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Buena Vista Park is a Park in the Haight-Ashbury and Buena Vista Heights neighborhoods of San Francisco , California , United States . It is the oldest official park in San Francisco, established in 1867 as Hill Park and renamed Buena Vista in 1894 . It is bounded by Haight Street to the north, and by Buena Vista Avenue West and Buena Vista Avenue East. The park is on a steep hill that peaks at 589 feet, and covers 37 acres (150,000 m²). The lowest section is the north end along Haight. The layout of the park uses the steep hill to great advantage, offering excellent views of the city (particularly to the north) as well as impressive natural beauty. Muni bus lines 6, 7, 66, and 71 pass Buena Vista directly north along Haight. The 37 passes along the ridge at the south end. The 43, 33, and 24 come within a few blocks. The N Judah runs through the Sunset Tunnel , which is directly below the park. The park, with its thick foliage and secluded pathways, has long been known as a nighttime "cruising ground" for Gay men, who meet in the park for anonymous sexual encounters. SPECIFIC POINTS OF INTEREST
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