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1. Alamo Square Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Corona Heights Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Cottage Row Mini Park

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4. Crissy Field

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5. Glen Canyon Park

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6. Golden Gate Park

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7. Grandview Park

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8. Mission Dolores Park

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9. The Twin Peaks

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10. Upper Noe Recreation Center

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11. The Yerba Buena Gardens

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Q: Why is San Francisco considered one of the most livable cities in the U.S.?
  • A: San Francisco is frequently noted as one of the most highly livable cities in the United States due to its abundant park land, centered around the beautiful San Francisco Bay.
  • Q: What major park area is protected in San Francisco?
  • A: The Golden Gate National Recreation Area, overseen by the National Park Service, protects more than 80,000 acres of park and preserve land throughout the Bay Area.
  • Q: How much park land does the Golden Gate National Recreation Area cover?
  • A: The area covers over 80,000 acres, providing extensive recreational and preservation space.
  • Q: Who oversees the Golden Gate National Recreation Area?
  • A: The National Park Service is responsible for overseeing the management and preservation of this large recreational area.

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San Francisco, California Weather by Month:

Month High (°F) Low (°F) Precip. (in) Conditions
January 55 42 4.0 Cool & Foggy
February 58 45 3.5 Cool & Foggy
March 60 48 3.0 Mild & Foggy
April 65 50 2.5 Mild & Foggy
May 68 55 1.5 Mild & Pleasant
June 72 58 0.5 Warm & Pleasant
July 75 60 0.1 Warm & Sunny
August 75 58 0.1 Warm & Sunny
September 72 55 1.0 Mild & Pleasant
October 65 50 2.5 Mild & Foggy
November 58 45 3.5 Cool & Foggy
December 55 42 4.0 Cool & Foggy

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