Parks

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.  

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. 

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. 

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. 

Sunset over salt marsh, Crissy Field
Free Zoom backgrounds of Crissy Field

Download these beautiful Crissy Field backgrounds for your video chats through Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Hangouts.

Screenshot of Google Street View of Crissy Field
Take a Virtual Tour of Crissy Field Using Street View

Using Street View by Google Maps, you can take a 360 virtual tour of some of your favorite spots and trails on the iconic Crissy Field.

Before you leave on your digital adventure, take a look at our instructions for how to navigate the parks using Street View by Google Maps. 

Crissy Field at Sunset
Crissy Field History

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.

Sunlight shines through canopy at Muir Woods
Fee Free Entrance Days at Muir Woods This Year

The towering redwoods of Muir Woods are waiting for you! On seven days in 2025, all national parks and national monuments that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone, including Muir Woods in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Headlands
Free Beach Zoom backgrounds to take your meetings to the ocean

Download these beautiful backgrounds for your video chats through Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Google Meet.

Graphic of people enjoying Fort Mason.
Visit Aquatic Park and Fort Mason

Visioning and planning efforts for Aquatic Park and Fort Mason are underway. We’re looking at improving Muni Pier, Hyde Street Pier, and circulation between the parks. There are things we haven’t thought about yet, and we need your ideas! 

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