#golden-gate-park

#golden-gate-park

This week, experience an outdoor concert at the San Francisco Botanical Gardens, Cal Academy's mega-sized dinosaur exhibit at Jurassic Nightlife, a Little Mermaid themed dining pop-up, BottleRock and Cali Roots music festivals, the largest Asia-inspired night market in the U.S., Carnaval San Francisco, and so much more.

Bay Area folks can't live on Dubs playoff games alone (we know, we've tried).Fortunately there are a lot of other cool things to see, do and eat and drink this weekend, from an amazing new superhero movie to baseball stadium delights to a certain royal celebration across the pond.As with everything these days, be sure to double check websites for any last-minute changes in health guidelines.

The Bay Area boasts picnic destinations of every variety, from rustic wooden tables on a lawn to casual perches at the playground.But some sites are so stunning, they're almost otherworldly.Although in the case of Golden Gate Park's westernmost tip, other-Old-World-ly might be the better term.At the end of San Francisco's famous 1,017-acre park, out near the Park and Beach Chalets, you'll find an oasis of blooming tulips, rolling lawns and two towering, century-old windmills.

Sure, sure, the biggest reason anyone goes to Outside Lands is the music, but a very close second is the stellar food and drink lineup.After all, you gotta stay fueled for the headliner sets from Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, and Odesza, especially after a day of walking around the Polo Fields at Golden Gate Park.

All images via Walk SF unless otherwise noted.Last Friday, leaders of Walk SF, the San Francisco Bike Coalition and hundreds of Bay Area residents gathered on "Car-Free JFK" in Golden Gate Park to celebrate the car-free streets 3rd anniversary.Melanie Curry wrote about the history of the project when announcing Friday's event.

Yes, it has been three years, and it is certainly something to celebrate



Photo: Sergio Ruiz
Walk San Francisco and fellow advocates will host a celebration of the popular, well-used, and with any luck very sunny car-free JFK Drive through Golden Gate Park on Friday afternoon, April 26, from 4:30 to 6:30 at Pompei Circle, near the Conservatory of Flowers.

San Francisco Fire Department The San Francisco Fire Department rescued a victim from a severe explosion at a Richmond neighborhood home Friday morning.While details are still under investigation, the fire department is looking at a propane appliance as the possible culprit.According to SFPD Capt.Jonathan Baxter, firefighters responded around 9:30 a.m. to find a single-family home with "signs indicative of an explosion."

The Central Freeway over Duboce Street looking toward Valencia Street.Photo: Aaron Bialick
Note: GJEL Accident Attorneys regularly sponsors coverage on Streetsblog San Francisco and Streetsblog California.Unless noted in the story, GJEL Accident Attorneys is not consulted for the content or editorial direction of the sponsored content.

'I' went down in flames last week.'J' won with a huge margin.Advocates, officials, and others drank beer and celebrated JFK forever last Saturday.Photos: Streetsblog/Rudick
Note: GJEL Accident Attorneys regularly sponsors coverage on Streetsblog San Francisco and Streetsblog California.Unless noted in the story, GJEL Accident Attorneys is not consulted for the content or editorial direction of the sponsored content.

Big victories in local SF propositions for car-free JFK Drive, moving the mayoral election year, and a vacant homes tax, but the affordable housing propositions D and E are still locked in battle.While Tuesday's elections left control of the U.S. Congress still completely up in the air, and a couple San Francisco Board of Supervisors seats are still yet to be determined, we've definitely got a sense of finality on pretty much every San Francisco ballot measure, and some good, meaty, final results to chew through.

Experience a chromatic sound bath in an art gallery, find your next treasure at Sausalito's city-wide yard sale, get your fix at the SF chocolate salon, relive the romance of Cinderella with the SF Ballet, and much more.Have a good one!Start your week with a one-of-a-kind sound bath experience at Grace Cathedral.

The Golden Gate Park Band, presents its 141st season in Golden Gate Park's music concourse.That's right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882.For 2023 there are 25 free weekly concerts take place most Sundays at 1 pm, usually end between 2:30 and 2:45 pm.

The Golden Gate Park Band, presents its 141st season in Golden Gate Park's music concourse.That's right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882.For 2023 there are 25 free weekly concerts take place most Sundays at 1 pm, usually end between 2:30 and 2:45 pm.

The Golden Gate Park Band, presents its 141st season in Golden Gate Park's music concourse.That's right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882.For 2023 there are 25 free weekly concerts take place most Sundays at 1 pm, usually end between 2:30 and 2:45 pm.

Ferry Can't Dock Because of Storm (SFGate)
Barges Strike SF's Third Street Bridge (SFStandard, SFChron)
VTA Trying to Defend BART Extension (SJSpotLight)
Contractor on BART Extension, HSR, has Most Violations (ConstructionDive)
The Complexities of Transit Payment (WashPost)
Upcoming Sunday Streets (SFExaminer)
Severe Injuries from Fallen Street Trees (SFGate)
More on Tolling Lanes (Planetizen)
Driver Does Doughnuts on Grass in Golden Gate Park (SFGate)
Anniversary of Cable Cars (Forbes)
'Muni Raised Me' Art Show (SFExaminer)
Letters: American Cities Need Regional Rail (ChicagoTrib)


Get state headlines at Streetsblog California, national headlines at Streetsblog USA
Local journalism is more important than ever.

Ferry Can't Dock Because of Storm (SFGate)
Barges Strike SF's Third Street Bridge (SFStandard, SFChron)
VTA Trying to Defend BART Extension (SJSpotLight)
Contractor on BART Extension, HSR, has Most Violations (ConstructionDive)
The Complexities of Transit Payment (WashPost)
Upcoming Sunday Streets (SFExaminer)
Severe Injuries from Fallen Street Trees (SFGate)
More on Tolling Lanes (Planetizen)
Driver Does Doughnuts on Grass in Golden Gate Park (SFGate)
Anniversary of Cable Cars (Forbes)
'Muni Raised Me' Art Show (SFExaminer)
Letters: American Cities Need Regional Rail (ChicagoTrib)


Get state headlines at Streetsblog California, national headlines at Streetsblog USA
Local journalism is more important than ever.

Please note that as of April 2022, admission the Japanese Tea Garden now is free for San Francisco residents with valid ID.Free hours for everyone (even non-residents) are 9-10am every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.

Please note that as of April 2022, admission the Japanese Tea Garden now is free for San Francisco residents with valid ID.Free hours for everyone (even non-residents) are 9-10am every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.

Please note that as of April 2022, admission the Japanese Tea Garden now is free for San Francisco residents with valid ID.Free hours for everyone (even non-residents) are 9-10am every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.

The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse gardens in the world.A unique urban oasis, the garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 acres of both landscaped gardens and open spaces, and showcasing over 9,000 different kinds of plants from around the world.One of the most beautiful spots is the Japanese-design inspired " Moon Viewing Garden," (pictured above) located in the Mild-Temperate Climate section in the Northwest portion of the gardens.

The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse gardens in the world.A unique urban oasis, the garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 acres of both landscaped gardens and open spaces, and showcasing over 9,000 different kinds of plants from around the world.One of the most beautiful spots is the Japanese-design inspired " Moon Viewing Garden," (pictured above) located in the Mild-Temperate Climate section in the Northwest portion of the gardens.

San Francisco Fire Department A woman was declared dead on Saturday evening after she was found lying next to a fallen tree branch in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, officials said.The incident was reported just after 5 p.m. at John F. Kennedy Drive and 30th Avenue, Jonathan Baxter, a spokesperson for the San Francisco Fire Department, wrote in a text.

An elderly San Francisco woman who was out jogging in Golden Gate Park on Saturday evening was reportedly struck by a falling tree branch and died, KRON4 reported.San Francisco Police reportedly responded to a 911 call at 5:15 p.m. Satruday and found the unresponsive jogger, according to KTVU.She was near John F. Kennedy Drive and 30th Avenue, near the Lindley Meadow part of Golden Gate Park, next to a large branch.

We're starting off the new year with stylish non-alcoholic drinks, free admission to museums, and a fun run through Golden Golden Park with hot chocolate at the finish line.Plus, grab your bibs: Dungeness crab season is here at last.Have a good one!Hit the reset button.San Francisco is embracing the non-alcoholic movement with the opening of NA bars and bottle shops including the Outer Richmond's Ocean Beach Cafe, which offers mixology classes and tastings, and the Hayes Valley retailer Boisson.

The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse gardens in the world.A unique urban oasis, the garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 acres of both landscaped gardens and open spaces, and showcasing over 9,000 different kinds of plants from around the world.One of the most beautiful spots is the Japanese-design inspired " Moon Viewing Garden," (pictured above) located in the Mild-Temperate Climate section in the Northwest portion of the gardens.

The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse gardens in the world.A unique urban oasis, the garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 acres of both landscaped gardens and open spaces, and showcasing over 9,000 different kinds of plants from around the world.One of the most beautiful spots is the Japanese-design inspired " Moon Viewing Garden," (pictured above) located in the Mild-Temperate Climate section in the Northwest portion of the gardens.

Plus, get a taste for Flour + Water at home with the launch of new dried pastas; secure tickets to SF Sketchfest before they sell out; celebrate 75 years of Mel's Drive-In; take a photo with Santa on a classic SF cable car; and catch the World Cup final in Golden Gate Park.Have a good one, and Happy Hanukkah!

Photo: Robin Pam's twitter.Note: GJEL Accident Attorneys regularly sponsors coverage on Streetsblog San Francisco and Streetsblog California.Unless noted in the story, GJEL Accident Attorneys is not consulted for the content or editorial direction of the sponsored content.This past election, San Franciscans spoke up loud and clear in favor of car-free park spaces.

Decorate cookies at the Ferry Building, look up at the Bay Area's tallest holiday tree, wander a winter wonderland at Golden Gate Park, shop local arts and crafts at the Crucible and Creativity Explored, score free admission into San Francisco museums, and much more.Have a good one!Snag one of the hottest dinner reservations of the year.

Please note that as of April 2022, admission the Japanese Tea Garden now is free for San Francisco residents with valid ID.Free hours for everyone (even non-residents) are 9-10am every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.

Please note that as of April 2022, admission the Japanese Tea Garden now is free for San Francisco residents with valid ID.Free hours for everyone (even non-residents) are 9-10am every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.

Please note that as of April 2022, admission the Japanese Tea Garden now is free for San Francisco residents with valid ID.Free hours for everyone (even non-residents) are 9-10am every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.

Please note that as of April 2022, admission the Japanese Tea Garden now is free for San Francisco residents with valid ID.Free hours for everyone (even non-residents) are 9-10am every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.

S.F.Makes Progress on Climate Plan (Axios)
     Who Pays for Global Warming Mitigation with Prop.30 Rejected?(SFExaminer)
     Mid-Term Election's Implications for Land Use and Climate (Planetizen)
     More on Mayor Breed's Performance in Election (SFExaminer)
     Co-Working Space Doubling Down on San Francisco (BizTimes)
     More on MTC Allocating Funds (MSN)
     Regular Cabs Hailed on Uber App (SFChron)
     Muni Takes out a Fire Hydrant (SFStandard)
     San Carlos Proud of Painted Bike Lanes (SMDailyJournal)
     Belvedere and Tiburon Tax Themselves to Stop Housing (SFChron)
     LED Trees of Golden Gate Park (SFGate)
     Letters: Create an Infrastructure Bank (SFChron)


Get state headlines at  Streetsblog California, national headlines at  Streetsblog USA
Local journalism is more important than ever.

Central Subway to Open Nov. 19th (RailwayNews)
     Why U.S. Traffic Safety Continues to Fall Behind Other Countries (Bloomberg)
     Motorist who Drove Blindly and Killed Wilma Chan Gets a Pass (EastBayTimes)
     Dangerous, Incompetent Driver Gets Tesla Mashed by Train (NBCBayArea)
     More on Vigil for William Evans, Man Killed by Truck Driver (Berkeleyside)
     San Jose Fails at Enforcement, Continues to See Spike in Traffic Deaths (CBSNews)
     Dean Preston Proposes Audits of SFMTA, Other Agencies (SFExaminer)
     Free E-Bikes for S.F.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter and have the latest stories from Mission Local delivered directly to your inbox.A strange confrontation broke out and, abruptly, ended Sunday involving a San Francisco park ranger and a group of bike mechanics doing free work on JFK Drive and donating all tips to abortion rights charities.

Courtesy of the author.As a dad of three kids aged five and under, I know that rainy days can be a big challenge.Many Bay Area kids' activities are set up to take advantage of our normally-beautiful weather, blending the indoors and the outdoors seamlessly.That's great when it's 70 degrees and sunny.