The Bernal Heights swing (also known as the Bernal swing) is a beloved community tree swing located in Bernal Heights Park, San Francisco. It offers stunning panoramic views of the San Francisco skyline and has become one of the city's most photographed hidden attractions.
The swing is not a permanent city-maintained installation. It is periodically removed by San Francisco city officials and then replaced by community members. This creates uncertainty for visitors about whether the swing will be available when they make the hike up Bernal Hill.
BernalSwing.com tracks the swing status in real-time using crowdsourced reports from community members and visitors, helping people avoid wasted trips to the park.
No, the swing is periodically removed by San Francisco city officials and then replaced by community members. Always check BernalSwing.com for the current status before visiting.
The swing is maintained by anonymous community members who replace it after the city removes it. It exists in a gray area - the city periodically removes it for liability reasons, but the community continues to replace it.
The Bernal Heights swing is a community installation not officially maintained by the city. Always inspect the rope and seat before use, avoid using during high winds or wet conditions, and use at your own risk.
Yes! BernalSwing.com relies on community reports. Visit the website to submit a status update with optional photo verification.
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