Institute at Golden Gate (IGG)

The Healthy Parks Healthy People: Bay Area collaborative (HPHP: Bay Area) was created in 2011 with the goal of improving the well-being of Bay Area residents through the regular use of parks and public lands. This collaborative brought together more than 50 park, health, and community organizations dedicated to building innovative, cross-sector partnerships.

The Institute at the Golden Gate helped found and supported BayCLIC, a consortium of over 30 educational institutions dedicated to increasing climate literacy and inspiring action in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Food for the Parks: A Roadmap to Success guides park leaders and concessioners on the specifics of transitioning to a healthy and sustainable food program.

Bay Area Climate Change Education Needs Assessment was conducted to gauge the barriers and needs of informal environmental educators in the Bay Area.

Park Prescription Program Toolkit is an interactive, step-by-step guide for agencies interested in starting their own Park Prescription program.

From the start, the Institute has promoted the health benefits of parks and nature, energizing a movement that continues to gain momentum as more evidence shows nature can improve health and well-being. 

The Institute at the Golden Gate’s Food for the Parks initiative aims to expand the availability of nutritious, local, and sustainable fresh food to park visitors nationwide.