Ready for some family fun outdoors?
The FREE San Francisco Nature Adventure Map is here! Discover 35 parks, beaches, and nature-filled places across the city, and collect stickers at select locations along the way. Whether you visit a new spot, explore your neighborhood, or see how many destinations you can reach by bus, bike, or foot, every family can create their own nature adventure. Pick up a map and start exploring!
1. Get your SF Nature Adventure Map
Pick Up a FREE Nature Adventure Map at one of these eight locations
Use the online map for additional tips and directions
2. Discover 35 well-known and hidden nature spots across San Francisco’s city, state, and national parks
3. Collect a unique sticker at eight select locations
4. Present 3 or more stickers, then collect one more at the LeRoy King Carousel at Yerba Buena Gardens and get a FREE ride
5. Celebrate with us on June 20th at Library Day at Yerba Buena Gardens. Pick up a map, collect a sticker at the carousel, and meet the artist
Collect your Nature Adventure Map and stickers here (during open hours)
Pick up your map and collect a sticker at each of these eight sites, are also noted on the SF Nature Adventure Maps by a star icon.
Dogpatch YMCA at Crane Cove
701 Illinois St, San Francisco
Hours
Mon – Fri: 5:30AM – 9PM
Sat – Sun: 8AM – 4PM
Glen Park Rec Center
70 Elk St. San Francisco
Hours
Tue – Fri: 10AM – 8PM
Sat: 9AM – 5PM
Closed: Sun – Mon
Heron’s Head EcoCenter
32 Jennings St, San Francisco
Hours
Tue – Sat: 10AM – 4PM
Closed: Sun – Mon
SF Public Library Richmond Branch
351 9th Ave, San Francisco
Hours
Mon: 10AM – 6PM
Tue – Thu: 10AM – 8PM
Fri: 1PM – 6PM
Sat: 10AM – 6PM
Sun: 1PM – 5PM
LeRoy King Carousel at Yerba Buena Gardens
701 Howard St, San Francisco
Hours
Wed – Thu: 12PM – 4PM
Fri – Sun: 10AM – 4PM
Closed: Mon – Tue
Lands End Lookout
680 Point Lobos Ave, San Francisco
Hours
Daily: 9AM – 5PM
Presidio Field Station
601 Mason St, San Francisco
Hours
Wed – Fri: 11AM – 4PM
Sat – Sun: 10AM – 5PM
Closed: Mon – Tue
Randall Museum
199 Museum Way, San Francisco
Hours
Tue – Sat: 10AM – 5PM
Closed: Sun – Mon
Free admission
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I participate?
Pick up a free map in English, Spanish, or Chinese, then visit featured parks, beaches, gardens, and nature spaces across San Francisco. Collect stickers as you explore and create your own adventure—whether that’s discovering a new neighborhood, visiting your local parks, or seeing how many of the 35 destinations you can complete.
How much does it cost?
The map is completely free, and all featured locations are free to visit.
Do I need to complete all 35 adventures?
No. Families are encouraged to explore at their own pace. The goal is to get outside, discover nature, and have fun together. Every family can create their own adventure—whether that’s visiting a new place, exploring all the sites in their neighborhood, or seeing how many locations they can reach by bus, bike, or foot.
How do I earn a free carousel ride?
Collect three stickers and bring them to the LeRoy King Carousel in Yerba Buena Gardens to receive a free ride. You can collect your fourth sticker at the carousel.
Do I have to put the stickers on my map?
No. Stick your stickers wherever you’d like—on your map, a water bottle, a notebook, or anywhere else you collect memories.
How long is the program available?
Families can enjoy the Nature Adventure Map year-round. Stickers will be available through Labor Day, September 7, 2026.
Are the locations open every day?
Hours vary by location. We recommend checking operating hours before your visit. The Randall Museum, Eco Center at Heron’s Head Park, and Glen Canyon Rec Center, where you can collect a sticker, are closed on Sundays and Mondays. The Southeast Community Center is the only location not open on the weekend.
Why is nature important for children?
Spending time outdoors helps children stay active, build curiosity, reduce stress, and develop a lifelong connection to the natural world. The Nature Adventure Map makes it easy and fun to discover nature close to home.
About the Artist
Kaeli McLeod is a California-based artist with a BFA in Illustration from California College of the Arts. Their work invites audiences into colorful, playful worlds inspired by California, nostalgia, nature, and storytelling.
Blending digital tools with hands-on techniques like screen printing, zine-making, risograph, and textured printmaking, Kaeli creates vibrant artwork that feels imaginative, tactile, and full of personality.
About
Created to help families unplug and spend time outdoors together, the challenge encourages kids to explore the city’s parks, wildlife, and neighborhoods through play and adventure. It was created in collaboration with the San Francisco Public Library, Presidio Trust, San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department, the Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy, YMCA of San Francisco, the Low Income Investment Fund and the Department of Early Childhood.
For more information, please contact: info@sfchildrennature.org
