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Alcatraz at night
Alcatraz
San Francisco

Infamous for its maximum security prison, Alcatraz is also known for remnants of an 1850s military fort, the West Coast's first lighthouse, the birthplace of a Native American movement, an important bird-nesting locale, and the historic Alcatraz Gardens.

Baker beach youth
Baker Beach
San Francisco

Gaze in wonder towards the Bridge and Marin Headlands from outside the Golden Gate at mile-long Baker Beach. It's nestled at the foot of rugged cliffs on the Presidio's western shore. An easy stroll from the parking lot, you'll find a picnic area with tables, grills, and restrooms.

Seals in Bolinas Lagoon
Bolinas Lagoon
Marin County

Discover one of the parks' richest wetlands along the lush coast west of Mt. Tamalpais. Bolinas Lagoon is a 1,100-acre tidal estuary between the eccentric village of Bolinas, Highway 1, and the sandy arc of Stinson Beach. Its pristine, water-snaked marshes are home to a fascinating diversity of bird life.

A child smiles flying a kite alongside the Roving Ranger at Crissy Field.
Roving Ranger

Meet our Roving Ranger, a popular community engagement vehicle that connects people to parks and parks to people!

GGRO bander Ari La Porte examines a Sharp-shinned Hawk
Raptor Banding

Specially trained volunteers sit in small blinds in the hills of the Headlands, trapping and banding raptors and taking measurements and health data.

Two hawkwatchers scan the west quadrant
Hawkwatch

During the autumn months, our teams of volunteer hawk counters identify and tally 19 species of birds of prey, working under the leadership of an experienced dayleader.

City College of San Francisco students
College Programs - CCSF

Are you interested in supporting the natural world while learning about nature’s relationships, getting to know your fellow classmates, and having fun in your local national park? Join us for a morning of stewardship and connection to help build a resilient home for the park’s many local plants and animals.

Crissy Field is a place to gather with family and friends, thanks to its transformation 25 years ago!
25 years of Crissy Field

We’re celebrating 25 years since the public and partners came together to turn Crissy Field into a beloved destination. Before that transformation, Crissy Field was a broken concrete parking lot. 

Golden Gate Dozen Trail: 12 national park sites in one epic hike or bike ride

One trail. Twelve park icons around the Golden Gate. All in a day.