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The Bay Area Just Got 18 New Miles of Trails
Brand New, New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches Bay Area nature lovers, you’re in luck. The Bay Area just got 18 new miles of trails. The Tyler Ranch Staging Area provides new public access for pedestrian, equestrian, and bicycle use on more than 18 miles of trails across 2,800 acres of protected open space on the Tyler Ranch and more...
Golden Gate Park’s Iconic “Stow Lake” Getting A New Name
Bay Area Favorites, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news that a “short list” of new names for Golden Gate Park’s Stow Lake has been released. The decision comes after years of scrutiny surrounding the lake’s namesake, William Stow – a 19th-century California Assemblymember, who expressed his antisemitism openly throughout his political career. more...
Here’s Which SF Parks Are Closed for Winter 2023
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department has announced winter closures in its parks. As we move into December, a number of parks have begun or will begin their annual winter closure in the near future: St. Mary’s Dog Play Area – November 27 to late – February 2024 Upper Douglass Dog Play Area more...
Bay Area’s “Cut Your Own” Christmas Tree Farms 2023
Bay Area Favorites, Christmas, Outdoorsy Love the smell of pine and got a hankering for a real Christmas tree? Ditch the paved asphalt lot for a real Christmas tree farm with plenty of charm and festive activities to really get you into the holiday spirit. Updated 11/21/23 2023 Bay Area Christmas Tree Farms Confirmed for 2023 Patchen California Christmas more...
SF’s New I-80 Freeway “Urban Forest” Just Opened
Brand New, Outdoorsy, San Francisco San Francisco Public Works has opened the city’s first street tree nursery. The City’s new Street Tree Nursery took root on November 9, 2023, at a celebration marking the opening of the innovative Public Works project to grow San Francisco’s urban forest, combat climate change and train people for jobs planting more...
122-Year Old Golden Gate Park Bandshell Closed Until 2024
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco Golden Gate Park’s historic Bandshell in between the de Young and California Academy of Sciences is now closed for structural renovations until 2024. The Golden Gate Bandshell façade will undergo minor repairs and maintenance work this winter to get it ready for the 2024 season. Please note that there will be more...
Golden Gate Park is Getting Its First New Memorial Garden in Over 3 Decades
Brand New, New Parks, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco Thanks to SFGate for sharing the news that San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park is getting its first brand-new memorial in more than 30 years. The last memorial built was the Aids Memorial Grove in 1991. The brand new memorial, Bay Area Young Survivors Breast Cancer Memorial Garden, is expected to open more...
Last Weekend for Ocean Beach Bonfires in 2023 (Final Night Oct. 31)
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco This is your last weekend of 2023 to enjoy a bonfire on Ocean Beach in San Francisco. Bonfire season ends on October 31, 2023. November 1 kicks off the “No Burn” season which runs from November 1 to the end of February, when bonfires are not allowed. Then you’ll have to more...
SF Planning Epic “Winter Lights at the Gardens” for GG Park in 2024
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco The Gardens of Golden Gate Park, which includes the Conservatory of Flowers, Japanese Tea Garden, and San Francisco Botanical Garden, are planning a unique winter lights installation from mid-November 2024 through early January 2025. Details are sparse for now as they are currently accepting proposals for a lighting partner to help more...
“Barbie Movie Night” Coming to Oracle Park October 27
Get Out: Events, Outdoorsy, San Francisco The year’s biggest movie is coming to the biggest screen in San Francisco on Halloween weekend. In collaboration with Warner Bros. and Mattel, join in at Oracle Park on Friday, October 27 for a special celebration of everything Barbie. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the film begins promptly at 7:15 more...
Bay Area Fall Guide 2023: Pumpkin Patches, Fall Colors & Corn Mazes
Bay Area Favorites, Halloween, Outdoorsy We’re very lucky here in the Bay Area for our beautiful autumn weather. We have our gorgeous “Indian Summer” to thank for that which extends a bit of warmth and brings us plenty of dry days to get outdoors. Despite the warm temps, you can still get into the fall spirit more...
10 Best Corn Mazes in the Bay Area for 2023
Halloween, Outdoorsy, Things to Do Let’s get lost in a corn maze! These insane twists and turns of nature used to be done manually, but now they’re mostly done by GPS and computer-controlled machines. We’ve rounded up the best corn mazes open for 2023 around the greater Bay Area, plus we’ve also thrown in a few smaller more...
Fall Colors of the Bay: Where to See the Leaves Change | 2023
Outdoorsy The Bay Area may not be renowned for its fall colors, but with a bit of planning, you can still see the beautiful leaves change. Updated for 2023 San Francisco Botanical Garden San Francisco | While the color of the leaves in San Francisco will never be confused for Vermont in the more...
Oakland’s Free Friday Night Fall Block Parties w/ Off the Grid
Museums / Cultural Institutions, Oakland, Outdoorsy, Sponsored Reconnect with family, friends, and community during Friday Nights at OMCA. These free events provide a gathering place each week, including live music, hands-on activities, Off the Grid (OTG) food trucks, and late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. Limited flat rate parking for Friday more...
Where to Go Apple Picking: Bay Area + Northern California Guide (2023)
Outdoorsy Want fresh apples? It doesn’t get any fresher than straight from the tree. There are lots of local farms near San Francisco where you can pick your own apples. Peak apple-picking season near the Bay Area is typically September and October. But don’t wait – many people who wait until later more...
