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

a scenic view from the Presidio Tunnel Tops in San Francisco, with a cartoon donut hiking along as part of the Golden Gate Dozen Trail

Walktober Finale: The Golden Gate Dozen

Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 9:30am - 4:30pm

San Francisco's Walktober event is headed for an exciting finish along the Golden Gate Dozen Trail. Join one of the two events to follow the new trail connecting 12 national park sites.

Walktober Finale: The Golden Gate Dozen

Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 9:30am - 4:30pm

San Francisco's Walktober event is headed for an exciting finish along the Golden Gate Dozen Trail. Join one of the two events to follow the new trail connecting 12 national park sites.

Walktober Finale: The Golden Gate Dozen

Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 9:30am - 4:30pm

San Francisco's Walktober event is headed for an exciting finish along the Golden Gate Dozen Trail. Join one of the two events to follow the new trail connecting 12 national park sites.