SF South Park (0470)

South Park itself. I worked nearby for a short period in the mid 1980's. At that time the park was fairly rundown with lots of homeless, you could get great burritos nearby and come enjoy the park during lunch. The park was founded in the 1850's with wealthy people living nearby, it began to decline after the '06 earthquake and the wealthy moving elsewhere. It declined for many years until the 90's and 00's when the buildings around the park were occupied by early Internet startup's, some of which are still there. While there is debate about the character of South Park (see the link below), the complete rebuilding of all of the surrounding area into generic high rise condos and office towers does not bode well for the future of South Park. Considering the restaurants in the area, it looks like a hipster invasion is imminent. sf.curbed.com/archives/2012/07/27/then_now_south_park_used_to_be_home_to_san_franciscos_elite.php