This is not the nicest neighborhood of San Francisco. But this inner-city sanctuary in the Tenderloin offers a basketball half-court, swings, slide and play structures.
Wander through the plaza to see its historic clock, kiln and two public sculptures. The globe created by Anthony Smith celebrates the area’s diverse heritage, while Bruce Hassan’s bronze ‘Ark’ symbolizes the park as a safe haven for neighborhood families.
Opened in 1985, the park is named for beloved local pastor Father Alfred Boeddeker. Renovations are coming soon thanks to a grant from the Trust for Public Land.
Park hours are from 9:00am to 7:00pm. I recommend doing this during the middle of the day. The entrance to the park is on the south side.