Current Route Details

Where is the car-free route?

Park visitors enjoy a virtually car-free route from one end of the park to the other. The 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 includes portions of JFK Promenade and Conservatory Drive; the west end includes Overlook Drive, Middle Drive, and portions of MLK Drive.

Map Description: The continuous car-free route is highlighted. It spans from Stanyan Street in the east, following the JFK Promenade to Transverse Drive, and continues through the western park via Overlook and Middle Drives to the Great Highway.

Who can use this car-free route?

Run, stroll, or roll—people of all ages and abilities, including bikers, joggers, pedestrians, and skaters, can use this route to enjoy nature safely away from vehicle traffic.

When is the car-free route in effect?

The route is currently closed to vehicle traffic 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Is the route completely car-free?

No. To ensure park operations and cross-park access, there are spots along the route that intersect with regular traffic or share the road with vehicles:

• Transverse Drive: Between JFK Drive and Overlook Drive.
• Polo Field Loop: A portion of the Metson/Middle Drive/MLK Drive loop near the south end of the Polo Field.
• Chain of Lakes: The intersection at MLK Drive and Chain of Lakes Drive (41st Avenue).
• Lincoln Way: A portion of MLK Drive near the Lincoln Way park entrance.
• Nancy Pelosi Drive: The section before it reaches JFK Drive.
• Authorized Vehicles: Please be aware that park maintenance, park rangers, and other city department vehicles may be using these roads.