Our Work

A LINC participant shows their presentation at the Heart of the City Farmer's Market
Parks as Climate Classrooms: Environmental justice projects at the Crissy Field Center

In 2025, Crissy Field Center youth programs broadened what “service” looks like in national parks. The Parks Conservancy connects people to nearby parks, builds climate resilience learning, and brings those lessons back to local communities. This year, youth stepped into the work in more visible and powerful ways.

a parent holds their smiling child in the sky at Crissy Field with the Golden Gate Bridge in view.
Spring/Summer 2026 Gateways: News and photos from the GGNRA

Here are some extras from the Spring/Summer 2026 issue of Gateways, the member newsletter of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. If you're a member, you got the entire colorful newsletter delivered straight to your mailbox. Not a member? Join today!

Trails Forever
Trails Forever Dinner 2026

This fall, we invite you to join us for an unforgettable evening at one of the most beloved corners of our national parks as the Trails Forever Dinner returns to Crissy Field on Friday, September 25, 2026. You can expect a beautiful evening at Crissy Field’s East Beach with dinner, live music, and the joy of supporting a cause that enriches the parks in which we live our lives.

The Golden Gate Bridge is seen from Crissy Field after the area was transformed, in 1998.
See the dramatic Crissy Field transformation unfold
Did you know Crissy Field was once a concrete parking lot? Hard to believe, but before 2001, the beloved San Francisco park was in disrepair.
View of the Golden Gate Bridge from along the beach
State of the Parks 2026: Partnership Keeps the Golden Gate National Recreation Area Strong

National parks are at an inflection point. In this Op-Ed, Parks Conservancy President & CEO Christine Lehnertz outlines how we can sustain these vital public resources together.

GGNRA Superintendent Christine Lehnertz high-fives a park visitor.
When the world arrives, GGNRA parks lead the welcome

Christine Lehnertz reflects on stewarding the GGNRA during Super Bowl 50, and what it means to welcome the world again.

A park ranger greets visitors at Presidio Tunnel Tops.
Your Connections Start in the Parks

Since 1981, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy has worked to preserve the Golden Gate national parks, enhance the park visitor experience, and build a community dedicated to conserving the parks for the future.

A prescribed burn near Bon Tempe Lake on Mt. Tamalpais.
Fall/Winter 2025 Gateways: News and photos from the GGNRA

Here are some extras from the Winter 2023 issue of Gateways, the member newsletter of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. If you're a member, you got the entire colorful newsletter delivered straight to your mailbox. Not a member? Join today!

A ranger and park program participants examine interactive items.
Community events: Four park programs making a difference in the GGNRA

Check out four activations to get a glimpse into the wonderful world of park programs.

A group of people gather near the Golden Gate Bridge
Keep Beloved National Park Sites Open Through the Shutdown

As the shutdown continues, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy has stepped up to keep beloved park sites open for visitors. Thanks to strong partnerships and the unwavering support of our community, we’re continuing to deliver on our promise of Parks for All Forever.

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