Happy 150th Birthday Golden Gate Park!

Welcome from San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed

2020 marks the 150th birthday of Golden Gate Park, a historic place that has never been more beautiful or beloved. Join us as we celebrate one of San Francisco’s most treasured and historic recreational, cultural and environmental resources throughout the year.

Golden Gate Park is Everybody’s park! We hope you will come and explore all that it has to offer within its 1,017 beautiful acres. From hiking trails, playgrounds and open spaces, to biking, museums, recreation, and amazing groves and gardens, there is something for visitors of all ages and interests to enjoy.

Read a special birthday message from Phil Ginsburg and Drew Becher

We are bringing the best of the park to you

Outdoor music has been such an important part of the park’s history. Check out our weekly virtual concert series, webcams, favorite books, podcasts, kids activities and so much more!

Creativity & the Arts

From the Conservatory of Flowers to the legendary de Young Museum, Golden Gate Park is dappled with sculpture, embraced by music, and is a favorite place to paint, photograph and compose. Home to the Sharon Art Studio where local artists and creators study their craft, and the San Francisco Botanical Gardens, where visitors celebrate plants and flowers from across the globe. The park is a canvas that inspires the gardening team, an ever-shifting park which reflects the enjoyment of all who visit.

Science, Technology, & Nature

Innovation is a word often associated with contemporary San Francisco however the city has always been viewed as an epicenter for science, technology, and environmental issues. From the origins of wireless communications in 1902 to the first tweet and groundbreaking water reclamation efforts underway now, Golden Gate Park has always been a muse for inventors of all ages. It’s also home to the amazing California Academy of Sciences to explore, explain, and sustain life.

Recreation & Wellness

Golden Gate Park offers a multitude of recreation and wellness opportunities, from activities like tennis, lawn bowling and soccer to more introspective adventures like hiking the Phil Arnold Trail, paddling on Stow Lake, and meditating atop Strawberry Hill. In fact, the first playground in America, is located adjacent to Robin Williams Meadow, an innovative inspiring playground to this day. The opportunities are endless and available to all.

History & People

The past, present and future are embodied in what Golden Gate Park provides for visitors. Ever changing, the park has been transformed and celebrated in a multitude of ways over the decades. A refuge during the aftermath of the 1906 Earthquake, a place to gather during the Summer of Love, and an open space for all, the future of the park is as bright as the past. With the 150th birthday upon us, discover the Conservatory of Flowers, the first building in Golden Gate Park; the first public playground in the nation, at Robin Williams Meadow; and the individuals who work tirelessly to be sure your memories of picnics and events remain beautiful. Reflect at the National Aids Memorial Grove, and the monuments to fallen heroes.