During the weekend of June 11-12, intricately stitched quilt panels will blanket the grassy lawn of Robin Williams Meadow and the National AIDS Memorial Grove in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park.
AIDS Memorial Quilt Panels to Return to GG Park
Letter to the Editor: Closing JFK Drive on Weekdays Does Not Serve the Greater Good
I attended the Board of Supervisors meeting that decided the fate of JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park. Prior to the vote, there were presentations of studies that had no focus on the Monday-to-Friday closings.
Letter to the Editor: ‘Thanks’ for the ‘Free’ Entry into ‘Gardens’
After all, the purpose of government is to subsidize, maintain and enhance the class interests of the wealthy, a mission it does exceedingly well.
Press Release: Outside Lands 2022 Lineup Released
14TH ANNUAL OUTSIDE LANDS SET FOR AUGUST 5-7, 2022
2022 LINEUP INCLUDES
GREEN DAY, POST MALONE AND SZA
Press Release: Annual 420 Event Returns to Hippie Hill
San Francisco’s legendary 420 celebration will return to Hippie Hill/Robin Williams Meadow in Golden Gate Park on Wednesday, April 20,
City Hall: Gordon Mar
There’s no better time to enjoy the enchantment of some of our City’s premier open spaces, and now there’s no barrier to doing it. Last month, I joined Mayor London Breed in sponsoring and passing legislation to make the Gardens of Golden Gate Park free for all San Francisco residents starting April 21.
Supervisors to Consider Permanent Closure of JFK Drive
Mayor London Breed’s proposal to permanently ban private motor vehicles from certain drives in Golden Gate Park will go before the Board of Supervisors soon, however, they might make some adjustments if they approve it.
Photos: Queen Wilhelmina Tulip Garden, by David Lockmiller. Spring 2022.
Spring flowers at the Queen Wilhelmina Tulip Garden in Golden Gate Park. Spring, 2022.
‘Looking Back’: Disc Golf
At the 18-hole Golden Gate Park Disc Golf Course, the tees at the start of each hole’s play are flat concrete slabs.
‘Slava Ukraini!’ Humanitarian Relief Concert Held in GG Park
The free event formed as a collaboration between groups including the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, the Ukrainian American Coordinating Council and music organization Sunset Piano.
Great Blue Herons Return to Stow Lake for 29th Year
Four of the five nests have Great Blue Herons incubating eggs. The fifth nest is a newly constructed nest, and that pair of herons are now engaged in building the nest and courtship rituals.
‘Greg’s Gaffes’: Bison Traumatized by Oversight
Absolutely gobsmacked at the lack of respect, the Golden Gate Park bison are slowly recovering after local woman Lindsey Lakestreet failed to show them off to her friend visiting from out of town.
Press Release: Free Admission to GG Park’s Gardens Approved by Board of Supervisors
The SF Board of Supervisors earlier this week passed legislation introduced by Mayor London Breed to make admission to the Conservatory of Flowers and Japanese Tea Garden free for San Francisco residents and all veterans.
Letter to the Editor: Car-Free JFK Drive Shuts Out Mobility-Impaired Citizens
I have an elderly grandmother who loves visiting the park. As she continues to grow old and in turn, become less mobile, she can’t visit the attractions she once loved because of the closure.
Press Release: SFMTA, Rec. and Park Support Keeping JFK Drive Car-Free
SFMTA, Recreation and Parks Recommend JFK Remain Car-free with Community Requested Access and Signage Improvements.
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