Park

Glen Canyon Park

Bernal Heights and Glen Park, San Francisco

Address
Elk Street and Chenery Street, San Francisco

Source: sfrecpark.org, checked 12 Nov 2026.

Rock outcrop and dry grass hillside at Glen Canyon Park, San Francisco
Photo: Joe Passe / Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)

A 60-acre canyon at Elk and Chenery Streets with Islais Creek, chert rock formations and spring wildflowers. A recreation center, ball field and tennis courts sit at the top.

Time needed 1 to 2 hours
Best time Spring
With kids

Insider tip

Rec and Park has a trail info sheet for the canyon.

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Nearby

Billy Goat Hill Viewpoint · 10 min walk A hilltop park in Diamond Heights with views of the city and the bay, over grassland and urban forest. Gialina Food · 12 min walk A pizzeria at 2842 Diamond Street at Kern Alley in Glen Park. Canyon Market Market · 13 min walk A family-owned grocery at 2815 Diamond Street in Glen Park, open since 2006. Twin Peaks Viewpoint · 18 min walk A natural area 922 feet up with views over the Bay Area, according to Rec and Park. Noe Valley Farmers Market Market · 21 min walk A year-round certified farmers market in Noe Valley Town Square at 3861 24th Street, run mostly by community volunteers. Sutro Tower Landmark · 24 min walk The 977-foot steel broadcast tower that began operating on July 4, 1973.

Around Bernal Heights and Glen Park

Hilltop views, a canyon, butchers, pizza and Cortland Avenue

Bernal Heights and Glen Park has 9 places on the map. It runs from Precita Park and Bernal Heights Park south to Glen Canyon Park and the shops on Diamond Street.

Bernal Heights and Glen Park has 9 places on the Roam San Francisco map: 2 viewpoints, 2 parks and gardens, 2 restaurants, 1 market, 1 bar and 1 cafe. Read the Bernal Heights and Glen Park guide.

Good to know

What is the address of Glen Canyon Park?
Elk Street and Chenery Street, San Francisco.
How long do you need at Glen Canyon Park?
Plan for 1 to 2 hours.
When is the best time to visit Glen Canyon Park?
Spring.

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