It is a very beautiful park and if you are parking your vehicles around the park please be extremely careful break ins are very common here.They have entry fee for most of the places in the park.Japanese tea gardenConservatory of flowersBotanical gardens. The entry of these places are high. I feel it can be reduced. They have discounted price for sfo residents.

Nice park for a picnic, walking around, taking out pets and more. Theres usually plenty of parking available and lots of benches and places to sit down. The museums and gardens are nice too. Japanese tea garden is one of my favorites.There are so many walking, hiking and biking trails. Numerous clearings, groves and meadows suitable for recreational activities, meditation.I stopped in the park for a picnic and its a nice part of San Francisco thats more calm and relaxing.

Really nice oasis in the city. Nice views from strawberry hill. Its nice a crazy uphill walk to get to the top. There are bathrooms as well through golden gate park. Obviously not in the best shape though. Theres plenty of free parking throughout the park on the sides of the road. You can rent little paddle boats which makes for a nice date.

Golden Gate Park is one of the most beautiful public parks in the world, located in one the most beautiful cities in the world. Ive been enjoying GGP my whole life, and continue to enjoy it with my family.

Love love love this park!Super dogs friendly and prob is one of the very few dogs friendly parks raft is actually safe to off leash your dogs! It is not gated but the park is so huge that its pretty safe to let then run in the middle of the park.The view is amazing as well.Parking is often easy to find around the park (except long weekend/holiday) and its not metered.

This is a beautiful park in the middle of SF city. We drove to the city and parked our car on Fulton Street. Because of COVID, the parking inside the parks are closed now a days. You can park your car anywhere on Fulton Street as there are number of trails from the street that takes you inside the park. This is a huge park that consists a conservatory, Japanese Tea garden area, kids playground, California science Academy and Botanical garden. We had a wonderful day at the park, had a nice walk, then ended up spending time in the beautiful flower garden, had ice cream and a very relaxing siesta :-). This is one of my favorite spot now to hang out in SF city.

Peaceful place. My kids loved the pedal boat!

Relaxing for sure. Bring a blanket and picnic basket so you can enjoy the day. Very well kept and plenty of space to lay around or sit on the benches.

Me and my family, we had a good time in the tea garden and near the newly installed giant wheel. The park is huge with so many things to do. There is a rose garden, arboretum, botanical garden, art museum etc etc. its a nice place to take your kids. We had a lot of fun and we plan to visit it often now.

I love this park so much. My dog and I will never run out of new places to find within the park. Something for everyone.There is such diverse landscape throughout the park. It can feel like you are in a completely different place within a short walk.

I love this park. Lots of space and beautiful landscaping. Easy to adjust to social distancing. Be mindful that parking after noon gets complicated.

Golden Gate Park, located in San Francisco, California, United States, is a large urban park consisting of 1,017 acres (412 ha) of public grounds.It is administered by the San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department, which began in 1871 to oversee the development of Golden Gate Park. Configured as a rectangle, it is similar in shape to but 20 percent larger than Central Park in New York City, to which it is often compared.It is over three miles (4.8 km) long east to west, and about half a mile (0.8 km) north to south.Golden Gate is the third most-visited city park in the United States after Central Park and the Lincoln Memorial.

Besides the freezing weather, which was quite an experience as well, we loved our trip!! Beautiful great greens, tons of places to eat around, and the ppl are super friendly. See you next year SF!

On its 150 year anniversary and in the middle of the global COVID-19 pandemic, GGP has never more vital for the health and sanity and fitness for all San Franciscans. Worth every penny spent on it. So grateful to live so close to it.

Really nice oasis in the city. Nice views from strawberry hill. Its nice a crazy uphill walk to get to the top. There are bathrooms as well through golden gate park.

Literally my favourite place on earth, I’ve been coming here annually for over ten years and I don’t see that changing any time soon. All the birds are amazing and the staff are so friendly and helpful, the enthusiasm they show in the bird displays every day is clearly genuine and their contribution to the conservation of endangered species is incredible. I cannot recommend this place enough for anyone who loves animals, if I lived nearby I would apply for a job myself. Keep up the good work, you wonderful people!

Beautiful today, Black Friday; emerald grass, shady groves, bright sun, clear air,, folks strolling with dogs, in family groups, as couples. We are all fortunate in this magnificent park

This city does NOT have tourism at its best interest! We had a late flight, so we got to the park one hour before sun down. The park is not well lit, please do not ride your bike on a path that deviates from the main roads.The park lacks ADEQUATE lighting! Not safe at all! Plus, drivers here are crazy! Only time we saw a cop was when someone was in a fender-bender. Has the city implemented a massive budget cut from the police department?When we got back to our rental car, we saw a lot of glass from car break-ins. Imagine walking up to your rental car, and seeing that mess, only to be relieved that nothing happened to your own!

San Francisco is a truly unique American city and one of the worlds great vacation spots. Explore its hills, ride the cable cars that climb them, and eat some seafood at Fishermans Wharf. Also spend some time exploring Marin County on the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge, including the picturesque town of Sausalito. The giant redwoods of Muir Woods National Monument are only 30 minutes away and also well worth a side trip.Be sure to also make time for a visit to or even better, a drive across, the Golden Gate Bridge. This monument to modern engineering genius spans the strait that connects San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The almost two-mile-long, six-lane bridge connects the Northern California city with Marin County.Opened in 1937, the bridge has a unique, geometric beauty and can be viewed from many areas on either side of its span. Some of the best views are from the Marin Headlands, a hilly part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, a national park which includes areas on either side of the bridge.

This is a beautiful to go with family, a loved one or by yourself. It has many different gardens. My favorite was the japanese garden and tea house. It has a coy fish pond. The best time to come is during the spring time especially around Easter time. The train ride is fun and I loved passing through the camelias. I recommend these gardens!

Went to SkyStar Wheel at night. Lights were cool added to the experience. Opted no picture. Two rotations with loading about 15 minutes...line moved quickly. Would go again to compare day view.

We loved the Golden gate park! It is enormous, it’s nature is stunning. If you didn’t know it used to be only sand dunes but then the city design a park and every tree there was planted with a purpose. If you want to have a day full of adventure and calmness you can go there and walk around the gardens. Enjoy of the freer and the beautiful sunsets.There are museums you can visit in the park. It is the art, science and a conservatory of flowers. Every museum has its own unique experience that bring you in contact with nature in a different way you have ever experience.I loved the design in all around the park. Depending on the days they will have activities in the afternoon. We went when there was a light show at the conservatory, they had games for kids in the outside gardens and we truly enjoyed playing chess at night. Golden gate park is a must to see!

A gorgeous little getaway, close to the in-laws. I can see my friend and I bringing our soon to be born son here for some mellow afternoons sitting out and relaxing, as well as to do a little bit of exploring. Plenty of places for great pictures. It can get a bit warm during the summer, so you might want to time your visits for earlier in the morning, otherwise make sure to give yourself plenty of time to wander slowly and sit in the shade periodically.

Spent 4 hours, and only seen a small portion of the park. Excellent getaway. Great vibes!

This park is great for training, running or hiking.Nature and some wide animals, not a problem to find a parking spots in the mornings.I love it.

Really nice oasis in the city. Nice views from strawberry hill. You can park your car anywhere on Fulton Street as there are number of trails from the street that takes you inside the park.

Good path to relax. Lots of mature trees that provide shade. There are some nice play structures for kids. Bathrooms are available, although they are normally covered in urine and feces (get ready for some squats).

Spacious park with ample free parking everywhere. Lots to see, lots of benches to rest on. Park is very well kept. Different theme areas that are very well organized. Eateries and bathrooms are strangely non-existent in most places which isnt good and the reason we couldnt stay longer. Definitely need several days to explore even a small part of this massive park.

The golden gate park is very beurful there are to many diferens plans flowers trees organist plans so beuriful and theyve to many parking caming everybody to visit and enjoy the parks are safeting very good fresh delicious

Beautiful large, historic park with vast amenities. Only reason for not giving 5 stars is the lack of more separated bike areas. The majority of paths within the park are pedestrian only, relegating cyclists to vehicular travel lanes. It would be nice to have more multiuse paths throughout the park.

Beautiful place for a hike if your visiting the city. These were taken over by Strawberry Hill.

I used to be annoyed when I couldnt commute through the park and they reserved it for everybody but the cars...but you really ought to walk this place! And take a side path and who knows what random bit of history or memorial or whatever youll discover. Kudos, too, to the landscaping staff for maintaining what seems an endless variety of plants...and Im not talking about the Arboretum or the Conservatory of Flowers either! Its a great place to lose yourself in...

There was a pretty good band playing in the pagoda. Lots of places to sit and enjoy the scenery. There’s also paddle boats and trails to explore. Great place for dogs and to dog watch.

If you’re in town on vacation (and have spare time on your hands) or just moved here be sure to check out Golden Gate park. There are plenty of fun and interesting things to do. Such as (but not limited to) the Japanese tea garden, the de Young museum (and free observation deck), the botanical gardens, the conservatorium of flowers, windmills, bison...There’s definitely something here for everyone and a great way to spend a day.

I would definitely come back to SF just to roam around this park a bit more. Much bigger than Central Park in NYC, there seems to be a bunch of stuff to do here. On a sunny day, I am sure you can have a quiet and peaceful picnic by yourself or with your friends and even bike around the park.

Golden Gate Park is a magnificent park with incredible views of the city’s landscape. The park is home to the San Francisco Botanical Garden, which is another one of San Francisco’s treasures. There is so much flora and natural fragrance to take in. Ocean Beach is a close walk. If you are visiting San Francisco as my partner and I are, then I highly recommend adding Golden Gate Park to your list of San Francisco destinations.

Loved the park! Even in times of COVID, there were quite a few people but not overcrowded. We kept our distance and most if not all, people were wearing masks. The climate was just surreal inside the park compared to outside. It was misty and just cold enough to feel a little chill like on a hill station. It was my first visit and definitely worth it!

Its a wonderful park. So many different things to see and to explore. Please look in a map to find a spot to check out or get lost, you would still enjoy it.Lakes, prairies for a picnic, skating, rowing in Stow Lake, Rose garden, gardenias, redwoods and even buffaloes. Worth every inch of it.

I enjoy walking at Golden Gate Park. It is always beautiful and refreshing walk.

It is a very beautiful park, but it is not safe. We traveled from Alta Loma California with my family to visit him. While we were walking a homeless man broke a glass in our car with the intention of stealing. Thank God he could not do it. The cost of the entrance to the Chinese garden area is extremely expensive $ 11.00 per person. It was a small area and to complete there were no signs of construction.

I love golden gate park. i come here quite alot especialy after i get off work at nite. so relaxing and calms my mind down. But last nite i went with my bf n friend it was so fun n we got chased by raccoons. (picture shown below-when we got to da car bc raccoons chasin us) it was hilarious bc i dip like flash i jus love nature so much!! i reccomend dis place for nature lovers & love explorin

A day at Golden Gate Fields is always a good day. Horse Races run about every 30 minutes on days that theyre running. Its a very casual atmosphere. The food and drinks are a little pricey.-Sundays, though, are dollar days- dollar soda, dollar hot dogs, dollar beer! Parking at the top of the hill can be pricey too- so we park by the soccer fields and walk up the hill.

It is super pretty and if you can time it when the roses are in full bloom then you are in for a treat. Do keep in mind that train thing closes way earlier than you think and no one warns you. So you buy the ticket and you dont get to ride it because you cannot understand why they would close the train an hour and a half before closing. The little store is quaint and has some unique items for the house. They also sell some of the flowers there. Overall a great place to visit but probably that will be the only time.

The most beautiful place of respite in all of San Francisco and we thank that great visionary John McClaren for having seen the need and in such a splendid way created so many beautiful lakes and waterfalls in the middle of a great metropolitan city. May all of you enjoy the lush meadows where family can gather and enjoy true open space. Dont forget to visit the bison yes in the urban expanse. There will never come a day where you will have visited Golden Gate Park too many times

Make sure you carry lot of drinking water or energy drinks since you will be walking over great distance and stopping by to marvel at the superb views in the park. The walkways and the jogging tracks were not in great condition when I last visited but the steps are OK. Also the Golden Gate Bridge is adjacent and one cannot escape the lure to take a walk.️ This place has:Yes=Ramp access.Yes=A wheelchair-accessible Entrance.Yes=A wheelchair-accessible Restroom/Toilet.Yes=A wheelchair-accessible Seating.Yes=A wheelchair-accessible Parking.

I ALWAYS visit Golden Gate Park when I come to the city. There is so much to see when you walk around, and you cant do it all in one day. The people watching is wonderful. Just a gorgeous, peaceful place to go!

Love love love this park! It hasSomething to do for everyone. Japanese garden, Cute picnic areas, museums, lush green grass, always have music, and the energy is uplifting!

Love this park. Met some buddies at the disc golf course. It was the weekend and allot of bodies on the course. Some people need to be avaioded as they arent in mask. For the most part people give you adequate space and are polite and patient waiting to tee off.

Large open sprawling area close the the erstwhile named Bridge. The Japanese garden is a meditative place on a weekday and a raucous tourist trap on the weekends. The duck pond near the Japanese garden is a serene place to sit and talk the day away. This place is excellent for a picnic, to hang out or also just sit in solitude and reflect/read. I would recommend going to the Legion of Honor in the morning and spending the afternoon lounging in the park.

Love Sf and GG Park just great to out there on bright and sunny day!

Im so grateful there is still beauty here. We went to the botanical gardens for the first time and it was stunning. Going relatively early was a great idea as we were able to get perfect parking and there were so few people there we could enjoy it. Once it started getting crowded just after noon we were able to escape before it got too bad but I would highly recommend morning visits to the botanical gardens. During a horrid ugly time, beautiful moments like this are so important.

So much to do! Lots of energy with different people doing different things in the park. Kids had a great time and even though it was busy, people were practicing social distancing.

Oh how I love quirky SF! These are must ride if youre in the area. A little, hidden gem in an adorable neighborhood. Be a kid again and ride down the slide! Use or bring cardboard with you to make you go faster and protect what your wearing. That little drop down in the middle will sneak up on you- watch out! Dont tell anyone but we did break the rule of No adults unless accompanied by children. And to that I say, come and get me!

Lots of great scenery. A huge windmill, roller rink, and waterfalls

Such a beautiful park! I loved all the outdoor activity. The Rose Garden is a must smell!!

Park is amazing, make sure that you dont leave any valuables in your vehicle.In San Francisco in general, theres a vehicle break in reported every 13 minutes . Unfortunately we where victims of it, ad we where able to retrieve our bag, and all credit cards where cancelled on time.

Very nice place to visit alone or with you family and friends.

I went for a special company event and we ate at the turf club. All the tables have their own little tv so it makes viewing the race easy and comfortable. The prime rib buffet was decent and my favorite was the three-cheese mac and cheese. Betting was easy and accessible ( tho im a begineer so I bet on the same color for all races instead of stats and probability...)

This is a beautiful and scenic place. You can visit with friends, family or by yourself. It is very serene and picturesque. It is a very large property with lots of different areas to explore. It is very family friendly. They have a small train the kids can ride around in. The rose garden is my favorite. It is so beautiful and serene. They also have a restaurant with delicious and healthy food. They host many events and very affordable to get in. I highly recommend it for nature lovers.

One of the best spots in the city.. Everytime we visit we find a new secret spot. Must visit if your in the city. Lots of places to see for the kids and adults alike.

I only had time to visit the California Academy of Sciences, and it was so much fun. I spent 5 hours touring the entire place: the Planetarium is amazing, the Aquarium is so beautiful, the Rainforest is divine with butterflies, and the Earthquake simulator was an extraordinary experience. Lovely!

So much to see in here! Go to east side of the grand Conservatory of Flowers and youll find as marvelous garden of dahlias...here are just a couple of the numerous varieties....

Huge Park! 3 miles long. Youll have to drive around the different attractions. Parking available all along the roadway. We did the peddle boats around the lake, Strawberry hill/mini hike, Koret Playground, and SF Botanical Garden.

Beautiful park. Too much to see and really enjoy in one day. Definitely a return trip or two. Conservatory was awesome

Great place to escape from heat waves in summer. Mature trees, long trails, free roadside parking, pretty plants, vistas, and the windmill. Worth a visit anytime.

Golden Gate Park is a gem within San Francisco. Ponds, picnic areas, bathrooms, attractions (Academy of Science, Japanese Tea Gardens, Botanical Gardens, etc.)

Pretty cool that there are bison in the park! The park is lovely and has beautiful views including a waterfall.

Its free during the day. I usually walk and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Walking the entire park will take you about 2 hrs. I highly recommend Conservatory of Flowers & the Japanese Tea Garden (A fee is required for both)

This is my favourite park in San Francisco, it is amazing, big with a variety of spaces to explore. Ideal for everyone. And as soon as you finish the park, you have the beach which is great.

Spent a few hours at stow lake picnicking and hiking up to the great waterfall. Parking was plentiful, but of course there is a lot of traffic, and some of the roads are closed off.

Best place in the city to get your cardio on or simply to people watch while sipping a cold soda pop from the hot dog vendor as you sit on one of the park benches.Park Rangers make an effort to keep undesirable behavior away so that families can enjoy the large park.

Theres a little bit of everything out there, from archery to disc golf....even regular golf. They have live bison, fly fishing, a carousel, gardens.... etc. Overall a great place to be.

Very peaceful and soothing. Very good place to chill and relax. Also, when the Safeway bathroom is occupied and has a long line for 3+ hours..., there ARE good spots to pee within the Park!

Got out of Sacramentos triple digit weather and escaped into the cool breezy and shady 60s. Took the kids for a nice long walk and trekked up strawberry hill. Definitely our new escape place.

Best kids playground weve taken the kids to. The concrete slides were a huge hit and the rope climbing structure was great. I loved that the carousel was reasonably priced, the whole family could go on without breaking the bank. And the conservatory was beautiful, so many different plants to see, all beautifully arranged in their own habitats. Loved every minute we were there

We went to the science museum in golden gate park. There are many attractions there to choose from, but the science museum is by far my favorite!! So so so much to do, see, and learn there! I love it and my kids love it. Amazing in so many ways. I cannot emphasize enough how much I LOVE this place. I would recommend this place to every person!!

Great scenery. Just a place you can hide from the city lifes. Reading a book or just take the fresh air.

Nice big park. Great for walks. Bathrooms and food trucks available. Multiple spots for scenery and activities

The Night Bloom exhibition at The San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers. This was the second annual event and quite spectacular. Well worth going to, but expanding in popularity quickly. I would not be surprised if this eventually becomes a year round attraction.

1000 acres in the park theres something for everyone to see and do

Beautiful place! Would give it a 5 star, but a horrid event took place at the restroom by the rose garden, last Sunday. Right after sunset, my female friend and I took turns to use the restroom, which had NO lights. When my friend went to the womens restroom, some guy came into the stall next to her and started to touch himself, while making weird sounds. My friend was scared & disgusted, and ran out to where I was sitting, watching our bikes, maybe 150 yards away. She had to go into the police station to report it. Will definitely be more careful using the restrooms after sunset.

Another really great park! Spacious and full of great paths. If youre looking for a breath of fresh air or just some were to enjoy nature its an excellent choice!

You can always find a surprising corner in the Golden Gate Park! with a super friendly duck Frankie and emerald water:)️

Cannot describe it in so many words...go and you will see why I gave it a 4 stars. Get lost in all of it...there is so much nature than your eyes can stand...very beautiful. My next trip there, I will definitely bring a picnic and ride the Enchanted Train! :)

The area is relatively hospitable with plenty of activity and shops to observe. Not much has changed in years except the amount of people has increased.

I love coming here!! Gives me so much peace and calm. I wish they had a bigger budget to make improvements and additions but I still love it. It gets decorated seasonally so pumpkins are here. Safe place to walk around with family. Offers concerts, classes and childrens activities.

Parking was easy and free. It was on the side of the road. Getting into the Botanical garden was nine dollars since I’m not a San Francisco resident. it took me about 1 1/2 hours to walk around leisurely. One of the fountains is currently under renovation. As many people as they were cars on the street for parking, it didn’t feel as though there were many people in the botanical garden, which was nice.

If you look at the reviews it shows no 1 star reviews but there are hundreds and majority talking about break ins. Do not visit this park unless you want your car broken into.

Amazing place to visit in SF. we love that park as long as any parking spot is available. A must to visit. Make sure to have jacket handy.

Not a lot of folks know that this park is bigger than Central Park in New York. Explore the park by checking out the museums, gardens, lakes, trails and open spaces. It would take you at least a few days to do so if you are really looking into and appreciating every detail. Love their sculptures as well, they might be the most overlooked attraction inside. There could be a lot of traffic (especially in Summer) on weekends, better start early if you want to find parking.

Great park! Grab comfy shoes and explore this green spot in San Francisco. So many things going on in this park, I recommend starting from the windmill and walk inbound towards the museums, fountains and plant sanctuary.

Amazing park with many activities, always a good visit

Excellent place to go if you like a walk in the nature and flowers and just to see different plants. Best time to go is in spring to see blooming flowers. Great place to take family or a date if you are single to spend a few hours on the weekend.

California does it right with the green spaces created for the citizens to enjoy the outdoors. This is a lovely park to visit and/or spend the day at.

Really nice place to go with family or friends.

I just fell in love with this park instantly. It is located in the middle of extremely busy city and as soon as you get in, you feel like you have entered a jungle, right out of some Hollywood filmset from 1900s. Well, I know its a little exaggeration but thats how I truly felt here. It is very old, calm and serene. Best thing about this park is that they didnt do much of a construction here and tried to keep it close to its natural habitat, except for installing benches and little bridges to where it was required. I am not certain if the lake is natural or men-made. I wasnt able to differentiate. You would see mostly couples, group of friends and individuals walking around. I didnt notice many children. Its a great place for everyday morning walk as well, if you live closer.

It was an amazing experience to witness the metal wonder and experience so many things that surrounded this landmark of the city. Cannot think of enough words to describe its magnificence. Go visit if you are ever in the city.

Saw bison, fish and turtles around speckle lake area. A nice place to walk around.

A big forest park with museums, conservatory and recreational area. Worth visiting. Would be great if the map is more accurate to lead the way to certain destination, such as De Young museum to conservatory.

Amazing, you can spend some quality time with friends and family, you can run, ride a bike... Its beautiful!