>The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department administers more than 230 parks, playgrounds, and open spaces, including two outside city limits— Camp Mather in Yosemite Valley and Sharp Park in Pacifica, Calif. Our park system includes 25 recreation centers; nine swimming pools; five golf courses; 142 tennis courts; 93 pickleball courts; and numerous ball diamonds, soccer fields and other sports venues. Included in the department’s responsibilities are Golden Gate Park, Coit Tower, the Marina Yacht Harbor, the San Francisco Zoo, and Lake Merced.
Our staff members are diverse, committed and talented recreation and park professionals, from gardeners, foresters, and recreation leaders to rangers, custodians, electricians, painters, and more.
Mission Statement
The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department’s Mission is to provide enriching recreational activities, maintain beautiful parks and preserve the environment for the well-being of everyone in our diverse community.
RPD By the Numbers
4,257 acres of recreational and open space
3,400+ acres within San Francisco
233 neighborhood parks
184 playgrounds and play areas
142Â tennis courts
100 basketball courts
98 recreation centers and clubhouses
93 pickleball courts
67 soccer/playfields
9 swimming pools
3 padel courts
1 family camp
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