As a result of Caltrans’ receipt of funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Doyle Drive Improvement Project was fast-tracked—and that meant Crissy Field Center needed to move its operations from 603 Old Mason in late 2009. The Crissy Field Center was directly adjacent to Doyle Drive and not able to function effectively during this highway replacement project.
The Parks Conservancy and National Park Service staff thoroughly reviewed all possible options for the relocation of Center staff, facilities, and programs. A temporary site at Crissy Field’s East Beach, which will house Center operations for three to five years, was selected through a meticulous and comprehensive selection process.
Planners assessed the options with an eye toward minimizing environmental impacts, protecting natural and cultural resources and recreational use, and maintaining the quality and integrity of Center programming. Based on these criteria, temporary "green" structures at the eastern edge of Crissy Field offered the best solution. Plans were developed to minimize impact on current site users while maintaining access to the marsh that is vital to youth programs. For more on our new facility, click here.
Note: Center programs are beginning at the interim facility in Spring 2010. Click here for a list of upcoming programs.
The Crissy Field Center staff thanks you for your patience and understanding as we strive to serve the community through consistently high-quality environmental education programs at our new location. Please call the Crissy Field Center at (415) 561-7752 if you have any questions.
Find details and updates from the National Park Service online at http://parkplanning.nps.gov/goga. Details on construction activities and road closures related to the Doyle Drive Improvement Project are available at presidioparkway.org.
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