Golden Gate Park

　　  Guide    　　You can rent rowboats and pedal boats at Stow Lake. (Phone: 415-752-7869. Boats are $13–$17 per hour, surrey rides are $20, bikes are $8, and inline skates are $6.)    Introduction           Covering 1,017 acres (approximately 411.55 hectares), Golden Gate Park stretches over three miles west from Stanyan Street to Ocean Beach. Designed in 1871 by 24-year-old William Hammond Hall, this largest park in San Francisco transformed windswept sand dunes into one of the world’s greatest urban parks. It features numerous walking paths and gardens, serving as the city’s “green lung.” Additionally, it houses three popular city museums—the California Academy of Sciences, the Asian Art Museum, and the M.H. de Young Memorial Museum. Cultural highlights include a Japanese tea garden, windmills, and historic statues. Recreational activities include boating, horseback riding, tennis, and golf, along with a children’s playground.    Admission / Opening Hours    For more information, contact the McLaren Lodge Office. Phone: 415-831-2700. Website: www.sfpt.org. Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm.

　　     San Francisco, USA