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Golden Gate National Recreational Area
Accessibility
 

Welcome to the Accessibility Sites at Golden Gate National Recreation Area. This location will be designated for Accessibility Information to help you enjoy your visit at our park.

All of our visitor centers are accessible within the park. For more information on accessible ranger led programs and presentations please download a copy of our ParkNews Online. These areas include:

  • Alcatraz Island
    The distance from the dock to the cellhouse at the top of the island is about 1/4 mile, the elevation change is 130 feet (equivalent to a thirteen story climb). Visitors unable to make the climb up Alcatraz's steep road may take advantage of SEAT - Sustainable Easy Access Transport, an electric shuttle which runs once an hour from the dock to the cellhouse, and once an hour from the cellhouse to the dock.
  • Ocean Beach
  • Cliff House & Sutro Baths
    The Cliff House is accessible through a ramp south of the building. The walkway allows access to the lower levels of the Cliff House.
    There is also an elevator available to the view areas inside. There is limited accessibility to the Sutro Baths ruins.
  • Crissy Field Center
    There are portions of this area that are accessible.
  • Muir Woods National Monument
    The paved trails are handicapped accessible.
  • Fort Funston
    There are wheelchair accessible, loop trails at this location.
  • Fort Point National Historic Site(ground floor only)
    Fort Point's ground floor is accessible. A bookstore, theatre, museum and some ranger programs are available during open hours. Visitors interested in attending one of the many programs available can view the daily activities board at the front entrance of the fort.
  • Marin Headlands Visitor Center
    There is an accessible ramp leading from the parking lot to the visitor center. The exhibits there are also accessible.
  • Presidio Visitor Center
    (Currently located at the Presidio Officer's Club)

    The visitor center, located on the main post, as well as the Golden Gate Promenade are accessible as is most of the paved areas of the Presidio.
  • Pacific West Region Information Center
    (Fort Mason #201)
    An accessible ramp is available behind building #201, near the Community Gardens.
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Fort Barry soldiers at ease
Fort Barry History
Learn about the history of this Endicott-period army post.
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Fort Baker
Fort Baker
Learn about this historic, Endicott-period army post.
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Volunteers-In-Parks  

Did You Know?
Golden Gate National Recreation Area has the largest Volunteers-In-Parks program in the National Park system. In 2005, 12,991 volunteers donated 372,932 hours to park projects.

Last Updated: March 25, 2009 at 17:04 EST