Smith Park

The inspiration

Tennis courts followed in 1932, a pool in 1953, and a major expansion in 2000 after a county park bond grant¹ . Its picnic areas also reflect the heritage of the Gabrielino-Tongva Native Americans² .

Who's behind it

Local artist Dixie Giering created the hand-painted entrance tile mural, and replicas of Gabrielino-Tongva village structures were added during the expansion³ . The 2019 playground was designed with input from local kids and built in a single day with KaBOOM!, the Asian Youth Center and the CarMax Foundation^4,5 .

What to order

Popular dish

Two playgrounds^6,2

a Tiny Tot area for ages 6 and under and a children's playground for ages 7 and older .

• Courts: a lighted basketball court, two lighted tennis courts that double for pickleball, and four lighted handball courts .⁶
• Outdoor pool: a place to swim on warm days, with renovation plans underway that would add a spray pad .^3,7
• Gabrielino Picnic Area: the park's rentable area, with shelters, tables and barbecues, seating up to 125 people .^6,2

What people are saying

The lighted tennis and pickleball courts come up as a draw for open play⁶ .

Why you should try it

If you are staying near the Mission District, Smith Park is a short walk away on West Broadway and packs a pool, playgrounds, courts and picnic areas into one spot^3,6 . Bring a takeout meal or a basket of snacks and settle in under the trees³ .