30+ Free Activities To Check Out At Salesforce Park This Summer

San Francisco’s Salesforce Park is an amazing modern marvel in the Financial District. The verdant oasis rests 70 feet above the street atop the Salesforce Transit Center, and it’s completely free and open for the public to visit at any time.

It also hosts a collection of free events every week, including yoga classes, bootcamps, live music, bird walks, garden tours, drum circles, and much more. Read on for details or check their website for the latest.

One-time events at Salesforce Park

1. SF Scottish Fiddlers (June 3, 12-12:45pm and 1-1:34pm at Main Plaza) – Enjoy live music performed by nearly two dozen fiddlers.
2. Un Viaje: Pride at the Park (June 17, 3-6pm at Main Plaza) – Hang out with SF drag icons while enjoying live folk music from Banda Sin Nombre.
3. Juneteenth Kickback on the Lawn (June 18, 12-1pm at Central Lawn) – Enjoy music from DJ Lamont, food vendors, lawn games, and spoken word performances.
4. Pickin’ Party in the Park: An Urban Bluegrass & Roots Festival (June 24, 11am-5pm at Main Plaza, Central Lawn, and Amphitheater) – Bring an instrument and celebrate Pride at three different picking circles in Salesforce Park.
5. Liberty Street Band (July 4, 11:30am-1:30pm at Main Plaza) – Bring a picnic and celebrate Independence Day with live music.

Monthly events at Salesforce Park

1. Mucho Mambo Salsa (First Thursdays, 5-8:30pm at Main Plaza) – These salsa dancing evenings start with a lesson for all levels.
2. Birding Walks (First Wednesdays, 8am-8:45am starting at Main Plaza) – Golden Gate Audubon Society hosts educational birding walks for birders of all levels.
3. Polynesian Dance (Second Thursdays, 6-7:30pm at Main Plaza) – Learn Polynesian dances from Hālau Hula O Keli’ikoanuiokeao/RAHITI.
4. SF Square Dance (Fourth Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm at Main Plaza) – Square dance with a live string band and the best dance callers in the Bay.
5. Garden Tours (Fourth Wednesdays, 10am-11:30am starting at Main Plaza) – SF Botanical Garden hosts garden tours with urban gardening tips to improve the environment.
6. Drum Circle (Third Saturdays, 1pm-2:30pm at Amphitheater) – Join a drum circle hosted by DRUMMM Rhythmic Events.
7. 5Rythyms (Fourth Saturdays, 1pm-2:30pm at Amphitheater) – A dynamic meditation-focused workout with no choreography or special skills necessary.

Weekly events at Salesforce Park

Mondays

1. Monday Night Makers (4:30-6pm at Main Plaza) – DIY activities led by local art studios.
2. ZUMBA (6-7pm at Main Plaza) – A high-energy ZUMBA class by Fitness SF.

Tuesdays

1. Recess Cart (10am-4pm at Main Plaza) – Art supplies, games, and books for families.
2. Toddler Tuesday (10-11am at Main Plaza) – Music Together of San Francisco brings musical fun for toddlers ages 1-4.
3. Beer Garden Trivia (5:30-7:30pm at Barebottle in Main Plaza) – A free trivia event for teams of up to 6 players.

Wednesdays

1. Family Storytime (10-10:30am at Main Plaza) – SF Public Library librarians host storytime for toddlers.
2. Recess Cart (10am-4pm at Main Plaza) – Art supplies, games, and books for families.
3. Rooftop Jazz (11:30am-1:30pm at Main Plaza) – Bay Area jazz musicians will play live music at the lunch hour.
4. Writing Workshops (12-1pm at Wetland Garden) – Complete writing exercises led by Gail Ford.
5. ZUMBA (5pm-6pm at Main Plaza) – Cardio dance workout by Fitness SF.
6. DJ Workshop Jam (5-7pm at Main Plaza) – A drop-in DJ workshop taught by Blue Bear School of Music.

Thursdays

1. Express Bootcamp (8am-9am at Main Plaza) – Intensive total-body bootcamp workout by Fitness SF.
2. Recess Cart (10am-4pm at Main Plaza) – Art supplies, games, and books for families.
3. Toddler Thursday (10:30am-11:15am at Main Plaza) – Blue Bear School of Music hosts outdoor fun for toddlers ages 1-4.
4. Midday Music (12pm-2pm at Main Plaza) – Rotating local bluegrass bands perform at the lunch hour.
5. Guitar and Ukulele Lessons (12-1pm at Main Plaza) – A lesson series in guitar and ukulele taught by SF Rock Project.
6. HIGH Fitness (1-2pm at Main Plaza) – A modern take on old-school aerobics by HIGH Fitness.

Fridays

1. Recess Cart (10am-4pm at Main Plaza) – Art supplies, games, and books for families.
2. Friday Funday (10am-12pm at Main Plaza) – Fun outdoor activities for kids 5-9, organized by the Children’s Creativity Museum and Happily Ever After.
3. Lunchbox Music (12-1pm at Main Plaza) – Live, mellow acoustic music at the lunch hour.
4. Vinyasa Yoga (12:30pm-1:30pm at Amphitheater) – Beginner-friendly Vinyasa yoga by Fitness SF.
5. Bollywood Nights (5:30-6:30pm at Main Plaza) – Rang De Bollywood leads fun all-levels Bollywood dance classes.

Saturdays

1. Metcon (10am-11am at Main Plaza) – Metabolic Conditioning total-body workout.
2. Recess Cart (10am-4pm at Main Plaza) – Art supplies, games, and books for families.

Remember, all of these events are free and open to the public! Check the park’s event calendar for updates, and be sure to follow @transitcentersf on Instagram.

Salesforce Park may be San Francisco’s newest public park, but it makes quite a statement. Be sure to check it out from 6am to 8pm every day, or until 9pm on Sundays. Find it at 425 Mission Street in San Francisco’s Yerba Buena district.