Golden Gate Park Gardens

BAYS Memorial Garden

205 Conservatory Drive West | Map It

The Bay Area Young Survivors (BAYS) Breast Cancer Memorial Garden is the first permanent memorial of its kind in the U.S. dedicated to lives lost to breast cancer. Located at the junction of Arguello Boulevard and Conservatory Drive, this space honors the strength of the community and the legacy of survivors. More information on the BAYS Memorial Garden .

Camellia Garden

Conservatory Drive East off of JFK Drive | Map It

Golden Gate Park was built from sand dunes in the 1870s and continues to bloom year-round thanks to San Francisco’s mild climate. Wander the trails to find this delightful little garden of camellias, a perfect example of the rare and exotic plants cultivated by generations of park gardeners.

CommUNITY Garden

780 Frederick Street | Map It

This .66-acre space features 67 raised bed plots, a tool-lending library, and demonstration gardens. Emphasizing environmentally sustainable practices, the garden also includes a native plant nursery and offers educational programming for budding gardeners.

Conservatory of Flowers

100 John F. Kennedy Drive | Map It

Opened in 1879, this historic landmark houses some 1,700 species of tropical plants, including rare orchids and giant water lilies. Admission is free to San Francisco residents and veterans.

Conservatory of Flowers at gggp.org

Dahlia Garden

Pompeii Circle off of JFK Drive | Map It

Located inside the oval of the Conservatory driveway, this garden features some 1,000 plants that reach full bloom by late August. It is carefully tended by the Dahlia Society of California, continuing a legacy that began in 1940 to showcase species from around the world.

Fuchsia Dell

Conservatory Drive East off of JFK Drive | Map It

Developed in 1940, this secluded hillside likely originated with plantings from the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition. The dell features a brass sundial on a masonry pedestal and serves as a quiet showcase for beautiful fuchsia varieties.

Japanese Tea Garden

75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive | Map It

The oldest Japanese tea garden in the U.S. offers 3.5 acres of harmonious landscaping, featuring Japanese maples, twisting pines, and spectacular cherry blossoms in the spring. Admission is free to San Francisco residents and veterans.

Japanese Tea Garden at gggp.org

Queen Wilhelmina Garden

1690 John F. Kennedy Drive | Map It

Located beneath the Dutch Windmill, this garden features some 10,000 tulip bulbs that blossom every March alongside Iceland poppies. It was named in 1962 to honor the long-reigning queen of the Netherlands.

John McLaren Rhododendron Dell

John F. Kennedy Drive, near the Music Concourse | Map It

This 20-acre site honors the father of Golden Gate Park with over 850 varieties of his favorite flower. Recent renovations and advanced techniques have helped these sensitive plants thrive, providing a spectacular visual display every spring.

Rose Garden

John F. Kennedy Drive near 14th Avenue | Map It

The park’s Rose Garden features elegant hybridized blooms in a wide variety of shapes and fragrances. It serves as a beautiful backdrop for visitors and a symbol of romance in the park. Visit sfrosesociety.org for more event info.

San Francisco Botanical Garden

1199 Ninth Avenue | Map It

Growing more than 8,000 plant varieties across 55 acres, this garden includes coast redwoods, cloud forests, and flora from around the globe. Admission is free to San Francisco residents and veterans.

Botanical Garden at gggp.org

Shakespeare Garden

335 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive | Map It

Established in 1928, this intimate garden showcases the plants and trees mentioned in the works of William Shakespeare. It remains one of the city’s most popular wedding venues and a peaceful spot for a quiet afternoon.