Interested in volunteering at the Presidio of San Francisco? Join the Golden Gate National Recreation Area as an Education Volunteer!

"Black Gold: Stories Untold" invites more than fifteen contemporary artists to reflect on the resilience, struggles, and triumphs of African Americans who lived in California from the Gold Rush to the Reconstruction period following the Civil War.

Fall is a favorite season in the national parks of the Bay Area: Sunny days, raptors overhead, and maybe even a yellow leaf or two.

With trailheads in San Francisco, Marin, and San Mateo counties, the forests of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and Mt. Tam are both accessible and timeless.

Gather your crew of folks and work together on a fun service project that makes a difference in your parks and community! Our volunteer programs are great team experiences for community organizations, corporate groups, youth groups, schools, and faith groups.

Volunteer on your own, with your family, or a few friends

Docent positions and skills-based roles

What kind of bird are you? Find out with our scientifically dubious but finely feathered personality quiz, based on distinct avian phenotypes!

Guided by our vision of Parks for All Forever, we are committed to making these public lands welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for everyone, now and for future generations. We need your help ensuring every park is preserved.