Golden Gate Park Bike Rental Guide

Any park in the US can stand side by side with New York's Central Park? The answer is no other things but the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco! Frequently compared with Central Park for they are in a similar shape, the Gold Gate Park is actually 20% larger (1,017 acres in total). It stretches over 3 miles east to west, and half a mile north to south, in a rectangle shape encircled by Great Hwy, Fulton Street, Stanyan Street and Lincoln Way.

Golden Gate Park Homepage

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Founded around 1870, over century-plus years, this park has offered an ultimate paradise for a getaway from urban chaos. In 2004, this awesome park was added onto the National Register of Historic Places. Each year, over 13 million visitors come to this land to play, relax and sport, putting this huge campus onto the list of top 3 most visited city parks across the nation. As a glowing gem in the city, Golden Gate Park is the home to a number of attractions and entertainments, such as San Francisco Botanical Garden, Japanese Tea Garden, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Mother's and Children's Playgrounds, and just a few to say here.

Meanwhile, the Golden Gate Park is the top-notch biking destination in the city, boasting 7-mile paved trails lined with endless green trees and laden with landscaped scenery. Just imagine the wind breezing through your hair, and the fresh air soaring through your lungs. Waterfalls, gardens, museums, trees, and grassy meadows that appear at each turn make your biking tour amazing and full of exploring fun! What's more, when visitors get further into the thick portions of the park, they will find biking might be the best approach to experience the most of the Golden Gate Park.

Be clear of the BEST TIME to bike at the park and avoid the hustle and bustle.

Though the Golden Gate Park wins the national acclaim for its beauty at any time of the year and the day, the best, safest and least disruptive time to bike throughout the park is Sundays! On every Sunday, the major entrance to the park located at JFK Drive, will be closed to vehicles and exclusively open to pedestrians and bikers. In addition, general holidays also see the closure of this major gate for automobiles. During the times above, the Golden Gate Park swells with the throngs of bikers, walkers, joggers, runners and roller-bladers, and arrays of beautiful sights are easy to access by bike.

Keep several bike rental providers in mind and enjoy a hassle-free biking experience!

Do you get coveted with a biking tour to Golden Gate Park? In any case that you are not the locals and in need of a bike, you are advised to take a look at our article and discover the bike and other park-related equipment rental providers nearby. They cluster around the park and offer convenient and efficient rental services for customers. Below are 3 places recommended on the website of Golden Gate Park for bicycles, skates and other equipment rentals.

- Golden Gate Park Bike and Skate

This renal facility was founded in 1978, dedicated to high quality skate and bike rental services for the neighborhood for over 30 years. Currently this company has moved to 3038 Fulton Street and just a few steps to the national-recognized Golden Gate Park. Following are the directions to this rental provider:

- From the East Bay

Public Transportation: Take Bart to Powell Street Station. Go upstairs to Market Street and take Muni Bus #5 or #21 west. Get off the bus at 6th Avenue and Fulton. The company is situated at 3038 Fulton Street.

Vehicle: Take the Bay Bridge to Mission Street Exit. Go north on Van Ness to Geary and then head west on Geary towards 4th Avenue. Turn left at 4th Avenue, continue for 3 blocks and take a right onto Fulton Street.

- From the North Bay

Public Transportation: Take Golden Gate Transit #70 or #80. Get off at 6th Avenue and Geary S.F. Proceed south on 6th Avenue for 3 blocks to Fulton Street. Golden Gate Park Bike and Skate is located at 3030 Fulton.

Vehicle: Take 101 South across the Golden Gate Bridge. Keep on the right fork after passing the toll booth. Take the exit at 19th Avenue / Golden Gate Park. Turn right on Cabrillo Street and a left onto 14th Avenue. Then take another left onto 6th Avenue.

- From the Penninsula

Public Transportation: Take Bart from Daly City to Powell Street Station. Go upstairs to take Muni Bus #5 or #21 west. Get off at 6th Avenue and Fulton. Or take train to Transbay Terminal Second and Mission. Walk one block north up to Market Street. Take Muni Bus #5 or #21 west and get off at 6th Ave & Fulton.

Vehicle: Take 280 to 19th Avenue. Travel through the Golden Gate Park to the north part of the park. Turn right on Fulton Street and the bike rental agency is located at 3038 Fulton.

Guess you are eager to know the rental rates, right? Golden Gate Park Bike and Skate charges the rental by hour or by day, both available. Listed blow are the renal rates for skates, bikes and disc golf bag.

- Per Hour

Skates: $5

In-Lines: $6

Kids' Bikes: $3

Mountain Bikes: $5

Tandem Bikes: $15

Disc Golf Bag for Two: $6

- Per Day

Skates: $20

In-Lines: $24

Kids' Bikes: $15

Mountain Bikes: $25

Tandem Bikes: $75

Disc Golf Bag for Two: $25

What's more, overnight rentals are available as well, and you can call at 415-668-1117 to consult. In addition, if there are 10 and more people in your group, you can receive special group rates for the rental of 2 hour minimum. (Please take note that the bike rental includes the helmet, lock and map, and the skate rental includes helmet and safety gear.)

In any case that your bike or the skate is broken and needs repair, take it to Golden Gate Park Bike and Skate and they will fix it. The repair rate for bike is $40 including the rim-truing, and that for skate is $8 including wheel rotation. Meanwhile, if you want to get yourself a used bike, this rental company is willing to help you! Come and choose one from the current selection of used bikes which are in good condition and fully checked before going on sale. Further info is available on:

Golden Gate Park Bike & Skate Official Website

http://www.goldengateparkbikeandskate.com

- Stow Lake Boat & Bike Rentals

Artfully located at 50 Stow Lake Drive in the Golden Gate Park, the Stow Lake Boat and Bike Rentals is your best resource for paddle boats, row boats and bikes. Customers can rent a bike here and start the journey throughout one of the San Francisco's most beautiful places. This rental agency is open from 10 am to 4 pm Monday through Sunday. Listed are the rental rates for bikes:

Mountain Bikes: $8/hour, $20/4 hours, $25/day

Cruise Bikes: $6/hour, $15/4 hours, $20/day

Tandems: $12/hour, $28/4 hours, $40/day

Kids Bikes: $6/hour, $15/4 hours, $20/day

For more info, please call at 415-752-0347, or visit the venue in person.

Stow Lake Boat & Bike Rentals on Map

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- Avenue Cyclery

Actually this is a bike store located at 756 Stanyan Street, and the rental service is just a small part of its business. Here you can find top branded bicycles including Trek, Gary, Fisher, Look, Surly, IRO and Dahon, etc. Currently, this store only offers Trek Hybrid for rental, and the rental rates are $8 per hour and $30 per day. The bikes are available on a first come first served basis, and no reservation, please!

The store is operated from 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday, and will be closed one hour earlier on Sunday. If any enquiry, please call at 415-387-3155 for answers.

Directions and Map

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More bike rentals in San Francisco can be found at the following locations:

Lincoln Cyclery: 772 Stanyan Street, 415-221-2415

Skates on Haight: 1818 Haight Street, 415-752-8375

American Cyclery: 858 Stanyan Street, 415-664-4545

Bike Hut: Pier 40, between Townsend and the Embarcadero, 415-543-4335

Bike And Roll San Francisco: 899 Columbus Avenue, 415-229-2000

Bay City Bike: 2661 Taylor Street, 415-346-2453