Join the San Francisco Orchid Society for their Orchids in the Park – Summer Show and Sale at the Hall of Flowers (1199 9th Avenue) on July 21 and 22. Admission is $5 … Continue reading
Conservatory Lighting and Summer Solstice Concert Psychedelic Photosynthesis and Surrealistic Summer Solstice Jam 2 June 20, 2018 6-10pm Conservatory Lighting at approximately 9:15pm Put some flowers in your hair and come … Continue reading
Rec and Park has issued NTP (Notice to Proceed) to Yerba Buena Engineering & Construction, Inc. for this coming Tuesday, June 5, which starts the clock on the construction contract, which will include work until early 2019. Restoration and construction work will occur in stages throughout the Oak Woodlands. Individual … Continue reading
Get your garden ready and join us for FREE community garden workshops in June, including our second Garden Resource Day of 2018 at Golden Gate Park CommUNITY Garden (780 Frederick Street) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 9. Grab some compost and mulch for your garden and … Continue reading
From planning the perfect family picnic to teaching us how to throw a baseball, we celebrate all that our moms do for us. This Mother’s Day, May 13, spend time with mom in your favorite park. The first 100 moms to enter the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate … Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO – In partnership with the Golden Gate Angling & Casting Club (GGACC), the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (SF Rec & Parks) announced the celebration of the 80th anniversary of Anglers Lodge and Casting Pond in Golden Gate Park. A celebration is scheduled on Saturday, May 12th, … Continue reading
In partnership with Support for Families of Children with Disabilities, join us for our annual Access to Adventure Festival on Saturday, May 5 from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Music Concourse in … Continue reading
Join us and the Golden Gate Angling and Casting Club for a celebration event marking the 80th anniversary of the historic Angler’s Lodge and Casting Pools in Golden Gate Park. A project … Continue reading
Today marks the 112th anniversary of the devastating 1906 earthquake and fire, which destroyed 28,000 buildings and instantly displaced 250,000 city residents from their homes. San Francisco parks and park employees were key in sheltering the victims of the disaster and starting the city on its long road to recovery, … Continue reading
Join our Earth Month Madness this April by volunteering in our parks! We have numerous volunteer workdays across the city that are perfect for celebrating our planet! For more information or to RSVP for any of these events please email recparkvolunteer@sfgov.org or call (415) 831-6330 Where: Alamo Square (Hayes & … Continue reading
We are proud to announce that we will be celebrating the opening of the Koret Playground (320 Bowling Green Drive) on Saturday, March 31 from 10 to 11 a.m. Join us before … Continue reading
This year’s Spring Eggstravaganza is at Robin Williams Meadow (formerly Sharon Meadow) in Golden Gate Park on March 31 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature egg hunts, carnival rides, … Continue reading
The Koret children’s playground will be closed from Feb. 5th – mid-March while we install play equipment. This new equipment replaces the structures which were vandalized and burned last summer. The entire playground will be fenced off as shown below (in YELLOW):
Join us for “Winter Lights in Golden Gate Park” on Thursday, December 7, from 4 to 8 p.m., featuring the 88th annual lighting of the city’s official holiday tree at McLaren Lodge … Continue reading
Join us for our third community workshop and provide your input to help guide future improvements to Panhandle Playground, part of the Let’sPlaySF! Initiative – a partnership with the San Francisco Parks … Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department announced today a free special event, “Winter Lights in Golden Gate Park” that will take place on Thursday, December 7th, 2017. The “Winter Lights in Golden Gate Park” event will begin with the City’s 88th Holiday Tree lighting tradition, and is scheduled to … Continue reading
Join us for “Winter Lights in Golden Gate Park” on Thursday, December 7, from 4 to 8 p.m., featuring the 88th annual lighting of the city’s official holiday tree at McLaren Lodge (501 Stanyan Street and Fell) at 6 p.m., followed by a stunning new light art installation at the … Continue reading
Join the SF Rose Society at the Rose Garden in Golden Gate Park (John F. Kennedy Drive and Park Presidio Drive) for their winter rose pruning demo! This FREE event will feature volunteers … Continue reading
Congratulations to the San Francisco Deltas for bringing home the City’s first Northern America Soccer League Championship! It was an amazing experience to watch this team coming together from their first game to the championship. Their greatest measure of growth can be seen in their performances against Miami FC, arguably the most … Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced today the construction of a new free-standing restroom at Golden Gate Park’s Boat Playground located at 45thAvenue and Lincoln Way. The $ 2 million restroom construction is a community driven project, advocated for by an Outer Sunset community group … Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced today that the popular illumination of the historic Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park will be extended through November 26th this year. The beloved landmark became the canvas for Photosynthesis, an elegant public art installation to honor San … Continue reading
The Golden Gate Tennis Center has completed Schematic Design and moving into Design Development. We are awaiting CEQA determination. The CEQA determination will provide the project team with a timeline in which to seek RPD Commission Approval. The desire is to start construction in Spring of 2019. We will present … Continue reading
Join the Dahlia Society of California on Saturday, September 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for their annual Dahlia Dell picnic celebrating their 100th Birthday! Refreshments will be served with potluck … Continue reading
On June 24, the beloved Koret Children’s Quarter playground was vandalized, severely damaging the structure and closing part of the playground. The SF Parks Alliance is leading the community effort to raise funds to restore the playground. To donate or for more information, click here: https://t.co/YjxCK2TqJn On behalf of San … Continue reading
Water from drinking faucets will be temporarily unavailable while we are installing new fountains. A new dog drinking fountain is being installed and should be ready by next week. In the meantime, water is available at the drinking fountain along the road across from the Golden Gate Park Senior Center, … Continue reading
This summer, music, community, and nature join forces once again in the heart of the city during the 12-day, outdoor extravaganza known as Flower Piano. Now in its third year, Flower Piano once again transforms San Francisco Botanical Garden (SFBG) into the city’s own alfresco concert hall, and everyone is … Continue reading
Looking to fill that basketball void now that the NBA season is over? The 38th San Francisco Bay Area Pro-Am season is underway, featuring free, high-quality hoops all summer long at Kezar Pavilion in Golden Gate Park. From the seasoned pro and college veterans looking to enhance their skills, to … Continue reading
Missed 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love and the lighting of the Conservatory of Flowers for the Summer Solstice? We have you covered! The lighting at the Conservatory of Flowers (100 John F Kennedy Drive) will continue to be on view through October 21, from 9 to 11:30 p.m., … Continue reading
SF Rec and Park is exploring the feasibility of offering horseback rides as a special recreational amenity in both Golden Gate Park, similar to the experience we’ve provided at Camp Mather for decades. This … Continue reading
Sections of Koret Children’s Playground in Golden Gate Park are closed as of Sunday, June 25, 2017 due to terrible acts of vandalism. Nearby playgrounds include 10th Avenue & Fulton Playground and Rossi Playground (Arguello and Anza). The Carousel will remain open. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today.
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Summer of Love on the first evening of summer, Wednesday, June 21, from 6-10 p.m., with a light art installation that will transform the Conservatory of … Continue reading
Portions of the pedestrian pathway along Oak St. (between Stanyan& Baker Streets) and pathways between Oak & Fell Streets will be closed from June 14, 2017 to late June 2017 for repaving. Please use alternate routes to avoid construction zones. Panhandle Closure Flyer
Join the San Francisco Recreation & Park Department and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency at Sunday Streets Golden Gate Park on June 11 from 11am to 4pm for an open-house presentation … Continue reading
Join us for our next Urban Agriculture Resource Center on Saturday May 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Golden Gate Park CommUNITY garden. Free compost, soil and mulch are available for … Continue reading
First Annual TLC Play Day at Golden Gate Park Tennis Center
The bleacher area along the southern portion of the Polo Fields will be closed from May 1, 2017 to late June 2017. Bleachers to be replaced with a new lawn area. For more information please contact the project manager Felix Tong at felix.tong@sfgov.org or (415) 831-6844.
The 2017 Kids’ Games at Kezar Stadium (755 Stanyan Street) is a free Olympic Style Track Meet with lunch and awards on Sunday, May 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Done … Continue reading
Join the celebration of Dutch King’s Day in San Francisco at the Murphy Windmill in Golden Gate Park! You’ll find children’s games, music, a flea market, a beer garden, bitterballen and more! … Continue reading
Huckleberry Youth Programs celebrates its 50th anniversary with a volunteer day of service in partnership with SF Rec and Park and SF Travel, Saturday, April 29, from 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., … Continue reading
This year’s Spring Eggstravaganza at Sharon Meadow in Golden Gate Park on April 15 will feature egg hunts, carnival rides, games, live entertainment, food trucks and the highly anticipated annual Rib Cook-Off … Continue reading
Visit Kezar Stadium (670 Kezar Drive) on Saturday, March 25 at 7 p.m. to see San Francisco’s newest sports team! The SF Deltas are San Francisco’s official soccer team in the North American … Continue reading
Join Rec and Park, the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, and the Public Library for our annual Summer Resource Fair on Saturday, March 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., … Continue reading
Mother’s Meadow Playground has completed its repairs and is now open to the public. Thank you for your patience and enjoy your parks!
Get eye to eye with a butterfly in the exhibit Butterflies & Blooms, coming to the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park this fall. The popular exhibit returns by overwhelming demand to San Francisco’s beloved Victorian greenhouse, transforming its Special Exhibit gallery into a beautiful and intimate cottage garden … Continue reading
We’re excited to announce the relaunch of Urban Agriculture Resource Centers! Please join us on Sunday, December 11, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Golden Gate Park CommUNITY Garden (780 Frederick Street). Materials will … Continue reading
Carols, snow play, holiday lights and of course, Santa… it’s become one of the city’s most anticipated holiday events— the annual tree lighting at McLaren Lodge in Golden Gate Park. This December, … Continue reading
We want to hear from you! Please join City staff on December 3rd to help establish goals for our efforts to ensure safe access to the park’s amazing destinations, whether you walk, … Continue reading
The Youth Stewardship Program will celebrate its 20th year of educating students in our parks and open spaces. The event will take place at the ComUNITY Garden (780 Frederick Street) in Golden … Continue reading
The 16th Annual Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival kicks off at Hellman Hollow in Golden Gate Park on September 30. The festival is a free, three-day celebration of bluegrass and more, including performances … Continue reading
The 36th Annual Comedy Day in Golden Gate Park, a free, five-hour day of comedy, featuring performances by Will Durst, Ngaio Bealum, Bob Sarlatte, Diane Amos and more! The show begins at … Continue reading
Like plants? Love people? Become a docent at San Francisco Botanical Garden! Docents delight, inspire and teach visitors by leading tours and interactive, hands-on activities in the Garden. Participate in one of our biannual trainings and explore the wondrous collections of San Francisco Botanical Garden, while gaining skills to share … Continue reading
With 16,800 panes of glass, the Roof Improvements project is an important component of the ongoing maintenance this unique building requires. Currently, we are replacing deteriorating roof putty with new silicone caps and sealant while preserving the historic integrity of the building. Additionally, we are replacing or securing panes of glass as necessary. … Continue reading
This spring, the Conservatory of Flowers gets rough and tumble as it celebrates some of the more ornery gangs of the plant world in a new exhibition. Set amongst the rusty remnants of an old ghost town, The Wild Bunch, on view May 6 – October 16, 2016, explores the … Continue reading
Our beloved Golden Gate Park turned 146 on April 4! Stop by the Conservatory of Flowers, the Botanical Garden or the Japanese Tea Garden, or simply grab a sandwich and a picnic blanket, and (re)discover the beauty of this 1,017-acre urban oasis.
The Green Team is a drop-in gardening group that supports the maintenance of the San Francisco Botanical Garden. Volunteers will work alongside SF Recreation & Parks gardeners, helping to mulch, weed, plant and maintain our rare and unique collections. The Green Team Coordinator will help the gardeners supervise volunteer projects, and assist in maintaining … Continue reading
Seeking Interns for the SF Botanical Garden The San Francisco Botanical Garden is seeking interns to perform 350 hours of service under the supervision of SFRPD gardeners in a variety of capacities. Intern responsibilities shall include watering, mulching, pruning, weed management, soil replenishment, green waste removal and planting. Interns will attend supplemental … Continue reading
In September 2015, the Recreation and Park Commission approved a community-supported, concept plan to improve pedestrian safety along the multi-use pathway on the north side of the Golden Gate Park Panhandle. Planned pedestrian (and bicycle!) safety improvements to the multi-use path shall include: Restriping the centerline of the multi-use pathway; … Continue reading
Please join us in volunteering at the 24th annual Dahlia Dell Digout in Golden Gate Park, hosted by the Dahlia Society of California and SFRPD. Located in the northeastern corner of Golden … Continue reading
Please join us in volunteering at the 24th annual Dahlia Dell Digout in Golden Gate Park, hosted by the Dahlia Society of California and SFRPD. Located in the northeastern corner of Golden … Continue reading
Hundreds of city kids came out and got their kicks in at the opening of the new Beach Chalet Athletic Fields in Golden Gate Park on December 12. The new fields at the west end of the park will dramatically increase public access to the fields, tripling the amount of playtime there … Continue reading
The highly anticipated opening of the Beach Chalet Athletic Fields in Golden Gate Park is scheduled for Saturday, December 12, from 1 to 4 p.m. Enjoy family fun and athletic activities. Stay … Continue reading
Annual Student sale at Sharon Art Studio. Come to the biggest sale of the year and take home handmade treasures made right here at the studio by students and instructors.
This annual event helps raise money to benefit the Friends of Sharon Art Studio and their mission to provide quality, non competitive art programs that are affordable and accessible to all.
Don’t miss the boat on “Stranded,” a fantastic exhibit at the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park, now through October 18. Visitors “wash up” on an uncharted tropical shore to learn the ins and outs of island survival. Stroll through a living jungle of life-saving plants and discover the best sources … Continue reading
The Dahlia Society of San Francisco will hold the annual Dahlia Show at the Hall of Flowers in Golden Gate Park from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, August 15, 2015, … Continue reading
The Dahlia Society of San Francisco will hold the annual Dahlia Show at the Hall of Flowers in Golden Gate Park from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, August 15, 2015, … Continue reading
Each year at San Francisco Botanical Garden, Children’s Walk Guides introduce more than 12,000 (K-5) school children to the wonders of the natural world. As a volunteer guide, you can experience the Garden through a child’s eyes, connecting them with the environment by exploring the plants, animals and insects that … Continue reading
By Carolyn Tyler San Francisco’s Botanical Garden is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. Part of the fun is something they call Flower Piano that began Thursday and runs through July 20. Within the 55 acres of San Francisco’s Botanical Garden, something magical has appeared. Project organizers Dean Mermell and Mauro Ffortissimo … Continue reading
Stroll through Golden Gate Park’s Botanical Garden today, and you might happen upon something a little out of the ordinary: 12 pianos have been placed throughout the garden. They’re intended for anyone to play, and over the next 12 days, both scheduled and impromptu concerts will fill the garden. The … Continue reading
By Peter Hartlaub As a child of the Atari 2600 and “The Brady Bunch” marathons on Channel 44, I used to feel sorry for my father’s no-video-game-playing generation, and the no-TV-watching generation before that. I suspect my own sons can’t even fathom life without small screens and the Internet. What … Continue reading
Join the RPD gardeners and the members of the San Francisco Horseshoe Pitching Club in a volunteer workparty at this historic recreational site within Golden Gate Park. Volunteer work tasks will include … Continue reading
Join the RPD Natural Areas Program gardeners and the members of the San Francisco Horseshoe Pitching Club in a volunteer workparty at this historic recreational site within Golden Gate Park. Volunteer work … Continue reading
Roller skating, which once ruled sidewalks and rinks across America, has fallen on hard times. Skateboards and — to a lesser extent, inline skates — have supplanted the wheeled shoes that were hugely popular during the disco era. But in Golden Gate Park, a small but dedicated group of eight-wheel … Continue reading
This year marks 75 years since San Francisco Botanical Garden opened to the public as a place of beauty, learning and inspiration. To honor this anniversary, SFBG has designed a day just … Continue reading
We would like to welcome you to our Mobile Rec Event Saturday April 4th from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park. We will have our Climbing Wall, Slack Line, Disc Golf, Skateboards, BMX … Continue reading
We’re celebrating Women’s History Month by featuring some of the most influential and noteworthy women who have played a role in making our parks system the best in the country. This week, we take a closer look at the Pioneer Mother Memorial in Golden Gate Park, the only sculpture of … Continue reading
By Devin Valdez “In the heart of San Francisco, at Golden Gate Park, there is a little piece of Heaven for roller-bladers to enjoy. There in Golden Gate park is an area called “Skatin Place,” which has been designated and dedicated as the home for outdoor roller-skating.” See full article … Continue reading
Nature Scene at the World’s Smallest Lake: A Great Egret Across the Street from Our Busy Stanyan Whole Foods Can you even see Golden Gate Park’s “world-class” Alvord Lake on a map? I suppose, but it’s smaller than most ponds IRL. Anyway, here it is, complete with a giant Great … Continue reading
Become a Children’s Walk Guide at the San Francisco Botanical Garden Every school year, our children’s walk guides introduce young children to the wonders of the natural world, often for the first time. Experience the Botanical Garden through children’s eyes and connect them with the environment through an exploration of … Continue reading
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is back celebrating their 14th year of amazing people, dogs and FREE MUSIC in Golden Gate Park! When: Fri Oct 3rd (Noon – 7pm, plus kids program 10:30am – Noon), Sat Oct 4th (11am – 7pm), and Sun Oct 5th, 2014 (11am – 7pm). Where: Hellman Hollow (formerly Speedway Meadows), … Continue reading
A snapshot of the SFRPD Natural Areas Program staff and volunteers taking care of some of the oldest Coastal Live Oak trees in the city of San Francisco at the Oak Woodlands, an extraordinary remnant of native landscape in the northeast corner of Golden Gate Park. Come join the fun … Continue reading
SF Rec and Park Turns Street Median Into New Urban Trail Park Presidio Trail opens in celebration of National Trails Day SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced today the opening of a new urban trail alongside Park Presidio Boulevard in celebration of National Trails Day. … Continue reading
Celebrate spring at our annual Eggstravaganza event on Saturday, April 19, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Sharon Meadow in Golden Gate Park. This family-friendly event features egg hunts, carnival rides, games, … Continue reading
Looking for something uncommon for your garden? Having a hard time finding a good selection of plants that will thrive during the drought? San Francisco Botanical Garden’s Annual Spring Plant Sale is … Continue reading
The Conservatory of Flowers is recruiting high school students for a paid 10-week docent program from June–August 2014.The docents, called Fly Trap Theater Guides, are onsite for two three-hour shifts per week and are expected to commit to at least two weekends shift per month. The Conservatory’s Special Exhibit Gallery … Continue reading
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Green Team Member Duration- Ongoing, varying commitment, starting on January 7, 2014 Time Commitment- Three hours per week commitment either Tuesdays or Thursdays from 10-1. Responsibilities- Green Team members are key volunteers in keeping the Garden beautifully maintained. They work with a coordinator and Rec and Park Gardeners in all … Continue reading
Celebrate Lunar New Year in the San Francisco Botanical Garden with Lion Dancers, Tai Chi and folk dancer performances, children’s art activities and more. Enjoy special performances and hands on activities in … Continue reading
There is a place in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park that is heaven for Bay Area inline skaters and roller skaters who like to boogie to the funky beat on wheels. The area is … Continue reading
On Saturday, November 16, volunteers from the Dartmouth Alumni Association gave a helping hand to Golden Gate Park where they planted a new grove of Australian Tea Trees on the slope of Hellman Hollow, a favorite picnic spot for many generations of San Franciscans. It was a fun and rewarding … Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, YP, Levi Strauss & Co., CBS EcoMedia and community members celebrated the grand opening of the new Golden Gate Park CommUNITY Garden. The garden, located at the east end of the park near Kezar Stadium, was created to meet … Continue reading
Looking for a fun, free and easy-to-coordinate activity? Join us in our cozy children’s book nook with comfy kid-sized cushions, a bevy of stuffed animals and lively readers. Afterward, families can enjoy … Continue reading
In October 2013 , SF Bike Party gets you ready for Hardly Strictly with a pre-party live concert from Hot Buttered Rum (yes, they’re not kidding) along with local bluegrass favorite, The Beauty Operators String Band. As for … Continue reading
Looking for a fun, free and easy-to-coordinate activity? Join us in our cozy children’s book nook with comfy kid-sized cushions, a bevy of stuffed animals and lively readers. Afterward, families can enjoy … Continue reading
Looking for a fun, free and easy-to-coordinate activity? Join us in our cozy children’s book nook with comfy kid-sized cushions, a bevy of stuffed animals and lively readers. Afterward, families can enjoy … Continue reading
Looking for a fun, free and easy-to-coordinate activity? Join us in our cozy children’s book nook with comfy kid-sized cushions, a bevy of stuffed animals and lively readers. Afterward, families can enjoy … Continue reading
Join us for weekly guided tours through the Mesoamerican Cloud Forest to enhance your next visit. Meet at the North Gate. Free with admission (Admission is free for SF residents; $7 for … Continue reading
We’ll gather in the Meso-American Cloud Forest to enjoy a bitter and sweet twist on the typical wine pairing. Taste a host of coffees paired with chocolate, what could be tastier on … Continue reading
Have some grown-up holiday fun and join us in the Exhibition Garden to carve your Halloween pumpkin. We’ll have seasonal cocktails for you to sip served out of pumpkin punch bowls while … Continue reading
Indigenous Peoples used the forests as pharmacy, super market and spiritual haven. Learn about the medicinal and poisonous plants in the Garden, and how they were used in the traditional medicines of … Continue reading
Learn how to make rich and foamy chocolate the way the ancient peoples of Meso- America did. Dandelion Chocolate’s talented chocolate will help you learn how to grind cacoa beans on a … Continue reading
October 4th through the 6th marks the 2013 rendition of one of the largest (and free-est) music festivals in the country: San Francisco’s own Hardly Strictly Bluegrass. Three days, six stages – over 750,000 attendees … Continue reading
Friday Nights at the de Young is a free weekly after-hours art “happening” in the museum’s public spaces. The event has a new theme every week, but typically includes an eclectic mix of live music, dance … Continue reading
There is a place in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park that is heaven for Bay Area inline skaters and roller skaters who like to boogie to the funky beat on wheels. The area is … Continue reading
Get ready to swing in Golden Gate Park every sunny Sunday at “Lindy in the Park,” a weekly free event near the de Young Museum, when the streets of Golden Gate Park are closed to traffic and the dancers … Continue reading
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
On Saturday, August 24, SFRPD collaborated with community partners, the SF Parks Alliance and the Dept of Public Works to host a day of volunteer service at Lake Merced and Golden Gate Park for incoming students to San Francisco State University and the University of San Francisco. Over 120 matriculating freshmen … Continue reading
SF Rec & Park hosts haiku poetry contest in honor of this weekend’s festivities SAN FRANCISCO— The sixth annual Outside Lands Festival in Golden Gate Park kicked off today, marking the beginning of a much-anticipated weekend of music, art and the best culinary offerings the city has to offer. This … Continue reading
On the morning of July 27, Haight-Ashbury neighbors returned to the eastern-most edge of Golden Gate Park for a volunteer workparty at Alvord Lake. “Although it was foggy and many of the blossoms have now gone, it was a particularly peaceful and beautiful time in this magical spot,” remarked Susan … Continue reading
As some of you may have seen walking past the garden, construction is close to complete. The garden will combine demonstration gardens, programming and workshops, a native plant nursery and materials/tool distribution, etc. with a combination of individual and shared plots, all of which will provide an invaluable resource for … Continue reading
On Wednesday, July 17, over one-hundred Bizo employees spent a sunny afternoon volunteering in Golden Gate Park. While one group of volunteers pruned rose stems in the Rose Garden, another spruced up the Pioneer Meadow; spreading mulch along pathways, trimming shrubs and digging up weeds. A big thank you to … Continue reading
San Francisco Recreation and Park Department Invites you to volunteer to help Bluetify Stow Lake in Golden Gate Park! Bluetify Stow Lake Wednesday July 10 from 10am-12noon Family Friendly Volunteer Event, please RSVP to recparkvounteer@sfgov.org for more details. Smurf characters will be onsite to help bluetify as well as volunteer … Continue reading
On Wednesday July 3, over seventy summer interns from Deloitte LLP provided needed care to the trails and gardens of Golden Gate Park. While one group of volunteers cleared brush and mulched steep trails from JFK way to the boathouse at Stow Lake, another group pruned the fragrant blossoms of … Continue reading
VINTAGE PAPER FAIR For 40 years, Vintage Paper Fair has been a favorite of collectors, artists, historians and anyone who appreciates old paper. Remember paper? It’s becoming scarcer & scarcer. They sell … Continue reading
New raised garden plots installed in the Golden Gate Park CommUNITY Garden.
To meet the need for more community garden plots and to advance the Mayor’s Executive Directive on Healthy and Sustainable Food, the Recreation and Park Department has constructed the new Golden Gate … Continue reading
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
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
Yahoo! Travel names Golden Gate Park as one of the nation’s prettiest parks. Congratulations and thanks to the staff and volunteers who work every day to keep our parks clean, safe and beautiful year round. Get out and play! http://travel.yahoo.com/ideas/america-s-prettiest-parks.html?page=2
Best known for its world-class attractions – the de Young Museum, the California Academy of Sciences and the Conservatory of Flowers – the east end of Golden Gate Park is a great place to spend an afternoon even if you can’t afford any admission tickets. Rich in history and filled … Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (RPD) has partnered up with ParkWide to launch a bike rental summer special at Golden Gate Park’s Alvord Lake starting on Saturday, July 28th, 2012. The temporarily pop-up bike rental station will be set up during weekends for eight consecutive weeks. … Continue reading
On May 21, Mayor Edwin M. Lee participated in a ceremonial renaming of Middle Drive East in Golden Gate Park in honor of Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi to celebrate her 25 years of public service to our City and its residents. Leader Pelosi represents California’s 8th Congressional District in the … Continue reading
Music fans, what do Stevie Wonder, Metallica, Neil Young, Beck and the Foo Fighters all have in common? These legendary musicians are all part of this year’s Outside Land Music Festival in Golden Gate Park, August 10-12. Visit www.sfoutsidelands.com for more information or to purchase tickets today!
SAN FRANCISCO — Crowds dressed in orange, the Dutch national color honoring the Dutch royal House of Orange, gathered near the Dutch Windmills in Golden Gate Park on Saturday, April 28 to celebrate Queen’s Day, the Dutch national holiday honoring the birthday of the Queen. The Netherlands Consulate, together with … Continue reading
Thanks to everyone who came out to Sharon Meadow in Golden Gate Park this past Saturday to enjoy our third annual Spring Eggstravaganza family event. Photos are posted on our Facebook page here. Also, a huge round of applause and thank you to all of the men and women from … Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (RPD) kicked off spring 2011 with Eggstravaganza at Sharon Meadow in Golden Gate Park today. There were egg hunts, carnival rides, giant inflatable, arts and crafts, entertainment, and food. One of the featured events was a rib cook-off between San Francisco … Continue reading
Saturday, April 7, 2012, 11am – 3pm Join us for an "Alice in Recreation Land" Spring Eggstravaganza on April 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Sharon Meadow in Golden Gate Park. This family event features Egg Hunts, Carnival Rides, Jumpy Houses, Arts & Crafts, Entertainment, and a Rib Cook-Off between … Continue reading
Friday, March 9, 2012 Thousands of daily commuters, weekend visitors to the Academy of Science and de Young Museum, and explorers of Golden Gate Park will be enjoying 1.5 miles of separated bikeway on the eastern half of JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park in a matter of weeks! The … Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (RPD) welcomes Spring 2012 with the launch of free shuttle ride for the public to visit Golden Gate Park. This is part of SF Rec and Park’s efforts to advocate for the City’s public transit first policy and encourage the public … Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO – After six weeks of quarantine, six young bison were released to join the three older bison at the Paddock in Golden Gate Park. Under Mayor Lee’s leadership, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (RPD) coordinated the efforts with Mr. Richard Blum, Assemblywoman Fiona Ma, and the … Continue reading
By Gerry Shih After listening to more than an hour of tributes and emotional testimony Thursday morning, the San Francisco Park and Recreation Commission voted unanimously to rename Speedway Meadow in Golden Gate Park in honor of Warren Hellman, the ailing financier who has long been one of the park’s … Continue reading
By Joe Rosato, Jr. Far longer than there’s been a Golden Gate Bridge, Treasure Island or Coit Tower, there were bison roaming Golden Gate Park. The first herd moved into a pen in the park’s Music Concourse in 1891, and to its current west-end digs in 1899. But following the … Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (RPD) welcomed the arrival of the seven baby bison in Golden Gate Park on Tuesday, December 6, 2011. Under Mayor Lee’s leadership, RPD coordinated the efforts with Mr. Richard Blum, Assemblywoman Fiona Ma, and San Francisco Zoo to replenish the bison … Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (RPD) began to repair and clean the Breon Gate, the grand entrance to Golden Gate Park located at the intersection of Lincoln Way and 19th Ave starting today. The work is expected to last for about a week. The main objective … Continue reading
Join us for the annual lighting of the venerable Monterey cypress tree at McLaren Lodge in Golden Gate Park, a city tradition, Thursday, December 8, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., featuring small rides for children, live entertainment, a cookie factory, arts and crafts, and a visit from Santa. Free. … Continue reading
The Oak Woodland Trail Restoration project is moving forward. On September 15th the Recreation and Park Commission approved the Oak Woodland Trail concept plan that was developed with input from community members. The project will now begin the design development phase and is anticipated to begin construction in 2012. Oak Woodlands Trail concept … Continue reading
The Recreation and Park Department is hosting a series of community meetings to discuss future trail restoration improvements to the Oak Woodlands Trail in Golden Gate Park. Your input is important and will help us improve the Oak Woodlands Trail in a way that is most beneficial to the community. The meeting … Continue reading
Monday, May 9, 2011 Golden Gate Park was built as a retreat from the pressures of urban life. Yet as we know from the traffic, sporadic crime and gathering of homeless tribes, it often succumbs to it…But one feature of the park has resisted the modern onslaught, staying as true … Continue reading
Coming Soon!
Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park Tuesday, December 28, 2010 This holiday season, get on board for a magical, miniature tour of San Francisco’s famed Golden Gate Park as the Conservatory of Flowers presents an all new Garden Railway display in celebration of the Park’s 140th Anniversary. From the … Continue reading
Golden Gate Park Tennis Complex Saturday, November 13, 2010 Join USTA NorCal in supporting our community partners, the San Francisco Tennis Coalition and the San Francisco Recreation and Parks who are hosting a FREE Fall Fun Day to celebrate the newly resurfaced courts, Saturday, November 13th, 2 -5 pm. Enjoy … Continue reading
Friday, November 12, 2010 SF Chronicle: Break out the spandex, leg warmers and blades for Sunday skating in Golden Gate Park. Not ready to roll? Join the audience on the hill and watch the regulars spin and dance to retro music and wow the crowd with choreographed performances. Skatin’ Place … Continue reading
Saturday, October 9, 2010 The Recreation and Parks Department desires to permit an operation of the proshop, concessions and tennis lessons at four of the courts at the Golden Gate Park Tennis Complex. A Request for Proposals (RFP) is scheduled to go before the Recreation and Park Commission on Thursday, … Continue reading
