Golden Gate Park

Stow Lake Bridge

We’re proud to welcome more than 13 million visitors each year to Golden Gate Park, one of San Francisco’s greatest treasures. From a vast, windswept expanse of sand dunes, park engineer William Hammond Hall and master gardener John McLaren carved out an oasis–a verdant, horticulturally diverse, and picturesque public space where city dwellers can relax and reconnect with the natural world. The rest, as they say, is history.

Within Golden Gate Park’s 1,017 acres you’ll discover gardens, playgrounds, lakes, picnic groves, trails, and monuments, plus an array of cultural venues, events, and activities. To help you plan your visit, we’ve highlighted just a few of the park’s special features and activities below. For more information, stop by McLaren Lodge to pick up a map, get involved, and find out what’s happening in San Francisco’s backyard. For information about reserving facilities for picnicsathletic eventsweddings, and special events, please contact our Permits & Reservations Division at (415) 831-5500.

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Golden Gate Park Named One of U.S.’s Top Public Parks

The Weather Channel has just released its list of America’s Best Public Parks and our very own Golden Gate Park makes the list!  “An oasis in the city, Golden Gate Park offers trails to walk or hike, playgrounds, picnic areas, lakes, dog-friendly areas, museums, a carousel, and even Segway tours … Continue reading

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GGP: Alvord Lake Volunteer Project

May 25, 2013 9:00 am
Alvord Lake in Golden Gate Park

Join the SFRPD gardeners and the Alvord Lake Task Force to beautify the eastern entrance of Golden Gate Park. A wide range of gardening tasks are available. Light refreshments provided. Please wear … Continue reading

Free Zumba @ Golden Gate Park

May 25, 2013 2:00 pm
Free Zumba in the Park

Come party yourself into shape with free outdoor Zumba classes. Zumba is a latin-inspired, easy-to-follow calorie-burning dance-fitness party. You will get a great workout while enjoying San Francisco’s wonderful weather. Proudly brought … Continue reading

Golden Gate Park Band: Free Sunday Concerts in the Park

May 26, 2013 1:00 pm
Golden Gate Park Band performing

The weekly concerts take place most Sundays at 1pm from April 28 to October 6, 2013 and are free and open to the public. All concerts feature music of specific nationalities or cultures including … Continue reading

Rec Idol Registration

May 31, 2013 8:00 am
2013 Rec Idol Flyer

SFRPD “Rec Idol” is looking for contestants ages 12-24 yrs. old to compete in the 2013 Rec Idol Talent Show. register now!

Off the Grid: Upper Haight

May 31, 2013 5:00 pm
Off The Grid Food Trucks at Civic Center Plaza

The San Francisco Bay Area is home to a wonderfully innovative local street food culture that is growing extremely quickly through its combination of technology and mobile, sustainable, food. Matthew Cohen, founder, … Continue reading

Free Zumba @ Golden Gate Park

Jun 1, 2013 2:00 pm
Free Zumba in the Park

Come party yourself into shape with free outdoor Zumba classes. Zumba is a latin-inspired, easy-to-follow calorie-burning dance-fitness party. You will get a great workout while enjoying San Francisco’s wonderful weather. Proudly brought … Continue reading

Golden Gate Park Band: Free Sunday Concerts in the Park

Jun 2, 2013 1:00 pm
Golden Gate Park Band performing

The weekly concerts take place most Sundays at 1pm from April 28 to October 6, 2013 and are free and open to the public. All concerts feature music of specific nationalities or cultures including … Continue reading

De Young On-going Volunteer Project

Jun 3, 2013 9:00 am
de Young Museum's tower

Volunteering with the Friends of the DeYoung offers a unique opportunity to beautify and maintain the outside landscaping of one of the most visited museums on the West Coast. Tourists and locals … Continue reading

First Tuesdays @ the de Young Museum

Jun 4, 2013 8:00 am
de Young Museum's tower

First Tuesday of the month Free (special exhibition fees still apply)

Off the Grid: Upper Haight

Jun 7, 2013 5:00 pm
Off The Grid Food Trucks at Civic Center Plaza

The San Francisco Bay Area is home to a wonderfully innovative local street food culture that is growing extremely quickly through its combination of technology and mobile, sustainable, food. Matthew Cohen, founder, … Continue reading

Project Insight – Adult – Gardening Insights

Project Insight is RPD’s home for Adaptive Recreation. For over 30 years, Project Insight (PI) has provided a wide range of adaptive recreation programs for people who are Deaf and hard of hearing, blind and visually impaired, and people who have other disabilities. In Fall 2010, Project Insight became the home for all adaptive recreation programs and activities. We are working with community partners and partner agencies to expand our offerings, to meet the diverse needs of our community.An organic gardening program for adults and older adults who are blind or visually impaired. Experience the joys and rewards of gardening in a comfortable, welcoming setting, adapted to the needs of people who are blind or visually impaired!

Project Insight – Adult – Gardening Insights

Project Insight is RPD’s home for Adaptive Recreation. For over 30 years, Project Insight (PI) has provided a wide range of adaptive recreation programs for people who are Deaf and hard of hearing, blind and visually impaired, and people who have other disabilities. In Fall 2010, Project Insight became the home for all adaptive recreation programs and activities. We are working with community partners and partner agencies to expand our offerings, to meet the diverse needs of our community.An organic gardening program for adults and older adults who are blind or visually impaired. Experience the joys and rewards of gardening in a comfortable, welcoming setting, adapted to the needs of people who are blind or visually impaired!

Project Insight – Adult – Therapeutic Gardening for Adults

Project Insight is RPD’s home for Adaptive Recreation. For over 30 years, Project Insight (PI) has provided a wide range of adaptive recreation programs for people who are Deaf and hard of hearing, blind and visually impaired, and people who have other disabilities. In Fall 2010, Project Insight became the home for all adaptive recreation programs and activities. We are working with community partners and partner agencies to expand our offerings, to meet the diverse needs of our community.An organic gardening program for adults with developmental disabilities! Come garden with us in our beautiful indoor and outdoor facilities in Golden Gate Park. Our trained staff will share the therapeutic benefits of working with the soil and growing organic vegetables. Please contact us if you would like to talk about how to best work with the participant and/or if you would like to request any disability accommodations: Ben Oude Kamphuis, 415-519-1659; ben.oudekamphuis@sfgov.org.

Project Insight – Adult – ASL Gardening

Project Insight is RPD’s home for Adaptive Recreation. For over 30 years, Project Insight (PI) has provided a wide range of adaptive recreation programs for people who are Deaf and hard of hearing, blind and visually impaired, and people who have other disabilities. In Fall 2010, Project Insight became the home for all adaptive recreation programs and activities. We are working with community partners and partner agencies to expand our offerings, to meet the diverse needs of our community.This is an organic gardening program for adults who are Deaf and hard of hearing and who have disabilities. Socialize and garden in a comfortable atmosphere with staff members fluent in ASL!

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