Parks as Vital Resources

Since 1981, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy has been the nonprofit partner of the National Park Service, and since 1994, a partner of the Presidio Trust, working to protect and enhance the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). Spanning 82,000 acres across San Francisco, Marin, and San Mateo counties, these parks—including Alcatraz, Muir Woods, and the Presidio—are more than just scenic places. They’re where communities gather, recharge, and connect with nature and history. The Parks Conservancy helps keep them thriving through youth programs, visitor education, and philanthropic support—like fundraising for the Presidio Tunnel Tops. Alongside our federal partners, we’re dedicated to ensuring these parks remain open, accessible, and protected for generations to come.

The National Park Service’s current budget is funded under a Continuing Resolution that expires on March 14. If a budget deal isn’t reached for the remainder of the fiscal year, we’ll work closely with our partners to prepare for a potential government shutdown. Stay tuned for updates.

Guided by our vision of Parks for All Forever, we are committed to making these public lands welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for everyone, now and for future generations. As one of the most visited national park sites, GGNRA offers something for everyone, from quiet hikes to inspiring cultural landmarks, ensuring that parks continue to inspire, heal, and bring people together. 

• Contact elected officials: Use this tool to reach your elected officials and speak up for our parks. Advocate for funding, conservation, and access to ensure these treasured public lands thrive for generations to come.
• Visit responsibly: Practice Leave No Trace principles and pack out all your trash to help parks. 
• Volunteer: Find a regular volunteer program in the GGNRA and give back to the parks by maintaining trails, planting, and habitat restoration. 
• Support the parks: Become a Parks Conservancy member or donate to the parks to ensure our work to protect parks will continue. 
• Spread the word: Amplify the "Stand Up for National Parks" campaign to protect parks as vital spaces for nature, peace, and community amid challenges for the National Park Service and Presidio Trust.

• Presidio Trust Executive Order and its potential implications 
• Federal National Park Service (NPS) directives under review 
• Reauthorization of the Great American Outdoors Act – Originally signed into law in 2020, the Act established the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF), a historic investment to address the maintenance backlog on federally managed public lands.