This year marks three decades since the Presidio became a national park site. Over that time, incredible transformations have taken place – from Crissy Field to the Tunnel Tops – thanks to you, our park champions.
For the first time, you can see the fledgling family of Peregrine Falcons growing up on Alcatraz! See expert tips how to spot these birds of prey while visiting the island.
Here are some extras from the Winter 2023 issue of Gateways, the member newsletter of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. If you're a member, you got the entire colorful newsletter delivered straight to your mailbox. Not a member? Join today!
Michael Carr is the Chief Operations Officer at the Parks Conservancy. In this role, he provides oversight for crucial operational areas, including Technology, Facilities, Employee Safety, and Legal Affairs.
As Vice President for Community and Youth Programs, Dennis Mabasa leads efforts to identify and break down barriers to park access by those historically excluded; and engage individuals, youth, families, and community organizations in educational, recreational, and service-based experiences.
Sean Kelley is the Parks Conservancy's Vice President of Visitor Programs and Services. He oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the organization's interpretive programs throughout the Parks Conservancy, with a particular focus on Alcatraz.
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.
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.
