Park improvement projects and weather-related events sometimes result in temporary closures and detours of trails around the parks.  Learn about current closures.

The mission of the Parks Conservancy is to preserve the Golden Gate national parks, enhance the park visitor experience, and build a community dedicated to conserving the parks for the future.

Parks Conservancy accomplishments and awards throughout the years.

Over its 40+ years, the Parks Conservancy has established a reputation as a leading innovator among nonprofit conservation organizations.

Muir Woods. Crissy Field. Alcatraz. And many more beloved national park sites all supported by the Parks Conservancy.

The Golden Gate Raptor Observatory (GGRO) uses long-term volunteer-powered research programs to track the fall migration of raptors through the Marin Headlands.

 GGRO Raptor Migration Interns split their time evenly between the banding and hawkwatch programs, and work with a large and dedicated group of volunteer community scientists on a daily basis.

When banded hawks subsequently encountered by humans are—hopefully—reported to the US Bird Banding Laboratory, the GGRO receives a report of where the bird was found and what the circumstances were.

The Golden Gate Raptor Observatory coordinates volunteer scientists to monitor and track the autumn raptor migration over the Marin Headlands.