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Former Alcatraz guard George DeVincenzi and other alumni participate in a reunion on the island in 2015.
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A chapter of San Francisco history will come to a close on Alcatraz Island as members of the Alcatraz Alumni Association will gather for the final official reunion on the Rock. But their stories will continue to be told.
YAC members try virtual reality in the outdoors
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By directly partnering with youth and empowering their voices, we are creating a park that is more relevant, welcoming, and impactful for the young people it serves.
The Golden Gate Visitor Plaza
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Improvements to the Golden Gate Bridge’s southeast plaza have created a public space at one of San Francisco’s most-visited spots and provides a visitor experience that matches the beauty and grace of the beloved span.
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Perched at the northern tip of San Francisco, the iconic bridge and surrounding trails, overlooks, and historic military batteries have been the focus of a number of Parks Conservancy projects.

Franciscan Manzanita
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The Parks Conservancy sponsors the Presidio Native Plant Nursery Manzanita Project that works to cultivate Franciscan Manzanitas, a plant once thought to be extinct in the wild.
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We create a space for our youth celebrating their identities, encouraging them to speak their truth, providing them a compassionate place that welcomes challenges for growth, and connecting them to opportunities that promote their success. Our staff creates a youth community that lead us into a creative, equitable, and just...
Ernesto Pepito, Associate Director Youth Leadership
People at Eagles Point Overlook
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Six overlooks along the California Coastal Trail at Lands End offer places to pause and enjoy breathtaking vistas of the Ocean, Golden Gate Bridge, and Marin Headlands.
Interior of Sutro Baths, circa 1900
Park E-Ventures Article
As we celebrate Black History Month in February, we can find resonances here in our national parks, those places historian Wallace Stegner called “the best idea we ever had.”
Greg Moore speaking at an event
Park E-Ventures Article
President & CEO Greg Moore reflects on his journey to fulfill the vision of “Parks For All Forever.”
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Our exclusive park socials—which include Give Back Kick Back, Trails Mixers, and NightHowl—are ticketed events that introduce participants to the Golden Gate National Parks in a fun way!