Golden Gate Park para Android

11 detalles sobre Golden Gate Park

1. Chris Pollock has authored three publications to date: San Francisco's Golden Gate Park: A Thousand and Seventeen Acres of Stories (Graphic Arts/Westwinds, 2001), which is a history of the park's many features.

2. He has appeared on television and been heard on KGO radio; a recent TV appearance was on KPIX TV for the 200-year anniversary of the shelling of Fort McHenry that inspired James Lick to fund creation of the Francis Scott Key Monument located in Golden Gate Park.

3. The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department’s Mission is to provide enriching recreational activities, maintain beautiful parks, and preserve the environment for the well-being of everyone in our diverse community.

4. Within Golden Gate Park’s 1,017 acres you’ll discover gardens, playgrounds, lakes, picnic groves, trails, and monuments, plus an array of cultural venues, events, and activities.

5. This was followed by Golden Gate Park: San Francisco's Urban Oasis (Arcadia, 2003), a publication of historic postcard illustrations.

6. His most recent publication is Reel San Francisco Stories: An Annotated Filmography of the Bay Area (Castor & Pollux P., 2013) that is the definitive list of the many hundreds of films made in or about the Bay Area.

7. The system includes 25 recreation centers, nine swimming pools, five golf courses and numerous tennis courts, ball diamonds, soccer fields and other sports venues.

8. The app provides engaging details about nearby park attractions, as well as information about amenities and other points of interest that allow you to tailor your visit.

9. Included in the department’s responsibilities are the Marina Yacht Harbor, the San Francisco Zoo, and the Lake Merced Complex.

10. As the official park historian he is a frequent speaker and tour guide to local and visiting groups.

11. To help you plan your visit, we’ve highlighted over a hundred of the park’s points of interest.