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JFK Promenade
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A car-free route along a portion of JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park has existed since 1967, when street closures began every Sunday, on many Saturdays and during holidays and special events, allowing park visitors of all ages and abilities to use the roadway free of car traffic. In 2020, as the city grappled with the COVID pandemic, this portion of JFK, along with other roads in the park, were closed to vehicle traffic seven days a week.
On April 28, 2022, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved Mayor London Breed’s legislation to ensure JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park remains vehicle-free permanently. The legislation, co-sponsored by Supervisors Matt Haney, Rafael Mandelman, and Dean Preston, greenlit approximately 55 improvements to make the park easier to access for seniors, the disability community, and those who live further away.
In November 2022, San Francisco voters reaffirmed the previous legislation, making the new JFK Promenade a permanent car-free route enjoyed by a wide range of visitors. Along the route, visitors can enjoy art installations, public pianos, rest stops and enhanced entrances featuring seating and lawn games, and live music.
Golden Gate Park Access and Safety Program Quarterly Reports
- Golden Gate Park Access and Safety Program Report (Fiscal Year 2023)
- Golden Gate Park Access and Safety Program Quarterly Report (Summer 2023)
- Golden Gate Park Access and Safety Program Quarterly Report (Spring 2023)
- Golden Gate Park Access and Safety Program Quarterly Report (Winter 2023)
- Golden Gate Park Access and Safety Program Quarterly Report (Fall 2022)
- Golden Gate Park Access and Safety Program Quarterly Report (Summer 2022)
Come out to the Golden Gate Bandshell on Sunday Ap… Golden Gate Bandshell: Punk Rock at the Shell Learn More
Come out and join us at the Golden Gate Bandshell … Golden Gate Bandshell: Crucial Reggae Sunday Learn More
Come out and join us on April 16th from 4:00 pm - … Golden Gate Bandshell: Singer/Songwriter Wednesday Learn More
Come out and join us at the Golden Gate Bandshell … Golden Gate Bandshell: Golden Gate Park Big Band Learn More
Come out to the Golden Gate Bandshell for Bicycle … Golden Gate Bandshell: Bicycle Day Learn More
Come out to the Golden Gate Bandshell for Crucial … Golden Gate Bandshell: Crucial Reggae Sunday Special Event Learn More
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People of the Promenade
Meet the interesting folks we find enjoying the JFK Promenade, like Billy, who has lived near Golden Gate Park since the psychedelic 1960s. In his time, he’s watched icons like Janis Joplin and The Doors perform at the park. Of Joplin, he said, “To hear the sound of her voice just makes me shiver, you know what I mean? She was something else. She will always be my favorite.” Read more
Free Adaptive Bike Program Serving People with Disabilities
In partnership with BORP Adaptive Sports and Recreation and SFMTA, we’re providing free adaptive bikes during the summer and fall months.
The season runs through the end of October!
Golden Gate Park
Saturdays, 10am-2pm at the Music Concourse behind the Bandshell, next to the new, free accessible parking lot
Reservations are not required . First come, first served.
Hand cycles, foot trikes, tandem bikes and more!
More info at (510) 848-2930 or SFCycling@borp.org
Did you know?
+ Almost 7 million visits have been made to the JFK portion of the car-free route since the closure, that’s 36% more daily park visits than before the closure
+ 93.4% of the regular weekday parking within the park is still available
+ Before becoming car-free, 75% of westbound vehicle trips on JFK were to get somewhere else in the City, not to reach a park destination
+ JFK represents only 9.6% of the roadways in the park
Be kind, say hello, ride slow on the JFK Promenade
You might see some new signs on the JFK Promenade! These signs are a reminder to be safe, say hello, ride slow, and to enjoy this shared space! Read more about our campaign with SFMTA to keep the JFK Promenade fun, safe, and accessible for all.
