Coverage dated November 9, 2026

SF's Golden Gate Park will begin charging for parking

Headline from KRON4

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- People visiting San Francisco's Golden Gate Park will soon have to pay to park. Starting in January 2027, the city will begin charging for hourly parking. City leaders say the new fees will help close a budget gap and generate much-needed revenue for park maintenance.

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  1. KRON4

    SF's Golden Gate Park will begin charging for parking (opens KRON4)

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    SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- People visiting San Francisco's Golden Gate Park will soon have to pay to park. Starting in January 2027, the city will begin charging for hourly parking. City leaders say the new fees will help close a budget gap and generate much-needed revenue for park maintenance.

  2. KTVU San Francisco

    Golden Gate Park announces parking fees starting Jan. 1, 2027 (opens KTVU San Francisco)

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    KTVU San Francisco's feed description

    The days of free parking at Golden Gate Park are coming to an end. Officials announced that starting Jan. 1, parking fees will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week. "Parking fees will help increase parking availability for visitors, care for our parks throughout the city, and suppor…

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