Bonsai Class
June 28
Over 100 bonsai trees—including a miniature California redwood and a 500-year-old specimen—tended by passionate volunteers who love to chat about the craft.
Parks & Gardens
Parks & GardensBonsai Garden
Lakeside
The only major all-volunteer-run bonsai garden in the country is completely free to visit, showcasing nearly 200 meticulously maintained miniature trees. Half the collection is on display at any time, including ancient specimens like a 1,600-year-old California juniper and a Daimyo oak gifted by the Japanese government in 1860.
historic specimens
free admission
rotating displays
Japanese garden
Tips
🌳"one of the most underrated and lesser-known gardens in the Bay Area" (Secret SF)
✨"truly magical" — volunteers are passionate and knowledgeable
💬chat with volunteers, they may show you the archives
Upcoming at Bonsai Garden
Sunday, Jun 28
Bonsai Garden
LakesideOpen
Parks & GardensParks & GardensThe only major all-volunteer-run bonsai garden in the country is completely free to visit, showcasing nearly 200 meticulously maintained miniature trees. Half the collection is on display at any time, including ancient specimens like a 1,600-year-old California juniper and a Daimyo oak gifted by the Japanese government in 1860.
historic specimens
free admission
rotating displays
Japanese garden
Tips
🌳"one of the most underrated and lesser-known gardens in the Bay Area" (Secret SF)
✨"truly magical" — volunteers are passionate and knowledgeable
💬chat with volunteers, they may show you the archives