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Tickets - Advanced Tickets Recommended

Admission is FREE for Members, School Groups, Veterans, and San Francisco City & County Residents (with proof of residency).

Become a Member!

School Group info and form to complete

Proof of San Francisco residency:

A California driver license or ID showing your San Francisco address is best for proof of residency.
A recent utility bill, lease, or other official documentation showing your San Francisco address as well as a photo ID is acceptable too.
Digital proof on your smart phone (i.e. photo of your ID, screenshot of your utility bill) is acceptable.

Veteran definition:

A person who is currently serving in the active military, naval, air, or space service, or who has completed such service and was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable

Admission for Non-Residents:

Gardens of Golden Gate Park Pass

Visit the Conservatory of Flowers, Japanese Tea Garden, and San Francisco Botanical Garden with one, multi-garden ticket!

Adults (February - November)

Adults (December - January)

Adults (Weekends year-round)

Youth & Seniors (Ages 12-17 and 65+)

Children (Ages 5-11)

Toddler (Ages 4 and under)

Families

(2 adults and all children under 17 residing in the same household)

February - November

December - January

Weekends year-round

$9 - $28

$13

$11

$15

Free

$27

$23

$31

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Free Days

Daily: 7:30–9am (enter via the Main Gate)

Monthly: Second Tuesday of every month

Holiday Free Days: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day

Museums For All

All visitors receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) are offered free general admission. Free admission for up to four people may be redeemed by presenting a valid EBT card upon entry. Full-priced admission to special exhibitions, events, and programs still applies. More info

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Hours

Open Daily at 7:30am

The Garden closes one hour after last entry

Last entry changes seasonally

Spring & Summer Last Entry:

2nd Sunday in March - September: 6pm

Fall & Winter Last Entry:

February - 2nd Saturday in March: 5pm

October - Early November: 5pm

1st Sunday in November - January: 4pm

Garden Bookstore and Plant Shop:

Open Daily, 10am-4pm

Closed on Federal Holidays

The Helen Crocker Russell Library of Horticulture:

Open Daily except Thursday, 10am-4pm

Closed on Federal Holidays

Brugmansia sp. in Andean Cloud Forest (1

Location

Location, Map, Public Transportation, Shuttle, & Parking

San Francisco Botanical Garden is located in Golden Gate Park, near the corner of Ninth Avenue and Lincoln Way.

There are two entrances, the Main Gate near Ninth Avenue, just inside the Park, and the Friend (North) Gate on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, just steps from the Japanese Tea Garden, de Young Museum, and California Academy of Sciences.

Main Gate opens 7:30am - closes at last entry

Friend (North) Gate opens 9am - closes at last entry

Public Transportation

The Garden is served by several public transit routes such as the N-Judah streetcar, 44, 28, 29, 7, 6, and 43 buses.

Muni information here.

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) here.

Golden Gate Transit here.

AC Transit here.

CalTrain here.

Sam Trans here.

See weekend and holiday free Golden Gate Park shuttle information here.

Parking

Parking for cars and bicycles is conveniently located in the Music Concourse Garage. Access to Music Concourse Garage parking is from Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. across from the Botanical Garden (enter the park at 9th Ave and Lincoln Way, garage entrance will be third right) or Fulton Street at 10th Avenue. The south pod (Cal Academy side) of the garage is closest to the Botanical Garden. Parking in the 800 space garage is encouraged.

Limited street parking is available in Golden Gate Park.

Additional bike parking is available at both the Main and Friend (North) entrances.

Garage Hours:

7am–7pm; Open other evening hours for scheduled events

Garage Hourly Rates:

$5.25 weekdays, $29.00 maximum
$6.25 weekends, $33.00 maximum
Monthly parking: $240 per month

Shuttle

The free Golden Gate Park Shuttle offers access to the Botanical Garden and the eastern half of Golden Gate Park with stops along JFK Drive, Stow Lake Boathouse, Haight Street, and at the Music Concourse near the Japanese Tea Garden and de Young Museum. The shuttle stop is a short walk to the Friend (North) Gate entrance of the Botanical Garden. The shuttle operates daily:

Monday to Friday from 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Saturday, Sundays and holidays from 10:00am to 6:00pm

Learn more about the shuttle and access to Golden Gate Park here

Accessibility

View our Accessibility for Gardens Visitors Policy here.

Wheelchair Access

Most of the Garden's pathways are wheelchair accessible, and accessible pathways are marked on wayfinding signage with the ISA symbol. Complimentary wheelchairs are available at either Garden entrance on a first come, first served basis.

Restrooms and Pathways

Accessible restrooms are located near the Friend (North) Gate, at the Botanical Garden at Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Tea Garden Drive.

There are also restrooms inside the Library building adjacent to the main entrance, and near the Great Meadow. These restrooms are not accessible. See the visitor map for accessible restrooms and paths.

Rules

Rules & Regulations

In order to ensure the enjoyment for all visitors please abide by the following rules:

No Wheeled Vehicles (Except for Wheelchairs and Strollers)
No Littering
No Pets
No Feeding Wildlife
No Smoking
No Picking or Stepping on Plants
No Tree Climbing
No Playing Sports
No Camping

Park Code Sec. 3.02, 3.05, 3.12, 4.01, 4.04, 4.05, 4.06, 5.02, 5.07; Health Code Article 19I

COVID-19 Protocols

For everyone's safety all visitors must abide the following rules:

If Sick, Stay Home and Talk with your Doctor
Masks are recommended in the Library and Garden Bookstore
People who are outdoors in close proximity to other people who are not part of their household are strongly encouraged to wear a well-fitted mask

More details about Core Guidance for COVID-19 from SF Dept. of Public Health