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Rainbow above the Golden Gate Bridge.
Parks

Seasonal Guides to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Discover the natural beauty, history, and hidden gems of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area all year long with our Seasonal Guides.
An aerial view of Fort Funston shows the ocean, beach, cliffsides, and looks on to the golden gate.
Parks

Summer guide to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Don’t let the cool breeze fool you—summer in the parks is the perfect time to refresh your body, mind, and soul. Explore what's happening this summer and make the most of the season—fog or shine!
Poppies at Black Point Historic Gardens at Fort Mason in San Francisco.
Parks

Spring guide to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Spring is one superlative season that’ll be sure to delight all the senses.
Seal Rocks seen in the Pacific Ocean near San Francisco's Lands End.
Stories

Date Ideas in the Parks

The vast landscapes of the Golden Gate national parks in the San Francisco Bay Area offer countless breathtaking spots to impress a date, capture unforgettable photos, or even plan the perfect proposal.
Participants from ALAS (Ayundando Latinos A Soñar) enjoying the "Raíces en la Bahía/Rooted in the Bay" event for farmworkers and their families in September 2024. Activities included crabbing, hiking, and beachside recreation.
Our Work

Our favorite photos of 2024

As 2024 draws to an end, we find ourselves looking back on the moments we spent together in these special lands we call the Golden Gate national parks.
Steep Ravine Trail after winter rains.
Parks

Winter guide to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Winter is a magical time to explore this stunning region, with its crisp air, fewer crowds, and breathtaking landscapes.
Sunrise Ceremony by the Indians of All Tribes on Alcatraz Island
Parks

Fall guide to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area

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 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.
Parks

Expert picks: Best Bay Area stargazing spots

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.
Sunlight filters through the silhouetted Fort Point and Golden Gate Bridge
Our Work

Our 22 Favorite Photos of 2022

As we put 2022 in the rearview mirror, we find ourselves feeling an overwhelming sense of gratitude, for the parks, for our partners, for our park supporters, volunteers, and members, and for our dedicated staff. 2022 was a milestone year for our org and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area...
Speaker Nancy Pelosi elbow bumps to greet attendees at Crissy Field's 20th anniversary address
Our Work

Our 21 favorite photos of 2021

We have much to celebrate in 2021! The Parks Conservancy turned 40 and continued our work to protect and preserve endangered species throughout the Golden Gate National Parks. Here are some of our favorite photos and moments of this past year.