Hidden San Francisco: The rooftop urban parks you never knew existed

SAN FRANCISCO -- A city isn't a city without parks, and the Bay Area has plenty of great ones - think Golden Gate Park and Mission Dolores.

But did you know that there are dozens more smaller parks offering a respite from the hustle and bustle of city life? Per a 1985 city plan, there are more than 50 of these tranquil, idyllic spaces all around, but you'll have to look up to find them.

Check out the video above to find out how you can visit the parks.

Hidden San Francisco is an exclusive ABC7 series uncovering secrets of San Francisco. Click here to watch more stories.