San Francisco Botanical Garden, Botanical garden in Golden Gate Park, United States.
The San Francisco Botanical Garden extends across 55 acres, containing over 8,000 plant species from global climate zones within Golden Gate Park.
Construction of the garden began in 1937 through Works Progress Administration funding, following Helene Strybing's substantial financial contribution in 1927.
The garden hosts the Flower Piano event each summer, transforming the grounds into an outdoor concert venue with pianos placed among the plant collections.
San Francisco residents enter free with identification, while other visitors pay admission to explore the gardens between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM daily.
The garden maintains specialized collections including Cloud Forest species from Central America, South America, and Southeast Asia, adapting to San Francisco's climate.
Location: San Francisco
Operator: San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department;San Francisco Botanical Garden Society
Phone: +14156611316
Website: https://sfbg.org
GPS coordinates: 37.76736,-122.46968
Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:10
San Francisco features landmarks from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Presidio Pet Cemetery. The city combines natural landscapes with historical architecture. Visitors find beaches, parks, museums, art galleries and historic buildings.
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Francis Scott Key Monument
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