See Presidio Tunnel Tops: Photos from the new space built over Presidio Parkway tunnels

Presidio Tunnel Tops is a new area within the Presidio national park site, free and accessible to all and opening starting July 17, 2022. Built on the Presidio Parkway tunnels, these 14 acres of outdoor space with educational facilities connect the historic center of the park to the Presidio’s waterfront at Crissy Field. Learn more about site features and how Presidio Tunnel Tops was designed and shaped by our community. This project was made possible by achieving a $98 million campaign goal to build a world-class parkland. Our thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors and members of our community.  

The Golden Gate Bridge is seen through the climbing wall of the Presidio Tunnel Tops Outpost playground.
The Golden Gate Bridge seen through a climbing wall at The Outpost at Presidio Tunnel Tops.

Alison Taggart-Barone / National Park Service

A playground structure made of wood logs at the Presidio Tunnel Tops Outpost, the Golden Gate Bridge is seen in the background.
The "Forest Den" play structure at the Outpost at Presidio Tunnel Tops.

Alison Taggart-Barone / National Park Service

A view looking out from inside of one of the wooden play structures at the Outpost at Presidio Tunnel Tops.
Looking out from "The Nest" a wooden play structure at Presidio Tunnel Tops.

Ryan Curran White / Parks Conservancy

An artistically crafted bench at Presidio Tunnel Tops sits before the Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands in the background.
These iconic benches at Presidio Tunnel Tops were made from cypress trees that toppled in the Presidio.

Ryan Curran White / Parks Conservancy

A view of The Palace of Fine Arts and San Francisco skyline from the park bench at the Presidio Tunnel Tops.
Stunning views are in always in sight at Presidio Tunnel Tops.

Russell Bombon / Parks Conservancy

A top-down aerial view of the Presidio Tunnel Tops campfire circle.
An aerial view of the Campfire Circle at Presidio Tunnel Tops.

Photo courtesy of James Corner Field Operations

Birds-eye aerial view of The Outpost, a playground at Presidio Tunnel Tops.
Bird's-eye aerial view of The Outpost at Presidio Tunnel Tops.

Photo courtesy of James Corner Field Operations

An aerial view of Presidio Tunnel Tops, connecting the Presidio to Crissy Field and the Golden Gate.
An aerial view of Presidio Tunnel Tops.

Photo courtesy of James Corner Field Operations

An aerial view of the Presidio Tunnel Tops, looking out to the San Francisco city skyline.
Looking east over Presidio Tunnel Tops at the San Francisco skyline.

Photo courtesy of James Corner Field Operations

Tunnel Tops picnic benches and tables, a perfect place for lunch at the parks
Presidio Tunnel Tops has plenty of picnic tables and park benches for your enjoyment.

Rachel Styer / Courtesy of the Presidio Trust

Kids at play having fun on the slide at the Presidio Tunnel Tops Outpost
Nothing but smiles while playing at The Outpost at Presidio Tunnel Tops.

Rachel Styer / Courtesy of the Presidio Trust

Kids stretch and play, running around the Presidio Tunnel Tops lawn.
Lots of open air and room to roam at the Presidio Tunnel Tops lawns.

Rachel Styer / Courtesy of the Presidio Trust

A commemorative plaque at the Tunnel Tops Campfire Circle honors the donors who made the park possible.
A commemorative plaque at the Campfire Circle for the donors who made Presidio Tunnel Tops possible.

Ryan Curran White / Parks Conservancy

The tactile map at the Presidio Tunnel Tops shows the layout of the park and its surround area all the way out to the Golden Gate Bridge.
A tactile map of the Presidio shows the contours of the landscape at Presidio Tunnel Tops.

Ryan Curran White / Parks Conservancy

The Golden Gate Meadow, a lush green lawn that is the centerpiece for the Presidio Tunnel Tops.
The Golden Gate Meadow at Presidio Tunnel Tops, a vast lawn that is perfect for lounging and playing.

Rachel Styer / Courtesy of the Presidio Trust

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