Strawberry Hill is a hill in San Francisco, California, near the center of Golden Gate Park. The hill occupies an entire island in the park's man-made Stow Lake, and is connected by two bridges to the mainland of the park.
The island is covered with a variety of trees and shrubbery and contains several trails and dirt steps that encircle and lead to the top of the hill. The island also contains a waterfall that leads into the Lake. Nearby, a Chinese peace pagoda stands near the shore of the Lake.
The top of the hill is a quiet and peaceful open space with panoramic views of San Francisco although the view is slightly obscured by trees. In the center of the open area are the ruined foundations of the Sweeney Observatory, built in 1891 as a public viewpoint and destroyed by the 1906 earthquake.[1]
The hill is a popular destination for dog-walkers and joggers, especially on the weekends. Paths are closed to vehicle traffic. Frequently seen there during the fall and spring seasons are the high school track and cross country teams, that practice running up and around the hill for resistance training.