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Stow Lake (Blue Heron Lake) & Strawberry Hill

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Golden Gate Park's largest lake with pedal boat, rowboat, and electric boat rentals. Kids love spotting turtles sunning on logs, crossing bridges to Strawberry Hill island, and discovering the hidden Huntington Falls waterfall. The Blue Heron Boathouse cafe serves snacks and lunch.

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Year-round; sunny afternoons for boating

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Free parking along Stow Lake Drive. Golden Gate Park garages nearby.

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Pedal boats $25/hr, rowboats $20/hr, electric boats $34/hr. Kids 16 and under must be with an adult. Walk up Strawberry Hill for a waterfall view.

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