Lyon Street Steps Walk

The walk begins at the base of the Lyon Steet Steps on the intersection of Lyon and Green Streets. The MUNI #45 takes you within a couple blocks of this starting point at its Lyon Street terminus stop.

A short walk up Lyon Street and you come upon some of SF's most beautiful homes.

Lyon Street dead ends on a small cul-de-sac where the steps begin. It is a non descrip set of concrete steps with iron railings, polished from the years of use.

Though the stairway is short, the steepness of the steps seems imposing at first.

View of the homes looking back down from the top of the steps.

Lyon Street Steps Walk

Reaching the top of the first set of steps is Vallejo Street. Compared to the first set of concrete steps, I was surprised to find how ornate the next set of steps were.



Bronze plaque designating the Lyon Street steps.

The next terrace is a beautful and well kept English garden. The garden has one of the many painted SF Hearts that dots the city.

This would be a great spot to meditate if not for the many walkers and joggers that use the steps for exercising.

Lyon Street Steps Walk

View from the top of the Lyon Street Steps on Broadway Street. Looking back towards the bay is a great view of the terraced gardens along the steps.

Lyon Street Steps Walk

From the top of the Lyon Street Steps on Broadway Street, I walked down one street to Pacific Avenue, turned right and walked another block towards Presidio Blvd. Taking another right looped me back to the Presidio via the Presidio Gate.

Passing through the gates is the start of the Lovers' Lane Trail. From here, the trail heads back down towards the center of the Presidio. At the at the top of the trail, you get a peek of the Golden Gate Bridge. The trail is lined with cypress and eucalyptus trees which provide shade along the trail.

Lyon Street Steps Walk

Made my way back to the Letterman Complex near the Lombard Gate of the Presidio and found a spot on a grassy knoll for lunch. From here, I saw this different perspective of the Palace of Fine Arts. The shady spot under Eucalyptus trees was a perfect spot for lunch and a quick rest before heading home.

Unfortunately, I ran out of memory storage on my camera and was not able to take a few more shots from this site. Just to my left, in the distance, you can see the Golden Gate Bridge.

Mission Creek Park Walk

Having walked to the AT&T Ballpark many times, I have never made it across the street to the China Basin walkway and beyond to the Mission Creek Park.

This is the entrance to the China Basin walkway that lines the Channel Creek. Nice design with the wavy pathway.



Even the bike messengers have their own parking spaces. A modern day hitching post.

Shot of the handicap ramp from both sides of an entrance into the China Basin buildings. One of the best designs for a ramp I have seen that integrates very nicely into the walkway and building.

Mission Creek Park Walk

Beyond the China Basin Office building is the promanade in front of the recent condos and apartments that line the west side of the Channel Creek.



View of the houseboats on the opposite side of Channel Creek.

At the end of the promenade is a resting spot and lookout. From here, looking back, you can see the AT&T Ballpark, the China Basin Office Building and the plantings along the creekside.

Mission Creek Park Walk

At the end of the promenade is a small craft landing. On the other side of the creek are the houseboats that line the creekside. The next part of the walk is to turn around to the other side of the creek where the houseboats are.



Also at the end of the promenade is a great looking hut that is used to house kayaks.

Mission Creek Park Walk

Walking underneath Hwy 280, I was surprised to find a sand volleyball court on my left and a basketball court on my right. Great recreational facilities for the neighborhood. Looks new and hardly used.

Passed the Hwy 280 is a water treatment plant. One of the walls with a painted mural and the creek bed area planted with drought resistent plants.

Mission Creek Park Walk

Walking further pass the water treatment plant, and rounding the block, I came across one of the biggest public dog runs I have ever seen. I noticed a hired dog walking service pulled up and brought out at least 5-6 dogs from his van into the dog run.

Mission Creek Park Walk

Row of colorful houseboats along Channel Creek.



Small park with pathway behind the houseboats.



Came across an old relic.



One can only imagine if this decaying boat was washed ashore years ago and development built around it.



More houseboats in contrast to the new apartments and condos in the background.

Mission Creek Park Walk

Entering into the Mission Creek Park, heading back towards AT&T Park.

Park Building with public outdoor seating and restroom facilities.



Amphitheater inside the Mission Creek Park.

Mission Creek Park Walk

The old Carmen's restaurant on the 4th Street Bridge and Channel Creek. Carmen's has been relocated to the Embarcadero and Townsend.

Mission Creek Park Walk

Back to the South Beach Harbor Promenade, which is part of the Barbary Coast Trail.

Labor Day Oakland Bay Bridge Closure

Ben & Jerry Promotional Truck

Passion Flower

Oriental Trumpet Lilies

Verbena - SF Ferry Terminal

Dale Chihuly Exhibit @ DeYoung Museum, 2008