Parks and recreation on Treasure and Yerba Buena Islands

Home to a growing parks and open space system, sports fields and varied outdoor recreation opportunities.

Parks and open space - Yerba Buena Island

Panorama Park: This three-acre park atop Yerba Buena Island features 360° views of the bay and is home to Hiroshi Sugimoto’s Point of Infinity sculpture.

Signal Point: A two-acre overlook adjacent to Panorama Park surrounded by native plantings and oak trees with expansive Bay views.

The Rocks Dog Park : A fenced, dedicated off-leash dog run/play area, the park’s natural design features include Coast Live Oak trees as well as YBI-native species from the coastal scrub plant community.

Clipper Cove Beach: A sandy beachfront within Clipper Cove accessible off Treasure Island Road. Clipper Cove’s calm waters encourage water recreation, swimming and kayaking.

Buckeye Grove: A stormwater garden treating stormwater from the west side of Yerba Buena Island, the site features a series of terraced stormwater treatment basins. The garden is planted with over 50 locally native species, which support the stormwater treatment function as well as the island’s overall ecology. The park’s location on the north side of YBI provides excellent views of the city skyline and the bay.

Willow Bridge Park: A stormwater garden treating stormwater from the east side of Yerba Buena Island. The garden is planted with over 50 locally native species, which support the stormwater treatment function as well as the island’s bird and insect populations.  With a walking path and seating areas, the park’s location beneath the east span of the Bay Bridge and adjacent historic officer’s quarters creates a dynamic, immersive experience within the treatment garden. 

YBI Vista Point: The Vista Point is a scenic rest stop on Yerba Buena Island near the Bay Bridge East Span bicycle/pedestrian path. Featuring restrooms, benches, a hydration station, and bike racks,

Bimla Rhinehart Vista Point: The Bimla Rhinehart Vista Point sits on the eastern tip of Yerba Buena Island, atop Pier E-2 of the former Bay Bridge eastern span and honors former California Transportation Commission Executive Director and Toll Bridge Program Oversight Committee member Bimla Gill Rhinehart (1961-2013).  Public restroom available. 

Parks and open space - Treasure Island

Treasure Island Landing (Waterfront Plaza): A public plaza arrival and departure point for dedicated Treasure Island ferry service to and from Downtown San Francisco.

Causeway Park: A public park located along the western slope of Treasure Island Causeway, adjacent to Treasure Island Landing.

Treasure Island Perimeter Path: A multi-use public path for walking/running/bicycling along Treasure Island's northern shoreline.

Treasure Island Dog Park: A fenced community off-leash dog park located at Avenue of Palms and 9th Street on Treasure Island.

Athletic leagues

San Francisco Little League fields: Treasure Island is home to fields utilized by SF Little League's baseball, softball and Challenger programs.

Treasure Island residents may use Field #2 (Ketcham) when not in use by SFLL  Posted rules apply. 

  • Field # 1 (Tepper) Avenue N at 4th St.
  • Field # 2 (Ketcham) Avenue M at 8th St.

San Francisco Gaelic Athletic Association - grounds and Community Centre: The San Francisco Gaelic Athletic Association encompasses the greater Bay Area region and promotes Irish culture as expressed through sports.

Treasure Island residents may use the SFGAA field when not in use by SFGAA.  Posted rules apply.

  • 401 13th Street between Avenue D and Avenue H

San Francisco Golden Gate Youth Rugby field: The San Francisco Golden Gate Youth Rugby Club develops an understanding and enjoyment of the sport of rugby across all age groups.

  • 11th Street between Avenue H and Avenue I

Sailing and boating

Treasure Island Sailing Center: TheTreasure Island Sailing Center seeks to improve community access to sailing on San Francisco Bay through camps, classes and on-the-water activities.

  • 698 California Ave at Avenue M

Treasure Isle Marina: The Treasure Isle Marina is operated by Almar Marinas and sized for recreational vessels only.  Inquire directly for rates, amenities and slip availability.  

  • 1 Clipper Cove Way at Treasure Island Road

Clipper Cove recreational vessel anchorages: Learn about anchoring out in Clipper Cove.

Skateboarding

Treasure Island DIY Skatepark: Open to the public daily.  All posted rules apply.

Watch Real Skateboard's "Out of Sight: Treasure Island DIY" documentary

  • 600 Avenue M (at 8th Street)
Last updated July 10, 2024