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Pole surrounded by a knitted American flag at Fort Point National Historic Site

Sharing Yarns: Knitted Sculptures of Immigration Stories at Fort Point National Historic Site Celebrate Our Common Thread

The Immigrant Yarn Project features knitted and crocheted pieces of yarn made by over 600 contributors from across the country representing generations of immigrants from every corner of the world.

Engagement Process for Multi-year Effort to Revitalize Crissy Field Begins

The National Park Service, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, and the Presidio Trust launched the public engagement process for a multi-year effort to revitalize the Crissy Field area of the Presidio.

Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy Announces Leadership Transition

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy today announced plans for a transition in its executive leadership in the coming year. Greg Moore, founder and longtime leader of this nonprofit conservation organization, will be stepping down as President & CEO and transitioning to a new role as Special Projects Advisor. His transition is planned for early 2019. The Parks Conservancy’s Board of Trustees has launched a search for Moore’s successor.

Ranger Michele Gee experiences the Portal

Portals Connecting San Francisco to the World Comes to Crissy Field

The National Park Service and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy are partnering with Shared_Studios and Luminalt Solar Energy Solutions to present the San Francisco Portal at Crissy Field.

A scenic photo of the Presidio of San Francisco William Penn Mott, Jr. Visitor Center on a sunny day with the golden gate bridge seen in the background.

New Presidio Visitor Center Debuts Saturday, February 25, 2017

The Presidio of San Francisco is taking a major leap forward in welcoming the public to what has become one of America’s most unique and surprising national parks.

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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.”

San Francisco’s Fort Point Will Partially Reopen Amid National Parks Shutdown

KQED

KQED reports on the final weekend for Black Gold: Stories Untold at Fort Point Oct. 10-13, 2025. The Parks Conservancy teamed up with FOR-SITE and the National Park Service to keep this vital exhibition open for one last weekend amid the federal government shutdown.

Alcatraz to remain open despite government shutdown, thanks to nonprofit and private support

KTVU

Parks Conservancy President & CEO Christine Lehnertz talks with KTVU on the importance of Alcatraz Island remaining open to visitors to reflect on the island's layered history.

Marin Headlands' scenic Hawk Hill to reopen

NBC Bay Area

NBC Bay Area reports from Hawk Hill, where we're wrapping up a yearslong project to increase accessibility and improve...

Op-Ed: Urban Gateways, Woven Into Daily Life

National Parks Traveler

Gateway communities are the front doors of our National Park System, and the Bay Area is fortunate to have many. Read the Op-Ed by Parks Conservancy President & CEO Christine Lehnertz to see how we're delivering on the promise of these unique national park sites to build welcoming and belonging in local communities.