Golden Gate Park

From de Young Museum to bison paddock and Japanese Tea Garden.

Golden Gate Park stretches three miles with Conservatory of Flowers, Stow Lake boats, and Sunday road closures for bikes.

Green escape Museums Sunny weekends

Essential details

Quick facts

Ticket price: Park free; attractions ticketed.
Hours: Open daily; some gardens close evening.
Recommended visit: Half to full day.

Getting there

Address: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94122.
Nearest transport: N Judah light rail; limited parking inside.
On foot: Rent bikes for east-west distance.

Accessibility & comfort

Access: Paved paths; some garden paths narrow.
Crowds: Japanese Tea Garden and museum queues.
Facilities: Restrooms at major attractions.

                        
                            How to fit Golden Gate Park into your day
                        
                                Morning: Japanese Tea Garden at opening.
                            
                                Midday: de Young or California Academy of Sciences.
                            
                                Afternoon: Stow Lake pedal boat before fog.

Before you go

Sunday closes some roads to cars - great for cycling.
Layer up - park cooler than downtown.
Book academy tickets ahead on rainy days.