Join us on Monday, March 9th as we welcome Marta Lindsey to the store for the release of Discovering Golden Gate Park. Please join us! RSVP is not required, but appreciated. Seats are limited and can be guaranteed with the purchase of a book or a $3 sliding scale donation to our program.

About the book

The essential guide to exploring every corner of San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Park

Discovering Golden Gate Park includes:

The ins-and-outs of getting to and around the park, including accessibility

Information about museums, attractions, sports, activities, music, and more

Eleven information-packed walks and hikes, including hidden gems

Birding and tree ID tips

Surprising stories about the park’s creation

Field-tested advice for parents of young kids

The best views and places for solitude

Golden Gate Park is one of the largest and most spectacular urban parks in the world. With 1,017 acres and more than 150 years of history, the park has many sides, stories, and secrets, plus world-class destinations and experiences you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or know it well, this guide will help you discover more than you ever expected.

About the author

Marta Lindsey is a writer, a mom, and a nonprofit communications professional. She is currently communications director for Walk San Francisco and has also worked in the Bay Area with the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition and TransForm, which is focused on climate change, social justice, and transportation issues. She is the author of the bestselling children’s book Golden Gate Park: An A to Z Adventure, illustrated by Michael Wertz. Marta lives one block from Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, CA. Visit her online at martalindsey.com and on Instagram @goldengateparkatoz

About the bookstore

The Booksmith is an independent bookstore located in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood of San Francisco since 1976.

Please note:

• Check-in for the event will begin at 6:45pm.
• Priced ticket holders (Book+seat, Pay it Forward!+seat) will have seats held until 7pm. Arrivals after 7pm will be allowed admission, but seats are not guaranteed.
• General admission ticket holders will be offered seats at check-in on a first-come, first-served basis. May be standing room.
• Space at the door on the day of the event is usually available, but not guaranteed.
• Books will be for sale on the night of the event.
• ADA accessible. Bathrooms on site during event hours.
• Events typically end between 8:30 and 9pm.
• Questions? [email protected]