The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department manages more than 230 parks, including Golden Gate Park, Coit Tower and Dolores Park

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Participants line up with their pets for the Golden Gate Park Band's inaugural patriotic dog costume contest at the Bandshell on Saturday, July 4, 2026 in San Francisco. 📸: Florence Shen / For the S.F. Chronicle
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Happy Fourth of July and happy 250th birthday, America!
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If you're celebrating with San Francisco's spectacular fireworks over the Golden Gate Bridge from Marina Green or any one of the City's parks, please pack out what you pack in and help keep our shared outdoor spaces clean and beautiful.
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And as always, please leave fireworks to the professionals. For more information on tonight’s fireworks display, click the link below.   sf.gov/news-mayor-lurie-to-l…
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This Fourth of July, we are launching fireworks from the two towers of the Golden Gate Bridge! Here is everything you need to know: 🌉The show starts at 9:30 pm. Arrive ahead of time to secure your spot.  🌉Expect crowds. 🌉Take public transportation or walk. Parking is extremely limited in viewing areas. 🌉Fireworks will launch from the east side of the Golden Gate Bridge. The best viewing locations have a clear Northwest view of the bridge, like Crissy Field, Marina Green, Pier 39, and Fisherman’s Wharf.  🌉The Golden Gate Bridge will be fully closed to traffic 9 pm - 10 pm. 🌉Complete information can be found at sf.gov/july4.
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Saturday, July 4: Alex Embusch, Kevin North, The Welcome Matt & XtinaM
 Sunday, July 5: Kevin Sgarro, Lost Puppy Forever, Michael Annotti & Mitch Rocket
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Looking to wet your whistle and enjoy some live music this holiday weekend? Head over to The Whale’s Tail in Golden Gate Park.
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Ahead of today’s FIFA World Cup showdown between Team USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina, some of our summer campers showed their team spirit by wearing their favorite jerseys and cheering on Team USA!
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On behalf of everyone at SF Rec and Park, we wish you a happy Jersey Day, as proclaimed by Mayor @DanielLurie. Best of luck to Team USA!
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We’re thrilled to share that Irving, the young California seal pup our park rangers spotted out of his habitat near 48th Avenue and Irving Street back in April, has made a full recovery and has been released back into the wild in Monterey.
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Irving was released alongside California sea lion Jade, who also recovered from malnutrition.
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A huge thank you to everyone who helped get Irving to safety and back on his flippers, especially @SFPD and @TMMC. Wishing you the best, Irving! 🌊💙   Photos by Clive Beavis © The Marine Mammal Center
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#CaliforniaSeaLion #Irving was released to his #ocean home 💙 Irving made #headlines after stranding in #SanFrancisco facing starvation and an uncertain future. Thanks to @SFPD & @RecParkSF, he was rescued and brought to our hospital for expert care. bit.ly/4dPmJeN
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Celebrate the last Tuesday of the month by heading over to the Noe Valley Town Square (3861 24th St.) for the monthly Noe Valley Night Market from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight.
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Support local businesses, grab a bite to eat, enjoy live music, and browse handcrafted goods made by talented artists and entrepreneurs. For more information, click the link below. noevalleytownsquare.com/even…
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From Dolores Park to Embarcadero Plaza to Civic Center Plaza, our parks and public spaces were filled with joy, celebration, and community all Pride weekend.
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Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate love, diversity, and inclusion — the values that make San Francisco so special. Happy Pride from all of us at SF Rec and Park!
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Celebrate the start of summer with Family Day at India Basin Waterfront Park (900 Innes Avenue) happening tomorrow, Saturday, June 27 from noon to 4 p.m. Families, friends and neighbors can enjoy performances, free haircuts, bounce houses, family-friendly activities and more.
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