Twin Peaks is the heart of the Twin Peaks neighborhood. It isn't hard to guess that the greenway, and its neighborhood, gained its name from its sister hills that tower over 900 feet into the brisk, foggy air. On clear mornings and evenings, the peak of either of these twins will give you uninterrupted 360 views of the City, sometimes seeing as far as across the bay to Oakland or the black silhouette of Mount Diablo. A well-kept walkway, railings, and telescopes line the peaks, giving visitors the chance to really discover their vista. Designated paths lead you through this San Franciscan favorite, showing you native fauna and flora, including the elusive and endangered Mission Blue Butterfly species which are only found in certain, and few, regions of the Bay Area.
At Kite Hill, both modern and antiquated residential buildings stack on top of each other, decorating the surrounding hills. Somewhat arid and rocky, the paths of Kite Hill can kick up quite a lot of dust on windy days. While away the day atop this knoll by hiking or jogging the trails with your enthusiastic pink-tongued companion, simply sit on a bench and gaze at the City, or, perhaps, even fly a kite.
If you plan to take your pet to Kite Hill, you may also want to stop at Seward Mini Park. It's most notable quality is the two giant, concrete slides that run down its slope. It may not be appropriate for some dogs to travel down, but if you own a small breed or puppy - at your own discretion - you could hold them in your lap, "Whee-ing!" the whole way down.
While built with young families in mind, Midtown Terrace Playground Picnic Area is also a great place to enjoy with your dog. And unlike the rest of San Francisco, it's unencumbered by hills, giving your pooch a flat, grassy area to catch a few frisbees. Although technically residing in the Forrest Hills neighborhood, Midtown Terrace Playground is just a quick jaunt from Twin Peaks and offers its visitors over 60,000 square feet of space to play and relax.