My favorite way to bike in Golden Gate Park

"Golden Gate Park is basically San Francisco's backyard - except this backyard has windmills, roller discos, and no annoying neighbors. I love that you can bike from end to end without dodging Teslas and delivery robots. With so much ground to cover, choosing the right route makes all the difference. I've spent countless rides figuring out the best ways to see it all without missing a beat. So hop on your bike and let's ride - I'll show you the best paths to take."

"I've road-tested plenty of routes, but two always deliver. JFK Way and the Overlook Way both stretch across the park at seven miles round trip, offering an effortless coast west to the ocean and a gentle but steady climb back east. It's just the right balance - easy enough to enjoy, challenging enough to feel like a ride. Start your ride Enter the park at Stanyan and Haight Street and head right"

"Once you cross Kezar Drive, take a deep breath and let the city noise fade away - you're officially on the JFK Promenade, a glorious 1.5-mile car-free stretch that's been blissfully vehicle-free since 2020. This is where Golden Gate Park lets loose: giant art installations, funky road murals, outdoor musical instruments, and a rotating lineup of lawn games. No wonder San Franciscans voted in 2022 to keep this road permanently closed to cars - it's too much fun to give back."

"Cruising along the promenade, you will pass gardens, meadows, a waterfall, and other noteworthy sites. The Conservatory of Flowers, dating to 1878, is an architectural statement and the oldest working conservatory in North America. It houses rare flora from around the world. Skatin' Place - near JFK Drive and 6th Avenue - is an open-air roller disco that skaters have"

Golden Gate Park contains two recommended seven-mile round-trip bike routes—JFK Way and Overlook Way—that coast west to the ocean and climb gently back east. Enter at Stanyan and Haight Street and head toward JFK Drive; a nearby kiosk offers coffee and pastries. The JFK Promenade is a 1.5-mile car-free stretch with art installations, murals, outdoor instruments, and lawn games. The route passes gardens, meadows, a waterfall, the Conservatory of Flowers (dating to 1878), and Skatin' Place, an open-air roller disco near JFK Drive and 6th Avenue. The routes balance accessibility and mild challenge for enjoyable park rides.

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