National Historical Park · California, United States
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park is a national historical park in California, United States, covering 49.9 acres (20.2 ha), established in 1978.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historical Park |
|---|---|
| Location | California, United States |
| Area | 49.9 acres (20.2 ha) |
| Established | 1978 |
| Coordinates | 37.8078° N, 122.4221° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
The San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park is located in San Francisco, California, United States. The park includes a fleet of historic vessels, a visitor center, a maritime museum, and a library/research facility. Formerly referred to as the San Francisco Maritime Museum, the collections were acquired by the National Park Service in 1978. The San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park was authorized in 1988; the maritime museum is among the park's many cultural resources. The park also incorporates the Aquatic Park Historic District, bounded by Van Ness Avenue, Polk Street, and Hyde Street.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
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Airports near this park
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- Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) · Oakland, United States · 12.5 miles away
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO) · San Francisco, United States · 13.2 miles away
- Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) · San Jose, United States · 40.9 miles away
Parks nearby
Fort Point National Historic Site
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Angel Island State Park
Emeryville Crescent State Marine Reserve
Candlestick Point State Recreation Area
Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park
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Frequently asked questions
Where is San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park?
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park is in California, United States (37.8078° N, 122.4221° W).
When was San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park established?
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park was established in 1978, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park?
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park covers 49.9 acres (20.2 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_Maritime_National_Historical_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/safr/ — Official park page.