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Glen Park Recreation Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 232 Google reviews · Climbing gym in San Francisco, California

Yoga & fitness

Wooded park featuring trails, a rock-climbing wall, tennis courts and a playground.

Plan your visit

  • Gear rental nearly every climbing gym rents shoes (~$5–8 typical) and chalk; harness rental is often bundled with a ropes pass
  • Waiver always required at climbing gyms — sign it online before you go to skip the front-desk line
  • First timer? bouldering needs zero experience — rent shoes and walk in; staff will point you at the easiest problems
  • Yoga & fitness mentioned alongside the climbing — ask about the class schedule and what a pass includes
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (415) 239-4007
  • Website sfrecpark.org

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–8 PM
Thursday 10 AM–8 PM
Friday 10 AM–8 PM
Saturday 9 AM–5 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours can shift for holidays, competitions, and youth-team practice — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What climbers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 232 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 spotless & clean 7 mentions

“The facility is well-maintained, and the climbing area is perfect for young beginners.”

😊 friendly staff 3 mentions

“The staff is friendly, patient, and always willing to help.”

💵 good value 2 mentions

“Great and affordable spot to practice rock climbing with children!”

From the reviews

The Best Recreation Center in the City(My Opinion!)...I've been in San Francisco all my life kindergarten thru college and then some. Newly renovated this rec.center has 2 ⚾ softball fields,2 🎾tennis courts full length 🏀 basketball court with 6 glass backboard hoops....clean brand new men's and women's 🚻 bathrooms..

★★★★★ — Rich, Dec 2018

Great and affordable spot to practice rock climbing with children! The facility is well-maintained, and the climbing area is perfect for young beginners. The staff is friendly, patient, and always willing to help. A fantastic resource for families in SF.

★★★★★ — Sandra, Jun 2025

Great park, field, tennis court and basketball gym. Everything looks brand new and clean. Restrooms are very clean. Basketball gym is nice hardwood and large.

★★★★★ — R, Aug 2022

I visit this recreational centre multiple times a week, and it’s been worth the membership. The pool is always well-kept, and the lifeguards are attentive. I also enjoy using the running track when I want to mix up my workouts. It’s a reliable place for fitness and relaxation.

★★★★★ — Wouter, Sep 2025

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Where to find Glen Park Recreation Center

70 Elk St, San Francisco, CA94131

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