Inspiring Young Emerging Leaders (I-YEL) program participants.
Inspiring Young Emerging Leaders (I-YEL) program participants. Kirke Wrench / National Park Service

WHERE YOUTH BECOME LEADERS

CRISSY FIELD CENTER
Observing raptors from the top of Hawk Hill
Observing raptors from the top of Hawk Hill Jessica Weinberg-McClosky/Parks Conservancy

FIND A NEW MOUNTAIN

OUR PARKS
East Beach at Crissy Field
East Beach at Crissy Field Alison Taggart-Barone/Parks Conservancy

CRISSY FIELD'S NEXT CHAPTER

HAVE YOUR SAY
Baby foxes in Muir Woods
Baby foxes in Muir Woods Paul Myers/Parks Conservancy

PARK WILDLIFE ENCOUNTER?

INSIDER SAFETY TIPS
The Golden Gate Bridge seen from Fort Baker.
The Golden Gate Bridge seen from Fort Baker. Michal Venera

OUR BEAUTIFUL BRIDGE

PRO PHOTO TIPS
Park stewardship at Mori Point, gardener holding plants
Park stewardship at Mori Point. Mason Cummings

BE A PARK HERO

WEEKLY VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS

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There’s lots to celebrate with friends and family this holiday season, especially our region’s spectacular trails!

We’ve got you covered: Check out our picks for top trails with family in the Golden Gate National Parks, great accessible trails, or try San Francisco’s new Crosstown Trail. Whichever trail you choose, remember trail etiquette and start with our trail data. We hope you and your loved ones enjoy hitting the trail!

Andy Goldsworthy’s installation Tree Fall

Hidden gems to discover in our parks

From hidden beaches to art pieces right under your nose, here are the best spots to escape the crowds.

Park Gems
Three people embrace in front of excavator.

Throwing soil at Presidio Tunnel Tops 'Groundmaking'

Nancy Pelosi, youth and park leaders celebrate a historic moment in a new park for all.

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Featured Events

Black Point Historic Gardens

Fort Mason
Tue, Jan 28 9:00am-12:00pm
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Black Point Historic Gardens

Fort Mason
Tue, Feb 04 9:00am-12:00pm
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Beginning Birding

Fort Cronkhite
Sun, Feb 09 9:30am-10:00am
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YOU CAN ENSURE THAT OUR PARKS WILL ALWAYS WELCOME ALL

More than ever, we need public lands where communities can come together.

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Eloy Martinez, third from right, at an event on Alcatraz.
Q&A

First Person: Q&A with an original Alcatraz Occupier

Eloy Martinez speaks about potlaches, dancing, and activism as we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1969 Alcatraz occupation by the Indians of All Tribes.

Q&A
Tree with stones placed on branches with Golden Gate Bridge in background
Hit the Trail

History, art abound at Fort Mason

Hit the Trail
Chris Lehnertz (left) with her award’s namesake, former National Park Service Director Fran Mainella, at the Hartzog awards ceremony
Award

Chris Lehnertz honored for commitment to inclusion

Award
Redwood fog globe, available at Parks Conservancy stores and online.
Fog Globes

This feel-good gift celebrates SF fog

Fog Globes
Cloud hovers over the Golden Gate Bridge
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Watch: TV special all about these parks!

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Schwab image of a long-billed shorebird walking on a beach with hills and clouds in the distance
Alcatraz by Michael Schwab
Schwab graphic of the Golden Gate Bridge peeking out from behind grassy hills
Schwab image of Mount Tamalpais rising above the trees
Schwab graphic of Fort Point below the Golden Gate Bridge
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Park Stories

View of wind turbines and solar panels from atop an Alcatraz cruises boat.

Golden Gate National Recreation Area is now carbon neutral. Here’s what that means.

Park E-Ventures Article
Parks Conservancy Public Information Coordinator Melissa De Gant helped visitors understand the scope of the Redwood Renewal project in Muir Woods.

Five Questions About … Redwood Renewal, saving coho salmon in Muir Woods

Gateways Article
Youth in the Urban Trailblazers program on a hike through the Presidio.

Listen to the sounds of environmental justice in San Francisco

Gateways Article

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Events

Thu, Jan 23 1:00pm-4:00pm
Presidio of San Francisco
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Park Stewardship San Francisco - Presidio Coastal Bluffs

Become a Park Steward and help restore unique San Francisco coastal habitat.

Fri, Jan 24 9:00am-12:00pm
Presidio of San Francisco
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Presidio Forest Stewards

Help tend to the health of the Presidio’s historic forests.

Image of the interior of Fort Point with the lighthouse
Fri, Jan 24 11:00am-11:30am
Fort Point, Presidio of San Francisco
History, NPS, Tours

Tour of Fort Point

Join a ranger near the front entrance of Fort Point for a tour! Learn about the soldiers' lives at Fort Point, the fort's unique...

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