Park

National AIDS Memorial Grove

Address

Middle Drive East and Bowling Green, San Francisco, CA 94102

Source: aidsmemorial.org, checked 12 Nov 2026.

National AIDS Memorial Grove stone marker with flower beds in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco — Photo: Ken Lund / Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Memorial grove in the eastern part of Golden Gate Park with rhododendrons and redwoods. The Circle of Friends stone plaza near the eastern entry carries the names of people lost to AIDS.

Time needed 30 minutes to 1 hour

Best time Morning

Insider tip

Park hours are on the Recreation and Parks page. The memorial's own site lists events.

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Nearby

California Academy of Sciences Museum · 4 min walk Science museum, aquarium, planetarium and rainforest on the Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park. Conservatory of Flowers Park · 5 min walk Wood and glass conservatory that opened in 1879, the oldest building in Golden Gate Park. Kezar Stadium Landmark · 5 min walk Small stadium on Kezar Drive at the southeast edge of Golden Gate Park, built in 1991 and seating 10,000. Koret Children's Quarter and Carousel Park · 6 min walk Playground and carousel in the southeast corner of Golden Gate Park. Golden Gate Bandshell Landmark · 7 min walk Open-air bandshell on the Music Concourse, the oldest structure there, built for the 1894 World's Fair. San Francisco Botanical Garden Park · 7 min walk A 55-acre garden in Golden Gate Park with more than 8,000 kinds of plants.

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.

de Young Museum Museum · 8 min walk
Japanese Tea Garden Park · 9 min walk
Golden Gate Park Park · 22 min walk
Bison Paddock Park · 3.0 km away
Chain of Lakes Park · 3.6 km away
Beach Chalet Food · 4.2 km away
Park Chalet Food · 4.2 km away

Good to know

What is the address of National AIDS Memorial Grove?: Middle Drive East and Bowling Green, San Francisco, CA 94102.
How long do you need at National AIDS Memorial Grove?: Plan for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
When is the best time to visit National AIDS Memorial Grove?: Morning.

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