A pocket of shade just one block long

A wide lawn edged with other activities

Two signs specified remarkably sparse rules: "Dogs must be held on leash. Guardians must pick up after their dogs." and "Park closed 10 P.M. TO 6 A.M."

Dogs were required to be on-leash, but all were off leash that day. The area was fenced, but the gates were not spring loaded so could accidently be left open. Water was evident, but no poo-bag dispensers were present.

This restroom module was built in 1930. A study made by the Park and Recreation Department determined in 2009 that the facility was in poor condition.

The basketball hoops appeared ragged and the courts were unlined so play must be casual.

A newly refurbished playground (ten times larger than the original) lay at the corner of 24th Street and Douglass, closest to the main shopping area. A fence separated the dog play grass from the playground.

The sign said, "No Dogs Allowed," but one large dog slept inside the courts that day (out of frame). Probably the companion of the players.

Mature trees provided significant areas of shade

Most San Francisco parks have entrances at the corners. This park requires one to either walk left up the hill to a gate, or right along the level to a playground entrance mid-block.