Alcatraz Island seen from an Alcatraz Cruises boat.
Photogenic Alcatraz Island, as seen from an Alcatraz Cruises boat. Alison Taggart-Barone / Parks Conservancy

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Our parks are here for you

The parks are opening for you this fall! With fewer people around and more room to roam, now is the time to visit the Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Point National Historic Site, Alcatraz Island, and other places that make the Bay Area such a special place to live. 

Keep following our updating page for the latest on which sites are open, and check out our Fall Guide to the Parks for tips, events, and more info. We’ll see you out in the parks!

Western Pond Turtle Release

Turtle power in our parks

Find out why California's only freshwater turtles are being reintroduced here. Or just enjoy the cute pics.

Turtle time
Presidio Tunnel Tops

Once-in-a-century opportunity

Help us build the brand-new Presidio Tunnel Tops and continue all of our work in the parks!

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Featured Events

Local public health officials recommend the cancellation of non-essential large public events at this time. Therefore, many Parks Conservancy in-person programs are canceled or postponed. Stay tuned to our calendar for virtual happenings and events and check out our online resources.

A New Place For All

Support the new Tunnel Tops parklands and all our amazing parks and programs by becoming a member today!

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Alcatraz Citadel Flyby
Check it out

This hidden Alcatraz spot is closed to the public, but open to you

Embark on a very cool fly-through of the Alcatraz Citadel, a subterranean level that's normally closed off to the public.

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Statements from Parks Conservancy open letter.
Read the letter

Open letter: Black Lives Matter in parks, communities

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A fireman walks away from a controlled burn.
Fire tactics

How we're addressing wildfire safety in parks

Fire tactics
Colored pencils next to a piece of paper titled "Parks at Home: Activity Pack"
Fun activities

Free 'Parks at Home' Activity Pack

Fun activities
Annual Report 2020 cover.
Annual Report

Annual Report: Emotional stories, videos, more

Annual Report

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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

Alcatraz Island

Fall 2020 guide to the parks

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Adult Red-tailed Hawk

Raptors and Smoke

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Color-banded raptor.

Color bands on hawks: What they mean and why they matter

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Events

Volunteers Working in Black Point Historic Gardens
Tue, Sep 29 9:00am-12:00pm
Fort Mason
Volunteer

(CANCELED) Black Point Historic Gardens

Help us restore the long-neglected gardens of East Black Point, a spectacular park site tucked away above the bustling San Francisco...

Wed, Sep 30 8:00am-12:00pm
Alcatraz
Volunteer

(CANCELED) Alcatraz Historic Gardens

Help restore and maintain gardens once tended by the island’s military and penitentiary residents—add life, color, and vibrancy to the Rock...

Wed, Sep 30 9:00am-12:00pm
Presidio of San Francisco
Volunteer

(CANCELED) Presidio Habitat Stewards

Help restore natural areas and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco.

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