Opera in the Park

Opera in the Park is located at Robin Williams Meadow in Golden Gate Park. The concert will begin at 1:30pm and run approximately two hours.

Please see below for an event map with accessibility information. Use the dropdowns to learn more.

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• General Information

  Seating – Robin Williams Meadow will be open for seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests may bring blankets or low-profile lawn chairs. No tarps are allowed on the meadow grass.

  Program – There will be limited copies of the printed program available at the San Francisco Chronicle tent. You can also visit this webpage on the day of the event to view the digital program.

  Hydration Stations – Per the Bottled and Package Free Water Ordinance, No. 009-1, the sale or distribution of bottled and packaged water having a capacity of 1 liter or less is prohibited at certain events on city property. Four complimentary water stations will be available throughout the meadow for refills–so don’t forget to bring your own refillable cup or bottle (no glass) to stay hydrated! Compostable cups will also be available at each station.

  Pets – Pets are always welcome. Please plan to relieve your pet away from the event area.

  Restrooms – Portable restrooms will be stationed at several points around the event area. There is also a park restroom located south of the Lawn Bowling Club.

  Food & Beverage – Food and drink will be available for purchase.

• Transportation and Parking

  Sections of Bowling Green Drive, MLK Jr. Drive, and Nancy Pelosi Dr. will be reserved for vendor, crew, and staff parking (see graphic). Consequently, public parking will be very limited in the area. The following alternative transportation options will be available:

  • ADA – There is a designated ADA parking area and drop-off location on Bowling Green Drive near a path that leads directly to the meadow and ADA & Senior seating area. See graphic.
  • Bicycle valet – There is complimentary bicycle valet provided by the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. The bicycle valet is stationed on the East side of the meadow and can hold up to 300 bicycles. It is available to all attendees free of charge, from 9:30am – 5:30pm.
  • Muni – The standard day-of Muni lines will be available (5, 7, 21, 33, N).
  • GG Park Free Shuttle – There is a free and accessible shuttle service within GG Park. Guests are encouraged to get off at the Tennis Center/Dahlia Dell stop to get to Robin Williams Meadow.
  • Rideshare – Uber/Lyft and other ridesharing options are highly encouraged.
• Accessibility

  ADA Parking and Drop-Off– There is a designated ADA parking area and drop-off location on Bowling Green Drive near a path that leads directly to the meadow and ADA & Senior seating area. See graphic.

  ADA & Senior Seating Area – Please note that ADA & Senior seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

  ASL Interpretation – American Sign Language interpretation will be available at the stage.

  ADA Restrooms – A minimum of one ADA accessible restroom will be available at every restroom station.

  Service Animals – Service and support animals are always welcome. Please note music will be amplified and some areas of the event will be congested.

  On-Site Support – If you have questions about accessibility during the event, please visit the San Francisco Opera Marketing Tent (see graphic). There will also be a First Aid tent on site.