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

Campfire Program

Fri, May 15, 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

Fri, May 15, 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

Fri, May 15, 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.

Presidio Habitat Stewards

Sat, May 16, 2026, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Presidio of San Francisco

Help restore natural areas and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco.

NPS ranger enjoying a conversation at the Presidio Tunnel Tops with the Golden Gate Bridge backdrop.

Office Hours with the Superintendent: Public Safety in the Park

Sat, May 16, 2026, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Presidio of San Francisco

Join Golden Gate National Recreation Area Superintendent David Smith for his monthly "Office Hours with the Superintendent!", an informal chat about the park emphasizing a different park program, topic, or location every session.