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Parks, gardens, and outdoor admissions. 6 sources, linked on each listing.
Oakland · Lake Merritt / Oakland Parks · Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA · Parks & Outdoors
Public parks, walking/biking paths, playgrounds, lawns, and the Rotary Nature Center around Lake Merritt are free and open to all. Ideal for families, seniors, and outdoor activities.
When: Open daily (dawn to dusk)
Listed on City of Oakland / public parksLast verified:
San Francisco · Japanese Tea Garden · 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118 · Parks & Outdoors
Japanese Tea Garden Free Hour Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9am–10am. Open daily otherwise (last entry seasonally 4:30 or 5:30pm).
When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9–10 a.m. free hour
Listed on Gardens of Golden Gate ParkLast verified:
San Francisco · Conservatory of Flowers · Golden Gate Park, 100 John F. Kennedy Dr., San Francisco, CA · Parks & Outdoors
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Tue–Sun 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (last entry 4 p.m.)
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · Conservatory of Flowers · Golden Gate Park, 100 John F. Kennedy Dr., San Francisco, CA · Parks & Outdoors
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Tue–Sun 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (last entry 4 p.m.)
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · Japanese Tea Garden · 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118 · Parks & Outdoors
Japanese Tea Garden Free Hour Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9am–10am. Open daily otherwise (last entry seasonally 4:30 or 5:30pm).
When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9–10 a.m. free hour
Listed on Gardens of Golden Gate ParkLast verified:
Oakland · Oakland Museum of California · 1000 Oak St / 12th St entrance, Oakland, CA · Parks & Outdoors
OMCA Garden is free to enjoy during regular museum hours via the 12th Street / Lake Merritt entrance.
When: During regular museum hours
Source: Oakland Museum of CaliforniaLast verified:
San Francisco · Conservatory of Flowers · Golden Gate Park, 100 John F. Kennedy Dr., San Francisco, CA · Parks & Outdoors
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Tue–Sun 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (last entry 4 p.m.)
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
Oakland · Oakland Museum of California · 1000 Oak St / 12th St entrance, Oakland, CA · Parks & Outdoors
OMCA Garden is free to enjoy during regular museum hours via the 12th Street / Lake Merritt entrance.
When: During regular museum hours
Source: Oakland Museum of CaliforniaLast verified:
San Francisco · Conservatory of Flowers · Golden Gate Park, 100 John F. Kennedy Dr., San Francisco, CA · Parks & Outdoors
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Tue–Sun 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (last entry 4 p.m.)
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · Japanese Tea Garden · 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118 · Parks & Outdoors
Japanese Tea Garden Free Hour Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9am–10am. Open daily otherwise (last entry seasonally 4:30 or 5:30pm).
When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9–10 a.m. free hour
Listed on Gardens of Golden Gate ParkLast verified:
Oakland · Oakland Museum of California · 1000 Oak St / 12th St entrance, Oakland, CA · Parks & Outdoors
OMCA Garden is free to enjoy during regular museum hours via the 12th Street / Lake Merritt entrance.
When: During regular museum hours
Source: Oakland Museum of CaliforniaLast verified:
San Francisco · Conservatory of Flowers · Golden Gate Park, 100 John F. Kennedy Dr., San Francisco, CA · Parks & Outdoors
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Tue–Sun 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (last entry 4 p.m.)
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
Oakland · Oakland Museum of California · 1000 Oak St / 12th St entrance, Oakland, CA · Parks & Outdoors
OMCA Garden is free to enjoy during regular museum hours via the 12th Street / Lake Merritt entrance.
When: During regular museum hours
Source: Oakland Museum of CaliforniaLast verified:
San Francisco · Conservatory of Flowers · Golden Gate Park, 100 John F. Kennedy Dr., San Francisco, CA · Parks & Outdoors
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Tue–Sun 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (last entry 4 p.m.)
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
Oakland · Oakland Museum of California · 1000 Oak St / 12th St entrance, Oakland, CA · Parks & Outdoors
OMCA Garden is free to enjoy during regular museum hours via the 12th Street / Lake Merritt entrance.
When: During regular museum hours
Source: Oakland Museum of CaliforniaLast verified:
San Francisco · Japanese Tea Garden · Golden Gate Park, 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr., San Francisco, CA · Parks & Outdoors
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Winter hours 9 a.m.–4:45 p.m.; summer 9 a.m.–5:45 p.m.
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
Oakland · Lake Merritt / Lakeside Park · Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA · Parks & Outdoors
Lake Merritt parkland open 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. No swimming; boat permit required. Report issues via OAK 311.
When: Parkland open 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Listed on LakeMerritt.org / Oakland ParksLast verified:
Oakland · Lakeside Park (Lake Merritt) · Lakeside Park, Oakland, CA (Lake Merritt) · Parks & Outdoors
City of Oakland Lakeside Park at Lake Merritt: paved trails, Edoff Memorial Bandstand, wildlife sanctuary (oldest wildlife refuge in North America), Gardens at Lake Merritt, Rotary Nature Center, and more. Parkland is free to enter; Bellevue Ave parking fees apply ($3/2hr weekdays etc.).
When: Park open for public use; Bellevue Ave parking 7:30 a.m. until dusk
Listed on City of OaklandLast verified:
Oakland · Lakeside Park / Lake Merritt (City of Oakland) · Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612 · Parks & Outdoors
Lakeside Park at Lake Merritt — nation’s first wildlife refuge — offers free public access for jogging, biking, bird watching, Gardens at Lake Merritt, Edoff Memorial Bandstand, Bonsai Garden, and Rotary Nature Center. Bellevue Avenue parking $3/2hrs weekdays during operating hours.
When: Public park; Bellevue Ave parking 7:30am until dusk
Source: City of OaklandLast verified:
San Francisco · San Francisco Botanical Garden · 1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122 · Parks & Outdoors
Free Times: Daily 7:30–9am; Second Tuesday of every month; Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day. Museums for All: SNAP EBT free general admission upon presenting valid EBT card.
When: Daily free 7:30–9 a.m.; also Second Tuesday monthly; Thanksgiving/Christmas/New Year’s Day
Listed on Gardens of Golden Gate ParkLast verified:
San Francisco · San Francisco Botanical Garden · 1199 9th Ave., San Francisco, CA · Parks & Outdoors
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Daily from 7:30 a.m.; last entry 6 p.m.
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:
San Francisco · San Francisco Zoo and Gardens · Sloat Blvd. at The Great Highway, San Francisco, CA · Kids & Family
SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for $3 admission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.
When: Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (last entry 4 p.m.)
Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified: