Our Work

Two Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy community engagement staff members presenting an infographic sign to local community group visitors of Rancho Corral de Tierra.
The Parks Conservancy introduces community groups to Rancho Corral de Tierra.

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Thanks to YOU we are leaving the Golden Gate National Parks better than we found them: Improving trails, building overlooks, and growing plants. And we're engaging the next generation of park stewards through richly rewarding opportunities for young people of all ages. Scroll down to see our wide variety of programs.

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Crissy Field then and now

See Crissy Field's transformation unfold

Interactive sliders show the dramatic changes there before and after restoration work done by the Parks Conservancy and our partners.

Lands End Lookout
Visitor Centers

Visitor Centers
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Secrets of National Park Soil

Secrets of National Park Soil
Presidio Native Plant Nursery staff
An endangered plant comeback

An endangered plant comeback
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Community Science

Community Science

Education and Youth Programs

Nurturing the Future of Our Parks and Community

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Crissy Field Center
Crissy Field Center
A large group of cheerful teenagers excitingly cheer at Rob Hill Campground in the Presidio of San Francisco
Crissy Field Center
Urban Trailblazers
Crissy Field Center IYEL youth program participants pose for group photo in Santa Cruz
Crissy Field Center
I-YEL: Inspiring Young Emerging Leaders
Staff and volunteers at the Presidio Native Plant Nursery.
Our Work
Internships

Projects and Conservation

Caring for the Sustainability and Enjoyment of Your Parks

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Our Work
Park Projects
Volunteers prune plants at a native plant nursery
Native Plant Nurseries
Native Plant Nurseries
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Our Work
Community Science
The bright yellow sun rises and shines through clouds over San Francisco skyline and Crissy Field.
Our Work
Climate Change in the Parks
A hiker looks out over the bay from Mount Tamalpais East Peak.
Our Work
Conservation Initiatives

Community Programs and Social Impact

Sparking Positive Change Through the Power of Parks

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Alcatraz Historic Gardens Volunteers
Volunteer
Historic Gardens Volunteering
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Volunteer
Community Volunteer Programs
Community Engagement Team at Muir Woods
Our Work
Engagement and Outreach

Visitor Services

Shop, Nosh, Stay, and Learn in Your Parks

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Presidio Visitor Center
Parks
Visitor Centers in the Golden Gate National Parks
Alcatraz Tours
Tour
Alcatraz Tours
A child smiles flying a kite alongside the Roving Ranger at Crissy Field.
Community
Roving Ranger
An NPS park ranger leads a community group in Muir Woods.
Annual Reports

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy’s Annual Report is more than a document—it’s a celebration of our shared impact. Discover the latest report and explore past years to see what we’ve accomplished together.

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