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Lafayette Park

San Francisco, California

Welcome to Lafayette Park in San Francisco, California. This park was first established in 1867 and has some great views of the region. This park also has some historic significance in that it is home to the first astronomical observatory on the west coast which was built by George Davidson in 1879.

San Francisco Park Ordinances

*All parks open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 10:00 p.m.

*The following are prohibited; abandoning of animals, defacing public property, littering.

*All persons ages 5 and up must use the restroom of the designated sex.

*The following are only allowed in designated areas; fires, organized athletic play, motor vehicles.

Please respect these and all local, State of California, and United States statutes. Fines for violations ranges from as low as $50 to as high as $500.

11.50 acresabout eight and three quarters football fields
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Acreage11.50
Managed byCity of San Francisco
AddressIntersection of Gough and Washington Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Coordinates37.792267, -122.427145
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