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Crissy Marsh
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! 

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!

Presidio Park Trail
Park Trail

Completed in May 2010, the Park Trail provides a north-south trail corridor through the Presidio, extending 1.7 miles from the 14th Avenue Gate to Crissy Field.

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Parkwide Wayfinding Signage

A collaborative effort of the Parks Conservancy, National Park Service, and the Presidio Trust, the award-winning parkwide sign plan greatly enhances visitor experiences.

Batteries to Bluffs Trail in the Presidio
Presidio Bluffs Restoration

The wild coastal bluffs of the western Presidio are dotted with a remarkable array of natural, historic, and recreational resources that the Parks Conservancy has been working hard to enhance and restore.

Bridge over historic batteries
Presidio Coastal Trail Bike/Pedestrian Bridge

A new ADA-accessible bicycle/pedestrian bridge links the south end of the Golden Gate Bridge to the Presidio Coastal Trail, while protecting historic batteries.

Bridge over historic batteries
Presidio Coastal Trail Bike/Pedestrian Bridge

A new ADA-accessible bicycle/pedestrian bridge links the south end of the Golden Gate Bridge to the Presidio Coastal Trail, while protecting historic batteries.

Presidio Promenade near Main Post
Presidio Promenade

The 2.1-mile Presidio Promenade is a major east-west trail bringing visitors from the park's urban edge at the Lombard Gate to the Golden Gate Bridge.

A view of The Palace of Fine Arts and San Francisco skyline from the park bench at the Presidio Tunnel Tops.
Presidio Tunnel Tops

The Presidio Tunnel Tops is the newest national park experience coming in Spring 2022. It will be a place where visitors and residents can gather with friends and family to play and learn, take in panoramic views of the bay and city, experience culture and community, and launch their adventure in the Presidio and across the Golden Gate National Parks. 

A view of The Palace of Fine Arts and San Francisco skyline from the park bench at the Presidio Tunnel Tops.
Presidio Tunnel Tops

The Presidio Tunnel Tops is the newest national park experience coming in Spring 2022. It will be a place where visitors and residents can gather with friends and family to play and learn, take in panoramic views of the bay and city, experience culture and community, and launch their adventure in the Presidio and across the Golden Gate National Parks. 

Redwood Creek at Muir Beach
Redwood Creek at Muir Beach

Since 2009, NPS and Parks Conservancy staff have worked together to create a self-sustaining ecosystem at Muir Beach that would improve habitat for endangered coho salmon and threatened steelhead trout, establish breeding ponds for threatened California red-legged frogs, and decrease flooding on nearby roads.

Redwood Creek at Muir Beach
Redwood Creek at Muir Beach

Since 2009, NPS and Parks Conservancy staff have worked together to create a self-sustaining ecosystem at Muir Beach that would improve habitat for endangered coho salmon and threatened steelhead trout, establish breeding ponds for threatened California red-legged frogs, and decrease flooding on nearby roads.

Rodeo Beach
Rodeo Beach

The wetlands near the parking area at Rodeo Beach have been the focus of National Park Service and Parks Conservancy restoration efforts.

Rodeo Beach
Rodeo Beach

The wetlands near the parking area at Rodeo Beach have been the focus of National Park Service and Parks Conservancy restoration efforts.