Bison Paddock
Park · Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Bison Paddock

Photo: zensan · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The paddock is a fenced enclosure along John F. Kennedy Drive. Visitors view the bison from the adjacent path. The site has operated since 1891.

On day 3 of San Francisco & the Coast

Good to know

Tickets
Free
Time needed
10 to 20 minutes
Best time
Morning hours
Getting there
Walk or cycle inside Golden Gate Park

Itineraries with Bison Paddock

Day 3 of San Francisco & the Coast

Golden Gate Park

How Bison Paddock fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Japanese Tea GardenJapanese Tea Garden
  2. 10:15Stow Lake BoatingStow Lake
  3. 11:45Bison PaddockBison Paddock
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Bison Paddock questions

Are the bison visible every day?

The animals are usually present but may move out of view at times.

Can visitors approach the bison?

No. The fence prevents close contact for safety.

Is the paddock open at night?

The area follows park hours and closes after dark.

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