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Hikers in the Marin Headlands.
Inspiring words about why we love parks

For our Annual Report to the Community, we reached out to members and others in our parks community to see if they would share their reasons for loving parks. Here are some of their responses.

A graphic of a green space and children playing throughout it. The Golden Gate Bridge is visible in the background.
Presidio Tunnel Tops: A unique place to play, connect, and imagine

Come together at Presidio Tunnel Tops, our newest public green space in San Francisco, 14 acres within the Presidio for our community to embrace as their own.

Scenic view overlooking the beach and bluffs of Fort Funston stretching out to the pacific ocean and gorgeous sunset
Unique park beaches to add to your summer bucket list

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. With summer days around the corner, we wanted to share highlights from some of the most unique park beaches. 

The Hike by Alison Farrell (Chronicle Books)
Summer Stride 2020: Connect with your parks

It’s time for an adventure—in the pages of a book or on a path through our parks! Learn about free and fun at-home activities from the San Francisco Public Library, National Park Service, and Parks Conservancy—including kids' parks crafts, at home activities, Nature Boost Fridays, and more.

An image of a walking path in the midst of a tiered garden.
Restoring a Historic Vision of San Francisco

Facing the sunrise on a terraced hillside behind the General’s Residence at Fort Mason, Black Point Historic Gardens looks out on San Francisco’s Aquatic Park and the San Francisco Bay. This historic piece of land is just under one acre but manages to connect and open up the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) to the city. 

Paolo Asuncion and Mike Arcega with TNT Traysikel
Something to sing about: TNT Traysikel crosses the Golden Gate Bridge!

TNT Traysikel made history and worldwide news when it crossed the Golden Gate Bridge earlier this year, reportedly becoming the first Filipino traysikel to cross the famed bridge. 

An image of multiple signs on a trial.
Choose your own adventure along the California Coastal Trail

The California Coastal Trail, a 1,230-mile public route following the Pacific coastline from Mexico to Oregon, is one of our unique connecting points in the parks. 

Image of ticket from Golden Gate Bridge opening day in 1937.
Our newest member crossed the Golden Gate Bridge on its opening day

We want to wish a happy birthday to our newest Parks Conservancy member, Dorothy "Dotty" Gardner! Dotty turned 106 on July 19, and to celebrate, her family purchased a Parks Conservancy membership for her.  Dotty has a special association with the parks and our great park connector, the Golden Gate Bridge.

Orange, black and white monarch butterfly seen landing on purple milkweed flowers.
Here's what we're doing to help protect monarch butterflies

You can almost hear the resounding cry from the East Bay to San Mateo County to Marin: Let's help the monarchs! From our own backyards to the undulating landscape around Mt. Tamalpais, Parks Conservancy staff, partners, and our parks community are marshaling resources to study and help monarch butterflies.

Mount Tamalpais
The ascent of mountain biking on Mount Tamalpais

Mt. Tam is recognized by many as the birthplace of modern mountain biking and has become a cycling epicenter.