Parks

Parks
Golden Gate National Recreation Area is an urban park that spans three counties with many sites and beautiful trails. The National Park Service is committed to make NPS facilities, programs, services, employment, and meaningful work opportunities accessible and usable by all individuals.
A Parks Conservancy staff member and a National Park Service staff member stand waving and smiling on East Beach next to a beach wheelchair.
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Learn about the beach wheelchair program and beach wheelchair accessible shores...

Beach wheelchairs are available on-site at Stinson Beach, Muir Beach, Rodeo Beach, and Baker Beach.
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Alerts, Trail Conditions, and Closures

See Marin Water's visitor information for the latest alerts, trail conditions, and closures on Mt. Tam.
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Alerts, Trail Conditions, and Closures

Check out California State Parks' page for Mt. Tamalpais State Park for the latest alerts, trail conditions, and closures.
Coyote Brush
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Discover the (Hidden) Fall Colors and Changes in the San Francisco Bay Area

Our trees may not change even a hue and our weather may not get much chillier, but you can find hints of more “traditional” autumn phenomena in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Sunrise Ceremony by the Indians of All Tribes on Alcatraz Island
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Fall is a favorite season in the national parks of the Bay Area: Sunny days, raptors overhead, and maybe even a yellow leaf or two.
A Peregrine Falcon fledgling looks at the screen, while its mother feeds the rest of the chicks with her tail to the camera.
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Recap of the 2024 Peregrine Falcon nesting season on Alcatraz Island

Enjoy this recap of the 2024 Peregrine Falcon nesting season.
A night view of the Golden Gate Bridge from Kirby Cove. The lights from the bridge glow on the water and there are stars twinkling overhead.
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When the sun sets, the skies above our parks illuminate with an ever-changing tapestry of planets, stars, constellations, and galaxies – many visible to the naked eye. If you know where to look, the GGNRA offers stargazers an endless well of magic to observe year-round.
Tam Van at Rock Spring Trailhead
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These self-guided walks offer a glimpse into what forests need to be healthy, and how our One Tam partnership is working to address these threats on our public lands, improve forest health, and evolve our understanding of caring for forests.
Scenic view overlooking the beach and bluffs of Fort Funston stretching out to the pacific ocean and gorgeous sunset
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The GGNRA's best beaches in San Francisco and Marin

The coastal parklands of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) in San Francisco County and Marin County have a beach escape for everyone. See the list of the GGNRA's best beaches in the San Franisco Bay Area.