"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."
"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 like San Francisco's backyard, with windmills, roller discos, and expansive car-free spaces that make end-to-end biking pleasant. Two reliable routes—JFK Way and the Overlook Way—span seven miles round trip, offering an effortless coast-west roll to the ocean and a gentle climb back east. Enter the park at Stanyan and Haight Street; Flywheel Coffee Kiosk nearby provides coffee and pastries before setting out. The JFK Promenade is a 1.5-mile car-free stretch since 2020, featuring art installations, murals, outdoor instruments, and lawn games. Riders pass gardens, meadows, a waterfall, the Conservatory of Flowers, and Skatin' Place roller disco.
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