Aquatic Park
City Parks & Gardens, Beaches, Lakes, Rivers
North
Local Culture, Outdoors, Sports & Recreation, Photography, History
While the park itself is free, a ticket is needed for entrance to the historic vessels on Hyde Street Pier. Tickets are good for seven days, and entrance to the ships is free for supervised children under 16. The ticket booth is located on the pier.
Notes: The visitor's center, park, and museum are wheelchair accessible. The ships have limited wheelchair accessibility.
This is a good place to get: Snacks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Aquatic Park
Maritime National Historic Park
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499 Jefferson St (visitor's center) San Francisco, CA 94109 |
+1 415 447 5000 Fax: +1 415 556 1624 |
Description
Located at the west end of Fisherman's Wharf near Russian Hill, San Francisco's Aquatic Park is the scenic center of San Francisco's maritime history. The Aquatic Park offers a visitor's center, a museum of maritime history and navigation, and a view of historic ships. Its location, with its park benches and lush gardens, makes it a perfect location to fly kites, play bocce ball, or to explore the city's unique maritime history.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 24 hrsNotes: It is best to visit the park during daylight hours. The Hyde Street Pier and the visitor center are open from 9:30am-5pm; hours are extended during the summer.
Visit Time: 1hr-1.5hr
Average Wait Time: None
Notes: This is a nice place to relax on a good weather day.
Price: Free
Price Notes: While the park itself is free, a ticket is needed for entrance to the historic vessels on Hyde Street Pier. Tickets are good for seven days, and entrance to the ships is free for supervised children under 16. The ticket booth is located on the pier.
Exposure
Outdoor with little or no covering. Notes: It can be quite cold here in the winter.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Nearest Train or Bus:
MUNI BUS: 19, 30, 42, 47, 49, F Market Historic Streetcar, Powell-Hyde St Cable Car
Best Modes of Transportation:
Bicycle
Bus
Walking
Parking Availability: Limited
Notes: There is no designated parking area for the park, but there is metered street parking as well as pay garages and pay parking lots in the surrounding area.
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