"Golden Gate Park is basically San Francisco's backyard - except this backyard has windmills, roller discos, and no annoying neighbors. I love that you can bike from end to end without dodging Teslas and delivery robots. With so much ground to cover, choosing the right route makes all the difference. I've spent countless rides figuring out the best ways to see it all without missing a beat. So hop on your bike and let's ride - I'll show you the best paths to take."
"I've road-tested plenty of routes, but two always deliver. JFK Way and the Overlook Way both stretch across the park at seven miles round trip, offering an effortless coast west to the ocean and a gentle but steady climb back east. It's just the right balance - easy enough to enjoy, challenging enough to feel like a ride. Enter the park at Stanyan and Haight Street and head right toward JFK Drive."
"Once you cross Kezar Drive, take a deep breath and let the city noise fade away - you're officially on the JFK Promenade, a glorious 1.5-mile car-free stretch that's been blissfully vehicle-free since 2020. This is where Golden Gate Park lets loose: giant art installations, funky road murals, outdoor musical instruments, and a rotating lineup of lawn games. No wonder San Franciscans voted in 2022 to keep this road permanently closed to cars - it's too much fun to give back."
Golden Gate Park functions as a vast urban backyard with windmills, roller discos, and miles of bikeable paths. Two recommended routes, JFK Way and Overlook Way, each form roughly seven-mile round trips that coast west to the ocean and climb gently back east. Enter at Stanyan and Haight to access JFK Drive, with a nearby Flywheel Coffee Kiosk for refreshments. The JFK Promenade is a 1.5-mile car-free stretch featuring art installations, murals, outdoor instruments, and lawn games, permanently closed to cars since 2020. Notable sites include the Conservatory of Flowers and Skatin' Place roller disco.
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