beach - Powell st & green st

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Right across the street, the self proclaimed “Best place to watch the NFL in San Francisco”, Northstar Cafe hosts tables and seating galore in their expansive parklet on Powell and Green St in North Beach. Follow the commotion and lively crowd like you would the real north star to find your way to good drinks and solid bar grub!

The Showdown / La Pantera / The Saloon

North Beach - Grant Avenue

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This combined outdoor parklet is designed with booths in mind and a large TV screen that you can see from every table.

Maggie McGarry’s

North BEach - Grant Avenue

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Several TVs adorn the exterior of Maggie McGarrys on Grant Ave. There’s standing room along the parklet fence and multiple tables.

Gino & Carlo

north beach - Green St & Jasper Pl

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Gino & Carlo offers double trouble big screen TVs on top of one another. No large construction of parklet monstrosity here - simple folding chairs, tables, good drinks and great company suffice. They bring out the heaters for night games, too.

Tupelo

North Beach - Grant avenue

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This outdoor parklet is formed by a white picket fence at Tupelo, a classic SF destination known for its live music. On gamedays, a big screen TV faces outward from inside the window for patrons to enjoy!

Belle Cora

North beach - Green street

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A ritzier restaurant on Green St across from the more divey North Beach sports bars, Belle Cora has a very large parklet space for larger groups of sports fans. The street sprawl allows for the closest you can get to that feeling of a crowded bar we all miss. Multiple TVs, tables, and a wide selection of cocktails.

Columbus Cafe

north beach - green Street

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The iconic exterior of Columbus Cafe is now fitted with a TV for gamedays. Utilize their beautiful outdoor parklet space, complete with an awning for shelter from the elements, to watch the 49ers or Raiders on Sundays!

The Valley Tavern

noe valley - 24th st

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Valley Tav’ is a classic gameday destination in Noe Valley on 24th St. In the back of the establishment lies a terraced outdoor patio with screens on each level. An extensive selection of local domestic and international beers makes this the ultimate one-stop-shop for sports fans every Sunday!

Bernal Heights Pizzeria

Noe Valley - church St & Clipper st

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A lesser known restaurant in Noe Valley on Church St, Bernal Heights Pizzeria provides an even lesser known back outdoor patio for its frequenters. The space features a bar, tables, and a clutch single bathroom for those who stay for multiple games (and drinks). Don’t forget the amazing pizza pies!

Local Tap

south park - 3rd St & Brannan st

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Found in the China Basin near South Park, Local Tap is a great neighborhood sports bar with good prices and even better sports viewing capabilities. Enjoy American bites while watching the NFL on Sundays!

Spark Social

mission bay - 4th Street

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Spark Social in Mission Bay boasts large turf field space with plenty of room to social distance and watch the game. Lay out a blanket, picnic with some great grub from the food truck park, listen to a live DJ, and sip on some beer & wine while you root for your team playing on the jumbotron at the edge of the field!

Connecticut Yankee

potrero hill - connecticut st & 17th st

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In Potrero Hill lies a neighborhood favorite sports bar, the Connecticut Yankee (especially if you’re from Boston). A staple for decades, the bar provides great food, drinks and patio & parklet seating for gameday! Seating is limited, so you’ll have to contact them here prior to big gamedays.

Double Play Bar & Grill

mission district - 16th St & Bryant st

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The Double Play Bar and Grill is located at 16th and Bryant adjacent to Potrero Plaza and Franklin Square. The neighborhood sports bar is known for its baseball fan patrons, but you’ll be able to watch football games outside at their curbside seating equipped with TVs!

Golden Gate Tap Room

Union Square - Powell st & sutter st

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Although it’s only a fraction of the usual GG Taps experience (i.e. no pop-a-shot or running out of breath on the staircases), Golden Gate Tap Room right by Union Square has recently opened their parklet seating fitted with TVs for the games. Space is limited, so get there early!

Shanghai Kelly’s

Russian hill - polk st & broadway

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A favorite for many, Shanghai Kelly’s on Polk serves fans of all teams. The saloon is open everyday, and though it may seem small in size, it packs a punch! Rowdy sports fans will enjoy this spot at its outside serving area.

Final Final Bar

cow hollow - lombard st & baker st

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Final Final is one of the best sports bar destinations in the city, especially around March Madness. These days, they brought some of their TVs outside so you can enjoy all the upcoming sports games, college & pro, from the comfort of their outdoor curbside seating. Head over to the edge of the Presidio and the Marina on Lombard St to check them out - don’t forget to grab one of their signature Jell-o shots!

Jake’s Steaks

Marina district - buchanan st & Magnolia st

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Philadelphia fans will rejoice when they hear that Jake’s Steaks in the heart of the Marina is serving up delicious cheesesteaks, beers, and Eagles football every gameday! It’s compact, but they make the best of their space with a big screen TV outside for your entertainment.

The Blue Light

cow hollow - Union Street

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The Blue Light is a staple of Union St bars in the Marina. Great food, music & sports. We all miss their karaoke nights, but we can sing the praises of their beautiful parklet and sports-viewing capabilities on gameday! Michigan Wolverines fans, this is your bar.

Monaghan’s Bar

Marina District - Pierce St & Chestnut St

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There lies a classic San Francisco pub on Pierce St off Chestnut in the Marina called Monaghan’s. Create your own luck and treat yourself to some Irish whisky and beer in their outdoor parklet while you watch the game on gameday! Nittany Lions will feel extremely welcome here.

Westwood

marina district - lombard st & fillmore st

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Giddy up and head on down to Westwood SF on Lombard Street for some finger lickin’ good BBQ and scrumptious cocktails. Multiple TVs adorn the outdoor parklet setup with many tables (and barrels) for seating and viewing purposes. Yee haw!

San Francisco Athletic Club

lower pacific heights - divisadero st & bush st

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The SF Athletic Club has outdoor drinking and dining down to a science at this point. Their parking-lot-turned-beer-garden sports many TVs, heaters, sit-down tables and stand up barrels for your pleasure! Join the club and take a drink! Reserve your table here.

Karl’s Beacon

Sunset district - 24th St & Taraval st

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With a name playing on Karl The Fog, this neighborhood spot in the Sunset is a great place to watch the game with friends. The numerous fortified booths in the parklet are well constructed and built to handle a few bodies with a few plates...and a few pints on top! They have the TV set up outside and tons of beers to choose from, so you can’t go wrong with Karl’s Beacon Bar!

Kezar Pub

haight-ashbury - stanyan Street

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Premier League fans, rejoice! Kezar Pub is the premier spot for football fans (the kicking kind) on Stanyan St across from the historic Kezar Pavilion and Stadium. Liverpool FC fans especially will feel at home. Picnic benches, tables and several TVs mean you’ll never miss a game, even those early morning games streaming from across the pond!

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Outdoor Workout Spots with a View in San Francisco

Had enough of those YouTube HIIT workouts in your living room? Take your exercise outside to one of these scenic spots in San Francisco perfect for a socially-distant walk with a friend or even an intense bike ride. We guarantee it’ll be your most enjoyable sweat of quarantine.

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.


Twin Peaks

Twin Peaks - Twin Peaks Boulevard

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The second highest spot in San Francisco, Twin Peaks serve panoramic views of the entire Bay Area. Pre-pandemic, visitors could drive to the peak parking lot to enjoy spectacular views from the lookout points. Now, Twin Peaks road is closed to auto traffic and is perfect for runners, cyclists, and athletes in training. Prepare yourself for a trek and dramatic shift in elevation!

Bernal Heights Summit

Bernal Heights - Bernal Heights Boulevard

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Located in sleepy Bernal Heights, Bernal Hill is known for its many canine visitors roaming the Martian-like red rocky slopes. Make your way up the spiral road to the top of Bernal Heights summit to enjoy beautiful views of the SF skyline. It can get windy up there so wear a light jacket!

Presidio Wall

Presidio Heights - Pacific Ave & Spruce St

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A low stone wall separating the Presidio from the Presidio height neighborhood lies along W Pacific Ave and Pacific Avenue. Dipping and rising in elevation, running on W Pacific Ave is basically a straight shot from Mountain Lake Park to the Lyon Street Steps. This stretch is an awesome workout - just be careful of crossing the street and traffic from the golf course!

Embarcadero

South Beach/Financial District/North Beach - Oracle Park to Pier 39

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The Embarcadero Waterfront spans the Northeastern edge of the San Francisco peninsula. It harbors the numerous piers along the water, including the famed Pier 39! The waterfront offers a wide walkway for pedestrians, runners, and tourists to navigate along the path from Mission Bay to Fisherman’s Wharf! Take in the sights as you traverse what once was a highway for city commuters before the 1989 earthquake. Great for biking too with its dedicated bike lanes!

North SF Waterfront Run

Fisherman’s Wharf/Marina/Presidio - Aquatic Park Cove to Fort Point

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Here’s a great route for people who love to run along the water! Start at Aquatic Cove Beach at the edge of Fisherman’s Wharf (near Hyde Street Pier).

  1. Run along the beach past the Maritime museum and onto the end of Van Ness Ave. You’ll find that it no longer becomes navigable for cars, and only pedestrians and cyclists can pass.

  2. Follow the path up the hill till it opens up into the Great Meadow at Fort Mason! Keep to the path as it turns into the sidewalk along Marina Blvd.

  3. Run across the Marina Green and wave hello to the seafarers in Yacht Harbor. You’re now on the San Francisco Bay Trail leading into Crissy Field.

  4. Stay on the dirt paths and avoid the paved roads meant for cyclists. Take in the restored marsh lands and head towards the large red bridge popping out of the water. Dodge the historic Warming Hut cafe and end at your final destination underneath the Golden Gate: Fort Point!

You’ve just completed a 3 mile run along some of the most beautiful parts of Northern San Francisco!

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