SF Children & Nature
San Francisco Children & Nature
Come Drive into the park at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, and enjoy a good ol' fashioned drive-in movie from your car! Cozy up with some popcorn and snacks and sit back and relax with the kids for a family friendly movie. Movie Options: Finding Nemo, Inside Out, The Lorax, and Moana VOTE for the […]
Experience the joy of flying kites at the third annual, FREE Kite by the Bay Festival at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area (SRA). Park goers can decorate and fly kites (kits provided!), learn to fish, eat some free food, and groove to the tunes of local DJ BeatsMe, thanks to the generous support of Parks California. Engage with local non-profits […]
If You Give a Girl a Bike by author Hayley Diep, is coming to Candlestick Point State Recreation Area! A StoryWalk places an illustrated children’s book, disassembled page by page, along a designated walking route. Come out for a reading of the book with the author and bike ride with SF Bike Coalition. Families can […]
Come out to Candlestick Point State Recreation Area for a free, fun, and educational birdwatching activity. Learn about local bird species, their habitats, and how to identify them. Guides will lead you on a leisurely walk through the park, pointing out various bird species. Bring your binoculars and camera to capture these beautiful creatures in […]
Discover tips and tricks to help you take stunning photographs of plants, animals, and landscapes with your smartphone. Explore the beautiful park at Candlestick Point SRA, a biodiversity hotspot! Free admission | click here to RSVP >>
Come out to Candlestick Point State Recreation Area and learn to fish. This is a learn-to-fish program that will teach the basics of fishing. Learn how to set up a fishing pole and practice casting. All supplies will be provided. Bring a water bottle and hat for sun protection. This event is SOLD OUT. Visit […]
Candlestick Point State Recreation Area will be hosting a day of eco-action and camaraderie at Candlestick Point with park staff and Literacy for Environmental Justice to bolster climate resilience. Helping to remove invasive plants and learn about the vital role native plants that play in our ecosystem! Sign up and learn more >
Tasha’s Voice by author Carmen Bogan, a recipient of the New Voices Award from Lee & Low Books is coming to Candlestick Point State Recreation Area. Come out for storytime, an urban walk, and a scavenger hunt. Reserve your spot here > This event is FREE
Join us for free family friendly Intro to Fishing Workshop at Sunrise Point Fishing Pier.
Come celebrate art, nature, and your community with California State Parks! This community festival celebrates the Bayview Neighborhood, the power of art, the importance of getting outside, and creating connections with the community around you. Featuring local artists and vendors, activities for kids and adults, guided walks, food trucks, live music and performances, and inspiration […]
SF Children & Nature is part of the national Cities Connecting Children to Nature (CCCN) initiative and is working to address the disparities in nature access along socioeconomic and racial lines to ensure all children have the opportunity to play, learn and grow in the outdoors.
We're building a network of nature and play advocates.
(415) 298-7532
info@sfchildrennature.org