The Grove is a dedicated space and place in the national landscape where the millions of Americans touched directly or indirectly by AIDS can gather to heal, hope, and remember. The mission of the AIDS Memorial Grove is to provide a healing sanctuary and to promote learning and understanding of the human tragedy of the AIDS pandemic.[from wikipedia]

The Alvord Lake Bridge was the first reinforced concrete bridge built in America. It was built in 1889 by Ernest L. Ransome, an innovator in reinforced concrete design, mixing equipment, and construction systems. The bridge was constructed as a single arch 64 feet (20 m) wide with a 20-foot (6.1 m) span.[from wikipedea]

As you walk past the columns at the end of Haight Street, you will find a small lake in Golden Gate Park shaded by a cluster of trees. The man-made Alvord Lake dates back to the 1880s and was a part of the initial development of the eastern sections of the park. Follow the path along the lake to reach Alvord Bridge and Kezar Drive, which leads you towards Sharon Meadow. Named after park commission president William Alvord, it was he who donated the funds that led to the development of the lake.[from golden gate park website]

Beethoven was born in Bonn. His musical talent was obvious at an early age. He was initially harshly and intensively taught by his father Johann van Beethoven. Beethoven was later taught by the composer and conductor Christian Gottlob Neefe, under whose tutelage he published his first work, a set of keyboard variations, in 1783.[from wikipedia]

A carousel (American English: from French carrousel and Italian carosello), roundabout (British English),[1] or merry-go-round, is a type of amusement ride consisting of a rotating circular platform with seats for riders. The "seats" are traditionally in the form of rows of wooden horses or other animals mounted on posts, many of which are moved up and down by gears to simulate galloping, to the accompaniment of looped circus music.[from wikipedia]

Since 1853Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Located at the East end of Golden Gate Park

The location of the De Young Museum and the Academy of Science

A car-free route along a portion of JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park has existed since 1967, when street closures began every Sunday, on many Saturdays and during holidays and special events, allowing park visitors of all ages and abilities to use the roadway free of car traffic.[from sfrecpark]

A blend of old and newer features decorate the children's playground --a setting filled with a harmonious intermingling of rock, rubber, plastic, dirt, grass and sand. Children now cling to reach the next level of a towering rope climbing structure. A climbing wall shaped like waves offers textured exploration. With a piece of cardboard in hand, kids and adults alike can rip down the historic concrete slide.[from golden gate park website]

Children decorated tiles that were used to decorate a staircase that led down into theKoret Children's Quarters. Or to lead up and out of the Koret Children's Quarters.

A pond is an area filled with water, either natural or artificial, that is smaller than a lake.[from wikipedia]

Cummings also served on San Francisco's Golden Gate Park Board of Park Commissioners from 1904 until his death, and several of his works are located in the park.[from wikipedia]

The game is an enjoyable sport that can be played from the early teens on. Depending on interest and skill, women and men can compete on an equal footing. It's easy to learn, but you can always improve![from sflbc website]

Sharon Art Studio is San Francisco's largest public art studio with classes and workshops for all ages in drawing, painting, ceramics, jewelry, glass, folk art and more at the beautiful Sharon Building in Golden Gate Park. You could help us to continue to build a world of creativity where people of all ages and artistic background can explore the visual arts in a wide array of media.[from sharon art studio website]

Standing 150 feet tall in Golden Gate Park's Music Concourse, SkyStar Wheel boasts unparalleled views from downtown San Francisco to the Pacific Ocean. Installed in 2020 as part of Golden Gate Park's 150th anniversary celebration, SkyStar will remain in San Francisco until March 2025.[from skystar wheel website]

The end nearest Ocean Beach