Park

Golden Gate Park

San Francisco Recreation and Parks describes the park as 1,017 acres of lakes, meadows and activity areas. Its page covers getting around, the gardens, groves and lakes, and the free shuttle.

Time needed Half a day

Best time Morning

Insider tip

The Recreation and Parks page has bike routes, parking and road closure information.

View on the interactive map Google Maps directions

Nearby

Japanese Tea Garden Park · 13 min walk Garden of Japanese maples, pines, azaleas and cherry trees in Golden Gate Park, described by the Gardens of Golden Gate Park as the oldest operating... de Young Museum Museum · 15 min walk Art museum in a copper-sheathed building by Herzog and de Meuron that opened in 2005. Golden Gate Bandshell Landmark · 15 min walk Open-air bandshell on the Music Concourse, the oldest structure there, built for the 1894 World's Fair. Bison Paddock Park · 16 min walk Meadow in the western end of Golden Gate Park, just west of Spreckels Lake, where a small herd of American bison has lived since 1899. San Francisco Botanical Garden Park · 17 min walk A 55-acre garden in Golden Gate Park with more than 8,000 kinds of plants. 15th Avenue Steps Viewpoint · 17 min walk Stairway at 15th Avenue and Kirkham with native oaks on a steep hillside.

Around Golden Gate Park

Museums, gardens, a bandshell, bison and the beach chalets

Golden Gate Park has 13 places on the map. It runs from the Music Concourse and the Conservatory of Flowers in the east to the Beach Chalet and Park Chalet at Ocean Beach in the west.

Golden Gate Park has 13 places on the Roam San Francisco map: 8 parks and gardens, 2 museums, 2 restaurants and 1 landmark. Read the Golden Gate Park guide.

California Academy of Sciences Museum · 18 min walk
National AIDS Memorial Grove Park · 22 min walk
Chain of Lakes Park · 24 min walk
Conservatory of Flowers Park · 25 min walk
Koret Children's Quarter and Carousel Park · 2.2 km away
Beach Chalet Food · 2.4 km away
Park Chalet Food · 2.4 km away

Good to know

How long do you need at Golden Gate Park?: Plan for half a day.
When is the best time to visit Golden Gate Park?: Morning.

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