Sunset Reservoir

Sunset district with amazing views of the sunset — how apt. This is definitely one of my favourite places to just chill and look at the sunset (since I’m staying pretty close by). There are plenty of benches and you get to see people with kids and dogs walking by. Despite so, it is usually serene and quiet. It may get a little windy on some days (it’s the Sunset district, were you expecting something else? lol) so definitely have a jacket or windbreaker handy just in case. On clear days, you can see the Golden Gate Bridge peek out from far away.

The Sunset Res. is great if you want to get a quick walk in after lunch or to walk your dog. It takes about 15 – 20 minutes to walk around the whole thing which comes out to be 1 mile. There are plenty of benches along the way if you would like to just sit and relax. As you walk onto the higher ground of this roundabout, you’ll be able to see a view of the Golden Gate Bridge, lots of houses, and a view into Richmond district. Also, that’s a ton of solar panels you’ll see inside the reservoir. There are a few doggy waste bag bins along the walk too in case you forgot to bring your own. The walk is quiet and not much people so it can be relaxing.
P. S. There is a geocache here ;)

I walk around here with my fiancé and his dogs whenever we get the chance to visit his family in Sunset. When it’s not foggy, you can get a great view of Ocean Beach. Make sure you do bring a jacket with you because it gets windy by the reservoir! There’s a lot of owners who bring their dogs here to walk around. They’re all so cute!

Very nice place to go for a walk or sit on one of the many benches and enjoy the nice views

Such a lovely place to walk your dog! They even have a little bin where you can snag a plastic baggy when your doggy makes a poopy! Very handy.
If you love dandelions, you NEED to come here to see the HUGEST dandelions ever growing all over the side of the hill!
Delightful alternative from the beach to watch the SF sunset! I promise you won’t miss the sticky salty sea breeze when you’re lying on the hill, watching the sun set on the horizon.
Oooh! And very clean! With little garbage cans at every other turn on the path.
This review was only for half of the reservoir since we didn’t circle the whole thing. Maybe we’ll go the other way next time.

this is very favorite place to take a walk in the neighborhood. In the morning, i would see the usual group of people. some doing group exercise. some elderly couples walking around the block. For me, i usually have my milk tea, and peek the shoreline…

They’ve built walking trails, nicely manicured lawns, and a mini playground around this reservoir, providing public space for enjoyment. You can get great views of the Pacific Ocean and the Golden Gate Bridge from here. In fact, it’s at this location just above the sloping lawn along Ortega Stteet that I, along with an estimated 200 people. enjoyed a very good view of the Golden Gate Bridge 75^th Anniversary fireworks show the other night.
Also, walking along the perimeter on Quintara and 24^th Ave one can see that they installed solar panels on the roof over the reservoir. Excellent job!

A mellow place with sweeping views of the city, the ocean, and the sunrise /​sunset.
A chill spot for your t’ai chi, yoga, family photos, etc.
No actual reservoir water to see since it’s covered and topped by many solar panels.
Keep an eye out for a semi-​stashed little rolling massage chair that you can ride down the 11% slopes.

Covering a huge area in the Sunset, it is the pumping station. They placed plants and a playground to make their place more presentable. It is a very nice touch. What would make it better is not having their staff just sitting around the entrance and blocking the streets.

This place has a Unilocal page? haha what the.
Nice that they incorporated small park areas into the property.
Great feature on the History Channel’s Cities of the Underworld, where they had exclusive access to the actual reservoir interior before they filled it up with water.

I really enjoy walking my dog here. Its clean, peaceful, and has a nice view of SF homes and the ocean beach. The landscape is pretty and well maintained. There aren’t too many cars either so I don’t worry about my dog running too far from me. Perfect getaway to relax and enjoy the scenery and view.

Nice landscaping and great views make the Sunset Reservoir my number one locale thus far for taking the dog out for a walk.
Rolling hills of grass along with flowery foliage line the paths that cascade around the reservoir. The views of the Pacific Ocean and the Golden Gate Bridge are highlights that can be enjoyed from the upper vantage points.

Wow im never gonna be the first to review anything… This park is nice you can see the golden gate bridge from the NW corner on a clear day .I used to come here here to eat sushi from Okazu Ya when i lived on 33^rd as long as it didnt get to windy… which happens its San Francisco bring a jacket!
Nice park would never come out of my way to go here though now that i moved.

SR simultaneously translates sunpower into Unilocal server food, supplies water for beachfront Sunset townies and also panoramic vistas for SF lovers.
The NW corner benches afford the prime vantage. Behind you the largest Municipal Solar project in the United States is being laid down in quiet, MW increments… the sea may yet be held in check.
It is strange to me that massive features like this lie in open sight and completely unknown, but I just happen to like clever infrastructure.
This is a small but tranquil vantage for reading, or from which to offset urban malaise with a clean dose of strong, Pacific air.
I like.

I used to have to run around here for PE, but they have since renovated the place. I hadn’t been there in a really long time but decided to walk around it while my friend jogged.
The view there is amazing and is really relaxing and quiet since few cars drive around that area. If you get to the side where the hill is with the benches, you can sit down and enjoy the landscape and the sun setting. You can even roll down the hill if you wanted, although I am not too sure whether dogs venture those parts and whether or not their owners are the responsible types.

Adding to the information available:
It would be great if there were more information available on-​site because this really is a huge park in the middle of The Sunset.

Guess what?
As most people who live nearby have noticed, it is currently undergoing an upgrade
The upgrade includes fitting 4,200 rods into the earth so that it can withstand earthquakes up to the magnitude of the 1906 shaker
In order to make this 8-​block-​wide concrete slab look a bit less ugly, it’s surrounded by a paved walking path, green areas, plants, and benches that offer a beautiful scenic view to the West and North. It’s definitely got that industrial psuedo-​natural park vibe going on, but is better than nothing. I swear that it’s probably one of the best places to view the sunsets that our dear neighborhood is known for. Bring your puppy or gal/​guy-​pal and enjoy; or run in circles around it for exercise like I sometimes do. On some weekday evenings, you can watch the big carrier ships busting ass back out to cross the Pacific.
Also very cool: Apparently, once the retrofitting is done then the concrete is going to be covered by thousands of solar panels, thus DOUBLING the amount of public solar power in the city. It’s estimated that they will be able to power up to 5,000 homes.