Everyone’s welcome to enjoy this 5.4 acre public park, a living roof where a curved walking trail lined with benches surrounds grassy lawns, dancing fountains, a children’s play area, and an amphitheater.
While we love our four-legged friends, dogs are not allowed at Salesforce Park, which is home to delicate plants and habitat and 13 unique ecosystems. Service Dogs allowed.
Seventy feet above the Grand Hall, the Park runs the entire length of the Transit Center’s nearly four-block stretch. Home to 600 trees and 16,000 plants arranged in 13 different botanical feature areas, this iconic public park destination in the San Francisco Bay Area is open and enjoyment of all...and there’s nothing else like it anywhere.
Discover what’s at Salesforce Park
Bus Fountain
Artist Ned Kahn’s “Bus Fountain” introduces movement and surprise in an interactive permanent public art installation. Triggered by sensors built into the bus deck below, a delightful sequence of 247 tiny geysers are choreographed to correspond with the coming and going of the buses. Extending more than 1,200 feet on a bed of white and gray granite, the innovative design is one of the world’s longest water artworks.
Children at Play
On a rooftop park that’s designed for the enjoyment and benefit of all, children and a climbing rope frame are essential ingredients. Look for the bright yellow structure on a spongy protective flooring between the Central Lawn and the Main Plaza. Children must be supervised by an adult and adults must be accompanied by a child, of course.
Walking Trail
Take a seat on the benches or stroll past lovely groves of redwoods, bamboos, and palms strikingly set among the skyscrapers of SOMA. Spot butterflies and dragonflies beside bamboos and palms. See hummingbirds hovering above flowering agapanthus and honey bees in the lavender patch. A meandering trail encircles the perimeter of the Park where 13 mini botanical gardens are labeled with interpretive signs representing an array of flora and fauna representing regions of the world.
Landscape
In a setting where the topography blurs the distinction between rooftop and ground level, the park integrates a Main Plaza glass floor, expansive lawns, and gentle hills. Ample seating and grassy open areas provide ample spaces for relaxing, reading, picnicking, or joining the activity offerings. The entire 5.4 acres is surrounded by feature gardens with year-round displays. Anchoring the western end is a desert garden, while an attractive wetland garden enhances the eastern edge. Two domed architectural skylights and a centrally positioned oculus flood the terminal below with daylight.
Rooftop Events
A vibrant, dynamic outdoor urban experience awaits. People are poetry reading, kids are down-a-hill tumbling and everyone is skyscraper selfie-taking. Free organized events range from quiet meditation, Tai Chi, and silent disco to energetic cardio dance, HIIT bootcamp, and Lindy Hop swing dancing under the stars. Pick your day from highlights like toddler Tuesdays, writing workshop Wednesdays, and S.T.E.A.M. Saturdays. There’s always something to enjoy from sunrise to sunset 365 days a year.
Main Plaza
Get up close and personal with an oculus surrounded by a bamboo grove. In the middle of the Park, this is the perfect selfie spot. Pull up a chair for a game of checkers, borrow items from the book cart, game cart, or arts and crafts cart. A walkable glass floor is the largest of its kind in the U.S. As evening approaches, check the calendar for special happenings such as silent disco night or Swing Lindy dancing.
Amphitheater
With a capacity for up to 1,000 people, there’s plenty of space on the grassy Amphitheater Lawn. Facing the Amphitheater Stage at the west end of the Park, the outdoor setting is a special place to say “Namaste” at a free yoga class, spread out a blanket for a noontime concert, or take in a movie night under the stars.
Get to know what makes Salesforce Park a fun-filled destination.
Garden Guide
Learn more about the flora and fauna making up the 13 unique ecosystems of the Park
Public Art
The TJPA voluntarily committed $4.75 million to fund the acquisition of artwork for the Program.
Fun Facts
Get the behind-scenes story on what makes the Transit Center and Rooftop park a world-class transportation hub, neighborhood hotspot, and San Francisco landmark.
Park Activities and Events
Check out what’s coming up at the Transit Center, from special events to regularly scheduled fitness and wellness, family friendly, and performance activities.
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The Center
Rooftop Park Hours
May 1 - October 31 | 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
November 1 - April 30 | 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Hours subject to change
Grand Hall Hours
Open daily 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
For after hours access to buses, please use elevators at First Street or Shaw Alley to access 3rd floor.
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Supported by The East Cut Community Benefit District