San Francisco is certainly not a spot for snow lovers. While many of us love San Francisco for its temperate climate, sometimes we could all use a day to play in the snow. If you're up for taking a scenic drive for some winter fun, we've got your destination. Here’s one excitement-filled park that will absolutely thrill you.
Snowplay is located at 12790 Northwoods Blvd.
Truckee, CA 96161
Head to Donner lake instead of the popular Lake Tahoe, in the same area, and enjoy the sledding, tubing, and now snowshoeing offered here.
Are you looking for a peaceful park that takes you away from the hustle and bustle of the city? Holly Park in San Francisco offers more than meets the eye. Moreover, this old city does not get the recognition or crowds it should compared to other parts of San Francisco. Read more and discover more about this overlooked and serene park in San Francisco.
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Holly Park is in San Francisco in the Bernal Heights neighborhood. It is one of the cty's oldest parks, dating from 1862.
Holly Park is comprised of Holly Hill, as seen here from Bernal Hill. Also, Holly park is an overlooked spot for wonderful views of the city and the Bay.
In a city full of popular and ultimately crowded parks, Holly park offers some calm and peace in the city. Enjoy the greenery and space while it lasts.
Dogs owners feel comfortable at Holly Park, compared to bigger city parks, so you'll see some dogs off a leash here too. Either way, this is a great park for everyone.
Stroll down memory lane and check out how much San Francisco has transformed over the years. The history and photographic splendor of the Presidio needs to be admired. Once a legendary U.S. Army post, the Presidio today provides visitors with museums, restaurants, miles of hiking trails and scenic overlooks with expansive views of the Golden Gate Bridge and city skyline.
A couple hanging out at Camp Merriam, which was established in 1898. The former camp was located north of the Lombard Street entrance to the Presidio of San Francisco. The camp used to house troops from across the nation.
Tent camps were set up following the catastrophic earthquake of 1906. The Presidio issued 3,000 tents, 13,000 ponchos, 58,000 pairs of shoes, and 24,000 shirts to be handed out at Tennessee Hollow, the Presidio Golf Course, and Fort Scott.
The sign for Presidio was located north of Lincoln Boulevard in Thompson Reach. From around 1880 until World War 1, the flower beds and garden spelled out Presidio.
San Francisco Bay looked empty without the Golden Gate bridge across the bay. This is a view of the harbor at Fort Winfield Scott and an Italian fishing boat on the San Francisco Bay.
The most visited part of the sprawling Presidio has the word's most famous bridge. Here is a photo of pedestrians walking across the bridge on opening day, May 27, 1937.
Painters working on houses for the federal Works Progress Administration for projects completed in the park, circa 1937. No specific location given in the Presidio.
An action shot of a soldier being put on the Hospital Train at Crissy Field. The Letterman hospital was quite active before extensive cuts and its ultimate closure.
The Presidio was still an army base in December 1952. In this photos, Santa Claus greets families at the Christmas Party at the now closed Enlisted Men's Club's, what is now the park's Golden Gate Club.
The interior of the commissary from the Presidio. The exact date of the photo is unknown, but the image is quite striking. Not many can imagine grocery shopping today in those clothes.
