Remember when Crissy Field was a barren parking lot with tumbleweeds rolling through? Interactive sliders show just how much it’s changed for the better, as we look to the future with Crissy Field Next. Play around with the before and after images to see the change. 

As the shutdown continues, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy has stepped up to keep beloved park sites open for visitors. Thanks to strong partnerships and the unwavering support of our community, we’re continuing to deliver on our promise of Parks for All Forever.

With “boo”-tiful sites aplenty, the Golden Gate National Parks are full of places to take your date on Halloween (or some other dread and dreary night by the Bay)—especially if you want him or her seeking safety and comfort in your arms.

Sharaya Souza (Taos Pueblo, Ute and Kiowa) has no first memory of interacting with the land. Not because she wasn’t interacting with it, but because for her, it’s innate.

Grab your cameras and head for the coast—it’s sunset season! With Daylight Savings coming on March 10, soon we’ll have an extra hour to capture those late-winter sunsets. One of our talented photographers shares his must-visit locations in the parks for any photo enthusiast.

Looking for things to do in the Bay Area? Before your next run to the Golden Gate Bridge, discover the story behind a beloved running tradition in SF.

Through storytelling and inspirational programs like the Formerly Incarcerated Speaker Series, the Parks Conservancy and National Park Service are helping 1.4 million annual Alcatraz visitors reflect on justice, mass incarceration, and the human experience at this vital national park site. 

Prep the parks (and your garden) for next spring!

This fall marked a major milestone: the Parks Conservancy and NPS completed 15 years of work to restore and improve Hawk Hill. 

Fire has always been part of California’s story. Prescribed burns help reverse those trends by reducing fuels, recycling nutrients, and allowing fire-adapted species to regenerate naturally.