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#golden-gate-park

When Cjay Roughgarden was crafting what would become the largest public art installation in Golden Gate Park's history, she sought inspiration from her favorite children's book. The Richmond-based artist and fabricator has long been captivated by the story of "Cyrus the Unsinkable Sea Serpent," a 1975 tale of an enormous maritime monster who is urged by a shark to sink a boat of civilians, but overcomes the peer pressure to save them from the dangers at sea.

"The people have spoken and there is overwhelming support for Music Concourse Drive to adopt the moniker 'Claude the Alligator Way,'" said Melgar. "For generations to come, a stroll in the park or a visit to the Academy of Sciences will still remind all of Claude's fans and followers of his impact. With this street name, he will always continue to make San Francisco proud."

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.

Now in its fourth season, the family- and dog-friendly space transforms the JFK Promenade's Golden Mile into a vibrant weekend destination filled with drinks, lawn games, public art, and curated local food trucks. Located just west of the Rose Garden near 14th Avenue East Meadow, the Whale's Tail is open every Saturday and Sunday afternoon (noon to 6pm) through October 2025, plus select holiday Mondays.