UN Plaza

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Hyde St
San Francisco, CA 94102

Discover the intriguing history and controversy surrounding the UN Plaza Fountain in San Francisco, California. Designed by landscape architect Lawrence Halprin, this fountain was a collaborative effort to symbolize the unity of the seven continents through water, although its original high-tech features are no longer functional.

Despite mixed reviews over the years, the UN Plaza Fountain stands as a tribute to the 30th anniversary of the UN Charter signing, showcasing 673 blocks of granite and a quote from Franklin Roosevelt. This landmark has been both praised for its symbolism of global peace and criticized for its maintenance issues, making it a noteworthy piece of public art in the city.

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3.015 reviews
Cel Marie M.
9/14/2025

I enjoy coming here because it has spaces for different sports and games such as chess and my favorite table tennis, and they even provide free dance classes. It also feels secure with officers...

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John S.
5/13/2025

I can never figure out what will stick in San Francisco. I know what won't work almost immediately, as do most people I speak to, but the City goes ahead with ridiculously expensive public plans...

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North S.
12/2/2024

Amazing place! They have chess tables, ping pong tables, foos ball tables, corn hole stands, and even fitness areas!! Not to mention how pretty and clean the tables are, the chess table I played...

Maria Paula M.
7/23/2025

UN Plaza and Rae Studios are offering free dance classes at the fitness court. I've been learning and enjoying a variety of dance styles with different schedules for about a year. This has made me...

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Jennifer T.
1/6/2024

It's awesome the SF Park and Rec sponsored these free dance classes! I think they just need to adjust the times, since others like me want to join on the weekdays in addition to the people who...

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