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Salesforce Park

A stunning 5.4-acre living roof atop the Salesforce Transit Center, featuring botanical gardens, a redwood forest, and dancing fountains high above the downtown streets of San Francisco.

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What is Salesforce Park known for?

Salesforce Park is a 5.4-acre public living roof park located atop the Salesforce Transit Center in San Francisco. It is known for its extensive landscape featuring 600 trees, 16,000 plants, botanical gardens, a redwood forest, and a linear fountain.

What are the hours for Salesforce Park?

The park is open daily. Summer hours (May 1 to October 31) are 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and winter hours (November 1 to April 30) are 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Is it good for kids?

Yes, the park includes a children’s play area and the Recess Cart, which offers books, games, and art-making activities Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

What features can I find in the park?

The park features a curved walking trail with benches, grassy lawns, dancing fountains, an amphitheater, a gondola, and botanical gardens.

How do I access the buses after hours?

After-hours bus access is available via elevators located at First Street or Shaw Alley, which lead to the 3rd floor.

What should I check before going?

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What to know

Salesforce Park is a breathtaking 5.4-acre living roof situated atop the Salesforce Transit Center in San Francisco. This urban oasis serves as a major public open-space amenity within a regional transportation hub, acting as a bus and high-speed rail station capped with a lush landscape. The park stretches over nearly four blocks, providing a serene escape for transit users, office workers, and local residents. The park's architecture is a marvel of urban design, home to 600 trees and 16,000 plants. Visitors can explore multiple botanical gardens and a redwood forest while walking along a curved trail lined with benches. The landscape is further enhanced by grassy lawns, an amphitheater, and dancing fountains, including a linear fountain that adds a dynamic element to the greenery. Designed as a multifunctional space for respite and education, the park is an essential element in the growth of the East Cut neighborhood. Beyond its natural beauty, the park offers interactive experiences such as a children’s play area and the Recess Cart, which provides books, games, and art-making activities from Tuesday through Sunday. Accessibility is integrated into the transit center's design, with elevators at First Street or Shaw Alley providing access to the third floor for those needing after-hours bus access. Whether visiting for a midday break or a sunset stroll, the park remains a popular anchor for the downtown district.

Visitor tips

  • Plan your visit around seasonal hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. from May 1 to October 31, and 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. from November 1 to April 30.
  • Visit the Recess Cart between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, for art-making and games.
  • Use the elevators at First Street or Shaw Alley if you need to access the third-floor bus services after the park closes.

Nearby context

The park is the crown jewel of the Salesforce Transit Center, serving as a vital anchor for the developing East Cut neighborhood in San Francisco.

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