Description:
erba Buena Gardens is located in the South of Market area of San Francisco above the Moscone Convention Center. Yerba Buena Gardens covers two square city blocks bounded by Mission, Folsom, Third and Fourth Streets. One block features a 2-1/2 acre grassy meadow (The Esplanade), an extensively landscaped garden, a 120 thousand-gallon waterfall, a memorial dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, several fountains and major works of public art. The Children’s block, or Rooftop, features Zeum, an arts and technology museum for children and youth, a historic Carousel, Ice Skating and Bowling Centers, a two acre interactive play garden and much more. The site is also the home of five cafes and the Center for the Arts visual and performing arts buildings.