Pine Lake Park (San Francisco)

Following their move from Maine to San Francisco in 1847, the Greene family purchased a large property which included Stern Grove and Pine Lake.[1] In 1887, a lawsuit forced the family to give up most of the property and allowed them to retain only the portion which today comprises the park and adjacent Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove.[1] The family planted the eucalyptus trees that continue to surround the lake.[1]

The land and lake was purchased by the City of San Francisco in the five years following the opening of the adjoining Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove in 1932.[1]

Pine Lark Park is located in the southwest corner of San Francisco and occupies 30.29 acres (12.26 ha).[1] The park encompasses Pine Lake and is adjacent to Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove.[1]

Migratory birds along the Pacific Flyway stop to feed, rest, or inhabit the surrounding area.[1]

A trail encircles the lake and connects to a larger trail network through Stern Grove and a segment of the Bay Area Ridge Trail.[1]

The park includes a dog play area.[2]

The park is operated by the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department.[1] It is open all year from 6am to 10pm.[1]

• Parks in San Francisco

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