Press Releases

Find the latest press releases from the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy below. We have more info for the media in our Press Room. For media inquiries, please contact the Parks Conservancy media team at zrqvn@cnexfpbafreinapl.betgro.ycnavresnocskrap@aidem .

A rendering of the cafe interior for the upcoming Il Porto at Pier 31, next to where ferries depart for Alcatraz Island.
Il Porto Coming to Pier 31 in Spring 2027, Bringing a New Waterfront Café and Gathering Place at the Gateway to Alcatraz

A new all-day café is coming to Pier 31 on San Francisco’s Embarcadero. The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy has signed a lease agreement with Karl City LLC, part of Buen Rallo Hospitality Group, to open Il Porto, giving Alcatraz visitors and Bay Area locals a destination to eat, drink, and take in the waterfront. Construction is already underway, with an opening projected for spring 2027.

a scenic view from the Presidio Tunnel Tops in San Francisco, with a cartoon donut hiking along as part of the Golden Gate Dozen Trail
New Golden Gate Dozen Trail Connects 12 National Park Sites in San Francisco

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy today unveiled the Golden Gate Dozen Trail, connecting 12 national park sites in San Francisco into one unforgettable route. The trail is featured on AllTrails thanks to a new partnership, making it easier to experience incomparable beaches, bluffs, history, and city views. 

A scenic view of the Golden Gate Bridge seen from the Presidio Tunnel Tops in San Francisco, visitors seen sitting on the iconic wooden park bench.
Four Dynamic Leaders Join Parks Conservancy Board of Trustees to Champion People and Parks

New trustees bring fresh energy and deep community insight to help strengthen welcome, belonging, and climate resilience across the Golden Gate national parks.

A visitor walks along a path amid gardens at Alcatraz.
More than a landmark: Alcatraz is a living reminder of our past and our potential

“Protecting Alcatraz means protecting a global site of reflection, where people come to learn and grow,” said Christine Lehnertz, President & CEO of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. “If we lose that, we lose more than a landmark—we lose an opportunity to do better.”

A group of hikers on a trail at Roy's Redwoods
Parks Conservancy, One Tam Secure $10.9 Million to Boost Wildfire and Forest Resilience

As California faces increasingly severe wildfires, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and its One Tam partners are leading the charge in wildfire resilience and forest health.

Rendering shows people enjoying the Alcatraz Embarkation Plaza
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy unveils prime restaurant opportunity at Pier 31

Rendering courtesy Heller Manus Architects and Alcatraz City Cruises

San Francisco (September 16, 2024) – The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, in collaboration with Maven Commercial, is seeking a café or restaurant partner for Pier 31 along San Francisco’s waterfront.

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