Historic Gardens

Help cultivate and restore the park’s beautiful historic gardens. Activities include weeding, pruning, and planting.

The Golden Gate National Parks Volunteer Program is a cooperative parkwide effort of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, the National Park Service, and the Presidio Trust.

Alcatraz Historic Gardens, Black Point Historic Gardens Events

Alcatraz Historic Gardens

Wed, Aug 13, 2025, 8:00am - 12:00pm

Alcatraz

Help restore and maintain gardens once tended by the island’s military and penitentiary residents—add life, color, and vibrancy to the Rock.

Alcatraz Historic Gardens

Thu, Aug 14, 2025, 8:00am - 12:00pm

Alcatraz

Help restore and maintain gardens once tended by the island’s military and penitentiary residents—add life, color, and vibrancy to the Rock.

Black Point Historic Gardens

Thu, Aug 14, 2025, 2:00 - 5:00pm

Fort Mason

Help us restore the long-neglected gardens of East Black Point, a spectacular park site tucked away above the bustling San Francisco waterfront.

Black Point Historic Gardens

Fri, Aug 15, 2025, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Fort Mason

Help us restore the long-neglected gardens of East Black Point, a spectacular park site tucked away above the bustling San Francisco waterfront.

Alcatraz Historic Gardens

Wed, Aug 20, 2025, 8:00am - 12:00pm

Alcatraz

Help restore and maintain gardens once tended by the island’s military and penitentiary residents—add life, color, and vibrancy to the Rock.

Alcatraz Historic Gardens

When: Wednesdays and Thursday, 8am–Noon | Help restore and maintain gardens once tended by the island’s military and penitentiary residents, bringing living color and vibrancy to the Rock.

Black Point Historic Gardens

When: Thursdays, 2–5 & Fridays, 9 am–Noon; 1st Saturdays, 10 am–1 pm
Where: Fort Mason, San Francisco
Help us restore the long-neglected gardens of East Black Point, a spectacular park site tucked away above the bustling San Francisco waterfront.