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Alcatraz Historic Gardens Project

April 23, 2007

Thanks to the Alcatraz Historic Gardens Project, the softer side of “The Rock” is being uncovered.

Presidio of San Francisco Receives $15 Million Gift from the Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund

April 11, 2007

Today, the nonprofit Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, with its public agency partners the Presidio Trust and the National Park Service, announced a $15 million gift from the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund to continue the transformation of the Presidio into a great national park for all.

Alcatraz for Kids: National Park Service Junior Ranger Program Provides Educational Fun for Young Visitors

April 1, 2007

Alcatraz invites young people to navigate the Island and interact with nature, history and adventure by becoming an Alcatraz Junior Ranger.

Alcatraz Breaks Out! Major Renovation of World Famous National Park Site

March 19, 2007

Alcatraz, the world-famous former Federal penitentiary and International visitor destination in the center of San Francisco Bay, has just benefited from a multi-million dollar restoration and renovation that has dramatically transformed and improved the way visitors experience the iconic national park.

Alcatraz: Making San Francisco History for Generations

March 19, 2007

From its inception as a military fortress during the Civil War era, to the revolutionary 18-month occupation by the Indians of All Tribes during the 1960s, to its standing today as one of the country’s most popular National Park sites, the history of Alcatraz is fascinating to discover.

Crissy Field in SF’s Presidio next in line for changes as Tunnel Tops work proceeds

San Francisco Chronicle

What changes do you want to see to Crissy Field? The National Park Service, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, and Presidio Trust want to know.

On the edge of SF’s Presidio, restoring a watershed will benefit nature and humans

San Francisco Chronicle

On the edge of SF’s Presidio, restoring a watershed will benefit nature and humans.

‘Future IDs at Alcatraz’ reveals a road to reintegration

San Francisco Examiner

Exhibit explores many stages of rehabilitation.

11 Alternatives to Crowded Outdoor Instagram Spots

Outside Magazine

Skip the masses at popular vistas and landmarks, and opt for these nearby (empty!) locales instead

Change of leaders at Bay Area parks conservancy signals view on the future

San Francisco Chronicle

Greg Moore took the helm of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy in 1985 with three employees and no clear purpose beyond helping raise money for the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. In May 2019, he stepped down as CEO of an organization with a $56 million budget and a...