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When Size Doesn't Matter - Five Pint-Sized Parks Worth a Visit

We've all heard of Golden Gate Park and Alamo Square, but have you heard of Juri Commons or Bernal Heights Mini Park? With over 220+ parks and open spaces scattered throughout the city, it's easy for some of the smaller parks to be overshadowed by their larger and more famous neighbors. Some of these pint-sized parks are fun to visit, and can be combined with other nearby sights to make a trip worth your while.   Jack Early Park (North Beach/Telegraph Hill) View from Jack Early Park via @ gwdexter on Flickr Jack Early was a former neighborhood resident who passionately planted the steep hillside where this park is locat ed today. After ascending  63 stairs, you arrive at a postage-stamp sized perch with a stellar view of the Bay. Get ready, this is one of the tiniest and most romantic viewpoints in the city .   Location: http://goo.gl/maps/uFF8d   Vibe: Romantic, Classic SF   Other nearby sights: Greenwich Street Steps , Filbert Steps Bernal Heights Min