General Pictures of the Marina Green
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Marina Green is a large expanse of grass situated between Marina Blvd. and the boat harbor.
This view, looking to the west, shows the Golden Gate Bridge in the distance and people playing
volleyball, soccer and/or flying kites.
Here are two more views of the yacht harbor seen from the sidewalk surrounding Marina Green.
The area is shared by people coming to enjoy the sun and the views or to play in their boats.
The artistically masterminded homes are adjacent to the trail.
The San Francisco Yacht Club completes the picture.
The Marina Bay is not complete without the yatchs.
Opportunities for Recreation on the Marina Green
Looking from the west side of the park, one can see Fort Mason Center.
The kite flying crowd comes here often to take advantage of the prevailing winds which make
this site ideal for the sport.
A sidewalk surrounds the park providing space for walking, rollerblading, etc.
Across the street from the park is the famous Safeway store, pictured in "Tales of the City", where
the single people of San Francisco meet while shopping for groceries.
The exquisite scenery surrounds you as you take a refreshing walk on the Bay Trail.
Once in a while marathons and organized walks crowd the trail.
General Pictures of the Wildlife
Crabs scurry around the rocks beside you.
Bio-diverse wildlife fills the Marina.
Interesting animals can be found on the trail.
Pictures of the Palace of Fine Arts
The extraordinary Palace of Fine Arts was left over from the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in 1915.
The overwhelming beauty of the Palace of Fine Arts was designed by Bernard Maybeck.
Majestic swans along with other ducks can be found swimming around the small reflective pool, adjacent to the palace.
Exploratorium- Scientists and artists collaborated to make various fun exhibits to help kids get a better understanding of science, as well as have FUN.
Trails starting from the Park
Starting from the west end of Marina Green, a trail begins which passes sandy beaches, concrete seawalls, and more yachts. You will see windsurfers, white sails, fog, birds and other travelers on the Golden Gate Promenade as you make your way to Fort Point located under the south end of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Initial Design: 7/30/95 jdw
Redesigned, Expanded and Last Modified: 8/28/97 Beevan Gill with sk,lp,np,cp