Golden Gate Park offers bikeable routes that span seven miles round trip, with JFK Way and the Overlook Way delivering an easy westward coast to the ocean and a gentle climb back east. Enter at Stanyan and Haight Street and head toward JFK Drive, with a nearby Flywheel Coffee Kiosk for pre-ride coffee and pastries. After crossing Kezar Drive the JFK Promenade becomes a 1.5-mile car-free stretch with giant art installations, road murals, outdoor musical instruments, and rotating lawn games. The Conservatory of Flowers, dating to 1878, houses rare flora and is the oldest working conservatory in North America. Skatin' Place near JFK Drive and 6th Avenue hosts an open-air roller disco.
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.
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.
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