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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.

GOVERNOR NEWSOM APPOINTS PARKS CONSERVANCY EXECUTIVE TO STATE PARKS COMMISSION

California Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed Katherine Toy, Executive Vice President of Partnerships and Programs at the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, to the State Park and Recreation Commission.

Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy Announces Renovations in 2020 to the Warming Hut, Bridge Café and Round House

After much thought and careful consideration, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy made the difficult decision to close our kitchen operations and the cafes that serve visitors and community members at the Warming Hut on Crissy Field and the Round House, located in the Golden Gate Bridge Plaza.

Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy Names Christine Lehnertz as President & CEO

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy Board of Trustees today announced its selection of Christine S. Lehnertz as the organization’s new President & CEO.

Press Coverage

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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.

One of the Bay Area’s most scenic spots reopens after 15-year renovation

San Francisco Chronicle

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, alongside the National Park Service, completed the multi-million-dollar renovation to protect the well-worn landmark and create a more structured and educational experience for the throngs of both locals and tourists who visit.

How the shutdown has impacted parks, and how nonprofit support groups are responding

National Parks Traveler

Parks Conservancy President & CEO Christine Lehnertz joins park leaders from the Yosemite Conservancy, Friends of Acadia, and Smokies Life on the National Parks Traveler Podcast to discuss the state of parks amid the longest federal government shutdown in history, and how nonprofits are helping, while acknowledging the parks need NPS rangers and employees to remain resilient into the future.

What Does the Continuing Government Shutdown Mean for the Bay Area?

KQED Forum

We're helping where we can, but our support isn't a permanent solution: As the 2025 federal government stretches on, Parks Conservancy President & CEO Christine Lehnertz appears on KQED Forum to discuss the shutdown's growing impacts on parks and federal workers.

Muir Woods Reopens Amid Government Shutdown

KQED

“We’re proud to welcome people back to Muir Woods,” Parks Conservancy President & CEO Christine Lehnertz told KQED. “This moment reflects the strength of our partnerships and the deep care our community has for these parks.”