Alamo Square Park
Description
Alamo Square Park is 12.69 acres, and is located at the intersection of Hayes and Pierce Streets. The park was established in 1857.
Key Features and Facilities
The facilities available at this park include a bathroom, childrens play area, dog play area, hardscaped area, landscaped area and a tennis court.
History of Alamo Square
Its checkered history is far from square. Alamo means poplar tree in Spanish and in the early 1800s, the lone cottonwood on Alamo Hill marked a watering hole along the horseback trail from Mission Dolores to the Presidio. Mayor James Van Ness set aside 12.7 acres of the hole in 1856, naming it Alamo Square. Confirmed by the state legislature the following year as a public park, Alamo Square and its Victorian residences started down the potholed road to Historic District, over 100 years later.
Park Forum
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Upcoming Events
12/20/2008 - Alamo Square Park Work Day: Third Saturday of Every Month01/17/2009 - Alamo Square Park Work Day: Third Saturday of Every Month
RPD Info About This Park
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to find the schedule of gardeners and custodians in this park.
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Volunteer Opportunities
The Friends of Alamo Square hosts a monthly work day on the third Saturday of each month, from 9:30 AM-1 PM. For more information, contact Emmett Gilman at 415.674.9580.Photos
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