Fuchsia Dell-Golden Gate Park
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Location: Conservatory East Drive with J.F. Kennedy Drive to the south, Fulton to the north, and Stanyan to the east
Starting Point: Visitors can find the Fuchsia Dell from various starting points, but this walk description starts from the Conservatory of Flowers at JFK Drive and Conservatory Drive.
Info links:
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Fuchsia Dell information link (San Francisco Rec and Park):
https://sfrecpark.org/903/Golden-Gate-Park---Fuchsia-Dell
Golden Gate Park info link (SF Rec and Parks):
https://sfrecpark.org/770/Golden-Gate-Park
Golden Gate Park Points of Interest (SF Rec and Parks): https://sfrecpark.org/1116/Golden-Gate-Park-Points-of-Interest
Golden Gate Park by car (SF Rec and Parks):
https://sfrecpark.org/1619/Public-Transportation-to-Golden-Gate-Par
Golden Gate Park public transportation (SF Rec and Parks):
https://sfrecpark.org/1618/Getting-to-Golden-Gate-Park-by-Car
Golden Gate Park free shuttle (SF Rec and Parks):
https://sfrecpark.org/1617/Golden-Gate-Park-Free-Shuttle
Golden Gate Park visitors map (SF Rec and Parks):
https://sfrecpark.org/DocumentCenter/View/7301/Golden-Gate-Park-Visitors-Map
Distance:
The Fuchsia Dell is one small section of Golden Gate Park. Visitors can make this into a short stroll visit, or can turn it into a much longer walk as part of a wider Golden Gate Park hike.
Considerations:
• Parking rules vary, with some Golden Gate Park roads closed for weekend pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Follow parking rule signs for street parking or parking on roads within the park.
• Public transportation is a good option. The 5 Fulton MUNI bus runs along the length of Golden Gate Park on the north side. Check the current MUNI maps for which buses currently run along Stanyan for access from the east end of the park.
• Nearest toilet facilities are the Conservatory of Flowers public restroom.
• Street smarts: Never leave items in sight inside your car, even just a jacket, and be sure to lock vehicle.
The trail:
This walk description starts from the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park, not only because it’s a scenic and interesting place to start, but this is where the public restrooms are. (Restroom availability is an issue not just for special needs families like ours, but most other people we know!)
Facing the Conservatory of Flowers, we walked up to the right side of the building, above the Dahlia Garden road circle, and took the path that goes past large cactus displays, walking east. Looking at an online map, multiple trail options continue east toward the Fuchsia Dell. Visitors can take either the left or right branching trail from the starting path. The southern trail takes walkers toward Peacock Meadow and the Camellia Garden, and the northern trail goes more directly toward the Fuchsia Dell, which includes a sundial clock that says, “Amidst the Flowers I Tell the Hours.”
There is a sign on Conservatory Drive that says Fuchsia Dell Garden. There are two meadows in the Fuchsia Dell, which is available to rent as a wedding space.
We were expecting flashy bright colors, because fuchsia can be a showy flower. What we found was a subtle, old-city-park feel with lots of shady trees. Some of the many inviting benches were occupied by lone readers enjoying the quiet. Small groups sat enjoying lovely tree lined meadow space.
Take time to stop and really look at the bushes lining the trails. Some of the subtler colored blooms take a moment to spot.
The fuchsias start blooming in May and continue into November. There were also many other beautiful flowering plants to enjoy. For those looking for a calm, quiet space in the city, the Fuchsia Dell is a good spot to visit.
(Fuchsia Dell-Golden Gate Park Hike Notes were originally paired with the “Subtle Spaces” Insights post.)
Click Insights/Hike Update News for inspiring reflections. Browse hikes on the main Hikes page or on the Hike Search by Area page. Check out selected articles and interviews under Media. Click World Walks to see or share favorite family-friendly walks! Stay in touch with Lisa Louis and HikingAutism via Contact. See products with inspiring designs that support the efforts of HikingAutism under Support/Shop. The Links page lists a loose collection of helpful information links.
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(scroll to bottom for photo gallery)
Location: Conservatory East Drive with J.F. Kennedy Drive to the south, Fulton to the north, and Stanyan to the east
Starting Point: Visitors can find the Fuchsia Dell from various starting points, but this walk description starts from the Conservatory of Flowers at JFK Drive and Conservatory Drive.
Info links:
For all web links, if a link doesn’t jump directly, copy and paste into browser.
Fuchsia Dell information link (San Francisco Rec and Park):
https://sfrecpark.org/903/Golden-Gate-Park---Fuchsia-Dell
Golden Gate Park info link (SF Rec and Parks):
https://sfrecpark.org/770/Golden-Gate-Park
Golden Gate Park Points of Interest (SF Rec and Parks): https://sfrecpark.org/1116/Golden-Gate-Park-Points-of-Interest
Golden Gate Park by car (SF Rec and Parks):
https://sfrecpark.org/1619/Public-Transportation-to-Golden-Gate-Par
Golden Gate Park public transportation (SF Rec and Parks):
https://sfrecpark.org/1618/Getting-to-Golden-Gate-Park-by-Car
Golden Gate Park free shuttle (SF Rec and Parks):
https://sfrecpark.org/1617/Golden-Gate-Park-Free-Shuttle
Golden Gate Park visitors map (SF Rec and Parks):
https://sfrecpark.org/DocumentCenter/View/7301/Golden-Gate-Park-Visitors-Map
Distance:
The Fuchsia Dell is one small section of Golden Gate Park. Visitors can make this into a short stroll visit, or can turn it into a much longer walk as part of a wider Golden Gate Park hike.
Considerations:
• Parking rules vary, with some Golden Gate Park roads closed for weekend pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Follow parking rule signs for street parking or parking on roads within the park.
• Public transportation is a good option. The 5 Fulton MUNI bus runs along the length of Golden Gate Park on the north side. Check the current MUNI maps for which buses currently run along Stanyan for access from the east end of the park.
• Nearest toilet facilities are the Conservatory of Flowers public restroom.
• Street smarts: Never leave items in sight inside your car, even just a jacket, and be sure to lock vehicle.
The trail:
This walk description starts from the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park, not only because it’s a scenic and interesting place to start, but this is where the public restrooms are. (Restroom availability is an issue not just for special needs families like ours, but most other people we know!)
Facing the Conservatory of Flowers, we walked up to the right side of the building, above the Dahlia Garden road circle, and took the path that goes past large cactus displays, walking east. Looking at an online map, multiple trail options continue east toward the Fuchsia Dell. Visitors can take either the left or right branching trail from the starting path. The southern trail takes walkers toward Peacock Meadow and the Camellia Garden, and the northern trail goes more directly toward the Fuchsia Dell, which includes a sundial clock that says, “Amidst the Flowers I Tell the Hours.”
There is a sign on Conservatory Drive that says Fuchsia Dell Garden. There are two meadows in the Fuchsia Dell, which is available to rent as a wedding space.
We were expecting flashy bright colors, because fuchsia can be a showy flower. What we found was a subtle, old-city-park feel with lots of shady trees. Some of the many inviting benches were occupied by lone readers enjoying the quiet. Small groups sat enjoying lovely tree lined meadow space.
Take time to stop and really look at the bushes lining the trails. Some of the subtler colored blooms take a moment to spot.
The fuchsias start blooming in May and continue into November. There were also many other beautiful flowering plants to enjoy. For those looking for a calm, quiet space in the city, the Fuchsia Dell is a good spot to visit.
(Fuchsia Dell-Golden Gate Park Hike Notes were originally paired with the “Subtle Spaces” Insights post.)
Click Insights/Hike Update News for inspiring reflections. Browse hikes on the main Hikes page or on the Hike Search by Area page. Check out selected articles and interviews under Media. Click World Walks to see or share favorite family-friendly walks! Stay in touch with Lisa Louis and HikingAutism via Contact. See products with inspiring designs that support the efforts of HikingAutism under Support/Shop. The Links page lists a loose collection of helpful information links.
Check the Home page for the broader background story. If you’re not able to take one of these Northern California hikes, hopefully you can enjoy the photo galleries at the bottom of each hike page! Feel free to share and follow on Facebook at HikingAutism, follow on Twitter at @HikingAutism and Instagram at lisalouis777
