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Pink Triangle Park and Memorial

A poignant triangle-shaped mini-park in the Castro District, serving as the first permanent LGBTQ+ Holocaust memorial in the United States to honor victims of Nazi persecution.

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Pink Triangle Park and Memorial
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What is the Pink Triangle Park and Memorial known for?

It is the first permanent, free-standing LGBTQ+ Holocaust memorial in the United States, dedicated to remembering and honoring homosexual victims of Nazi persecution during the 1930s and 1940s.

Where is it located?

The memorial is a mini-park located in the Castro District of San Francisco at the intersection of Castro, Market, and 17th Streets, sitting directly above the Castro Street Station of Muni Metro.

Is it free to visit?

Yes, admission is free to all visitors.

What are the hours?

The memorial is open year-round.

What does the memorial look like?

The design features 15 granite pylons and a large pink triangle made of rose quartz stones set among rose bushes.

What should I check before going?

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What to know

Pink Triangle Park and Memorial is a triangle-shaped mini-park situated in San Francisco’s Castro District. Formally dedicated on December 10, 2001—the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights—the site was conceived and built by the Eureka Valley Neighborhood Association to honor homosexual victims of Nazi persecution during the 1930s and 1940s. The memorial is characterized by its specific architectural elements, including 15 granite pylons that stand at the intersection of Castro, Market, and 17th Streets. These pylons honor the memory of those forced to wear the pink triangle in concentration camps. Additionally, the design features a large pink triangle composed of rose quartz stones set among rose bushes. Measuring less than 4,000 square feet, the park is located directly above the Castro Street Station of Muni Metro and sits across from Harvey Milk Plaza. To ensure the site's long-term preservation, the Eureka Valley Foundation was created in 2008 as a nonprofit to manage the maintenance, upkeep, and outreach of the memorial. Visitors are invited to engage with the space through a gesture of remembrance. The site encourages guests to take a single stone from the memorial to spread a message of hope and peace, transforming the act of visiting into a personal connection with history.

Visitor tips

  • The memorial is free to all visitors and open year-round.
  • Look for the rose quartz stones among the rose bushes to find the central triangle.
  • Allow a few extra minutes to reflect and select a single remembrance stone to take with you.

Nearby context

The park is nestled in the heart of the Castro District, positioned above the Castro Street Muni Station and directly across from the iconic Harvey Milk Plaza.

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