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The Park, Tunnel Tops Park, A New Park, The Presidio, San Francisco, California

View of Golden Gate Bridge
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One of the several entry paths into the new park caused one to walk directly towards the Golden Gate Bridge. To the left of this shot was a glass enclosed and roof protected picnic area with tables and chairs.


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Brand New Plants
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Brand new plants were planted in a gravel garden beside the path. A few of the plants were in bloom.


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Outdoor Tables
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A row of picnic tables were arranged in a row. One of the two benches at each table was shorter than the other. Its shortness allowed room to park a wheel chair.


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Drinking Fountain
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One of several drinking fountains available in the park had two heights. The lower drinking fountain was for kids, the taller one for adults. A third fountain allowed visitors to fill water bottles.


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Crazy Chairs
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Four crazy red chairs waited for the careless visitor. Each was shaped to wobble anyone brave enough to sit.


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Benches
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Three wooden benches faced a wide place on the path and allowed a fine view of the bay and Golden Gate Bridge.


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Intersection
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The intersection of four paths, with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge, allowed many choices for one's route through the park.


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A Tunnel
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Cars exited one tunnel and were about to pass through another tunnel under the Tunnel Tops Park.


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View Looking Back
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The view looking back from the Tunnel Top Park with the buildings of the Presidio in the background.


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Art Benches
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One area of the Tunnel Top Park had artistically shaped benches set along side the path.


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Long Bench
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One of the artistic benches was long and ready to seat several visitors.


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The Other End
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The other end of the Tunnel Tops Park provided a view of cars leaving the city and about to enter the tunnel below. The Palace Of Fine Arts rotunda was visible in the background.


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Stairs Ran Down
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A long stairway ran down the hill to the children's play area. If one wanted to avoid stairs, a long descending path was also available.


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Looking Up
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The view looking up at the long path used to descend to the children's play area.


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