Crissy Field Waterfront Walk

Crissy Field activities
Crissy Field activities

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Restored in 2001, Crissy Field wasted no time in becoming a San Francisco icon and a gem of the Parks Conservancy. The former military airfield now sports a clean, smooth promenade with views of the Golden Gate, Alcatraz, and the North and East Bays. It’s the perfect spot for taking a walk or a bike ride, or for bringing a picnic or tossing a football. Few locals haven't heard of Crissy Field--make it part of your weekend!

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Biking at Crissy Field
Biking at Crissy Field

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Crissy Field

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Crissy Field and San Francisco views
Crissy Field and San Francisco views

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Crissy Field visitors
Crissy Field visitors

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Aerial view of Crissy Field, buildings, the Warming Hut, palm trees, the golden gate, bay, and San Francisco city skyline.
An aerial view of Crissy Field before the San Francisco skyline.

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A view of Alcatraz from Crissy Field. A park visitor walks across the green grass under the blue sky.
Looking out to the golden gate and San Francisco bay, Crissy Field offers a spectacular view of Alcatraz, as well as other local landmarks.

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Park visitors enjoy a picnic sitting on the lawn at Crissy Field amongst the San Francisco city skyline on a sunny day.
The lawn at Crissy Field is a perfect place to relax, picnic, exercise, and play!

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The Golden Gate Bridge as viewed from Crissy Field. The bay waters can be seen with sailboats about, as well as Crissy Marsh and the Marin Headlands.
The iconic view of the Golden Gate Bridge as seen from Crissy Field.

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The sun rises over the bay waters, visitors are seen fishing off of the pier at Crissy Field.
The sun rises as visitors fish off of the pier at Crissy Field.

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A park visitor at Crissy Field walks his bike by Crissy Field Center.
Crissy Field Center is a dynamic hub for youth programs and education.

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Park visitors enjoy fun activities and sunshine on Crissy Field Day.
Visitors enjoy fun activities, sunshine, and connecting with the parks on Crissy Field Day.

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Visitors step out onto Crissy Field East Beach where the sunset casts warm light over the Golden Gate and San Francisco bay.
Crissy Field East Beach offers a stroll along the waters of the San Francisco bay.

Alison Taggart-Barone / Parks Conservancy

A view from Crissy Field looking out through buildings and palm trees at the Golden Gate Bridge.
The Golden Gate Bridge is a prominent view at Crissy Field.

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A view of the Golden Gate Bridge from beneath the pier of Crissy Field East Beach.
Another view of the Golden Gate Bridge from Crissy Field East Beach.

George "Doc" Miles / NPS

A Kayak paddles over the Golden Gate waters, viewed before Alcatraz Island from Crissy Field East Beach.
Crissy Field is a popular access point for many recreational watersports such as kayaking and windsurfing.

Alison Taggart-Barone / Parks Conservancy

A park visitor walks along Crissy Field East Beach with a view of Alcatraz in the distance.
On a sunny day, East Beach at Crissy Field is a delightful place to stroll along the waterfront.

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A view of the Golden Gate Bridge from the Tidal Marsh at Crissy Field.
Another brilliant view of the Golden Gate Bridge from across the Tidal Marsh.

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