Mortar Rock Park
About
Mortar Rock Park offers a unique outdoor climbing experience in a residential San Francisco neighborhood, blending natural rock formations with bouldering opportunities. The park features native American bedrock mortars that provide historical context alongside climbing surfaces, with white chalk marks visible on the west face indicating popular climbing routes. Visitors can explore the area while enjoying bay laurel trees and scenic views, creating an environment that combines physical activity with natural and historical appreciation.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members describe Mortar Rock Park as an amazing boulder spot with numerous climbing problems in a quaint corner park setting. They appreciate the friendly people and community atmosphere, noting it's great for the area despite the rock being sharp, greasy, and prone to crumbling. Reviewers mention that routes can feel reachy and don't always flow well, but with the right crew and adjusted expectations, the climbing becomes manageable and enjoyable. Many highlight the park's dual appeal as both a climbing destination and a peaceful place for contemplation, tree bathing, and enjoying scenic views.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Caryn C
7 months ago
Get a cool glimpse into the past at the native American "bedrock mortars" where they would grind acorns into meal or flour. We had a fun adventure walking through, climbing and exploring and enjoying the sent of the bay laurel trees. Saw some folks talking about rock climbing but didn't stay long enough to actually see them do it. You can see a lot of white chalk all over the west face where climbers channel their inner mountain goat 😁. It's small but definitely worth a visit!
Debbie van Sprakelaar
a month ago
Amazing boulder and quaint corner park!
Lauren Dodge
7 months ago
Recreating Peterson’s iconic photo. Would return again for future contemplation and tree bathing.
Jeff Downing
9 years ago
Great spot right in the middle of a residential area. Lots of problems and friendly people around either enjoying the view or getting a workout in.
Jake
5 years ago
Decent climbing, but not really. It’s great for the area! But, keep in mind that the area is terrible. Don’t expect good climbing here. The rock is sharp, greasy, and prone to crumbling. Most things are reachy and don’t flow, but once you accept that it’s alright. Come with a good crew and it makes it all the more manageable.
scheduleHours
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM