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Park outing at Lands End with Rafiki Coalition
Gateways Article
For the last 8 years, we've partnered with Rafiki Coalition for Health and Wellness, which works to eliminate health disparities and improve wellness for Black and marginalized communities in San Francisco.
A Kayak paddles over the Golden Gate waters, viewed before Alcatraz Island from Crissy Field East Beach.
Events
Alcatraz Island
Authors Ken Widner and Mike Lynch will return to the Rock for a three-day book signing event on Alcatraz Island, spotlighting their bestselling book “Alcatraz: The Last Escape.”
Photo of author Chris Carlsson.
Events
Presidio Visitor Center
The Parks Conservancy invites you to the Presidio Visitor Center on Saturday, May 31st from Noon-1 p.m., for a book signing with author and local historian Chris Carlsson.
A formerly incarcerated speaker lectures in the Alcatraz Dining Hall
Events
Alcatraz Cellhouse - Dining Hall
The Formerly Incarcerated Speaker Series is a biweekly program on Alcatraz Island that lifts up and highlights the voices of people who have spent time inside of jails and prisons.
The Alcatraz Historic Gardens with the Power Plant seen in the background.
Events
Alcatraz Island
Join us for a special Earth Day experience on Alcatraz Island, where history meets nature. Explore the island’s stunning gardens, discover sustainable gardening practices, and participate in a hands-on marine science activity that connects us to the health of San Francisco Bay.
Sign saying "Women Working" with a trail crew in the background.
Volunteer
Tennessee Valley Parking Lot
Come work alongside members of the NPS Trail Crew to help improve the trail systems of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. This space is designed to connect all women and their allies to nature.
People enjoying the sunset from China Beach
Ongoing
Our Work
Cyclist pedals above Muir Beach

Length

7.70 miles round-trip
Trail
Dog walker takes her leashed dog through Oakwood Valley

Difficulty

Length

2.58 miles round-trip
Trail
Dias Ridge Trail

Length

6.14 miles round-trip
Trail
Dias Ridge Trail

Dias Ridge and Redwood Creek Watershed Loop Hike

  • Hikes
Hikes
A hiker looks out at scenic view of the pacific coastline from the Coastal Trail in Marin Headlands on a bright sunny day.

Difficulty

Trail
Lion statue at Sutro Heights Park

Difficulty

Length

0.93 miles round-trip
Trail
Hikers explore West Fort Miley

Difficulty

Length

0.38 miles round-trip
Trail
Ranger leads a demonstration at Battery Chamberlin

Difficulty

Length

0.15 miles round-trip
Trail
Gradual descent to the surf at China Beach

Difficulty

Length

0.11 miles round-trip
Trail
Bridge overlook off the Battery East Trail

Difficulty

Length

0.80 miles round-trip
Trail
View of the Golden Gate Bridge from Kirby Cove Road in the Marin Headlands.

Length

2.25 miles round-trip
Trail
ranger preparing for Boy Scout troop
Press Photo Galleries
Douglas iris in Phleger Estate

Length

3.40 miles round-trip
Trail
Ocean Beach and Cliff House
Press Photo Galleries