Nature in the City Walk - Bayview Park

This walk is a partnership between Nature in the City and CNPS!

Tucked into the southeast corner of San Francisco, Bayview Hill offers visitors a wealth of wildlflowers in spring and unique views all year round. The grasslands are among the best in the city. We expect to see mule's ears, Ithuriel spears, coast onion and many other wildflowers. This will be a great chance to see some interesting grasses as well. We'll talk a bit about the wildlife that live in the park, and the history of conservation at the site.

Walk Leader: Rachel Kesel

Rachel Kesel has been climbing the natural hilltops of San Francisco since 2000, first as a dog walker and later as a conservation professional. Rachel worked for the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department for five years. She was the stewardship lead for Bayview Hill for much of that time. Rachel now works in Marin County, but she comes home to walk her dog in San Francisco's open spaces, where they both enjoy spring wildflowers.

Details: 

Getting to the top of this park includes a steep climb at the beginning of the hike. We will often be on uneven terrain during the second half of the walk, which includes some short climbs.

Parents should accompany children under 16. There is a steep climb but the first 30 to 45 minutes of the walk will be on a paved road. The second half of this walk will at times cross steep slopes on uneven paths, which will be unsuitable for children under 14.

Preparation: 

Please wear sturdy, close-toed shoes. Long pants and layers are recommended.

Meeting Location: 

Meet at the entrance gate to Bayview Hill, which is on the 900 block of Key Avenue, two blocks east of Third Street.

Transportation:

Parking is limited. Please bike, carpool, take the T line or arrive early to find parking and walk to the meeting location at the top of Key Ave.

Cost:

This walk is FREE to Nature in the City and CNPS members.

For others a suggested donation of $10-$20 goes to support continued outreach and education efforts by Nature in the City. You can bring cash on the day of the event or donate online.

Or join Nature in the City today and attend all of our walks in 2017 for free!