Parks For The People

Experience a park so rich it supports 19 distinct ecosystems with over 2,000 plant and animal species. Go for a hike, enjoy a vista, have a picnic or learn about the centuries of overlapping history from California’s indigenous cultures, Spanish colonialism, the Mexican Republic, US military expansion and the growth of San Francisco. All of this and more awaits you, so get out and find your park.

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A new way to Find Your Park

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Open House Feb. 16 on Ocean Beach Fires

The Ocean Beach Fire Program is nearly a year old. We invite the public to this open house Feb. 16 for updates & discussion on the program.

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PBS Highlights Muir Woods Ed Program

See the PBS News Hour video featuring Muir Woods Parks as Classrooms education program.

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NEW! Alcatraz Behind the Scenes

Be one of the first to take this special tour

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Tunnel & Overlook Closures in Marin

A preservation project will close the tunnel & some scenic overlook parking in the Marin Headlands, Jan-May 2017

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Things To Do

Find out all the things you can do at Golden Gate NRA

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Places To Go

Learn a little about all the sites you can visit at Golden Gate NRA

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Permits (Picnics, Weddings, Film, etc.)

Find out how to get permits for picnics, beach fires, weddings, filming & other special events

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Info for Visitors with Disabilities

Find out what accessibility resources are available in Golden Gate NRA

Contact the Park

Mailing Address:

Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Building 201, Fort Mason

San Francisco, CA 94123-0022

Phone:

(415) 561-4700
Pacific West Region Information Center (415) 561-4700 Special Event & Commercial Film Permits (415) 561-4300

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