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Golden Gate Park

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Ranked #4 for picnics in San Francisco
The experts at Travel + Leisure and SF Weekly recommend this place
"Love Outside Lands in the park every year."(7 Tips)
"academy of science museum"(11 Tips)
"My favorite places in Golden Gate Park are Stow Lake"(10 Tips)
"Japanese tea garden is a must go!"(7 Tips)

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SFistAugust 3, 2014
It's got its faults and some sketchy characters, but it's THE park of SF, period. It's got it all: stadium, conservatory, and some of the finest patches of grass on which to trip your balls off. Read more
Upvoted Feb 17
KarenApril 30, 2018
Plan to spend a whole day here. There's so much to see and do. Look out for the free shuttle that'll take you around the park when you're tired. Super friendly drivers.
Upvoted Feb 17
Mike CamptonAugust 2, 2012
Been here 100+ times
So many things to do here! Visit the bison paddock, Cal Academy of Science, deYoung Museum. Best explored by bike. Fun fact: GG Park is the largest park in America, larger than Central Park in NYC.
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Brian StraussJanuary 7, 2018
A country side within a city, a manicured wilderness. Get lost forever but be home in time for dinner. Rent a boat on Stowe Lake and then take in the Sunset at Ocean Beach.
Wilson Favre-DelerueApril 12, 2016
Incredibly well kept park, especially in view of San Francisco's often shabby public cleaning standards. A lovely park to take in some culture or go for a long stroll or bike ride.
David LytleDecember 9, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Roller skating, lawnbowling, drum circles, the country's first public playground, buffalo, boating -- pick an activity and go for it!
Alex ChenJuly 29, 2018
A total gem, home to a variety of museums and conservatories, buffalo, and a lovely mixture of European classical architecture with other portions more natural feeling.
Zack ThompsonApril 17, 2016
Next to Central Park NYC, I don't think there's any other park that comes close then Golden Gate Park. It's a beautiful oasis in a city.
Fodor's TravelJanuary 28, 2016
Golden Gate Park is a large manmade park full of forests, lakes, gardens, and museums. The weekend is prime time to visit because it’s car-free on Saturdays and Sundays. Read more
Tim DengSeptember 1, 2015
Beautiful park to! You can rent tandem bikes or go quadcycling!
Travel + LeisureSeptember 27, 2013
A must-visit not only for its Herzog & de Meuron–designed de Young Museum but also for lesser-known gems such as the Victorian-era Conservatory of Flowers and a paddock for rare American bison.
Kelly StrodlSeptember 9, 2011
Huge Ginormously Beautiful Park. So much to do, to see - botanical gardens, dog parks, museums, gardens, bison, lovely cruising ride to the ocean, or anywhere in the city, esp on a Sunday - no cars.
NnenniquaAugust 25, 2015
Been here 5+ times
One of my favorite parks! Museums, rose gardens, trails, Outside Lands, ponds. Great for running ( a few half marathons and marathons go through the park), walking, and biking.
Taylor LeeJuly 10, 2018
A really cool park to explore with lots of museums! Try visiting the California Academy of Sciences and Palace of Fine Arts.
Anton GaddiMay 7, 2019
My favorite places in Golden Gate Park are Stow Lake, Botanical Garden and the California Academy of Sciences. The AIDS Memorial Grove is also a good place for peaceful/tranquil kind of atmosphere.
Priscilla LeungMay 13, 2015
Golden Gate Park is recreational heaven. For bikers, walkers, runners, roller skaters, etc.: take advantage of the whole eastern half of JFK Drive when it's closed to traffic on Sundays.
Dylan KempNovember 5, 2014
Largest man-made park in the world! Really cool paths in the woods (especially the unpaved ones). Many interesting sights to see and never boring, no matter how many times you've been!
Ramada WorldwideAugust 15, 2013
This is one place that you can't pass up on your San Francisco visit. Between the stunning views, outdoor recreation, shows (like Outsidelands!) & more, it's an oasis is the city atmosphere of SF. Read more
Starr StricklandMarch 18, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Love visiting this park. Really feels like you aren't in a city. On Sundays they close down the major street to car traffic
AlekseyDecember 5, 2015
Been here 10+ times
A clean, accurate and beautiful park. Enjoy the piece of nature in the city! There are many different gardens, picnic grounds.
Robert WilliamsJune 27, 2015
Great place to go for a run. If you do it east to west you can end at the beach and there are plenty of sites and places to rest along the way.
Athonia CappelliOctober 3, 2015
During HSB There's paid Parking at 17th & Cabrillo at the elementary school there. It costs $30/car. 100% of the proceeds go to the elementary school. Always bring blankets, buds, booze & sun screen!
WhiskeyAvengerJune 18, 2018
Been here 100+ times
The best urban park in America. More things to do than Central Park.
Majed AlashariApril 4, 2017
Beautiful garden with many things to do and see. It worth to spend your day there.
Amy Le RoiAugust 1, 2014
Such a wonderful park! So many different places to explore-Shakespeare Garden, Botanical Garden, Japanese Tea Gardens...plus the Cal Academy of Sciences, and the DeYoung Museum.
Adriano TadaoDecember 7, 2016
Its an amazing place to visit and expend some time there. Is very beautiful, clean and the are so many cute dogs walking around with their owner
Imran AhmedApril 6, 2014
If the fog hasn't rolled in, GG Park is a thing of beauty. Take a run, walk, enjoy outsidelands. IF you need to get around use UBER app. If you use the code: UBERNEF you get $20 on your first ride!
Shawn CalhounJune 11, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Only the best urban park in the country. Give yourself at least a day to explore.
Daniel PlemmonsOctober 14, 2017
I love this park. Don’t miss wandering through the western end. Not as many sights to see but a fantastic way to spend a breezy afternoon.
Déborah RodriguesApril 15, 2018
This Park is huge! You need more than one day to see everything. Rent a bike, or bring yours, and make stops at the museums inside.
Helio MedeirosApril 9, 2016
Great place to spend a day! Bring. Your family there's lots of space and attractions for them :)
MariaSeptember 7, 2016
Very nice park with own atmosphere and wooden smell! Lot of small animals and birds for seeing.
Rebeca GarciaJuly 10, 2018
Beautiful Park! Different areas with fun things to do as well as just nature definitely a Zen spot in the middle of a big city
Jinnie LDecember 7, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Stow lake is the hidden gem! Lovely place :) if nyc has central park, san francisco has golden gate park. Heart of a beautiful city.Fantastic♥
I Wanna Go ThereOctober 27, 2011
two hours I spent in this park were two of the most delightful hours I'd spent in all of San Francisco. it's so massive (the park covers 1,017 acres) that you can easily get away from everything. Read more
Tagel Shaked ZingerJanuary 11, 2016
One of my favorite parks in the world! You can always discover a new spot that you didn't see before.
Matt LewAugust 23, 2015
Been here 10+ times
The local neighborhood park with famous museums and attractions. Love Outside Lands in the park every year. It's bigger than Central Park.
Ashley BowlesMarch 5, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Something for everyone! Flowers, animals, museum, disc golf, running, you name it!
Jessica Da SilvaMarch 17, 2019
Been here 5+ times
Walking or running in this park is great. The AIDS memorial is beautiful and calm. California academy of sciences is great for both adults and kids. Botanical garden is bea
Elena HoffmanMarch 17, 2017
The botanical gardens are great, just know you're going to spend around 2 hours min to see everything.
Simon RojasJanuary 10, 2016
Beautiful Park. It's huge. You can easily spend a whole day (or more) discovering all the little treats hidden in it.
Julie PriceJanuary 24, 2010
Go to Stow Lake. You can walk around the lake, hike up the hill for beautiful city views, or rent paddle boats. There are a lot of social squirrels, which is why our dog drags us there regularly.
NatalieApril 29, 2017
Spend an entire day here and cruise through the botanical garden and beautiful scenic areas in the park.
Shomir DuttOctober 26, 2014
SO many hidden treasures in this pary. Take you're time to explore! Great views, boating, skater dance crews, concerts et al!
Lisa VangorderJune 6, 2016
Walk the Botanical Gardens. The 55 acres was amazing. Make sure you get to the fragrance plants area before you leave.
Thomas CoronaNovember 20, 2015
You have definitely to go in a bike, theres a shop where they rent them very near. The woods and the gardens are beautiful!!
Lana VenturaJuly 4, 2016
Amazing park full of life for everyone! You can run, walk, hike, rent bike, segway, play tennis... But a bit foggy.
Divya MulanjurDecember 29, 2015
So much to do and see! Go on a picnic, organize an outdoor baby shower, drive through, bike,hike- basically you can spend an entire gorgeous day here.
Spare the Air at www.sparetheair.orgOctober 3, 2012
Don't forget the Castro Street Fair and the Italian Heritage Parade at Fisherman's Wharf, both on Sunday. Take public transit into the City to avoid traffic. Read more
Pacific UnionSeptember 4, 2013
Take the kids for a bike ride (or go rollerskating) on a Sunday, when portions of the park are closed to cars. Or visit a world-class museum or the famed Botanical Garden.

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