Spring/Summer 2026 Gateways: News and photos from the GGNRA

a parent holds their smiling child in the sky at Crissy Field with the Golden Gate Bridge in view.

On this page you'll find extras from the Spring/Summer 2026 issue of Gateways Magazine. Parks Conservancy members enjoy this large-format magazine with photos, in-depth storytelling, and the latest news from across the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). Join today to get this special member benefit!

On this page you'll find some of the stories and links featured in this issue of Gateways. Find more on our Park Stories page.

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Crissy Field is a place to gather with family and friends, thanks to its transformation 25 years ago!
25 years of Crissy Field

We’re celebrating 25 years since the public and partners came together to turn Crissy Field into a beloved destination. Before that transformation, Crissy Field was a broken concrete parking lot. 

The Golden Gate Bridge is seen from Crissy Field after the area was transformed, in 1998.
See the dramatic Crissy Field transformation unfold
Did you know Crissy Field was once a concrete parking lot? Hard to believe, but before 2001, the beloved San Francisco park was in disrepair.
Western Snowy Plovers and Buffleheads are among the birds you can spot at Crissy Field
Crissy Field birding basics: Spot these birds in San Francisco

Crissy Field is a wonderland for birdwatchers of all levels. We've put together an introductory guide to some of the wonderful bird species you can encounter when out at Crissy Field.

A visitor excited about being on Alcatraz Island.
Alcatraz Island is a vital player during World Cup, Super Bowl

As summer and the World Cup approach, rangers are preparing to welcome another global audience, and Alcatraz will be a great place to soak in the excitement.

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