Outdoor Adventures

San Francisco Botanical Garden

Golden Gate Park

About this spot

Explore plant collections and the Children’s Garden, with space for a short nature outing or a longer garden visit.

What to expect

🚼Stroller Friendly
🌳Outdoor Area
🚻Restrooms

Planning notes

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Pick the Children’s Garden as your main destination if hands-on play is the priority. Its family programs have a separate schedule; confirm the date before promising an activity.

Admission and free-entry eligibility depend on the visit and event; check tickets before setting out.
Strollers and wheelchairs are allowed; other wheeled vehicles are not.
Accessible restrooms are near the Friend (North) Gate. The restrooms near the main entrance are not accessible.
Use marked accessible paths on the visitor map. Do not feed wildlife, climb trees, or pick plants outside designated activities.
Updated Sep 2026
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Hours

Daily from 7:30 AM; last entry changes by season. Check the official page for today’s closing time.

Neighborhood

Golden Gate Park

Category

Outdoor Adventures

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