The Golden Gate Park is one of the most famous parks in San Francisco. This park is a home to 2 of the city's premier museums which are the De Young Art Museum and the California Academy of Sciences.

This park was created by Scotsman McLaren in the late 1800's and till today captures the hearts of many tourists around the globe.

Information About the Golden Gate Park

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The Golden Gate Park in San Francisco is well known for its garden such as AIDS Memorial that has a collection of benches, flowers, fields and many more enchanting sceneries.

The Botanical Garden is set on 55 acres of land and has a large variety of plant species and South western Australian Blooms.

Next come the Japanese Tea Gardens, which is one of the oldest public gardens in the US. Travelers will definitely to explore the scenic beauty consisting of ponds, sculptures, Chinese and Japanese plants and many more.

Gardens In Golden Gate Park

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In addition to the gardens, some of the most popular attractions that one can get to see in this park is the Conservatory of Flowers. This is an indoor garden that houses different and exotic variety of flowers from all over the world.

The park is also a famous spot for rollerblading and cycling. Cars are not allowed inside the park, making it safe for the kids to enjoy and have fun.

Sport lovers will definitely want to take a look at the Horse stables and polo fields where one can come across many people playing polo or horse riding.

Things To Do in Golden Gate Park

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There is a time limited parking area for travelers or visitors within the park area. Visitors can also park their vehicles at the Music Concourse Garage that is open from 7:30 am to 10pm every day.

Alternate parking facilities are also available at Ocean Beach, Great highway, UCSF Medical Center. The medical center charges $3 per hour and the parking at the Ocean Beach is free.

Parking Facilities Near Golden Gate Park

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Golden Gate Park is the largest park in San Francisco and is counted among the top destinations of San Francisco California travel. Spread over an area of 1,013 acres, the park dates back to the 19th century. The main attractions of the park are the historic tours, stroller tours and the Japanese Tea Garden. One can visit the park to take a break from the crowded streets and areas.

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The park can be visited from different points, following different directions. To find the exact location of the park, it is a good idea to carry a city map with you. The map, distance of the park from various points and driving directions can be easily found on the internet.

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One can visit the Golden Gate Park from The Peninsula or the South Bay using 9th Street Exit and Mission Street Exit. Other routes are followed from bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge and Highway 280. Other driving directions that can lead to the park can be followed from the San Francisco Airport, the Oakland Airport, Fisherman's Warf and the Union Square. The directions and boards on these routes can easily help one drive to the park.

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The colossal urban Golden gate park is potpourri of activities. It is 1,013 acres 3 miles long to be exact. The campus houses stunning buildings, bewitching grasslands, serene lakes, vital historical places, and enriched museums. Not all the treasures are of equal popularity or significance. The park has seen many developments and redesigning since its inception in 1870. Today is an important tourist attraction.

Introduction to the park

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Conservatory of Flowers

People visit this peculiar Victorian style green house and wonder at the unusual phenomena of dissimilar world climates existing under one roof. It is curiosity first and beauty later that brings stream of populace to this place. Hordes of people come with a mat a newspaper and picnic items to relish nature.

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Japanese Tea Garden

The marvelous garden existing from 1894 is renowned for its paths, ponds and native plants strewed with sculptures and bridges giving it a picturesque look. It reflects Asian and local culture. People from all over the world throng the place to see one million trees, nine lakes, lily pond without border. It is officially consented to be one of the most popular sites in the park.

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Stow Lake

Stow Lake looks picturesque with strawberry hill like an island in the middle. People hire boats and paddle boats to go around the lake in a merry go round way. Its waterfall adjoining the Lake the Huntington Fall is favorite site where tourist spend endless time.

Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

It is a place not just for green fingers but those who love nature and preserve it or admire it as creativity. Here the huge collection of plants, shrubs, in man made and natural landscaping water gardens ponds are the cynosure of all eyes. A congregation of humanity is visible all the time here.

The Beach chalet

The Chalet is situated at a very the point where the San Francisco park merges with the Pacific Ocean. Witnessing many upheavals since 1925 it reached its present state in 1996. It houses two restaurants, and the visitors centre takes you down the memory lane.