Thanks to months of much-needed rain, the Presidio is lush and alive, making this the perfect time to get out and get active. If you’re looking to enjoy all the spring season – and our extended daylight hours – have to offer, we have a few suggestions for ways to get moving in the Presidio.
Get Rolling
Rent a bike from
Presidio Sports Basement, get geared up at
Roaring Mouse Cycles, or bring your own bicycle and take an epic ride on the park’s 25 miles of bikeways. If you want to get the kids ready to roll, bring them to the
Presidio Community YMCA’s free
YBike training program on First Sundays of the month at
Presidio Picnic. The Y’s professionals will teach the little ones the rules of the road so they can join you in your cycling adventures.
Learn more about bike trails in the Presidio >>
Get into the Flow of Things
There’s more than one place to say “Namaste” at the Presidio.
Baptiste Yoga,
A Body of Work Studio,
Planet Granite, and the
Presidio Community YMCA offer regular classes. If you want to get the little ones into the pose,
It’s Yoga Kids is the place to get started. And if an affordable alternative is what you’re after,
Presidio Sports Basement offers free Sunday classes for both adults and families, and A Body of Work Studio offers free yoga classes just prior to
Presidio Picnic on Sundays. Grab your mat!
Come to Presidio Picnic for a day of sun salutations, international food, and spectacular views >>
Get the Littles Moving
There are plenty of ways to help the kids burn off some energy – whether it’s on the park’s
trails, learning how to ride through the
YBike Presidio training program, taking a swim lesson at
La Petite Baleen or the
Presidio Community YMCA, bouncing at
House of Air, or taking a class at
Presidio Dance Theatre. You can also throw a ball around on the
Main Parade Ground or head over to
Julius Kahn Playground and Field, a favorite spot for a picnic lunch and bathroom break.
Learn more about all the great kids and family activities in the park >>
Try Something a Little Different
Tired of your everyday workout? Try something different in the Presidio. From rock climbing at
Planet Granite, to a swing of a bat at
Batter’s Box SF, a work out session at
San Francisco CrossFit to playing 18 holes at
Presidio Golf Course, we’ve got it all.
Visit our Recreation and Wellness page to learn about places to go in the Presidio to get healthy >>
A Trail Loop that is Welcoming to All
Within the Presidio’s 24 mile trail network there is a three-mile loop that everyone can enjoy no matter their mode of travel – be it by foot, bike, wheelchair, or stroller. The loop showcases the best of the Presidio and includes portions of six park trails:
Bay Area Ridge Trail,
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail,
California Coastal Trail,
Presidio Promenade, and
Park Trail. Along the way you'll enjoy gentle slopes, firm surfaces, forest groves, historic buildings, and incredible views of San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
Explore this loop through this PDF map >>
Learn more about Presidio trails >>
