Golden Gate Park

Stow Lake

Golden Gate Park has so much to offer! I have yet to explore it all but can't wait to go back!

Our First stop was at the boat house at Stow Lake where you can rent pedal or paddle boats, there are restrooms and a snack bar.

Then head to "The Chinese Pavillion and Huntington Falls" (the island!) -(see map below)- I absolutely LOVE seeing the waterfall and being to walk right up to it. We hike up the stairs just to the side of the waterfall,  it was a blast (ooh, bring bread if you want to feed the ducks!). The kids had a great time too and ran their energy out! At the top of the staircase there is a trail with a small hike up it to "Strawberry Hill" to enjoy the amazing view! Don't worry too much about taking off course trails your on an island so theres no real getting lost so feel free to explore just be cautions of anything too steep!

Back at the bottom we cross the waterfall to check out the "Chinese Pavillion" and wrap up our day feeding the ducks, if I remember the food! Free Street Parking, no entrance fees, only costs are boat rentals and snack bar.

Go Enjoy a peaceful venture to Stow Lake you wont be disappointed!
Happy Exploring!

 Sorry no waterfall pix, I went it alone on this trip, couldn't get the girls to sit still long enough, but we will be going back so next time, feel free to share pix!

You can pick up a copy of the park map at the boathouse/snack bar!

Golden Gate Park Map:

http://www.golden-gate-park.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/map_of_golden_gate_park.pdf