GGP - Chinese Pavilion at Blue Heron Lake Picnic Site

Formerly Stow Lake Picnic Site

There is an active COYOTE WARNING for this picnic area. For additional information, please visit our SFRPD Coyote Warning Page.

Park Picnic Area Information

A colorful Chinese pagoda presented to San Francisco by its sister city Taipei in 1976; and the Stone (or Rustic) Bridge, built in 1893, and Roman Bridge. This beautiful spot rests on the lake side of Blue Heron Lake (formerly Stow Lake) and has a nearby waterfall.

Address

The picnic area is at Blue Heron Lake middle island on the east side on Blue Heron Drive (formerly Stow Lake Drive), at the far end of the parking lot across from the Boathouse.

Picnic & Party Features

• There is a 12-foot picnic table located west of the pavilion next to the lake.
• Restrooms are located at the Blue Heron Lake Boathouse (formerly Stow Lake Boathouse) parking lot.
• Cheers! Beer and wine are welcome at the Chinese Pavilion picnic area, but kegs and liquor are not. Remember: carrying open alcoholic beverages outside the picnic area is never permitted.
• Nearby waterfall and multiple hiking trails.

Parking

Street - limited availability

Reservable Picnic Areas

Yes; 1 12-foot table reservable from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Additional Park Picnic Area Information

• Alcohol: Yes; Beer and Wine Only; No Glass/No Liquor
• BBQ Allowed: Not Provided - Bring Your Own Gas Grill
• Jumpers Allowed: Not Allowed
• Restrooms: Yes - Stow Lake Parking Lot

Map

View the Picnic Area Map page to see a map of the area.

Reservation Fees & Details

View our Picnic and Impact Fees