Getting to Golden Gate Park by Car

Golden Gate Park is accessible by a wide range of transportation options, including by car. There is currently a car-free route through the park, but much of the park remains accessible by automobile.

Where is the car-free route?

The car-free route runs from Stanyan Street at the east end of the park to Ocean Beach and the Great Highway at the west end. The east end of the route includes portions of the JFK Promenade and Conservatory Drive; the west end of the route includes Overlook Drive, Middle Drive, and portions of MLK Drive.

Car-free route map:

Streets Open to Cars:

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To ensure accessibility for all, the following routes remain open to automobiles:

• Through Routes (North/South): Transverse Drive, Chain of Lakes Drive, and Crossover Drive (linking 25th Ave/19th Ave).
• East Side Access: MLK Drive (Kezar to Crossover), Nancy Pelosi Drive, Bowling Green Drive, the Music Concourse Loop, and Blue Heron Lake Loop.
• West Side Access: JFK Drive (Transverse to Great Highway), MLK Drive (Crossover to Sunset Blvd), and Middle Drive West.

Can I drive through the park?

Yes. Traveling north or south, drivers can use Transverse Drive, Chain of Lakes Drive, and 25th Ave/Crossover Drive/19th Ave/Park Presidio. Traveling within the park to destinations is allowed on:

• East side of park:

• MLK Drive from Kezar Drive to Crossover Drive

• Nancy Pelosi Drive from MLK Drive to JFK Promenade

• Bowling Green Drive from MLK Drive to Nancy Pelosi Drive

• The Music Concourse one-way loop (Music Concourse Dr to Bowl Dr to Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr)

• Blue Heron Lake Loop and Blue Heron Lake Drive East

• West side of the park:

• JFK Drive from Transverse to Great Highway

• MLK Drive from Crossover Drive to Sunset Boulevard

• MLK Drive (one-way eastbound) from Chain of Lakes Drive to Sunset Boulevard

• Middle Drive West from Transverse to dead end at Overlook

• Polo Fields South one-way loop (Metson Rd to Middle Dr West to MLK Drive)

• Entrance and exit streets:

• Arguello to Conservatory Drive West (from Fulton)

• 10th Ave to Music Concourse Garage (from Fulton)

• 30th, 36th, and 47th Avenues (from Fulton)

• 7th, 9th, and 25th Avenues (from Lincoln Way)

• Sunset Boulevard (from Irving Street)

Note: Paratransit vehicles are permitted to enter the Music Concourse at 8th Avenue and Fulton.

How do I drive to my favorite spots in the park?

Getting to the Museums, Japanese Tea Garden and Music Concourse

• From the north: Access the Music Concourse Garage from the Fulton Street and 10th Avenue entrance.
• From the south: Access the Garage via Music Concourse Drive, off of MLK Drive near 9th Avenue and Lincoln Way.

Visit the Getting to the Music Concourse page for more information.

Getting to Blue Heron Lake Boathouse

• From the north: Enter at 25th Ave and Fulton. Take Transverse Drive, turn left onto MLK Drive, then turn left onto Blue Heron Drive.
• From the south: Enter at 19th Ave or 9th Ave and Lincoln Way, follow MLK Drive to Blue Heron Drive.

Getting to the Polo Field

• From the north: Street parking is available on JFK Drive via the 30th Ave, 36th Ave, or 43rd Ave/Fulton entrances. For the South Lot, enter at 25th/Fulton, take Transverse to MLK West, and stay right onto Metson Road.
• From the south: Enter at Sunset Blvd or 25th Ave/Lincoln Way. Follow MLK Drive and turn onto Metson Road.

Getting to the Beach Chalet Soccer Fields

• From the north: Enter at 47th Ave and Fulton. Make a slight left onto JFK Drive.
• From the south: Enter at 41st Ave/Lincoln Way to Chain of Lakes Drive, cross MLK Drive, and turn left at JFK Drive.

Where can I park?

Music Concourse Garage: An 800-space underground lot with direct access to museums and gardens. North entrance at 10th Ave/Fulton; South entrance at MLK Dr/Concourse Dr. Open daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Street Parking: Approximately 4,700 spaces are available along roadways throughout the park.

Accessible Parking Locations:

• Haight/Stanyan
• McLaren Lodge
• Bowling Green Lot
• Bandshell Lot (20 spaces)
• Music Concourse Garage
• MLK Dr at 7th Ave
• Botanical Gardens Entrance
• Nancy Pelosi Drive
• Blue Heron Lake Loop
• Old Speedway Meadow Lot
• Senior Center / Dog Training
• Bison Paddock (JFK Dr)
• Angler’s Lodge Lot
• Beach Chalet Soccer Lot
• GGP Golf Course Lot
• Archery Range (47th Ave)
• Dutch Windmill

Accessible Parking Map:

Accessibility Questions? Visit our Accessibility Questions page for more information on resources in Golden Gate Park.