Blue Heron
Blue Heron Lake Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118
Free for clubs
Ask Blue Heron Lake (formerly Stow Lake), Golden Gate Park directly
Boat rental and snack bar · Lake · Lawn · Pavilion seating (covered) · Picnic table (12-ft) · Restrooms
Good to know: Open daily 5 a.m.-midnight. Free and open to all. Under 25 people needs no permit, but an event advertised to the public does. Tables are first come unless booked. No selling or amplified sound.
Drex isn’t connected to Blue Heron Lake (formerly Stow Lake), Golden Gate Park. Hours and rules can change, so check with them before you go.

Photo: "Stow Lake - Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA - DSC03669" by Daderot, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
What’s here
- boat rental and snack bar
- lake
- lawn
- pavilion seating (covered)
- picnic table (12-ft)
- restrooms
Good to know
- Open daily 5 a.m.-midnight.
- Free and open to all. Under 25 people needs no permit, but an event advertised to the public does. Tables are first come unless booked. No selling or amplified sound.