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Kite Hill, San Francisco

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Flying kites on Kite Hill, San Francisco, California, USA
Flying kites on Kite Hill, San Francisco, California, USA

Kite Hill is a city park and natural area in the Castro district of San Francisco, California. At an elevation of 350 feet, the 2.87 acre park is named for its gusty winds. The natural area includes a panoramic view of San Francisco. Kite Hill was purchased by the city and incorporated into the San Francisco Natural Areas Program in 1977.

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Kite Hill, San Francisco
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94114 San Francisco
California, United States
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