What You Need to Know
General Information
The variety of dazzling public art in Yerba Buena Gardens by noted artists from around the globe will surprise, delight, and intrigue. A glass ship rises from the earth, a bronze statue greets visitors, and a robotic sculpture comes to life with your help. Tributes to Martin Luther King, Jr. and our Ohlone ancestors inspire and celebrate human diversity. Take an art walk around the Gardens and create some new San Francisco memories. We now offer a free audio walking tour, too.
Location
Yerba Buena Gardens is located downtown in San Francisco between Third and Fourth streets and Mission and Folsom streets. The street address is:
Hours of Operation
Open daily to the public
6:00 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Admission
There is no entry fee to Yerba Buena Gardens. The individual facilities and amenities are fee-based.
Weather
Fleece jacket? Sunscreen? Umbrella? Be prepared for your visit to the Gardens.
Weather Station
Like all San Francisco neighborhoods, Yerba Buena Gardens is its own microclimate! Check current conditions at the Gardens.
Air Quality
To check on air quality at Yerba Buena Gardens, see the reading on our PurpleAir monitor.
Parking
Parking garages and street parking are available nearby.
Garages offering the closest access to Yerba Buena Gardens are:
Yerba Buena Garage
2700 Spaces
Moscone Garage
710 Spaces
Hearst Parking Center
806 Spaces
Bike Parking
Bike parking is available around Yerba Buena Gardens. Please park your bike at designated areas (scroll down to map). Bike parking is first come, first serve.
Rules and Regulations
To keep the Gardens enjoyable for everyone, the following uses are not allowed:
- Smoking
- Littering
- Swimming, wading or bathing
- Climbing
- Alcoholic beverages
- Animals
- Feeding of birds and animals
- Riding bicycles
- Flying kites
- Team sports
- No wheeled conveyances including: skateboard, roller skates, roller blades, and carts
Adherence to the San Francisco Park Code is required.
No violations will be allowed including:
- Feeding of birds/animals prohibited | Sec.5.07
- Towing of non-permitted parking | Sec. 6.02
Park Rules and Regulations are posted throughout the property. Thank you for respecting and cooperating with all park rules.
