Discovering Golden Gate Park

The essential guide to exploring every corner of San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Park

Discovering Golden Gate Park includes:

• The ins-and-outs of getting to and around the park, including accessibility
• Information about museums, attractions, sports, activities, music, and more
• Eleven information-packed walks and hikes, including hidden gems
• Birding and tree ID tips
• Surprising stories about the park’s creation
• Field-tested advice for parents of young kids
• The best views and places for solitude

Golden Gate Park is one of the largest and most spectacular urban parks in the world. With 1,017 acres and more than 150 years of history, the park has many sides, stories, and secrets, plus world-class destinations and experiences you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or know it well, this guide will help you discover more than you ever expected.