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 Training starts February 10th, 2015 Here’s what you need: 1) A desire to introduce children to nature and make it fun 2) Availability on weekday mornings. San Francisco Botanical Garden Society Children’s Walk Guide training takes place February to … Continue reading
The following is an update of parts of our San Francisco park system that have been affected by the storm. (Updated at 2:10 p.m. PST, December 11, 2014) Flooding: -Palace of Fine Arts (response in progress, PUC dispatching electrician and generator) -MLK Drive in Golden Gate Park from 19th Avenue … 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
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
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
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
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
New raised garden plots installed in the Golden Gate Park CommUNITY Garden.
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
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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
