May 2011 marks the 10th anniversary of the $34 million restoration of Crissy Field, a 1.3-mile stretch of shoreline between the new Crissy Field Center on the east and the Warming Hut on the west - one of the great vistas anywhere.

Three proposals for cultural institutions are competing to be chosen as worthy of the spectacular, but currently underutilized, site, which is now home to a sporting goods store.

Three very different proposals were presented Monday for one of the most potentially memorable sites in San Francisco - 8 acres facing the marsh at Crissy Field, downhill from the Presidio's Main Post.

In its coverage of Earth Day-related community events, the Chronicle highlights Crissy Field Center's "Earth Stroll", an opportunity for families to walk Crissy Field, participate in eco-games, learn about the environment, and enjoy a beautiful spring day.

In advance of the ribbon-cutting on June 14, the Chronicle features on its front page an in-depth look at the remarkable rehabilitation and transformation of Fort Baker from military post to a beautiful national park that "looks like something out of a postcard."

The Chronicle showcases the remarkable revitalization of the historic gardens on Alcatraz, an effort spearheaded by the Garden Conservancy, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, and the National Park Service. After 40 years of neglect, volunteers are helping bring color and vibrancy back to the Rock.

Discussing the three semifinalists submitting final proposals to create a cultural venue to replace the Presidio's former commissary building, today's Sports Basement store.

Marin creek's $13 million restoration should give boost to coho

Recognizing Muir Woods' Centennial Year, the Chronicle takes an in-depth look at the national monument's past, present, and future, with special emphasis on the ecological complexities and challenges in the Redwood Creek watershed.

This Chronicle article covers the Muir Woods Centennial by focusing on its new place on the National Register of Historic Places. The designation recognizes Muir Woods' enduring significance as "the birthplace of the modern conservation movement."