They’re here. And there’s a lot of them
One recent evening I went batting.
1,017 Acres: Life in the Park
A San Francisco writer's rambles through Golden Gate Park
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Random delights
I’m still getting back on my feet dear friends, but here are some recent sights that made me smile:
Hungry Heart
Dear friends,
Nothing gold can stay
I’m 500 miles away of from the park today, up in Eugene Oregon, where my brother is dying.
Prom Afternoon
In honor of prom season, Rec and Park held its own Senior Prom at the County Fair Building yesterday afternoon.
My favorite lake
There are a dozen lakes in Golden Gate Park, each with a special charm.
Here's where all those plants come from
Gabriel Ortega leads the Rec and Park nursery—and as far as he’s concerned, “it’s the best job in the department.” With a small but dedicated team of four, he spends his days growing and caring for the wide variety of plants that help keep parks across the city lush, green, and welcoming.
The once-a-year skate park
Here’s one of more esoteric rites of spring in the park.
Park Pioneer
"He asked me if I could spade. I said yes."
A Fan's Guide to Golden Gate Park
Here are a few things I recently learned about Golden Gate Park:
The Park's Newest and Smallest Museum
Move over DeYoung and Academy of Sciences.