Botanical garden · San Francisco, CA
A large botanical garden in Golden Gate Park, open daily from 7:30 am. Entry is free in the early morning and on some other days; a ticket is needed at other times.
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1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
Check the date you plan to visit. No live opening status.
Checked September 29, 2026 · Official visitor source · Hours source
For a future visit, confirm the date, ticket availability and special-event exceptions with the garden.
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Not a garden recommendation.
Most pathways are wheelchair accessible and marked with the ISA symbol. Free wheelchairs are available at either entrance on a first come, first served basis.
Official visitor informationStraight-line distances from this garden’s street address, not driving distances.
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