Things to Do

Things to Do

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

Parks Conservancy staff lead a Camping at the Presidio program
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. 

Trails Forever
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Rainbow above the Golden Gate Bridge.
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Seasonal guides to the parks
hiking at Muir Woods
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Take a hike
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Activity packs and other online resources
Volunteering on Mt. Tam.
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Volunteering and Internships

Active Events

Events that have not been canceled or postponed

Fort Point National Historic Site underneath the Golden Gate Bridge
Fort Point History Talk
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Join our Park Rangers in learning Fort Point's History in this 15 minute long talk. The program is accessible. The times of the program are 11:30am and 1:30pm

Fort Point National Historic Site underneath the Golden Gate Bridge
Fort Point History Talk
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Join our Park Rangers in learning Fort Point's History in this 15 minute long talk. The program is accessible. The times of the program are 11:30am and 1:30pm

Fort Point National Historic Site underneath the Golden Gate Bridge
Fort Point History Talk
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Join our Park Rangers in learning Fort Point's History in this 15 minute long talk. The program is accessible. The times of the program are 11:30am and 1:30pm

Fort Point National Historic Site underneath the Golden Gate Bridge
Fort Point History Talk
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Join our Park Rangers in learning Fort Point's History in this 15 minute long talk. The program is accessible. The times of the program are 11:30am and 1:30pm

Fort Point National Historic Site underneath the Golden Gate Bridge
Fort Point History Talk
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Join our Park Rangers in learning Fort Point's History in this 15 minute long talk. The program is accessible. The times of the program are 11:30am and 1:30pm

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Kid crafts that bring the national parks home
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