As many
times as we’ve been to San Francisco, it wasn’t until August 2017 we finally
got around to riding our bikes through Golden Gate Park. Created in the 1870’s
from sand and shore dunes known as the Outside Lands, the park drew its name
from nearby Golden Gate Strait. This large urban park covers 1,017 acres of
public grounds, and is similar in shape, but 20 percent larger than Central
Park in New York, to which it is often compared. It is over three miles long
east to west, and about half a mile wide north to south. With 13 millions
annual visitors, Golden Gate is the 5th most-visited city park in
the United States.
Aside
from the natural beauty and coastal environment of the park, there is something
for everyone here. Home to the De Young Museum, Academy of Sciences, Japanese
Tea Garden, Conservatory of Flowers, Botanical Garden, lakes, Bison Paddock, windmills,
Hippie Hill, and numerous walking paths and bike lanes. We even saw a motor home with a garden growing on it's roof! we took our time riding
through the park, taking pictures, and soaking up the good vibes.
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