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Bison Paddock
Chill Bison Grazing Retreat
- 4.51.3k reviews
- Free
- Open now · till midnight
Bison Paddock is a serene grassy enclosure in Golden Gate Park where a small herd of American bison grazes against a backdrop of trees and open sky. Visitors come for peaceful wildlife viewing, photography, and casual nature walks—expect modest paths, open lawns for picnics, and close but respectful viewing opportunities of the bison. It’s a low-key, family-friendly spot ideal for relaxation, sunrise strolls, or adding a nature stop to a park day.
Right now · 6:30 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
Nearly as good as its best, 8 am.
In its favour
- Golden hour
- Open till midnight
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 46° out there
49°
Clear
- Feels
- 46°
- Rain
- 11%
- Wind
- 4mph
- 7am
50° - 8am54°
- 9am56°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till midnight- monday
- 5 AM–12 AM
- tuesday
- 5 AM–12 AM
- wednesday
- 5 AM–12 AM
- thursday
- 5 AM–12 AM
- friday
- 5 AM–12 AM
- saturday
- 5 AM–12 AM
- sundayToday
- 5 AM–12 AM
Where and how
- 1 Bison Paddock
- 2 La Promenade Café · 11 min
- 3 Simple Pleasures Cafe · 12 min
- 4 Dutch Windmill · 16 min
- 5 Balboa Natural Area · 22 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 1.3k reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Nature walks
- Photography
- Wildlife viewing
- Picnic areas
- Walking trails
The feel
- Spacious
- Quiet
- Historic
- Family friendly
- Tourists
- Pet owners
Around here
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time