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Entwined Lighted Forest

3.9 (34 reviews)

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Mariana D.

If you're into light shows and trippy evening activities check out this light installation in the meadow. It's literally chalk fool of spooky/eerie/beautiful multicolored lights planted in the garden and hanging from trees. It's voice sensitive so talking over the lights/playing music/ bass etc... causes the color change Simple and great for kids if you're ok this side of the Golden Gate Park. There's a few chairs throughout the park which allows you to sit and enjoy. It's coke - bring something warm to drink :-)

Sunil R.

I had seen pictures online and was expecting something spectacular and this wasn't quite that. It looks like the Entwined Lighted Forest is not quite the forest but is more of a single tree. The tree exhibit is very cool indeed but it's just the one. Don't forget to use the QR code so you can control the lighting from your phone.

Tomohisa W.

It is a lot of fun to see light art during these long nights. Very interesting to have interactive displays that can be accessed with a smartphone. When placing a display in the middle of a bike path that is also used to commute, it would be great to dedicate a little more thought and planning to creating space for those who are just on their way home to not have to ride through a crowd of people. It does make sense to move the display from the meadow where it used to reside since a little rain flooded the area last winter but hopefully if they are going to place it in the intersection next year, they can incorporate some more traffic design or signal where families with kids can interact with the exhibit and where commuting cyclists can ride without fearing running over little ones.

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Tracey A.

Extended through March 5th, 2022, Entwined Lighted Forest is a perfect example of something I adore: Free art that seemingly exits for no purpose other than your enjoyment. Located near Golden Gate Park's newish tennis complex, ELT is a place to visit after dark, when the light show activates. Situated in Peacock Meadow (with parking blocked off, probably to minimize the intrusion of light) nearby parking in the park is easy and free. The meadow here has been filled with "trees" and what-not, illuminated with a cornucopia of colors. Some of the displays feature QR codes which can be opened and accessed, one person at a time, to put the viewer in control of the light show for that particular installation. Though I appreciated this feature, I also found it rather unnecessary; just walking through and watching the ever-changing lights well-satisfied me. There's nothing deep going on here, just an enjoyable stroll around a meadow in the dark, viewing the eye-pleasing light show. I'm sure I'm the rule, not the exception, in saying that Entwined Light Forest brought a smile to my face. P.S. Although I took many photos (as you will), I am posting only one. Best to go experience this yourself, and not through on-line images.

December 2022
Amy D.

Entwined Lighted Forest was a cool light display to stop by and see on a dark night! Entwined is located in Peacock Meadow nearby the tennis courts, and not too far from the Cal Academy of Sciences. It was COLD the night I stopped by in December, and it wasn't busy at 7:30pm on a Thursday night around the holidays. They close off access to this street, and there was limited street parking nearby; however, worth checking out if you haven't been and enjoy colorful lights. The "trees" change colors frequently, and the patterns were different for the entire 10 minutes+ that I was there.

Nancy C.

Quick take: Great night stroll through GGP Fortunate enough to come out at the end of the night for a brisk walk. Clear skies, no wind, and it happens to be the last full moon of 2020. Entwined at Peacock Meadow by Charles Gadeken. Art installment celebrating GGP'S 150th anniversary. The installment is on a field within the vicinity of the Conservatory of Flowers. It's nice to see a little art since the pandemic shut all of our indoor activities down. I wouldn't travel just to see the installment. If you are close by then definitely stop by. It will be up and running until close to the end of January.

Montage of images from "Entwined" Lighted Forest
Ed U.

** The following review reflects my experience DURING the COVID-19 pandemic. ** Sculptural artist Charles Gadeken's art installation at Peacock Meadow will look familiar to anyone who saw his piece, SQUARED, a soaring abstract tree of pre-programmed LED lights that was placed in the middle of Patricia's Green in Hayes Valley a couple of years back. This time, in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Golden Gate Park, Gadeken was commissioned to create an enchanted forest of similarly blinking LED lights consisting of a trio of canopy trees and several flowering bushes. They've been spread across the meadow to allow for ample social distancing. The overall effect is like living through a Sondheim musical ("Into the Woods", of course), quite enthralling at a time when there's precious little that we can visit without worry of infection. Because I fear taking public transportation these days, I walked well over an hour to come here and arrived in the late afternoon hoping I could survive the cold until dusk. I couldn't but it was still magical in the dimming daylight. It's scheduled to be in Peacock Meadow until the end of February, but there's already talk of extending it through June. Ah, the evenings will be warmer then. RELATED - Looking for holiday magic? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/39aT63N

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Lynda S.

1/23/2021 Soooo Very cool to be able to stop by and enjoy this Entwined Lighted Forest pop up to celebrate Golden Gate Park's 150 Anniversary! My family likes to come hang out in the city to just be active (while social distancing) and stop to smell the roses, take in the views and just sight see. There's a bunch of places within the park that you're able to enjoy without a fee/ticket. If you happen to be in the city over the next few weeks (ends end of Feb) doing other things, make a trip out to come check it out OR just come (when it's not raining) to have a picnic, it's cool to just come hang out at Golden Gate to bike, skate, walk and enjoy each others company. There are a couple food trucks and Hot Dog stands for refreshments if you need it. Happy 150 Anniversary GGP!

Priscilla L.

Besides being cold and freezing at night. It's an okay exhibit to go out to check out and like other reviewers said, I wouldn't go out just for it. Dress warmly or you will get head cold if it's a windy night! It does take less than 15 minutes to see the exhibit in the 1 acre radius. I have traveled many places and seen many unique art. I do recommend the 7 mountains exhibit in Vegas if you are driving, just don't take an Uber like one crazy group of tourists did. One main point I notice people with families used this as a gathering place for socializing on this Friday night. But it is a nice exhibit that is unique for the Golden Gate Park 150th event. If you walk along the John F Kennedy drive there's a tent that sells park related merchandise and the Conservatory of Flowers is right next door as well. At first I thought how do real trees light up?! Then I went closer and said oh! They are mechanical trees with wires and metal that looks real. I wish there was description on the artist and explaining how the trees work.

2/21/21
Ann L.

Husband and I drove to SF during Shelter In Place from Fremont to see Entwined light artwork. We went Sun 2/21/21 because I heard it might end in Feb. Later I found out from artist it will be extended until April 4. 2021. We found street parking on Irving and 4th. We got takeout dinner at Lime Tree one of our favorite Singaporean spots. Ate dinner on the stadium benches near Golden Gate Park. We walked over to JFK Dr and Pompei Cir in the area called Peacock Meadow. We got there little before sunset and looked area, not a big area takes about 15 min to look around. Then we waited a little longer to get dark to take more pictures and videos. After walk over to the Conservatory of Flowers to see lights on the outside of that building. Artist Charles Gadeken told me this about his artwork: "It's about bringing a light to the darkness & providing a time & place for us to safely meet again."

The real forest you might get lost in while walking to "Entwined" forest, if you parked near Arguello/Fulton street parking.
Annabelle R.

This is a small but cool attraction in SF. Takes just about 15 minutes to soak it all in (but we stayed a bit longer during our visit). If you appreciate art, want to entertain kids, or trying to think of things to do on date night, it's worth checking out. I went on Valentines Day and to me it was worth the drive from the south bay to see these twinkling lights because my boyfriend and I were picking up some of our favorite foods that can only be found in SF, and we like finding low key ways to spend time together, so was a perfect addition to our plans. I don't think it's mesmerizing enough to consider it the main attraction of the day. But if you're just trying get out of the house (besides going to restaurants), it's one of the few "different" things to do/see in the bay area during COVID, and it's free.

Jaime F.

This luminescent forest display is pretty neat, but honestly, it got way too crowded too enjoy properly. I went here before Christmas on a weekend and parking was nasty in Golden Gate Park. Getting out was even worse. This is a flashy display, so I could understand why so many people want to get out and appreciate this sight. These are trees I'd expect at EDM festival. All in all, thanks to the organizers and artists who put this together. It is something special to see, straight out of Avatar. Tip: most definitely go during weekdays and not weekends. Suggestion: use these at EDM concerts when it's safe

Bright white lights & me
Sherri W.

Enjoyed Easter Evening with this free event by Entwined Lighted Forest in the Peacock Meadow Park of Golden Gate Park. I'm so glad they extended this event until this evening bc it was worth the drive just to enjoy. What made this small event fun and festive was the QR code's on the small bushes which allow you to interact with the lights & flickering modes of the lights. Despite it being a little chilly at 52 F & my fingers getting numb from the wind, it was worth it to see all the amazing colors light up the night. I hope they continue to offer this to the community & if so I'll be back next year.

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small but pretty cool to checkout in the park. Worth a brief stop if you're nearby. I wouldn't go out of your way to see it though.

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Enjoyed Easter Evening with this free event by Entwined Lighted Forest in the Peacock Meadow Park of Golden Gate Park.

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4.6(11 reviews)
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4.7(53 reviews)
1.6 miPresidio

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4.8(357 reviews)
1.7 miMarina/Cow Hollow, Pacific Heights, Presidio

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One of my absolute favorite SF spots to score a solid workout, spectacular views and breathe in a…read morefresh bay breeze. As part of a boot camp program in 2008, I really got acquainted with the steps, from an athletic perspective. For many years following, I'd incorporate them into my city workouts. After I moved to the SF peninsula in late 2010 and became an experienced trail runner, sometimes I'd carve out time to visit the city to run during the week, zipping up after rush hour traffic, of course. To access them for training or touristy purposes, there is plenty of street parking available nearby. Keep in mind, you may need to add a "half mile" hike/run to get to the steps, but it's worth it and why not? Exercise is so good for mind-body-soul connection. Afterwards, head over to Pac Heights for some grub or pack a picnic and saunter over to Chrissy field. So many options. There is also a few cute cafes tucked away towards the bottom of the steps on nearby streets. Initially it was such an intimidating climb up the stairs, but they became so much easier the fitter I got... and are nothing compared to the nearby Mill Valley Dipsea stairs! {On that note, If you're looking for an extra challenging stair workout, packed with nature and adventure, head up north and check those out.}

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