The Best City in Golden Gate Park

Beach Chalet Fields

Beach Chalet Soccer Fields is newly renovated as of 2015, featuring synthetic turf and lights. Almost every weekend soccer fans can catch a game - maybe not a professional game, but fun nonetheless. more

Bison Paddock

Visitors to Golden Gate Park are often astounded to stumble upon a herd of American bison browsing in a meadow in the park's western end, but these huge, shaggy Great Plains denizens have been a beloved institution since 1892. more

California Academy of Sciences

Come nose-to-beak with penguins and parrots, watch sharks and sting rays cruise beneath your feet, and feel the spray of the California coast. Fly to Mars (and beyond the Milky Way!) from the safety of your planetarium seat, take a virtual safari in... more

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Conservatory of Flowers

The Conservatory of Flowers is a spectacular living museum of rare and beautiful tropical plants under glass. From Borneo to Bolivia, the 1,500 species of plants at the Conservatory represent unusual flora from more than 50 countries around the world... more

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Cupid's Gate Archery

Our mission is to promote the wonderful sport of Olympic archery. School of Archery is a program taught by our USAA certified archery instructor that focuses on individual athlete performance physiologically, mentally, and technically. The goal is... more

Dutch Windmill

Sometimes referred to as the "North Windmill", the first Golden Gate Park windmill stands 75 feet tall with 102 foot long spars, and was built to pump up to 30,000 gallons an hour of well water for irrigation purposes. (Before the windmill's erection... more

Golden Gate Park

What can one say about Golden Gate Park that hasn't already been said... From it's unique flora and fauna, to it's sports fields and picnic spots... From Hippy Hill to the Carousel... This is the park that's uniquely connected to San Francisco.... more

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Golden Gate Park - Bandshell (Music Concourse)

Singer-Songwriter Wednesdays, Jazz and Soul Fridays, Cultural and Community groups on Saturdays, and Reggae Sundays, as well as many special events. ~~~~~~~~~ Schedule - https://sfrecpark.org/calendar.aspx?CID=35 ~~~~~~~~~ The Music Concours... more

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Golden Gate Park - Casino Meadow

The Casino Meadow (a.k.a. Bunny Meadow) is surrounded by a grove of trees that block the chill ocean wind. Free Shakespeare in the Park is staged here each fall and it's relative shelter and privacy make it an excellent place to picnic and / or rela... more

Golden Gate Park - Japanese Tea Garden

The Japanese Tea Garden endures as one of the most popular attractions in San Francisco, featuring classic elements such as an arched drum bridge, pagodas, stone lanterns, stepping stone paths, native Japanese plants, serene koi ponds and a zen garde... more

Golden Gate Park - Lindley Meadow

Lindley Meadow is a grassy area stretches along the south edge of JFK Drive in the center of the park, spilling down a steep bank into a wide flat space with picnic tables and grills tucked into the eucalyptus border. Lindley Meadow is a splendid pla... more

Golden Gate Park - Old Speedway Meadow

Old Speedway Meadow stretches back from the parking lot along the east side of 41st Avenue/Chain of Lakes Boulevard, between MLK and JFK Drives. There is no sign marking Old Speedway Meadow, but the parking lot is visible from the street. more

Golden Gate Park - Peacock Meadow

Peacock Meadow in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco - along JFK Drive, near the Fell Street entrance - between the Conservatory of Flowers & McLaren Lodge. more

Golden Gate Park - Polo Field

The Polo Fields sits in a little bowl. The grassy fields play host to youth soccer games on many weekends; whereas the the cycle track around the polo fields are open when there are not games on the field. The dirt track around the "top" of the Polo... more

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Golden Gate Park - Rose Garden

With the sun peeking through a cluster of trees lining the road beside the Rose Garden located at Golden Gate Park, an award-winning spread of flowers greet visitors. A unique variety of roses bloom as the public is enlightened by the beauty, fragran... more

Golden Gate Park Carousel

Generations of San Franciscans (and young visitors from around the world!) have fond memories of the children's playground and carrousel in Golden Gate Park's southeast corner. The playground, called the Sharon Quarters for Children when it opened in... more

Hellman Hollow

Hellman Hollow is a thin narrow field on the west (ocean) side of 19th Avenue. There are BBQ pits in the meadow, perfect for large groups. Reserving a spot could make the day hassle-free, as long as the weather cooperates. more

Marx Meadow

Marx Meadow offers a delightful picnic spot on its centrally located grassy stretch of the park. It is also nestled right in the middle of one of the park's signature attractions: the Disc Golf Course! Come play -- and stay for a picnic today! more

McLaren Lodge

Built in 1896, McLaren Lodge was the home of the park department's first superintendent, John McLaren, until 1943. McLaren Lodge is currently both the headquarters for the Recreation and Park Department and an interesting stop for architecture buffs,... more

Murphy Windmill

A gift to the city from banker Samuel G. Murphy, the now-restored Murphy Windmill was the largest in the world when it was built. Able to pump 40,000 gallons of well water a day for park irrigation, its purpose was to save the city from the exorbitan... more

Pioneer Log Cabin Picnic Area

Queen Wilhelmina Tulip Garden

Motorized pumps were first installed in the Dutch Windmill in 1913 to augment the power system, and the Murphy Windmill was electrified soon after. It is commonly believed that the windmills were taken out of service around 1935, after which they beg... more

Robin Williams Meadow - Sharon Meadow

A great open field where many concerts and events take place. Most weekends the drummers hill adds great atmosphere to this location. It's the nearest large meadow area to Haight Street and a good place to break away from shopping. more

San Francisco Botanical Garden

Escape to a unique urban oasis of extraordinary beauty. Through its programs and displays, the Garden celebrates the bond between people and plants, and instills a deeper understanding of the necessity to conserve Earth's biological diversity. Pla... more

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San Francisco County Fair Building (Hall of Flowers)

An exhibition hall that serves as host to many of the top natural life shows and festivals that come to San Francisco. The San Francisco County Fair Building (Hall of Flowers) is a flexible space that can be molded to fit a variety of event types. more

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Stow Lake Boathouse

Our fleet of American-made boats includes rowboats, electric boats, and pedal boats that seat from one to four boaters. All motorboats, including the support boat, are electric powered and silently glide across the serene waters of Stow Lake. The... more

Strawberry Hill

Measuring close to 430 feet into the air and serving as the highest point in the entire park.  The views of Mt. Tamalpais, Twin Peaks and the Golden Gate Bridge are amazing.  Cross either the Rustic Bridge or the Roman Bridge to hike your w... more

Waller Street Skatepark

The Waller Street Skatepark doesn't feature huge ramps or a large bowl, but the skatepark has a long tradition as a meeting point for skaters around the city, before heading into the GGPark, Panhandle, or just raising a little cain on the Upper Haigh... more

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