Golden Mile

See the Artwork On the Golden Mile at Golden Gate Park

01.28.2025
San Francisco
Dog Friendly, Bike Rides, Relaxing, Hikes

As San Francisco’s largest park, Golden Gate Park is the heartbeat of the city. Hearts swelled even more when JFK Drive became a permanent car-free street. That’s more open space for biking, walking, roller skating, and ADA accessibility. And it all goes better with beautiful outdoor art. A recent new addition is the impressive sea serpent art installation at Golden Gate Park's

Rainbow Falls.

Named Naga, this glowing creature was originally created for Burning Man in 2024. After a most comprehensive and detailed installation in the Rainbow Falls pond, Naga now looms and shines at an impressive 25 feet high and 100 feet long. Take a seat in one of the Adirondacks and just marvel at such creativity.

Dubbed the Golden Mile (it’s actually about 1.5 miles) and flanked by the botanical gardens, Japanese tea garden, grassy meadows, and other, more permanent, points of interest, JFK Drive also features rotating art installations of murals, sculptures, and abundant bright yellow Adirondack chairs for kicking back to relax. The art is all part of the Golden Mile project.

There are also communal game areas with sports like ping-pong, along with scheduled live music, and weekend bonuses including a beer and wine garden.

See the exhibition “Eat, Travel, Play, Care" integrated along the route, featuring the bronze sculptures of Rabbitwoman and Dogman, two diverse characters conveying the power of love and unity.

Whatever you see when you go, it’s sure to be interesting, inspiring, and informative. That’s just Golden.

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