Golden Gate Park

Interested in Golden Gate Park? Whether you visit the park regularly or you’ve never been, this guide highlights the best things to do in one of San Francisco’s most interesting locations.

Experience miles of green lawns, bridle paths, lakes, flowers amid countless trees and 7,000 kinds of plants right in the heart of San Francisco. Here you’ll enjoy a treasure of varied attractions from top museums to exquisite gardens to extraordinary events like Outside Lands—you can even see buffalo roam. Cars are not permitted on certain roads throughout the park on Sundays, so it’s the best time to visit for a bike ride or stroll.

Here’s list of the highlights and top things to do in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park:

By the Numbers
Area: 1,017 acres
Founded: 1871
Annual Visitors: 13 Million—the fifth most visited city park in the U.S.
Open: Daily. 365 days a year. Attraction hours vary.
Cost: FREE. Some attractions have costs.