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City note 116 · Park + trail

Lake Merced Park

A long waterside loop for distance, exercise, and open sky on the city's southwestern edge.

1 harding rd, San Francisco, CA 94132Open map

Choose the route for the weather, wind, and daylight – one entrance may be much easier than another.

Good for
Daytime · Solo
Time
30 min – 3 hr
Cost
Free
Plan
Check the schedule

Weather, wind, terrain, and current park conditions can change the plan

Checked August 9, 2026 against the official public source

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