Things to Do

Visit and learn about the Parks, in person or at home!

Parks Conservancy staff lead a Camping at the Presidio program

Paul Myers/Parks Conservancy

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.

Go for a walk

Find your trail

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

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Seasonal guides to the parks

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Take a hike

Colored pencils next to a piece of paper titled "Parks at Home: Activity Pack"

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Activity packs and other online resources

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Volunteering and Internships

Active Events

Events that have not been canceled or postponed

Alcatraz Historic Gardens

Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 8:00am - 12:00pm

Alcatraz

Help restore and maintain gardens once tended by the island’s military and penitentiary residents—add life, color, and vibrancy to the Rock.

A group of volunteers smile for a photo in front of the invasive plants they have removed.

San Francisco Habitat Stewards

Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Become a Habitat Steward and help restore unique San Francisco coastal habitat.

Registration Required

Park staff sharing upcoming projects in Muir Woods

Welcome to the Woods 15-Minute Talk | Founders Grove, Muir Woods

Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 10:15 - 10:30am

Muir Woods National Monument

Join a Muir Woods Ranger or volunteer in a grove of towering Coast Redwoods for a 15-minute welcome talk.

A Golden Gate National Recreation Area Park Ranger leads a discussion at Presidio Tunnel Tops Campfire Circle.

Campfire Program

Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 3:00 - 3:30pm

Join National Park Service rangers for free campfire talks at Presidio Tunnel Tops' Campfire Circle near the Presidio Visitor Center everyday at 3 pm - 3:30 pm through Labor Day.

Campfire Program

Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 3:00 - 3:30pm

Join National Park Service rangers for free campfire talks at Presidio Tunnel Tops' Campfire Circle near the Presidio Visitor Center everyday at 3 pm - 3:30 pm through Labor Day.