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Alta Plaza Park
Alta Plaza Park Review
Golden Gate Park's longtime superintendent, John McLaren, designed Alta Plaza in 1910, modeling its terracing on that of the Grand Casino in Monte Carlo, Monaco. From the top you can see Marin to the north, downtown to the east, Twin Peaks to the south, and Golden Gate Park to the west. Kids love the many play structures at the large, enclosed playground at the top; everywhere else is dog territory.
- Address: Bordered by Clay, Steiner, Jackson, and Scott Sts., Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA 94115 | Map It
- Location: Pacific Heights
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