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About Us

About Us

OUR MISSION: PARKS FOR ALL FOREVER

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is the nonprofit membership organization created to preserve the Golden Gate national parks, enhance the experiences of park visitors, and build a community dedicated to conserving the parks for the future.

Come join our dedicated and mission-driven team. View our current job openings. 

Parks Conservancy staff help release coho salmon at Redwood Creek

Overview: About the Parks Conservancy

The Parks Conservancy supports some of the Bay Area's most iconic places — Muir Woods, Crissy Field, Alcatraz, the Marin Headlands, Stinson Beach, Lands End, the Presidio and 30 more beloved national park sites north and south of the Golden Gate.

Participants from ALAS (Ayundando Latinos A Soñar) enjoying the "Raíces en la Bahía/Rooted in the Bay" event for farmworkers and their families in September 2024. Activities included crabbing, hiking, and beachside recreation.

Our Mission & Values

View overlooking Fort Baker and the Golden Gate

Our History

Christine Lehnertz, president and CEO of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, stands at Crissy Marsh

Executive Team

Nicki Phelps stands on Alcatraz Island with a view of San Francisco behind her.

Accomplishments & Awards

Gateways - The member publication of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy

Publications

We offer a wide assortment of publications to keep park lovers informed

Someone tide-pooling in the Marin Headlands

Financials

Park goers on a grassy hill of Mount Tam, meditating, doing yoga, and looking out at the bright view.

Partners

Golden Gate Bridge

Board of Trustees

John Cantwell talks to reporters on Alcatraz Island.

Press Room