Become a member

• Bringing together the Conservatory of Flowers, Japanese Tea Garden, and San Francisco Botanical Garden was just the beginning. We’re excited to introduce the Gardens of Golden Gate Park refreshed membership program—full of new energy and meaningful benefits.     

• Charter Members are recognized as founding supporters of this exciting new chapter and enjoy all the benefits of membership with special perks. Charter Member status will continue each year as long as the membership is renewed without interruption. 

• If you have more questions or feedback about Charter Membership, feel free to reach out at membership@gggp.org or call 415 -661-1316 x302. 

• Thank you for supporting the Gardens! If you’d like to visit the Gardens before receiving your membership card, you’re welcome to use your purchase confirmation email as proof of membership. Our Visitor Experience staff can also look up your membership in our system. 

• Your digital membership card will typically arrive by email within three days. During busier seasons, processing may take a bit longer—but if you need access sooner, we’re happy to help with time-sensitive requests. Contact us at membership@gggp.org or call 415 -661-1316 x302.  

• Note: If you opted to receive a paper membership card(s), it will arrive by mail within 3–4 weeks. 

Please make sure to bring your active digital or physical membership card, or a photo ID matching the name on your membership. You can learn more about how to access your digital membership here.  

• Your membership is valid for one year from the end of the month of purchase. Two months prior to the expiration of your Membership, you will receive a renewal notice from the Gardens. When you renew, we will extend your membership for 12 months beyond your current expiration date.  

• Save time with automatic renewal—Enroll Today! 

• Enjoy uninterrupted benefits while saving paper and postage, ensuring that more of your support goes to helping the Gardens flourish.

• To help reduce our environmental impact, Gardens of Golden Gate Park is a digital-first organization. All members receive a digital membership card that can be easily access via your mobile device.  

• While we don’t send physical cards by default in an effort to minimize paper use, we’re more than happy to mail one to you—just let us know! Contact us at membership@gggp.org or call 415 -661-1316 x302. 

• Learn more about our digital membership here.  

• Yes, absolutely! All members are welcome to bring one guest for free on every visit. We love when you share the Gardens with friends and family.  

• If you have a Family/Dual membership and above, all youth under 18 are included at no extra cost. Children under 4 always receive free general admission and don’t count toward your guest total, so the little ones are always welcome. 

• Garden Lover membership and above receive complimentary guest passes to share with family and friends. 

• All members enjoy free or discounted tickets to Gardens programs, including classes, walks, and events. 

• To access member pricing on select offerings, you can either log in to your member profile or use a members-only promo code. You’ll find the promo code in your membership confirmation email. If you can’t locate it, feel free to contact us at membership@gggp.org—we’re happy to help. 

• Your Member Login gives you access to an exclusive member profile page on our online ticketing site. Once login, you can update your contact information, view your donation history, manage your membership, and unlock member-only perks like pre-sale or discounted event registration. 

• All members receive a profile and login details via email shortly after joining. If you need help logging in, please contact us at membership@gggp.org or call 415 -661-1316 x302. 

• You can mail a check to:
  Gardens of Golden Park
  Attn: Membership Office
  320 Judah Street, Suite 3,
  San Francisco, CA 94122 

• Please indicate whether you prefer a digital and/or paper membership card. If you are joining at a Family/Dual level, please feel free to specify your second member. If you do not wish to list a second member we will indicate on your card “guest”

• Yes, you can pay for your membership using your donor advised fund (DAF) and IRA charitable distribution. Gardens of Golden Gate Park is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, tax ID 94-6050168. All memberships are fully tax-deductible allowed by law. 

• Recommend Gardens of Golden Gate Park as the grant recipient and provide your name as the grant advisor. Please indicate that you wish to renew your Gardens membership, and include your name and member number (if known). Once you request the grant, please contact us at membership@gggp.org or call 415 -661-1316 x302 to let us know you requested it. We will make sure to process it as a membership once we receive your donation. 

• Note that our public/private partnership agreement with San Francisco Recreation & Parks prevents us from accepting grants made anonymously. 

• Learn more about DAF here.  

Gardens of Golden Gate Park is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, tax ID 94-6050168. All memberships are fully tax-deductible allowed by law. 

Please contact the membership office at membership@gggp.org or call 415 -661-1316 x302 

• All members enjoy reciprocal admission at more than 380 gardens nationwide through American Horticultural Society (AHS) Reciprocal Garden Network. 

• Present your Gardens membership card at the admissions desk of the participating gardens. Your reciprocal benefits include: 

• • Free admission for member(s) named on the card and a guest during regular open hours 

• • Free admission to special exhibitions when no special ticket is required 

• • Gift shops discounts 

• Please note that reciprocal benefits at each garden may vary, and some restrictions apply. Contact the garden you plan to visit for more information. 

• Remember that the gardens you visit rely on admissions and donations to maintain their collections and gardens for all to enjoy. Please support them by visiting their gift shops or making a contribution. 

Membership cards are non-transferable and can’t be lent out. Family/Dual level and above allow you to add a second named member to your membership so both of you can enjoy everything the Gardens offer. 

The Gardens does not disclose, sell, trade or rent its member/donor information. See our privacy policy here.