"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."
"Photos by Laura Stein for The Bold Italic. 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 offers two reliable bike routes—JFK Way and Overlook Way—that each make about a seven-mile round trip from park edge to Ocean Beach and back. Riders typically enter at Stanyan and Haight, head right toward JFK Drive, and can grab coffee at the nearby Flywheel Coffee Kiosk before starting. The JFK Promenade is a 1.5-mile car-free corridor closed to vehicles since 2020 and features large art installations, road murals, outdoor musical instruments, and rotating lawn games. Voters approved keeping the promenade permanently closed to cars in 2022, preserving a recreational, car-free experience.
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