For 25 years we've been saying: "Meet me at Crissy Field!" Since its transformation in 2001, Crissy Field has been a place to gather, explore, and connect. What was once a concrete parking lot is now a welcoming shoreline where people meet friends and take in iconic views. 

This transformation was made possible when the public and partners came together with a shared vision. A restored marsh now supports wildlife in the heart of the city, while paths and lawns invite everyday moments of joy. 

The land carries a deeper history. For thousands of years, the Ramaytush Ohlone people lived in relationship with this shoreline, a connection later disrupted by colonization and military use. The restoration of the late 1990s helped renew Crissy Field as a place for community. 

Crissy Field exists today because people cared and gave. Thousands of donors and volunteers supported its renewal, guided by the early vision and leadership of the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund. As we celebrate 25 years, we invite you to be part of what comes next and help sustain this place for future generations. 

The Golden Gate Bridge is seen from Crissy Field before the area was transformed, in 1998.
The Golden Gate Bridge is seen from Crissy Field after the area was transformed, in 1998.
Crissy Field is seen before its transformation in 1998 and 1999.
Crissy Field is seen in 2018.
Crissy Field is seen before its transformation in 1998 and 1999.
Crissy Field is seen in 2018.
Crissy Field is seen before its transformation in 1998 and 1999.
Crissy Field is seen in 2018.
East Beach at Crissy Field is seen before its transformation in 1998 and 1999.
Crissy Marsh is seen before the transformation of Crissy Field in 1998 and 1999.
Crissy Marsh is seen in 2018.
East Beach at Crissy Field is seen in 2018.
The Golden Gate Bridge is seen from Crissy Field before the area was transformed, in 1998.
The Golden Gate Bridge is seen from Crissy Field after the area was transformed, in 1998.
Crissy Field is seen before its transformation in 1998 and 1999.
Crissy Field is seen in 2018.
Crissy Field is seen before its transformation in 1998 and 1999.
Crissy Field is seen in 2018.
Crissy Field is seen before its transformation in 1998 and 1999.
Crissy Field is seen in 2018.
East Beach at Crissy Field is seen before its transformation in 1998 and 1999.
Crissy Marsh is seen before the transformation of Crissy Field in 1998 and 1999.
Crissy Marsh is seen in 2018.
East Beach at Crissy Field is seen in 2018.

Crissy Field: Then and Now

See the dramatic Crissy Field transformation unfold with before-and-after pictures.

Icon of person having a picnic at Crissy Field

From airfield to beloved park

The change was staggering: See how more than 3,000 volunteers and others in the community helped reimagine Crissy Field, 25 years ago.

Icon of person fishing at Crissy Field

The many lives of Crissy Field

Set on an ancient salt marsh, Crissy Field has moved through many eras. Explore the history that led to the place we know today.

Icon of people jogging at Crissy Field

Also turning 25: The Crissy Field Center!

Our youth programs utilize parks as climate classrooms to inspire the next generation of environmental leaders.

Icon of a person reading the newspaper with a dog at Crissy Field

Youth voices from Crissy Field

Videos, zines, and more show how the Parks Conservancy creates welcoming and belonging for youth in parks.

Trails and more: Crissy Field park page
The bright yellow sun rises and shines through clouds over San Francisco skyline and Crissy Field.

Op-Ed: What led to Crissy's success

It's a powerful example of how partners can work together for national parks. 

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A scenic photo from the lawn of Crissy Field of the hangar building with bold letters painted on the roof spelling out CRISSY FIELD. Photo by Kelly Sullivan.

New Crissy Field backgrounds

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Two people hold up coffee grounds for a park project

How to help native plants thrive

Here's a delicious and easy way to support the ecosystem at Crissy Field.

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Video: What do you love about Crissy Field?

What Do You Love About Crissy Field?
A volunteer gives a thumbs up at Crissy Field in San Francisco with a backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Warming Hut.

Volunteer at Crissy Field!

Volunteers have helped plant more than 100,000 plants since the transformation, representing a diversity of coastal dune, tidal marsh, and freshwater wetland species. You could be next! Join a program to help dig in the dirt in these national parks.

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A person walks their dog along Milagra Ridge in San Mateo County.
Crissy Field and other dog-friendly park sites
Batteries to Bluffs Trail, Golden Gate Bridge
Seven places to gaze at the Golden Gate Bridge
A Muir Woods visitor enjoying the accessibility or the wheelchair accessible boardwalk.
Accessible trails at Crissy Field and beyond

Photos from Crissy Field

Biking at Crissy Field
Biking at Crissy Field

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Crissy Field

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Crissy Field and San Francisco views
Crissy Field and San Francisco views

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Crissy Field visitors
Crissy Field visitors

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Aerial view of Crissy Field, buildings, the Warming Hut, palm trees, the golden gate, bay, and San Francisco city skyline.
An aerial view of Crissy Field before the San Francisco skyline.

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A view of Alcatraz from Crissy Field. A park visitor walks across the green grass under the blue sky.
Looking out to the golden gate and San Francisco bay, Crissy Field offers a spectacular view of Alcatraz, as well as other local landmarks.

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Park visitors enjoy a picnic sitting on the lawn at Crissy Field amongst the San Francisco city skyline on a sunny day.
The lawn at Crissy Field is a perfect place to relax, picnic, exercise, and play!

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The Golden Gate Bridge as viewed from Crissy Field. The bay waters can be seen with sailboats about, as well as Crissy Marsh and the Marin Headlands.
The iconic view of the Golden Gate Bridge as seen from Crissy Field.

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The sun rises over the bay waters, visitors are seen fishing off of the pier at Crissy Field.
The sun rises as visitors fish off of the pier at Crissy Field.

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A park visitor at Crissy Field walks his bike by Crissy Field Center.
Crissy Field Center is a dynamic hub for youth programs and education.

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Park visitors enjoy fun activities and sunshine on Crissy Field Day.
Visitors enjoy fun activities, sunshine, and connecting with the parks on Crissy Field Day.

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Visitors step out onto Crissy Field East Beach where the sunset casts warm light over the Golden Gate and San Francisco bay.
Crissy Field East Beach offers a stroll along the waters of the San Francisco bay.

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A view from Crissy Field looking out through buildings and palm trees at the Golden Gate Bridge.
The Golden Gate Bridge is a prominent view at Crissy Field.

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A view of the Golden Gate Bridge from beneath the pier of Crissy Field East Beach.
Another view of the Golden Gate Bridge from Crissy Field East Beach.

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A Kayak paddles over the Golden Gate waters, viewed before Alcatraz Island from Crissy Field East Beach.
Crissy Field is a popular access point for many recreational watersports such as kayaking and windsurfing.

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A park visitor walks along Crissy Field East Beach with a view of Alcatraz in the distance.
On a sunny day, East Beach at Crissy Field is a delightful place to stroll along the waterfront.

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A view of the Golden Gate Bridge from the Tidal Marsh at Crissy Field.
Another brilliant view of the Golden Gate Bridge from across the Tidal Marsh.

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