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Alcatraz Island at Sunset
Op-Ed | National Parks Need More Than Love Right Now—They Need Lasting Investment

In this opinion piece, Chris Lehnertz and Cassius Cash, leaders of the Parks Conservancy and Yosemite Conservancy, come together to urge bipartisan reauthorization of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA).

A group of people walking down a path at Lands End in San Francisco.
Isolation to connection: The power of GGNRA national park outings with Rafiki Coalition

For the last 8 years, we've partnered with Rafiki Coalition for Health and Wellness, which works to eliminate health disparities and improve wellness for Black and marginalized communities in San Francisco.

People enjoying the Trails Forever Dinner in the Golden Gate national parks.
Trails Forever Dinner 2025

This fall, we invite you to join us for an unforgettable evening at one of the most beloved corners of our national parks—Lands End—as the Trails Forever Dinner returns on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

Student identity project from Crissy Field Center's I-YEL program.
Zine gallery: Student identity project from Crissy Field Center I-YEL 2024-2025

This year, the I-YEL Identity Project was inspired by the seminal work author Octavia E. Butler.

British artist Yinka Shonibare’s large-scale sculptural installation Man Moving Up
Black Gold: Stories Untold

"Black Gold: Stories Untold" invites more than fifteen contemporary artists to reflect on the resilience, struggles, and triumphs of African Americans who lived in California from the Gold Rush to the Reconstruction period following the Civil War.

Park Ranger Giessell Aguilar at Muir Woods.
Park Rangers

Meet the beloved national park rangers who've welcomed visitors, taught us about the parks, and elevated the history of the GGNRA. Our appreciation for these rangers runs deep.

Golden Gate Bridge in background with Presidio Tunnel Tops in foreground.
Stand Up for National Parks Toolkit

Partner toolkit to amplify the "Stand Up for National Parks" campaign—protecting parks as vital spaces for nature, peace, and community amid challenges for the NPS and Presidio Trust. This resource empowers you to drive change.

A father and child sit on the Presidio lawn during Pride at the Presidio event.
What you can do to support the parks

Guided by our vision of Parks for All Forever, we are committed to making these public lands welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for everyone, now and for future generations. We need your help ensuring every park is preserved.

Support the Parks Conservancy

Now more than ever, we must stand together to keep our parks thriving. Let’s protect them for future generations.

Visit Alcatraz Island: Tour Alcatraz for views, gardens, NEW stories

Get a sneak peek at new things to find on the island as we celebrate 50 years of Alcatraz being open to the public as a national park site, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.