Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Vivian W. • October 3, 2016So much to explore in here! Best on a sunny day to just walk aimlessly

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

Bourbonaut • June 26, 2018There are spots to sit while overlooking the waterfall. Very relaxing.

Jason S. • March 2, 2014Wonderful grove. Very peaceful. The engraved names and the still landscape adds to the importance of this place. Community volunteering on 3rd Sat from March to October

Karen • January 19, 2019The views are stunning from this location. Definitely just take some time for quiet reflection.

Caitlin S. • December 23, 2014So beautiful and quiet! Perfect place for a walk... With your lovah!

Megan Allison • January 16, 2017Free for SF residents but paid admission for everyone else, so it's one of the nicest uncrowded secret spots in Golden Gate Park. Great for picnics, dates and meditating.

Paige C. • May 30, 2018What a beautiful section of the park to visit. Have a picnic, enjoy the flowers, check out the statues. I’ve biked through here and spent time relaxing in the grass. Both times were amazing.

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

Brian S. • January 7, 2018My kids love this place. It has everything in their opinion. Concrete and standard slides. Great climbing structures. Carousel. Huge meadow for frisbees and rocket launches.

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

Amy P. • July 28, 2015So beautiful and amazing. Come and talk to the awesome people who help keep this crown jewel sparkling.

Holger L. • August 25, 2011Massive playground in Golden Gate Park with tons of different play structures, a water/sand area and a great, albeit slightly dangerous concrete slide (use cardboards to slide).

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

Jacob F. • April 19, 2018By night: just soul-tearingly ghastly. Highly recommended.

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

Scott H. • June 14, 2018Lots of grass, a great place to smoke grass. Named after the greatest comedian and actor to come out of the city.

Danny D. • November 11, 2013Bring treats, a Chuck-It, and a good windbreaker.

Fi V. • November 12, 2015Nice garden really well maintained... Highly recommendable for an afternoon walk. Take a lot of photos!

Ava • August 11, 2015one of my favorite parts of golden gate park—very beautiful and nice to picnic or read on a rare day when the sun is out

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!

Max K. • July 12, 2015Green and lush grass! No drought here! 😉

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.

Afro l. • May 27, 2018De Young can do no wrong. Make sure to check out the 360 panoramic view at the other tower

Bourbonaut • June 27, 2018My favorite spot in the Botanical Garden. It is beautiful and tranquil. It makes for a great place to quietly reflect.

Cristina • October 26, 2016Beautiful flowers and ambiance

Bourbonaut • July 4, 2018Beautiful location. It is easily the most lovely fountain/pool in Golden Gate Park.

Jess M. • April 27, 2016Love his work. Go on a blue sky day for the best experience. Great extra when you're visiting de Young.

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.