SF Children & Nature
San Francisco Children & Nature
Join Candlestick Point State Recreation Area on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 1 p.m. for a day of kite-flying fun, hosted by California State Parks, Faces SF and Parks California. Let your colorful kites soar as you enjoy the ocean breeze and bay views. Decorate a kite, learn to fish and visit family activity tables from organizations including the Randall […]
Join California State Parks Foundation and make an impact at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area! Volunteer alongside community members to help restore and care for one of San Francisco’s most unique waterfront parks through hands-on stewardship activities. Opportunities may include removing invasive plants, preparing shoreline habitat, planting native species, and supporting climate resilience efforts that […]
Join a Beginner Fishing Workshop at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area! Perfect for first-timers ages 7 and up, this hands-on workshop covers the basics of fishing and casting, plus fun facts about the fish that call the San Francisco Bay home. All equipment is provided — just bring a water bottle, wear layers, and don't […]
Join California State Parks Foundation and make an impact at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area! Volunteer alongside community members to help restore and care for one of San Francisco’s most unique waterfront parks through hands-on stewardship activities. Opportunities may include removing invasive plants, preparing shoreline habitat, planting native species, and supporting climate resilience efforts that […]
Join Candlestick Point State Recreation Area for a free, beginner-friendly fishing program at the park’s fishing pier! Youth ages 7+ will learn the basics of fishing, including casting techniques and information about the fish species that live in the San Francisco Bay. Participants can enjoy a fun day by the water while building outdoor skills […]
Join Candlestick Point State Recreation Area for a free, beginner-friendly fishing program at the park’s fishing pier! Youth ages 7+ will learn the basics of fishing, including casting techniques and information about the fish species that live in the San Francisco Bay. Participants can enjoy a fun day by the water while building outdoor skills […]
Learn how to fish at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area’s fishing pier. All equipment is provided. Open to ages 7 and up. This Learn to Fish program introduces the basics of fishing and casting, and shares information about the types of fish that call the San Francisco Bay home. Click here to learn more >
Come out to Candlestick Point State Recreation Area to learn about local species and tips for spotting them in the wild. This event is perfect for all bird enthusiasts, no matter your experience level. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with nature and fellow bird lovers! Learn more and register >
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 […]
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.
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