Our 22 Favorite Photos of 2022

As we put 2022 in the rearview mirror, we find ourselves feeling an overwhelming sense of gratitude, for the parks, for our partners, for our park supporters, volunteers, and members, and for our dedicated staff.  2022 was a milestone year for our org and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area because of you. A lot happened, from soaring kites at Crissy Field and marching in the SF Pride Parade to opening the Presidio Tunnel Tops and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the GGNRA. And so much in between. Here are 22 of our favorite moments from 2022.

As we look toward 2023, we are excited to create more memories and share the gift of our public lands with more people and more communities across the Bay Area, the nation, and the world.

A child smiles flying a kite alongside the Roving Ranger at Crissy Field.
High-flying fun at Crissy Field in celebration of its 20th anniversary.

Ryan Curran White / Parks Conservancy

Golden Gate National Parks community marching at the 2022 SF Pride parade.
Staff from the across the GGNRA march at the 2022 SF Pride Parade.

Ryan Curran White / Parks Conservancy

NPS park ranger marches alongside the Roving Ranger mobile trailhead at the 2022 SF Pride parade.
NPS Rangers waving to the crowd during the SF Pride Parade.

Ryan Curran White / Parks Conservancy

A child plays with their toy car on the contoured benches at the Presidio Tunnel Tops.
Kids love all the unique and family-friendly features of the Presidio Tunnel Tops.

Moanalani Jeffrey / Partnership for the Presidio

Presidio Tunnel Tops Opening Day Ribbon Cutting Committee.
Ribbon-cutting for the Presidio Tunnel Tops.

Moanalani Jeffrey / Partnership for the Presidio

A group portrait of NPS Park Rangers and leaders at Presidio Tunnel Tops Opening Day.
NPS Park Rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops ribbon-cutting event.

Moanalani Jeffrey / Partnership for the Presidio

Elderly couple poses for a selfie before the Golden Gate Bridge at Presidio Tunnel Tops.
Accessible pathways make Presidio Tunnel Tops an inviting and enjoyable place for all!

Rachel Styer / Presidio Trust

Students walk amid the San Francisco skyline on their way to Alcatraz Historic Gardens to volunteer.
Student volunteers make their way to Alcatraz Historic Gardens.

Russell Bombon / Parks Conservancy

A Great Blue Heron standing on the grass lawn of Crissy Field
A Great Blue Heron took interest in the festivities at Crissy Field Kite Day.

Ryan Curran White / Parks Conservancy

A park visitor and their dog walk the beach at fort funston
A park visitor and their dog walk the beach at Fort Funston.

Ryan Curran White / Parks Conservancy

Nancy Pelosi speaks at Fort Mason in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the GGNRA.
Leader Nancy Pelosi speaks at the 50th anniversary of the GGNRA in October.

Brittany Hosea-Small / Parks Conservancy

People sit at a park picnic table in the Marin Headlands
MLK Day of Service volunteers take a break at a picnic table with a wonderful view from the Marin Headlands.

Alison Taggart-Barone / National Park Service

A close-up photo of a silver lupine flower
A flowering silver lupine.

Ryan Curran White / Parks Conservancy

A sunset view of the Bay Area from the east peak of Mount Tam
The views from the east peak of Mt. Tam are worth the trip.

Russell Bombon / Parks Conservancy

Volunteers at work cleaning the boardwalk at Muir Woods
Earth Day volunteers lend a hand at keeping the boardwalk of Muir Woods clear of debris.

Dan Friedman / National Park Service

A smiling corgi walking in the sand of Ocean Beach, a dog friendly park
Corgi-Con returned to Ocean Beach this year for the first time since 2019.

Frank Morse / National Park Service

The Fogo Na Roupa band leads dancers through the Outpost at the Presidio Tunnel Tops.
The Fogo Na Roupa band leads dancers through the Outpost on Presidio Tunnel Tops opening day.

Paul Myers / Partnership for the Presidio

A dancer dances amongst the crowd at the Presidio Tunnel Tops.
Dancers bringing fun and energy to the crowds on opening day at the Presidio Tunnel Tops.

Paul Myers / Partnership for the Presidio

Sunlight filters through the silhouetted Fort Point and Golden Gate Bridge
Sunlight filters through the silhouetted Fort Point and Golden Gate Bridge.

Alison Taggart-Barone / National Park Service

NPS ranger enjoying a conversation at the Presidio Tunnel Tops with the Golden Gate Bridge backdrop.
An NPS ranger converses with guests at the Presidio Tunnel Tops donor preview event.

Charlotte Fiorito / Compass Photography

An aerial overlook of the Presidio Tunnel Tops, looking out to the Golden Gate Bridge.
An aerial overlook of the Presidio Tunnel Tops, looking out to the Golden Gate Bridge.

James Corner Field Operations

Fogo Na Roupa dancers and band parade throughout the Presidio Tunnel Tops.
Fogo Na Roupa dancing and parading throughout the Presidio Tunnel Tops during the opening day.

Moanalani Jeffrey / Partnership for the Presidio

Parks Conservancy staff and volunteers smiling as they plant saplings in the parks.
For Diwali, volunteers joined the Conservancy in planting and stewarding at the Presidio.

Nishad Joshi

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