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Free Day at GG Park’s 55-Acre Botanical Gardens on Mother’s Day 2025 (SF Residents)

Sunday, May 11, 2025 - 7:30 am to 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*7:30am to 9am - Early entry is free for everyone - entry via Main Gate only - Admission is free for San Francisco residents with valid ID, otherwise non-resident adult admission is $17
San Francisco Botanical Garden | 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122
San Francisco

Event Details

Gardens of Golden Gate Park

Explore 55 beautiful acres of landscaped gardens and open spaces that showcase more than 8,000 different kinds of plants from around the world. Accessible to all.

Open Daily at 7:30am-Last Entry
The Garden closes one hour after last entry. Last entry changes seasonally.

Spring & Summer Last Entry
2nd Sunday in March – September: 6pm

Admission is free for San Francisco residents with valid ID, otherwise non-resident adult admission is $17

FREE ADMISSION RULES
7:30am to 9am – Early entry is free for everyone – entry via Main Gate only
9am to 6pm – Free entry only for SF residents w/ valid ID

ID proof is required for the following Admissions Categories:

  • Military/Veterans
  • Museums for All
  • SF Residents
    • Current ID or Driver’s License showing SF address OR
    • Current utility bill or lease/rental agreement showing name and address with valid photo ID

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*7:30am to 9am - Early entry is free for everyone - entry via Main Gate only - Admission is free for San Francisco residents with valid ID, otherwise non-resident adult admission is $17
Categories: *Top Pick*, In Person, Mother's Day, Nature, Outdoors, San Francisco
Address: 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122

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