Gardens of Golden Gate Park
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Gardens of Golden Gate Park
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Connecting people to plants, the planet, and each other. Jointly operating the Conservatory of Flowers, Japanese Tea Garden, and
San Francisco Botanical Garden.
Skip the mall. Gift a year of nature and wonder.🌳✨ Treat someone you love to a Gardens membership.

They'll enjoy a full year of unlimited free admission to three remarkable Gardens, exclusive 20% savings on Lightscape tickets & more incredible perks.

Gift today at gggp.org/giftmembership
November 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Come warm up in the Conservatory and enjoy a festive pop of color! Did you know that in their native range of Mexico, Guatemala and Belize, "flame leaf trees" (poinsettias) can grow up to 15 feet tall? They can look quite different from their potted American relatives.
November 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Create special memories with friends and family in the Gardens this holiday season.
🎟️ Get a Gardens Pass and enjoy all three Gardens for less than the price of two. The Gardens are free daily for Members, Museums For All participants, Veterans, and San Francisco Residents.
November 27, 2025 at 1:29 AM
⏰The countdown is on for this can’t-miss Bay Area experience. Lightscape opens in San Francisco Friday, November 21. Discover this dazzling after-dark installation of art, light, and music by strolling the mile-long lighted trail in the Botanical Garden. ✨
November 14, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Today, and every day, the Gardens of Golden Gate Park show appreciation for veterans.

All three gardens are open to the public today and all U.S. Veterans & active duty servicemembers receive free admission to the Gardens EVERY day. To ALL Veterans - thank you for your service!

gggp.org/visit
November 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Get the group together and make your Friendsgiving unforgettable at Lightscape! Enjoy delicious chicken & waffles, tacos, chocolate-dipped churros, kettle corn, and a selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
November 8, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Fall hours at the Gardens have begun! 🍂
⛩️ Japanese Tea Garden:
Open daily at 7:30am - last entry
Last entry is 4:30pm, closed at 5pm

🌸Botanical Garden: open daily at 7:30am - last entry
Last entry is 4pm, closed at 5pm.
November 4, 2025 at 1:01 AM
These are Everybody's Gardens, and they're free for all visitors receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits / EBT card).

While the Gardens may not have hot meals to share, we hope they can serve as space for all to rest, recharge, rejuvenate, and reconnect.

Learn more at gggp.org/tickets
November 3, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Gather for a night that glows starting November 21! ✨This month join us at Lightscape, a one-of-a-kind, immersive light and music experience after dark that will transform the Botanical Garden into a mesmerizing world of wonder with a mile-long trail.
November 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Did you know that Dahlia's are the official flower of both San Francisco and Mexico? 🌸 As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close the Gardens of Golden Gate Park honor the heritage and richness across Latin American countries.
October 15, 2025 at 10:13 PM
As summer winds down in San Francisco, there's something magical to look forward to this winter. ❄️ Lightscape is a one-of-a-kind, immersive light and music experience that will transform the Botanical Garden into a mesmerizing world of dazzling lights and larger than life sculptures. ✨
October 14, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Steven Pitsenbarger, Garden Supervisor at the Japanese Tea Garden, was recently featured in HGTV's Zen Garden Ideas for a Serene Outdoor Experience. In the article, Pitsenbarger discusses the cultural significance of zen gardens, key design elements, maintenance tips, and more.
October 9, 2025 at 4:42 PM
We're very sad to hear about the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall. We honor and celebrate her life as a renowned primatologist, conservationist and inspiration to many across the globe. 🕊️
October 1, 2025 at 11:22 PM
We heard wonderful stories over the weekend from the attendees of Flower Piano. 🎹
Last year, Wynn Dickinson and Dawn Gunter spotted Flower Piano on the PBS NewsHour and hit subscribe on our newsletter.
September 23, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Last 3 days of Flower Piano!🌸🎹 Come out and enjoy!!

Pianos are open for performances & anybody to play 10am- 6pm. Last entry is at 6pm, unless you're enjoying this evening's Happy Hour & special performance by Los Tangueros del Oeste. Get tickets at gggp.org/flowerpiano
September 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Thank you Kron 4 for highlighting 10 years of Flower Piano at the Botanical Garden! 🌸🎹
There are 5 days left of Flower Piano, don't miss out on the piano magic! ✨

🔗 Tickets at gggp.org/flowerpiano
September 17, 2025 at 12:24 AM
On this historical day, Claude's 30th Hatchday, we celebrate that there were once alligators in our lily pond at the Conservatory of Flowers. We also celebrate that our plants rarely bite humans! Come visit!!

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September 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The 10th anniversary of Flower Piano is this Friday! September 12-21🎹🌸
Get ready for an unforgettable experience where 12 pianos are placed throughout the Botanical Garden for a unique, interactive music festival.
September 10, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Live music, priority entry, drinks, dedicated seating, and more. What better way to spend a summer day than at Flower Piano Lounge? ☀️🎶The Lounge at Flower Piano is your spot to relax, unwind, and take in the music with extra comfort.
September 6, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Happy Women's Equality Day! 🤍 Today, we honor the trailblazing women who have have paved the way, like Sydney Stein Rich, the first woman gardener in the Golden Gate Park in the 1940s. Stein would go onto becoming Head Nurserywoman & Chief Gardener at the Conservatory of Flowers. 🍃
August 26, 2025 at 8:37 PM
The 10th anniversary of Flower Piano is less than a month away, and we're taking a trip down memory lane! ✨ To celebrate, here are 10 of our favorite photos from 10 years of Flower Piano! 🌸🎹 We'd love to see your memories from over the years, comment, share, and tag us in your favorite photos. 📸
August 25, 2025 at 11:53 PM
We're excited to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Flower Piano! Help set the tone for a fun and memorable experience during this beloved annual event. Join us as a volunteer, September 12-21.🌸🎹

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August 20, 2025 at 11:20 PM
🌸🎹 The 10th anniversary of Flower Piano is just 1 month away! 🌸🎹
On September 12-21 the Botanical Garden will transform into one of the most unique, creative, and interactive music festivals with more than 100 scheduled performances and plenty of open play time.
August 13, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Last Wednesday, the Gardens with the San Francisco Interfaith Council, and more commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings with a blessing service for peace in the Pagoda Plaza.

Learn more at gggp.org/commemorating-hiroshima-day
August 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
🌼Kick off the month of August with exciting events in the Gardens of Golden Gate Park.

🌱 Final Day of Bean Sprouts Family Days
Friday, August 1, 10am-2pm
Create your own adventures in the Children’s Garden, watch for ripening berries, sunflowers, and more.
gggp.org/learn/family...
July 30, 2025 at 12:10 AM