Human Be-In - Golden Gate Park Polo Fields

On January 14, 1967, thousands of people gathered at the Polo Fields in Golden Gate Park for the 'Human Be-In,' an event that is widely cited as a formative moment leading into the Summer of Love and San Francisco's 1960s countercultural movement. The gathering featured poets, musicians, and speakers and drew national attention to the city's emerging hippie culture. The Polo Fields site continues to be associated with large cultural and music events in the park.