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Ai Weiwei on Alcatraz, Trace exhibit

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Press Releases

Michele Gee stands in front of a green background in the parks.

Michele Gee named deputy chief executive officer of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy today announced the appointment of Michele Gee as its Deputy Chief Executive Officer.

Adam Bad Wound Named Chief Development Officer of The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy today announced the appointment of Adam Bad Wound as its Chief Development Officer.

Rendering of a cliff walk at Presidio Tunnel Tops opening July 2022.

OPENING DATE ANNOUNCED! Presidio Tunnel Tops Opens to All Starting Sunday, July 17, 2022

The most anticipated visitor attraction ever planned for the Presidio of San Francisco – Presidio Tunnel Tops – now has an official opening date. The new national park destination welcomes all visitors starting Sunday, July 17, 2022, revealing a spectacular “must see” San Francisco attraction for Bay Area locals and visitors from around the world.

Katherine Toy in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Katherine Toy to Lead California’s Outdoor for All Initiative, Spearheading Efforts to Improve Access to Parks and Public Lands

This month, Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Katherine Toy to a newly created role in his administration, Deputy Secretary for Access in the Department of Natural Resources for the state of California.

Commemorating 40 Years of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and the 105th Anniversary of the founding of the National Park Service

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and the National Park Service today commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Parks Conservancy and the 105th anniversary of the founding of the National Park Service with the unveiling of a several year rehabilitation of a previously closed and grown over historic garden on the bluff of historic Fort Mason, Black Point historic gardens.

Press Coverage

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Bay Area Turns to Protest and Service on MLK Day

KQED

KQED covers MLK Day events in the Bay Area, including the Weekend of Service in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, where we honored Dr. King by rolling up our sleeves in service of a beloved community.

Events across Bay Area celebrate MLK Day through service, action

NBC Bay Area

NBC Bay Area covers MLK Weekend of Service volunteering at Fort Mason and across the GGNRA, as people give back in honor of Dr. King's vision of service and a beloved community.

Bay Area landmark above Golden Gate completes long-planned overhaul

SF Gate

After 15 years of careful planning and construction, a windswept peak in the Marin Headlands has reached a major milestone. On Wednesday, Dec. 17, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and the National Park Service gathered on top of Hawk Hill along with volunteers, officials and scientists.

Marin County's Hawk Hill reopens after renovation

KTVU

Report from Hawk Hill as the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, NPS, and partners celebrate the reopening of this beloved park site above the Golden Gate Bridge, following 15 years of renovations to make the site more accessible and welcoming.

Marin Headlands’ scenic Hawk Hill reopens after renovation

Marin Independent Journal

A nearly 15-year effort to provide new access, add amenities and restore military relics atop one of the Marin Headlands’ best overlooks of San Francisco Bay is complete.