We moved nearby recently and I now walk around this park at least once a week. What a great park! Lots of trails and different loops you can make. There are cool rocks, steep trails, flat trails, a creek bed, and tons of connections to surrounding neighborhoods. I recommend taking a couple hours and just walking around.

Gem of a hike or walk in SF. Fantastic views if you hike up the twin towers route. Also walked along the canyon which was unexpected in its ruggedness. Will be going back, so much more to see...

The hikes were unexpectedly good. You can definitely hike 2-3 miles in this hidden canyon in the middle of the city !

Trails here are for all levels of walkers and hikers. We started at south end and took the trails on the hillside to give us some challenges (at all). Got to see some interesting rock outcropping formation. Coming back we simply scrolled the flat trail at bottom of the park. Its wonderful and a privilege to enjoy oases like Glen Canyon Park within city boundary.

Small hike with shaded areas. Lots of tall eucalyptus trees provide cover from the wind. Parking is very limited, less than ten cars probably, but there is street parking if you circle around. Handful of groups using the baseball field for hanging out. There is a more challenging elevation hike to try if you do choose to. The trail has some dust if pets are running through.

This is a great place to be! I enjoy all the items in the park, De Young, Tea garden and so on. There a some great Geocaches in the park also. This is a great place to walk around and have fun with friends and family!

One of the more picturesque parks in San Francisco.Supervised by the Department of Parks & Recreations Glen Park Canyon runs from the foot of OShaunessy to the top of Diamond Heights Boulevard.Here you will find huge eucalyptuses & various trees & plants of all sorts.Birds soar everywhere in the canyon including Falcons,Red-Tail Hawks,Crows,Bluejays,Sparrows& you can here the Woodpeckers on occasion. Bees & a load of other insects are all over the park so be careful & use caution.Coyotes are very rarely seen but they are here in the canyon too. Indoor Basketball court, two tennis courts& two softball fields for use for those who play.(Please check with staff in the office)

This is my go-to destination for a walk. Its like an oasis of wilderness in the heart of San Francisco. Lots of wildlife, great views from the top of the canyon. QUIET!!!!

The park has a good variety of trails - hill with steps and in the trees. There is a river that dogs seem to enjoy running through thats really muddy so they all end up wearing mud boots at the end.Most people are wearing masks or put them on when walking by people and everyone has been polite.

Just a great park. Always here for the tennis courts and hiking with my dog in the canyon. Theres also a rec center and soccer field. The hiking trails are really pretty, with little hidden things to look out for like tiny fairy houses in tree trunks. Parking is a little tricky.

Great place for a hike, dog walking, grandkids playing, sports. Even some good #Birding.

Plenty of parking and a ton of happy, friendly dogs and their owners. The beach in certain sections can be a little dirty due to ash mixture from bonfires but the off-leash allowance is fantastic. This is one of our very fave dog spots in the Bay Area.

Great park for a quick hike/jog or dog walk. Lots of native plants and rocky outcroppings and a creek, nice microclimate in the canyon,you can see the fog breaking up over your head while youre in the sun. Well maintained trail system with a lot of stairs to keep the heart pumping. Baseball diamond, playground and tennis courts at southern end of park, after school and summer programs for kids. Probably my favorite park in the city. Several entrances from the surrounding neighborhoods.

Glen Canyon park is a great place to hang out. The building has recently been renovated so bathrooms are doing and clean. Unfortunately there were a lot of unmasked groups running around. That was a little disappointing as the park was kind of crowded.

Well marked trails with nice views. Not overly crowded and dog friendly

Beautiful place to hike or walk your dog

Great park for families. The trail is very well maintained and easy for young kids.

I have no words to describe.. this place is an absolute gem of a place in the middle of San Francisco.. the tall eucalyptus trees, the park.. my kids loved it..

A forest in the city! Easy path to walk easy access to the bottom of the canyon via stairs. Stunning views

Great park with lots of hiking and trees and nature very nice views very nice park cool things around park

Nice park, small play ground, nice free restrooms, free no time limit street parking, tennis ct, easy trail pretty trail along very narrow small creek, cool rock formations on right side of creek(coming from playground)

One of the best park in the city which is great place for hiking and being away yet right in the neighborhood. It has a nice recreational building and grounds. Lots of trails with different elevations. The rocks formation and a stream provides great environment for wildlife. And a solar tower structure provide a art installation.

This place is really cool. I was planning to read a book here while enjoying the view but I end up climbing a rock. If you want some adventure, you can climb the rock like the third photo or if you want the easy path, you can just go around to the neighborhood and you can enjoy the city view like the 2nd photo. Either way, you can see the same view.

A beautiful park in San Francisco, with lots of scenic pathways. Several clean public toilets and drinking fountains. Meander under the tree canopy to the sounds of birds and babbling brooks. Wonderful experience!

Cool canyon in the middle of a highly populated city which regularly goes unnoticed

Love going to Glen canyon Park. Its a slice of wilderness in San Francisco that has a great trail to walk and to be in nature. Also tennis courts and a big open field to play in and seating. One of our favorite parts to go to.

Its well maintained and desolate enough to enjoy the vast wild canyon

Great hills for a ggood work out and lovely trails!

Its always gorgeous.. no matter where you enter!!

Lots of upward bare and staired opportunities to hike. Canyon views of course with a creek.

Great place to hike with family, dogs, or by yourself. Climb to the top of the canyon for beautiful views. Rock formations to climb and rest.

I like it because a nice place to see.

Beautiful, scenic trail partly under canopy, leading to the Glen Canyon Rec Center or Twin Peaks. Perfect for trail running and dog walks!

Hidden gem. Great for a short hike, with many good spots to sit down and enjoy the view and breath of fresh air.

Amazing place for a hike, makes you forget youre in a city! Plenty of trails, both sun and shade, varying levels of difficulty. Great getaway!

Awesome place for a walk in SF. Also a large open field for plenty of distancing while picnicking

This park has everything. Theres a grass sports field, gated childrens playground, restroom, activity center, and miles of trails with beautiful greenery and views. All this right in the middle of the city, and only a few blocks from shops where you can get picnic supplies.

Hidden gem of San Francisco. Absolutely beautiful on a sunny day. So many huge birds of prey and wildflowers.

Small walk through the canyon and skip the busy town. Visited in winter and liked the walk (was walking towards twin peaks). A hidden, small gem.

Beautiful place, it was a walk around the area and up the hills.

Cool pathways and lots of dogs if you like dogs

Clean, pet friendly and a great family & friends atmosphere. Loved it!

Located in canyon, hss a running creek one of a few in the city. Lots of good walking and hiking. Watch for owls and coyotes.

Nice park in central SF just a couple blocks from Glen Park BART, with several trails, picnic areas, grassy and play areas. Dog-friendly. Nice views of Sutro Tower.

Cool places to go hike and run through

Beautiful hidden gem in San Francisco. Wonderful place for hiking, tennis and a cute playground for children.

Nice trails. Mini hike

I love that the paths have been cleared out for a simple hike.

Great hike glen canyon to twin peaks it was foggy and windy at twin peaks but still worth the hike

A beautiful canyon in the middle of the city. You can still see Islais Creek flowing here!

It was a unbelievable gorgeous view within San Francisco !

Great spot for hiking and having a picnic

A really nice place for a walk. Beware of coyotes!

Beautiful and peaceful place!

Overall, its pretty nice. A tad crowded however and the trails are limited.

Lots of shade, clean, good for small kids and dogs

Great park with a very accessable public restroom in a neighborhood that has very few public restrooms available

I take a detour into the park sometimes when I walk home from work, and it feels wonderful. I love the smell of the eucalyptus

Love the kids playgrounds, and the unpaved trail network.

Love this spot!

I live super close by and my friends and I go there all the time. Me and my friends even built a rope swing there. It truly is a great place.

The park was really crowded since its in the middle of the city. But the walk was good and scenic.

Great nature hike (not paved) in the city. Moderate difficulty, up, down and level on dirt paths. Varied scenery.

A great place to bring your dog or your children

Glen Canyon Park is a city park in San Francisco, California. It occupies about 70 acres along a deep canyon adjacent to the Glen Park, Diamond Heights, and Miraloma Park neighborhoods.

Beautiful riparian canyon, supporting a rich ecosystem including willows, nettles, poppies, blackberries. coyotes, red tail hawks, dragonflies, sparrows, warblers and more.

Nice trails and pleasant amongst the trees

This place makes you feel like youre not in the city. You can choose from several different short trails, and if you want to you can probably hike all of them in an hour or so. Its a great place to meditate, and have a little escape from the craziness of the city.

One of the best neighborhood parks in SF. Great for wildlife: you can see coyotes and owls regularly.

A slice of nature carved into this great city

Pretty steep at some parts depending on what trail you take but overall it is a great park with tons for thing to do

A good place for hike, exercise, have a picnic or bring your kids for a walk.

A good place for walking or jogging.

Glen Park is simply stunning! It is outrageously picturesque.with its towering eucalyptus trees and an array of wildlife. Red*Tailed Hawks sore miles high after I mimic there screech...they sore around in unison gliding like a kite and then move on as the ravens come to disturb them out numbering them 10 to 1 After a good hike through numerous trails you can wash up at the newly renovated Gymnasium where their is all kinds of different activities full court basketball, indoor rock climbing, dodgeball pingpong& pickleball. Great place for kids!

Such a great surprise to find this kind of nature in the city. The rock outcrops are good for sitting and climbing.

Lovely little piece of nature in the middle of the city

This is a little known jewel of SF. In the middle of the City you are in wilderness and almost alone

Great trail in the city. Perfect for dog walks. A bit small but you can do loops to extend the hike / run.

A good workout

Fun park hidden in the center of the city!

Beautiful spot great for getting out for a walk

Great playground, field, and hiking trails in the canyon

Some nice views to be found from rock ledges at this steep grassy/scrubby canyon. Lots of steps and elevation changes on the way down to the marshy creek bottom. Wear some good shoes! Not stroller or wheelchair navigable. Light traffic when I visited on a Friday afternoon. Worth a visit, but there are better panoramic views at nearby Bernal Heights Park.

Fun park for a quick jog. Lots of dogs! I love the sun tracking logs.

Great playground for kids after school. Have alot of fun with Grandkids. Good place to get information for after school sports programs

Great escape from the city. Short, not too strenuous walking path. Good for dogs and small children.

This is a beautiful urban park with meandering trails that take you through forest and Rocky out crops. There are lots of dogs here and many people take their dogs off leash although it isnt technically allowed, I believe. Really worth a visit!

Lovely hikes surrounded by eucalyptus trees, oxtail flowers, hummingbirds, finches, and bubbling stream after rain.

This park has everything. Theres a grass sports field, gated childrens playground, restroom, activity center, and miles of trails with beautiful greenery and views. All this right in the middle of the city, and only a few blocks from shops where you can get picnic supplies.

Great park

Its an easy walk around the field at Christopher Park. For a more challenging outing venture down the path to Glen Canyon. The terrain is uneven. The vista is great. Its our own mini Grand Canyon.Please remember to keep dogs on leash, for their safety as well as other trekkers. The coyote and mountain lion population is robust. Bring water. Breathe deep.

Open space in the city!

A beautiful place

Nice trails for running with soft ground. This is difficult to find centrally in SF.

One of my favorite places in SF. Lots of nooks and crannies to have a quiet moment. Awesome workout terrain with inclines and declines throughout. Lots of rocks to climb and also great for dogs!

The renovations have improved this park and made it a great destination for a weekend picnic.

Small but perfect for a short walk

Great place for hiking even have a pioneer obstacle course dog and kid friendly there is also basketball gym and summer camp!

Beautiful little Canyon 2 blocks away from the bart station. Valleys, paths, mountain side, creeks and woods - all packed in one small park. Great for meditation/relaxing or a short hike.

Grew up in this park and its only getting more organized and safer. New lights, tennis courts, basketball facility and the new childrens playground. Tons of space to play sports and two full baseball fields. An excellent place to take kids or dogs.