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A child plays on the cypress wood benches at Presidio Tunnel Tops.
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The story behind the large cypress-wood benches you'll find along the Cliff Walk at Presidio Tunnel Tops.
An aerial view of Presidio Tunnel Tops, connecting the Presidio to Crissy Field and the Golden Gate.
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Things to do at San Francisco's newest national park space

See all the family-friendly fun offered at Presidio Tunnel Tops, including outdoor events, live events, NPS ranger talks, art installations, and more.
Presidio Tunnel Tops Field Station interior filled with fun and educational tools and activities
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Bring all your senses to explore and discover real things from the Presidio. Let your curiosity be your guide. Start by smelling or tasting some fragrant Presidio plants!
Kids at play having fun on the slide at the Presidio Tunnel Tops Outpost
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Visitor Center
Balance, swing, and climb on huge structures inspired by Presidio nature and history.
An aerial view of the Presidio Tunnel Tops, looking out to the San Francisco city skyline.
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The Presidio Tunnel Tops Discovery Guide, designed with illustrator Jean Wei, offers fun ideas for exploring on your own. Download a copy or pick one up at Presidio Visitor Center or the Field Station.
Picnic at Battery Wallace in Marin
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Here are our picks for top picnic spots, including great out-of-the way destinations for those crowded holiday weekends.
Kids stretch and play, running around the Presidio Tunnel Tops lawn.
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Presidio Tunnel Tops is a new area within the Presidio national park site, free and accessible to all and opening starting July 17, 2022.
Kids stretch and play, running around the Presidio Tunnel Tops lawn.
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This new 14-acre national park experience includes trails, meadows, play spaces, and overlooks to soak in the 360-degree views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay. Special cultural events and food offerings are being planned, and Presidio Tunnel Tops will be a welcoming destination for people to gather and...
A group of NPS rangers rally together during the Junior Ranger Jamboree in 2016.
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Here at the Golden Gate National Parks, there are so many opportunities to celebrate National Park Week 2025! See all the different ways you can experience the national parks in our backyard from April 19-27.

East Peak of Mount Tamalpais
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In our parks, there are two mountain peaks within five aerial miles of the closest GGNRA beach. In just a few hours, you can take in 360-degree mountain-top views of the Bay Area and walk barefoot through the sand at sea level.