An early conceptual drawing of SPARK by LMNOP
ABOUT SPARK SOCIAL SF
SPARK Social SF is a community gathering space located in the heart of Mission Bay. We are a food truck park, beer/sangria garden, event space, and catering service designed to bring the neighborhood together for fun times, day or night. We collaborate with small businesses to ignite the spirit of community by creating warm and welcoming spaces to grub and gather. We work with over 200 food trucks from all over the Bay Area which we rotate every single day for both lunch and dinner.
SPARK was developed by the SoMa StrEat Food Park team and is their 2nd endeavor to build community by cultivating social spaces around street food.
The Mission Bay location is a partnership with Parklab, a project of District Development, transforming vacant lots into creative community hubs in SF’s newest neighborhood.
SPARK was designed and built by San Francisco-based LMNOP Design, which specializes in branded environments and public spaces. LMNOP provided turn-key design and construction services for SPARK, including initial concept and design development, site layout, permitting, branding, value engineering, project management, custom fabrication, and construction.
Shout outs from the press!
Red Fin
Red Fin – “Uncover the Best of San Fransisco: The Ultimate San Fransisco Bucket List”
“Take an interactive journey as you ‘putt’ through the city’s history. Parklab Gardens hosts Stagecoach Greens, San Francisco’s only outdoor minigolf course. Just a few steps away are local, family-owned food trucks that offer traditional cuisines from around the globe as well as American favorites, ensuring there’s always something for everyone.”
Eater
Eater – “21 of San Fanciscoʻs Essential Coffee Shops.”
“Stationed inside the Spark Social food truck park in Mission Bay, this mobile coffee stand is known for its slightly offbeat, Instagram-friendly coffee drinks like the stunning, off-menu Black Swan — a latte variant made with activated charcoal — and a cold-brew coffee that’s garnished with edible flowers. As far as coffee trucks go, the eclectic food menu is also surprisingly extensive.”
Famadillo
Famadillo – “Top 10 spots in San Francisco to take your Pup or Doodle.”
“Grab your pup, family and friends and enjoy some wine, sangria, beer or even Rosé for Yappy Hour at Spark Social! This food truck park is not only dog and kid friendly, it is also the pawfect hang out spot!”
Wirecutter (NYT)
Wirecutter (NYT) –“How to see the Best of S.F. on $100.”
“…walk over to Spark Social and Parklab Gardens, a set of adjacent entertainment venues filled with food trucks, fire pits, and a mini golf course called Stagecoach Greens. The food-truck schedule varies each day, but the budget-conscious can expect to spend $10 on dinner. Wednesday night also happens to be trivia night (starting at 7 p.m.), where you can win valuable prizes including drinks from the bar and s’mores to roast at the fire pits.”
Eater SF
Eater SF – “13 Knockout Places to Eat and Drink the Next Time You’re in Mission Bay”
“For a variety of affordable eats, hit this food truck park from the folks behind SoMa StrEat Food Park. In the past, the rotation of trucks has included Al Pastor Papi, which spins pork and pineapple tacos, and Torraku Ramen, with bowls full of thick tonkatsu and chewy noodles, but check the schedule for an updated list of vendors. Fire pits and seats in a double-decker bus are available by reservation.”
The Infatuation
The Infatuation – “SPARK Social SF Review”
“…Spark Social SF would be a fun way to spend the day. It’s a food truck park with ever-changing options, but there’s always a central bar where you can get drinks.”