Suggestions for Other Great Outdoors near Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Ro • July 3, 2011Great prices

Mark L. • April 6, 2013Beautiful and green!

Don S. • April 22, 2012This 'secret' spot across from the Buffalo pen is a great example of a hidden treasure right in the middle of Golden Gate Park. Built as a WPA Project towards the end of the Great Depression ('38)

Raj S. • May 26, 2013Plenty of parking on JFK. Perfect for lounging around. Lots of people barbecuing, having parties and hanging out.

Amy B. • February 28, 2015Easy parking. Plenty of room to picnic.

Peggy • April 27, 2017One of the prettiest spots in Golden Gate Park and quite possibly all of San Francisco.

Jess F. • January 28, 2016One of the best secret views of San Francisco from above.

Lawrence Axil C. • September 21, 2013On a warm moonlit night it is one of the most beautiful places in the city.

WhiskeyAvenger • July 4, 2018Awesome spot for a picnic. Just watch out for all the goose poop.

Amy B. • September 21, 2015Soccer, running & biking. Some shade too!

Reno • June 28, 2010Great Place for Summer Music Festivals. It's SF so fog can roll in anytime

Eric M. • January 30, 2012New butterfly habitat educational displays. But they come out mostly on warm days

Bommy • August 27, 2018Amazing activity to do on a chill weekend afternoon. First come, first served.

Simon R. • January 10, 2016Beautiful Park. It's huge. You can easily spend a whole day (or more) discovering all the little treats hidden in it.

AJ L. • May 29, 2014This was a gift from Taiwan to the city of San Francisco back in the '80s. It's very tranquil and offers a beautiful view of Stow Lake.

Elyse • March 3, 2013BYO Horseshoes

Zac C. • October 19, 2012Get here early (6am) for AMAAAAZING French fries.

WhiskeyAvenger • June 26, 2018This is a lovely place to sit for a while during a hike in Golden Gate Park.

Bennett W W. • June 14, 2016This is an excellent outdoor area to enjoy lunch, take a stroll or sit together and chat.

Servando P. • September 12, 2010If your coming to the free SF Opera concert bring food and alcohol!

Jinnie L. • November 2, 2014has a large grassy area that people can picinic (good place to enjoy lunch) n play some ball games :) lovely place!

WhiskeyAvenger • June 26, 2018This area of GGP has a lovely assortment of roses to look at. Please do not pick.

Vadim L. • April 4, 2010Great place for older kids, 4+. Coordination required to navigate the structure. There's a bathroom nearby, making this pg the best at GGP for long time play.

Luke B. • July 15, 2013The free 'Sunday Symphony in the Park' was a fun and relaxing getaway. Tip: Pack brunch and drinks and bring a blanket on a sunny day to make it a really complete and enjoyable afternoon in the park.

Aaron L. • April 27, 2013Grab a blanket and a bottle of wine and walk 10 steps to an open meadow. Pretty perfect.

Hanan Bint Hamzah ! • September 24, 2014A must to visit beautiful, peaceful & calm as Japanese people Experience the aroma & taste of green tea, Sencha & nuts tarts delightful Dont miss the fun discovering the wisdom in their fortune cookie