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South End Rowing Club

South End Rowing Club

Local Sports in San Francisco

4.8 73 Google reviews

+1 415 776 73 72500 Jefferson St, San Francisco, California 94109 · Fisherman's Wharf

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500 Jefferson St, San Francisco, California 94109

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About

San Francisco's oldest athletic club dedicated to open water swimming, rowing, handball, and running. The South End Rowing club was founded in 1873 near Third and Berry—the south end of town. In the 150+ years since its founding, the Club has grown and changed in many ways. After the great earthquake and fire, the current clubhouse was moved by barge to Aquatic Park near North Beach, where it remains. Women were first welcomed into the club in 1977, and today comprise a third of the club’s 1,300+ members. Over the years, rowing was joined by handball, swimming, and running as club sports. The South End is home to participants in these sports at every level, from elite athletes (including English Channel swimmers and national han

Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

  • Gender-neutral restroom
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Crowd

  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safespace

Planning

  • Membership required

Payments

  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Hours

Monday
9 AM to 6 PM
Tuesday
9 AM to 6 PM
Wednesday
9 AM to 6 PM
Thursday
9 AM to 6 PM
Friday
9 AM to 6 PM
Saturday
9 AM to 6 PM
Sunday
9 AM to 6 PM

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