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Park Projects

Crissy Field Next
Our Work

Crissy Field Next

Planning
The National Park Service, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, and the Presidio Trust are embarking upon the next chapter of Crissy Field’s revitalization—and we’re eager for your input and participation! Learn more about Crissy Field Next.
Prescribed burn on Mt. Tamalpais
Conservation

Why do forests need beneficial fire?

When used strategically and repeatedly across larger areas, beneficial fire not only helps restore ecosystems, but it also reduces the risk of out-of-control wildfire and protects our water quality, water system, and the surrounding community. Wildfires that occur in patchy, open landscapes are likely to be less intense than in...
People walking a path in the Presidio Tunnel Tops with the Golden Gate Bridge
Gateways Article

Op-Ed: National parks need more than love, they need lasting investment

America’s national parks are at a crossroads, from the storied walls of Alcatraz Island in the GGNRA to the towering granite face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. Behind the beauty lies a mounting crisis: our national parks are aging, underfunded, and increasingly at risk. Love alone won’t save...
Manzanita Recreation Center
Conservation

Marin City: Forest Health and Heritage

This self-guided tour explores the connection between the health of local forests and Marin City’s history.
Dark brown, wet tree bark in a rippled pattern with scattered green patches of lichen.
Conservation

Redwoods, Water, and Wonder

Roy's Redwoods Preserve is a magical place, home to especially large redwood trees and other inhabitants like the California giant salamander. It's one of only four parks in Marin County to enjoy old-growth redwoods, and the only one accessible to people of all abilities.
Rendering shows people enjoying the Alcatraz Embarkation Plaza

Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy unveils prime restaurant opportunity at Pier 31

Parks Conservancy taps Maven for project at Alcatraz pier on San Francisco waterfront

September 16, 2024
Rendering courtesy Heller Manus Architects and Alcatraz City Cruises San Francisco (September 16, 2024) – The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, in collaboration with Maven Commercial, is seeking a café or restaurant partner for Pier 31 along San Francisco’s waterfront. This exciting opportunity will reach 1.5 million annual visitors to...
The view of the Golden Gate Bridge from Presidio Tunnel Tops. People relax in the signature red Adirondack chairs to take in the sights.
Our Work

Presidio Tunnel Tops Walkthrough

Presidio Tunnel Tops is a free, accessible, and stunning national park space that was built by the community, for the community.
Photo from a dog's POV at Fort Funston. A Dalmatian looks down the steps to Fort Funston beach.
Our Work

A dog's POV: Sunny beach day at Fort Funston

Bark Ranger Rio shows us a dogs’-eye-view of Fort Funston!
A rendering of the China Beach rehabilitation project picnic area
Our Work

China Beach Project Gallery

Renderings for the China Beach

The Parks Conservancy and National Park Service are embarking on a project to rehabilitate the retaining walls and road forming the backbone of China Beach and restore the bathhouse facility—including restrooms and other visitor amenities. These are the renderings.
Visitors examine information about incarceration on red and black panels at Alcatraz.
Article

'The Big Lockup' and more: New experiences at Alcatraz Island

Alcatraz Island is full of doors that lead to the past, and right now there are several unique and new experiences on the island to check out.