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Press Releases

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.

Equator Coffees set to Re-Open the Historic Round House Cafe at the Golden Gate Bridge

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - June 24, 2021 -- As the Bay Area re-emerges & re-assesses what matters most, Equator’s refresh of the historic Round House Cafe will offer a renewed outlook at one of the most historic crossroads in the world.

Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House speaks during the National Park Service-Golden Gate National Recreation Area and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the revitalization of Crissy Field on May

Celebrating 20 Years of Crissy Field's Revitalization

Today, the National Park Service - Golden Gate National Recreation Area and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy commemorated the 20th anniversary of the revitalization of Crissy Field with Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House.

Press Coverage

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Aerial perspective rendering of the China Beach rehabilitation project.

Major renovation project at beloved S.F. beach to start after three-year delay

San Francisco Chronicle

Claire Mooney, Vice President, Park Projects and Conservation at the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, gives an update on project to renovate the historic bathhouse at China Beach.

People walking a path in the Presidio Tunnel Tops with the Golden Gate Bridge viewed in the background.

What Trump's Order to 'Dramatically Reduce' Presidio Trust Means for the Beloved Park

KQED Forum

Parks Conservancy President & CEO Christine Lehnertz visits KQED Forum to talk about the recent executive order to direct changes at the Presidio Trust.

Two efforts identify species and habitats most vulnerable to climate change in the Golden Gate region, offering a critical new tool for managers working to save them

Golden Gate Biosphere Network

The Golden Gate Biosphere Network (GGBN), in partnership with the climate-focused organization EcoAdapt, recently completed a climate vulnerability assessment for 21 key species and habitats within its 28,000-mile boundary. The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is a partner of the GGBN.

Sunlight shines through canopy at Muir Woods

Marin park managers complete Roy’s Redwoods revamp

Marin Independent Journal

“The new trails at Roy’s Redwoods offer something for everybody with a variety of ways to explore the preserve,” said Rob LaPorte, a senior project manager at the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. “If we have done our restoration work well, all will feel welcome visiting and have a great experience of discovering a thriving redwood forest.

A view of Alcatraz Island with a text title reading Trails Forever on the Rock, 22nd annual Gala

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy Raises $1.1 million

Nob Hill Gazette

More than 420 guests voyaged to Alcatraz to attend the 22nd annual Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy "Trails Forever" fundraising gala on October 19, raising $1.1 million in the process for projects such as park maintenance, the construction of a new welcome center near Pier 31 and youth education and leadership programs.

Videos

Connecting People & Parks: Ashley Tolliver

Our Work

As a teen growing up in southeast San Francisco, Ashley Tolliver joined I-YEL (Inspiring Young Emerging Leaders)— where she found community and discovered self-confidence, a love of the outdoors, and a powerful voice.

Connecting People & Parks: Royce McLemore

Our Work

For more than 20 years, Women Helping All People (WHAP)—a family resource center based in Marin City—has been engaged in outdoor education and volunteer programs in the Golden Gate National Parks.

Connecting People & Parks: Francisco Ferrer

Our Work

Francisco Ferrer, a program coordinator for Edgewood Center for Children and Families, discusses how community shuttles connect people with the parks and each other.

Connecting People & Parks: Dennis Chang

Our Work

Dennis Chang discusses how being involved with Urban Trailblazers and I-YEL all through middle and high school pushed him to grow.

Measuring the Health of Mount Tam

Our Work

Mount Tam experts meet to discuss change and the future of Mount Tam and it's stability.

Presidio Visitor Center Opening Celebration and Visual Tour

Our Work

On February 25th, 2017, the doors to the William Penn Mott, Jr. Presidio Visitor Center officially opened to the public.

Gray Fox Pups at Muir Woods

Our Work

The recent appearance of gray fox kits near the boardwalk at Muir Woods National Monument spurred rangers to remind visitors about safe protocol around wild animals.

Photo Galleries

Alcatraz Historic Gardens Gallery

Parks

Alcatraz’s current visitors experience an island that is alive with colorful plants gathered decades ago from around the world, and complemented by newly-introduced plants. These historic gardens not only illustrate the importance of gardens to the human spirit, but also the ecological benefits and aesthetic possibilities of sustainable gardening.

Presidio

Presidio in San Francisco is the oldest continuously used military post in the nation—and it’s also one of the most beautiful and serene.

Alcatraz

Alcatraz, the former federal island prison that once held the likes of gangster Al Capone, offers national park visitors a close-up look at a maximum-security, minimum-privilege life.

Crissy Field Gallery

Parks

Crissy Field offers easy hiking, Views of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge (only the two most-recognized landmarks in San Francisco), welcoming beaches, the marsh, and more. Beloved of locals and visitors alike.