Justin Tang • November 8, 2023
Welcome to Werqwise Side Trip, a series of videos and articles focused on exploring the areas around our locations, and introducing you to some of our favorite spots!
Join us on a breathtaking adventure to Salesforce Park, a 5.4 acre public rooftop park that's four stories off the ground and extends to nearly four city blocks! Located just two blocks from Werqwise San Francisco, there is no better place to immerse yourself in nature and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Salesforce Park
425 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 597-5000
Did you know? Salesforce Park opened its doors to thousands of people on August 11, 2018 with a free neighborhood block party, which included performances, games, tours, fitness classes, and music.
Salesforce Park is one of the best places to be when in downtown San Francisco. Whether you're looking for after-work rooftop concerts, to relax, a place to bring your kids, exercise, a place to have lunch, a place for a picnic, playing boardgames with friends, or a cold & refreshing beer at the Salesforce Beer Garden.
Werqwise members love stepping out for a walk in the park during a workday, as it offers a verdant escape that can significantly boost mental well-being and creativity. Nature’s palette, with its myriad greens and florals, serves as a visual break from the monotony of screens and artificial lights, reinvigorating the senses. The rhythmic cadence of walking coupled with the tranquil surroundings lowers stress levels, as the fresh air and natural light help to release endorphins, elevating mood and clearing the mind. Have a work call that you don't need to be on video for? Pop in your headphones and take the call as you get your steps in for the day! After all, a landmark study from Stanford university found that creative output increased by a whopping 60% when participants were walking!
Hours of Operations for the Park:
Summer: 6AM to 9PM (May 1 - October 31)
Winter: 6AM to 8PM (November 1 - April 30)
*Unfortunately dogs are not allowed in Salesforce park but service dogs are allowed*
The Gondola
There are multiple ways to get to Salesforce Park but the recommended way is by the Gondola, which is free of charge. Once you arrive at the Salesforce Plaza, proceed to the Gondola which will take you up to Salesforce Park.
Other options would be to take the elevators, escalators, or the nearby bridges.
Hour of Operations for the Gondola:
8:00AM - 8:00PM (May 1 - October 31)
8:00AM - 7:00PM (November 1 - April 30)
For more Info, contact info@salesforcetower.com
Did you know? Salesforce Park is home to over 16,000 plants and 600 trees which consists of 13 different botanical areas!
Salesforce park consists of the main plaza, an amphitheater, a bus fountain, children's play area, walking trail, and the beer garden.
Main Plaza
Photo by Jasper San Francisco
The main plaza is an oculus surrounded by a giant bamboo grove with the largest walkable glass floor in the U.S.
Depending on the time, here you can find - hobby classes, fitness classes, children activities, music, literary artists, and children activities.
Instructors from our gym partners at FitnessSF will be offering FREE classes at the plaza for multiple times during the week! There schedule as of 11/8 is as follows:
- Bootcamp: Thursdays, 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. at Main Plaza
- High Fitness: Thursdays, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Main Plaza (Begins Nov 30)
- HIIT Bootcamp: Thursdays, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Main Plaza (Sept 14 – Nov 9)
- Metcon: Saturdays, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Main Plaza
- Yoga: Fridays, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. at Amphitheater
- ZUMBA®: Mondays, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Main Plaza (Nov 13 and Dec 25 Cancelled)
Amphitheater
Soak up the sun on the grassy lawn of the Amphitheater area, which has room for 1,000 people. Perfect for yoga classes, stargazing, and movie nights.
Private rental by the hour is also available as well as the other areas, such as - the Main Plaza, Amphitheater, or other parts of the park (case-by-case basis).
For more information:
Contact - SalesforceParkEvents@brvcorp.com
Bus Fountain
The "Bus Fountain" was designed by Ned Kahn Studios. It's known as one of the longest contemporary water artworks in the world and made with over 1,200 feet of grey and white granite.
The permanent interactive bus fountain is quite special. Instead of being computer controlled, it's controlled by the buses that passes through the terminal down below!
Children's Play Area
The children's play area has a climbing rope structure, with spongey flooring. After the play structure, head on over to the recess cart which has art supplies, games, and books to borrow.
Walking Trail
Despite being only a half mile, walk through the trail and experience the "13" different botanical areas that represents different regions of the world. For those looking to learn more, both tree and bird tours are available; depending on the day & time.
