Cayuga Park facts for kids
Cayuga Park is a special neighborhood park and playground in San Francisco. It sits right at the edge of the Cayuga Terrace neighborhood. This park is truly unique among all the parks in San Francisco. Its history, location, and amazing look make it stand out.
Cayuga Park: A Magical Green Space
The Vision of Demetrio Braceros
Most of Cayuga Park's beautiful design was created by a man named Demetrio Braceros. He worked for the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department. Demetrio spent over 20 years transforming this park. It used to be a plain, empty space. Now, it's filled with lush plants, winding trails, and "themed gardens."
The most amazing part is the more than 375 figurines, totem poles, and statues. There are also several observation decks. Demetrio carved all of these from wood himself!
How the Park Came to Be
Demetrio Braceros moved to the Philippines in 1973. He first worked for a law firm in San Francisco. But soon, he applied for a job as a gardener. This was with the Recreation and Park Department.
In 1986, Demetrio was given a special assignment. He was sent to the 4-acre (about 16,000 square meter) Cayuga Park. His mission was to "change the atmosphere." And he certainly did! He turned it into the wonderful, artistic park we see today.
