Join Us for a Program
We provide unique programs for families, teens, and community groups throughout the Golden Gate National Parks in partnership with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, the National Park Service, and the Presidio Trust. Participants in our urban environmental school programs also use our new state-of-the-art facility and the "living classroom" of Crissy Field to explore the interconnection between natural and urban envionments.
Looking for specific opportunities related to your interests? Click Join A Program to the left to view a general listing of upcoming events, or select a specific category to learn more about our ongoing programs.
Sign up for a free guided tour to get a behind the scenes look at our new facility and learn about the sustainable design and environmentally responsible features. Tours are on Fridays at 4pm, February 12th through March 26th. Beginning in April, tours will be given on the first Friday of each month.
Accessibility
Crissy Field Center is wheelchair accessible. We strive to provide a rich hands-on learning environment to all who attend our programs. Call (415) 561-7768 in advance of any program if you have any questions or specific needs.
Relax at the Beach Hut or Café Crissy
Green Building: Project FROG
Visitors to Café Crissy can order organic and locally grown food and beverages and then stay to relax and take in sweeping views of the Bay and Crissy Field Marsh. Stop by the Beach Hut for new offerings like refreshing fruit smoothies and frozen yogurt to beat the heat or a specialty coffee drink to start your morning off right. The Beach Hut has plenty of indoor seating and a walk-up window for those on the go. Café Crissy is open through construction.
Explore Crissy Field Shoreline
When you come visit the Center, we hope you stay to explore Crissy Field. Crissy Field is the area along the northern shoreline of the Presidio stretching from the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge to the Marina. Old Mason Street and the Golden Gate Promenade run parallel to Crissy Field creating a scenic route for walkers, cyclists, and joggers. Along the way to the Golden Gate Bridge, you can spot pelicans, gulls, and other local birds at Crissy Field Marsh then stop in to explore the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary visitor center located in the old Coast Guard station. Visitors to the Warming Hut at the west end of Crissy Field can browse the bookstore for park souvenirs and gifts or enjoy organic and locally sourced food and beverages from the café. Crissy Field is also a perfect setting for weddings, athletic events, and special gatherings. You don't even need to plan ahead-- picnic and barbecue areas are available on a first come, first served basis for groups of 50 or fewer.
Public restrooms are located near the Warming Hut at the west end of Crissy Field. Additional public restrooms are located just beyond the marsh at East Beach.
Check back or more information on our self-guided learning tours of Crissy Field.
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