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Tompkins Stairs

Bernal Heights

What was once a garbage-covered hillside is now a vibrant mosaic stairway blooming with drought-tolerant California natives. Climb the zig-zag tiled steps designed by local architect Andre Rothblatt, inspired by Syrian youth art, and discover why neighbors fought to transform this corner of Bernal Heights.

community garden
tiled stairway
Bernal Heights
drought-tolerant plants

Tips

🧘"great place to relax, and just think"
🌿blooms year-round with California natives
📸zig-zag pattern inspired by Syrian 'Steps to Peace'

Tompkins Stairs

200 Putnam St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA

www.tompkinsstairs.org

Upcoming at Tompkins Stairs

Saturday, Jun 20
Tompkins Stairway Garden Work Day

Tompkins Stairway Garden Work Day

June 20 at 10am

Volunteer among 132 tiled stairs blooming with greenery at this monthly work day. UC Master Gardeners share plant wisdom while you weed, prune, and help keep this neighborhood treasure thriving.

Saturday, Jul 4
Discovering the Hidden Gems of the City through Urban Hiking

Discovering the Hidden Gems of the City through Urban Hiking

July 4 at 10am

Get your hands dirty at this monthly stairway garden cleanup. Join neighbors weeding, pruning, and picking up litter while keeping this hidden 66-stair gem beautiful.

Pop-up Town Square Opening Party

Pop-up Town Square Opening Party

July 4 at 10am

Join neighbors for a morning of weeding, pruning, and tidying up the terraced Tompkins Stairway Garden. No green thumb required—just bring good vibes and a willingness to get your hands dirty.

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