Park Projects

Today's marsh at Crissy Field, a landmark restoration project in the parks.

Will Elder/NPS

Yes, the national parks are pretty great. But they could always be better! That's why our award-winning Projects team continues to improve on the parklands and visitor experiences. Through new and enhanced trails, restored natural and cultural landscapes, and sustainably built facilities and amenities, we're working to make the Golden Gate National Parks more vibrant, more resilient, and more welcoming for all. None of this would be possible without the support of our members and park community, so thank you for helping us put the extra shine on these gems!

Conservation

Activities

Major Projects

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Lands End Projects

About 75 goats munched through the area as part of the East Black Point Project at Fort Mason, a former Army post that is now an amalgamation of residences, visitor destinations, and offices.

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Fort Mason Projects

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Golden Gate Bridge and Battery East

The central part of the Presidio is part of the Golden Gate National Parks but is managed by the Presidio Trust, and a number of projects in this area have also been supported by the Parks Conservancy.

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Heart of the Presidio Projects

The Parks Conservancy has supported numerous projects in the Marin Headlands over its 40-year history.

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Marin Headlands Projects

Sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and the Golden Gate, rugged cliffs, and an astonishing array of plant and animal life await visitors to the Presidio’s western shoreline.

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Western Presidio Projects

All Projects

We care passionately for the Golden Gate National Parks. That's why we care deeply about the quality, durability, and sustainability of our work. Every project in these 80,000-acre parklands is thoughtfully planned and completed with the utmost commitment to the health of the environment and the enjoyment and safety of visitors. Learn more below, and then come out and experience our dedication to the parks!

Batteries to Bluffs Trail

This dramatic 3,600-foot pedestrian trail traverses the wild, coastal bluffs of the Presidio and takes sure-footed hikers from the cliffs down to the rocky shore.

Batteries to Bluffs Trail

This dramatic 3,600-foot pedestrian trail traverses the wild, coastal bluffs of the Presidio and takes sure-footed hikers from the cliffs down to the rocky shore.

Bay Area Ridge Trail at the Presidio

The Bay Area Ridge Trail is an epic, planned 550-mile multi-use trail around San Francisco Bay. The Presidio leg links the park's highest points, from Arguello Gate to the Golden Gate Bridge.

Bay Trail at Battery East

The Parks Conservancy and National Park Service began improvements to the Bay Trail at Battery East in 2008, with the construction of bicycle, pedestrian, and accessible paths where formal trails did not previously exist.

Bay Trail at Fort Mason

This project improved the experience and safety of visitors along a particularly tight and heavily trafficked part of the Bay Trail at the corner of Laguna and Bay in San Francisco (aka "the Squeeze").

Parks Conservancy staff working to restore the Black Point Historical Garden at Fort Mason.

Black Point Historic Gardens

Black Point Historic Gardens is the San Francisco Bay Area’s newest national park site, a one-acre hillside that connects San Francisco’s Aquatic Park to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) at Fort Mason.

China Beach

Learn more about efforts to rehabilitate the beloved bathhouse at China Beach.

Coastal Trail at Muir Beach

As part of the larger Redwood Creek Restoration Project, this segment was transformed into a sustainable, multi-use trail and adjacent habitat areas restored with native vegetation.

Coastal Trail at Pirates Cove

Another stunning hike with connector trails in the Marin Headlands, it provides a secluded destination point for pedestrians and equestrians seeking dramatic coastal views.

Coastal Trail at Pirates Cove

Another stunning hike with connector trails in the Marin Headlands, it provides a secluded destination point for pedestrians and equestrians seeking dramatic coastal views.

Coastal Trail in the Presidio

Winding for three miles through the Presidio,this trail travels along the bluffs that support some of the most intact natural habitat in the park. Recent work has restored habitat, improved safety, and completed new overlooks.

Crissy Field

Once a military site covered with asphalt and debris, Crissy Field was transformed into a beloved national park in 2001 thanks to the generosity and energy of the community.