A Western Jumbo Gym (Gymnopilus ventricosus) mushroom was found in Golden Gate Park recently.
Jumbo Mushroom Found in Golden Gate Park
Looking Back – Roald Amundsen
Amundsen’s goals were to survey the Magnetic North Pole (which compasses point to) and sail from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, which required passing north of Canada through the dangerous Northwest Passage, a task which had never been successfully done.
Operator Chosen to Run New Tennis Center in GG Park
The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department commissioners voted unanimously on Nov. 21 to authorize Lifetime Activities to handle day-to-day operations of the tennis center being renovated in Golden Gate Park.
Volunteers Needed: Kaiser Permanente Half Marathon
Over 1,200 volunteers are needed to assist runners for the Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and pre-race day tasks. Several assignments are available. Each volunteer receives a commemorative long sleeve t-shirt to keep and our heartfelt thanks.
Sunset Holiday Mercantile 2019
Sunset Holiday Mercantile 2019 will be held at the County Fair building on Ninth Avenue and Lincoln Way in Golden Gate Park on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14 and 15.
Looking Back – Heroes Grove
On Aug. 25, 2018, a solemn ceremony was held in the discreet Heroes Grove in Golden Gate Park, where the 18-ton granite Gold Star Mothers’ Rock stands more than eight feet tall, honoring San Franciscans who gave their lives in World War I. The ceremony highlighted the newly installed additional stones referenced Nov. 11, 1918, the date of the armistice, which was the inspiration for Veterans’ Day.
Public Horseback Riding Returns to GG Park
Equestrian enthusiasts can now experience Golden Gate
Park on horseback, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced today.
Letter to the Editor: Artificial Turf in Golden Gate Park
Dear Senator Feinstein,
You were very much involved in the defeat of the popularly supported “Proposition H, ” which would have banned artificial turf in Golden Gate Park.
Looking Back – The Story of Junipero Serra
Three thousand people attended the unveiling of the 30-foot-tall bronze statue of Junipero Serra in Golden Gate Park on Nov. 17, 1907, reported The San Francisco Call newspaper.
Historical Photo – ‘The Whales’ Sculpture in GG Park
Outside Lands Generates Millions for City, GG Park
By Erin Bank This year’s three-day Outside Lands music festival in Golden Gate Park, held Aug. 9-11, was one for the history books in many ways. According to Billboard Boxscore, 205,500 tickets […]
Press Release: Mountain Lion Spotted at West End of GG Park, Lake Merced
Officials have confirmed two mountain lion sightings in San Francisco since Aug. 21, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced today.
San Francisco Lawn Bowling Club to Host the 2019 National Championships
The top men and women lawn bowlers in the country will compete at the 2019 Lawn Bowling National Championships, hosted by the San Francisco Lawn Bowling Club (SFLBC) in Golden Gate Park, later this month.
‘Flexible Pricing’ Will Raise Entry Fees at Popular GG Park Attractions
Three popular attractions in Golden Gate Park will soon see “flexible” pricing rates for entrance fees charged to visitors residing outside of San Francisco on weekends, which city officials hope will raise revenue and relieve congestion.
Looking Back – GG Park’s Hidden History Treasure Quietly Turns 125
The Prayerbook Cross in Golden Gate Park is quietly celebrating its 125th birthday this year. The mostly hidden concrete cross is located in the heart of the park surrounded by trees, above Rainbow Falls alongside John F. Kennedy Drive, just east of the Crossover Drive overpass.
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