Michele Gee, Deputy CEO of the Parks Conservancy, talks about the importance of Alcatraz as a national park site and a place for reflection on KQED's Forum. "(Visitors) stay for the opportunity to look behind the walls, behind the bars, to understand what it's like to be incarcerated."

Parks Conservancy President & CEO Christine Lehnertz says “Protecting Alcatraz means protecting a global site of reflection, where people come to learn and grow. If we lose that, we lose more than a landmark — we lose an opportunity to do better.”

Twenty craft brewers will descend upon the Presidio’s Civil War Parade Ground on Saturday as part of a fundraiser for programs designed to expand access to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

"The celebration of Presidio Parkway's 10th anniversary in San Francisco on Friday was marked by the unveiling of a commemorative plaque, speeches by local leaders, and a collective sense of success between public and private agencies." The Parks Conservancy received a $20,000 grant for our youth leadership programs from Golden Link Concessionaire at the event, our thanks to this incredible park champion!

KPIX caught up with parkgoers on the 10th anniversary of the Presidio Parkway project, which paved the way for Presidio Tunnel Tops and incredible park connections.