Golden Gate Park

The history of the San Francisco Garden Club and Golden Gate Park go back to 1926 when, upon the founding of the club, John McLaren, the “Father of Golden Gate Park,” was named honorary president.

In 1927, noting the litter in Golden Gate Park, the Club provided 500 woven rubbish baskets to hang from Park trees to collect the detritus.

In 2015, the Club planted 90 trees in Golden Gate Park to commemorate their 90th Anniversary.

In 2020 the club was scheduled to participate in the year-long celebration of Golden Gate Park’s 150th Anniversary. Unfortunately, the Shelter-in-Place precluded the celebration and the club’s involvement.