Visit: Hours and Location

Yerba Buena Gardens is open daily to the public from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Admission is free.

Yerba Buena Gardens is located in the South of Market area of San Francisco above the Moscone Convention Center. Yerba Buena Gardens covers two square city blocks bounded by Mission, Folsom, Third and Fourth Streets. Click here to see a map. One block features a 2-1/2 acre grassy meadow (The Esplanade), an extensively landscaped garden, a 120 thousand-gallon waterfall, a memorial dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, several fountains and major works of public art. The Children’s block, or Rooftop, features Zeum, an arts and technology museum for children and youth, a historic Carousel, Ice Skating and Bowling Centers, a two acre interactive play garden and much more. The site is also the home of five cafes and the Center for the Arts visual and performing arts buildings.

The larger neighborhood is also referred to as Yerba Buena Gardens. This area extends from 5th Street to 2nd Street and from Market to Harrison and is home to many art galleries, cultural institutions, entertainment, hotels, restaurants and many more activities for children and families. See the Yerba Buena Alliance website for more info.