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Sgt. John Macaulay Park, San Francisco

Named in honor of a police sergeant who died on duty, this vibrantly colored park and playground only allows adults in if they are accompanied by kids.

Named in honor of a police sergeant who died on duty, this vibrantly colored park and playground only allows adults in if they are accompanied by kids. It has become a bit of an urban oasis set amidst the grittiness of the Tenderloin.


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About Sgt. John Macaulay Park

 San Francisco, CA, United States

Sgt. John Macaulay Park and Nearby Sights on Map

Little Saigon

A tiny two block strip of Larkin St houses an active Vietnamese American community where the vast majority of shops and restaurants are Vietnamese owned and operated

Alcazar Theater

Built in 1911 in honor of the Shriners (Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine); this Byzantine-style Islamic temple (now a 500 seat theater showing Broadway and off-Broadway shows), is now a historical city landmark

Last Planet Theatre

Producing what they call 'dream plays,' the Last Planet Theater is a niche experimental theater that eschews the conventions of mainstream theater

Civic Center Plaza

This grassy plaza is situated at the heart of the Civic Center and its tree-lined central avenue visually draws the eye to the imposing structure of City Hall

Black and White Ball

If you have the budget, why not 'hob-nob' at San Francisco's classiest party? Taking up four entire blocks of the Civic Center, this ball attracts a well-heeled crowd, as well as those who are just splurging

John Pence Gallery

This 8,000 square foot gallery exhibits art of the realism movement (particularly academic realism) as well as 'Beat Generation' art works

San Francisco City Hall

Designed by Arthur Brown Jr

Asian Art Museum

Built in 1917, and formerly the old library building, this building is a fantastic blend of 'Beaux Arts' and modern design elements

Glide Memorial Church

Famous for its gospel music, as well as for its inner-city missions, the church is a pillar of this community and plays a vital role in Tenderloin day-to-day life; anyone truly trying to understand the area should visit here

James Lick (Pioneer) Monument

The monument is a tribute to California and its early pioneers like Sir Francis Drake