National Park Service LogoU.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park ServiceNational Park Service
National Park Service:  U.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park Service Arrowhead
San Francisco Maritime National Historical ParkAn ariel view south across the Aquatic Park lagoon with the pier on the left, museum on the right, and SF skyline in the background.
view map
text size:largestlargernormal
printer friendly
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Be A Junior Ranger
 
The cover illustration from the Junior Ranger activity book. Illustration by Inge Wessels.
Illustration by Inge Wessels.
 

While in the park, younger visitors can pick up a free Junior Ranger Program activity booklet at two contact stations: the Visitor Center or the Ticket Booth on Hyde Street Pier.

There is an activity booklet for kids ages 5-8, and one for kids 9-12. It's a fun way for kids, and those big kids along with them, to learn about the park. The booklets are also available in Spanish.

Once the activities are completed, find a park ranger who will review the booklet with the new Junior Ranger and present them with a Junior Ranger badge.

The Balclutha, a sailing ship, built in 1886, now resides at Hyde Street Pier.  

Did You Know?
The resources of San Francisco Maritime NHP include six National Historic Landmark vessels. 1886 square-rigger Balclutha, 1890 steam ferryboat Eureka, 1891 scow schooner Alma, 1895 schooner C.A. Thayer, 1907 steam tug Hercules and 1915 steam schooner Wapama.
more...

Last Updated: September 07, 2008 at 16:38 EST