Golden Gate Bridge Overlook
Alison Taggart-Barone/Parks Conservancy
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Yes, the national parks are pretty great. But they could always be better! That's why our award-winning Projects team continues to improve on the parklands and visitor experiences. Through new and enhanced trails, restored natural and cultural landscapes, and sustainably built facilities and amenities, we're working to make the Golden Gate National Parks more vibrant, more resilient, and more welcoming for all. None of this would be possible without the support of our members and park community, so thank you for helping us put the extra shine on these gems!
Our Work
Restoration of the native landscape continues at Lands End. Recently completed trails and overlooks have created a safer and more scenic experience for visitors. These efforts have been enhanced by the new Lands End Lookout visitor center, which includes a park-themed bookstore, café, and other amenities.
Our Work
The Parks Conservancy’s Projects Department has worked closely with the National Park Service over the years to repair roads, rehabilitate buildings, improve trails, and provide interpretive and directional signage to help keep Fort Mason’s history alive and to care for this popular park site.
Our Work
Perched at the northern tip of San Francisco, the iconic bridge and surrounding trails, overlooks, and historic military batteries have been the focus of a number of Parks Conservancy projects.
Our Work
New and improved trails thread throughout the center of the Presidio, providing better connectivity to other major trails, and a more enjoyable experience for all who use them.
Our Work
The Parks Conservancy has supported numerous projects in the Marin Headlands over its 40-year history. But our work here is not done. Ongoing efforts, especially at Hawk Hill, will continue to protect sensitive habitats and rare species while creating improved trails and visitor access.
Our Work
The Parks Conservancy, National Park Service, and Presidio Trust have been working together for decades on projects to restore the area’s important habitats, improve its trails, and preserve and share its history.
All Projects
We care passionately for the Golden Gate National Parks. That's why we care deeply about the quality, durability, and sustainability of our work. Every project in these 80,000-acre parklands is thoughtfully planned and completed with the utmost commitment to the health of the environment and the enjoyment and safety of visitors. Learn more below, and then come out and experience our dedication to the parks!
Our Work
Ongoing
The Redwood Creek Watershed Collaborative has supported numerous trail, interpretation, safety, and natural and cultural resource projects in in Muir Woods since 2012.
Our Work
Ongoing
Just north of the Marin Headlands, Oakwood Valley features a hiking trail loop that winds through native grassland and the largest stand of oak and bay forest in the Golden Gate National Parks. The Parks Conservancy's Park Stewardship program works hard to protect these valuable resources by engaging the community and volunteers in restoration efforts.
Our Work
Complete
The Pacific and Golden Gate Overlooks offer stunning views and respite for visitors to the Presidio's western coastline.
Our Work
Complete
Completed in May 2010, the Park Trail provides a north-south trail corridor through the Presidio, extending 1.7 miles from the 14th Avenue Gate to Crissy Field.
Project
Ongoing
A collaborative effort of the Parks Conservancy, National Park Service, and the Presidio Trust, the award-winning parkwide sign plan greatly enhances visitor experiences.
Our Work
Ongoing
The wild coastal bluffs of the western Presidio are dotted with a remarkable array of natural, historic, and recreational resources that the Parks Conservancy has been working hard to enhance and restore.
Our Work
Complete
A new ADA-accessible bicycle/pedestrian bridge links the south end of the Golden Gate Bridge to the Presidio Coastal Trail, while protecting historic batteries.
Our Work
Complete
The 2.1-mile Presidio Promenade is a major east-west trail bringing visitors from the park's urban edge at the Lombard Gate to the Golden Gate Bridge.
Our Work
Ongoing
The Presidio Tunnel Tops is the newest national park experience coming in Spring 2022. It will be a place where visitors and residents can gather with friends and family to play and learn, take in panoramic views of the bay and city, experience culture and community, and launch their adventure in the Presidio and across the Golden Gate National Parks.
Our Work
Ongoing
Since 2009, NPS and Parks Conservancy staff have worked together to create a self-sustaining ecosystem at Muir Beach that would improve habitat for endangered coho salmon and threatened steelhead trout, establish breeding ponds for threatened California red-legged frogs, and decrease flooding on nearby roads.
Our Work
Ongoing
The wetlands near the parking area at Rodeo Beach have been the focus of National Park Service and Parks Conservancy restoration efforts.
Our Work
Complete
The multi-use Rodeo Valley Trail is edged by grassy, wind-swept hillsides as it winds through the heart of the Marin Headlands. Recent improvements to this historic ranch road include realigned segments and bridges to improve the experience of trail users while protecting restored wetlands.
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