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Heron's Head Park

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Heron's Head Park is a public park in San Francisco, California; maintained by the San Francisco Port Authority. The park is about 22 acres in size. It is based in a wetland and is known for its bird watching. The park is home to The EcoCenter, an environmental education facility.

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