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 picnics, athletic events, weddings, and special events, please contact our Permits & Reservations Division at (415) 831-5500.
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Travel + Leisure Names GGP One of World’s Best
Great news! Travel + Leisure Magazine has just named Golden Gate Park as one of the world’s most beautiful city parks. Here’s to all of you who love your city parks, and here’s to all of the men and women who work every day to keep it sparkling. Get out … Continue reading
Golden Gate Park Golf Course Lease Agreement – Meeting Cancellation Notice
The public meeting scheduled for May 6, 2013 to update information on the proposed lease between the City and the Golden Gate Park Golf Foundation for the operation of Golden Gate Park … Continue reading
Spring 2013 Mobile Rec Schedule
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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
Off the Grid: Upper Haight
Jun 21, 2013 5:00 pm
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 22, 2013 2:00 pm
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 23, 2013 1:00 pm
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
GGP Golf Course Proposed Lease Presentation
Jun 24, 2013 6:00 pm
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The Recreation and Park Department will hold a public meeting prior to presenting a proposed lease between the City and the Golden Gate Park Golf Foundation for the operation … Continue reading
Off the Grid: Upper Haight
Jun 28, 2013 5:00 pm
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 29, 2013 2:00 pm
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 30, 2013 1:00 pm
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
First Tuesdays @ the de Young Museum
Jul 2, 2013 8:00 am
First Tuesday of the month Free (special exhibition fees still apply)
Off the Grid: Upper Haight
Jul 5, 2013 5:00 pm
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
Healthy Parks, Healthy People trail walks – Strawberry Hill
Jul 6, 2013 10:00 am
In partnership with Healthy Parks, Healthy People Bay Area, a collaborative effort between 25 local agencies, SF Rec and Park presents its Healthy Parks Healthy People initiative. Join us on the first … 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!