Long-term volunteers are dedicated stewards of our parks and community. Opportunities are available throughout the year. Commitment levels vary by position and ongoing training opportunities are provided. 

Alcatraz, once an 1850s military fort, is the site of the West Coast’s first lighthouse (since replaced by the current lighthouse) and the birthplace of the Native American “Red Power” movement (sparked by an occupation of Alcatraz from 1969-1971). Gardens, tidepools, nesting birds, and stunning bay views are also among its many attractions.

The Parks Conservancy’s signature project, Crissy Field, was transformed starting in 2001 from a former military airfield into a beloved national park site through the generosity of the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund and Colleen and Robert Haas, as well as thousands of community volunteers and donors. Learn about this special place's storied past.

Here at the Golden Gate National Parks, there are so many opportunities to celebrate National Park Week 2026! See all the different ways you can experience the national parks in our backyard from August 22-30.

From expansive beaches that seem to stretch on forever to tiny pocket beaches nestled into coastal bluffs, the sandy shores of the GGNRA have something for every beach lover.

Parks are valuable, low-cost resources that can counter a growing number of chronic health concerns through the physical and mental health benefits that come from time and activity outdoors.

How is climate change affecting the Parks? What is the Parks Conservancy doing to help?