The space was designated by the city as public park land in 1858 , but it was not until 1902 that the park was built . This coincided with a period of rapid development of homes in the surrounding area , now known as the Duboce Park Landmark District . The 1906 earthquake and fire devastated much of San Francisco ; however , the Duboce Park area was relatively undamaged and the park was used as a refuge camp for a year for displaced citizens
1906 earthquake and fire
1906 San Francisco earthquake
Duboce Park