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Trails Forever Dinner 2026 on East Beach at Crissy Field
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Yellow leaves of the Arroyo Willow.
Your full fall guide to the GGNRA
It's been almost 20 years since Crissy Field was transformed into the beloved parklands we know today. Now, we look to what's next.
Crissy Field blueprint: A model for other parks
Ocean Beach volunteers
Help beloved beaches on Coastal Cleanup Day
Celebrating Crissy Field all year long
A cyclist is seen biking up a road with a vast backdrop of Crissy Field and the San Francisco skyline
Two historic hangar buildings with the words 'Crissy Field' painted on the roof, a throwback to it's days as an airfield.
A Great Blue Heron walks across the grassy lawn at Crissy Field. The Golden Gate Bridge is seen in the background.
Park visitors enjoy a picnic sitting on the lawn at Crissy Field amongst the San Francisco city skyline on a sunny day.
Many kites fill the sky at Crissy Field with crowds of park visitors recreating below.
A parent and toddler walking hand in hand by the waterfront near the Warming Hut at Crissy Field. The Golden Gate Bridge is seen in the background.
The sun breaks through a hazy day at Crissy Field East Beach, two park goers walk along the sand and a large sailboat can be seen on the water before the Golden Gate Bridge backdrop.
A park visitor walks along Crissy Field East Beach with a view of Alcatraz in the distance.
A sunrise over Crissy Marsh turns the landscape golden, in view is the silhouette of the presidio and san francisco skyline.
A cyclist is seen biking up a road with a vast backdrop of Crissy Field and the San Francisco skyline
Two historic hangar buildings with the words 'Crissy Field' painted on the roof, a throwback to it's days as an airfield.
A Great Blue Heron walks across the grassy lawn at Crissy Field. The Golden Gate Bridge is seen in the background.
Park visitors enjoy a picnic sitting on the lawn at Crissy Field amongst the San Francisco city skyline on a sunny day.
Many kites fill the sky at Crissy Field with crowds of park visitors recreating below.
A parent and toddler walking hand in hand by the waterfront near the Warming Hut at Crissy Field. The Golden Gate Bridge is seen in the background.
The sun breaks through a hazy day at Crissy Field East Beach, two park goers walk along the sand and a large sailboat can be seen on the water before the Golden Gate Bridge backdrop.
A park visitor walks along Crissy Field East Beach with a view of Alcatraz in the distance.
A sunrise over Crissy Marsh turns the landscape golden, in view is the silhouette of the presidio and san francisco skyline.

Views to celebrate at Crissy Field

For 25 years we've been saying: "Meet me at Crissy Field!" See the transformation unfold on our special 25th anniversary page.

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From airfield to beloved park

The change was staggering: See how more than 3,000 volunteers and others in the community helped reimagine Crissy Field, 25 years ago.

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The many lives of Crissy Field

Set on an ancient salt marsh, Crissy Field has moved through many eras. Explore the history that led to the place we know today.

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Also turning 25: The Crissy Field Center!

Our youth programs utilize parks as climate classrooms to inspire the next generation of environmental leaders.

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Youth voices from Crissy Field

Videos, zines, and more show how the Parks Conservancy creates welcoming and belonging for youth in parks.

25 Years of Crissy Field
Lotería is a traditional Mexican board game of chance, similar to bingo.

Crissy Field is now for these birds

Since the transformation, more than 100 species have returned.

Birding Guide
A scenic photo from the lawn of Crissy Field of the hangar building with bold letters painted on the roof spelling out CRISSY FIELD. Photo by Kelly Sullivan.

New Crissy Field backgrounds

Get the latest images to show your love for Crissy Field in meetings.

Backgrounds
A LINC participant shows their presentation at the Heart of the City Farmer's Market

Video: Youth climate action

See how we use Crissy Field as a climate classroom for important conversations.

LINC in action
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Fresh Crissy Field gear

Grab your special 25th anniversary merch in park stores and online now.

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The Roving Ranger visits Crissy Field.

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Events and Volunteers

Featured Events
Volunteers Working in Black Point Historic Gardens
Volunteers Working in Black Point Historic Gardens

Black Point Historic Gardens

Fort Mason

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

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Volunteers Working in Black Point Historic Gardens
Volunteers Working in Black Point Historic Gardens

Black Point Historic Gardens

Fort Mason

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

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Two people walking among large redwood trees in Muir Woods.
Two people walking among large redwood trees in Muir Woods.

Into the Woods 1-Hour Tour

Muir Woods National Monument

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Journey into the heart of Muir Woods National Monument on a 1-hour ranger-led tour with a national...

Alcatraz at night
Alcatraz at night

Formerly Incarcerated Speaker Series: Rafaella Benoit

Alcatraz
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The Formerly Incarcerated Speaker Series is a program on Alcatraz Island that lifts up and...

Person sits on cypress wood benches at Presidio Tunnel Tops.
Person sits on cypress wood benches at Presidio Tunnel Tops.

World Arts West Dance Festival

Presidio Tunnel Tops
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World Arts West Dance Festival returns to the Presidio.

Learn and Explore

Tam Van at Rock Spring Trailhead
Self-guided forest hikes around Mt. Tamalpais
Batteries to Bluffs Trail, Golden Gate Bridge
Seven Places to Gaze at the Golden Gate Bridge
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Park webcams in the San Francisco Bay Area
Rainbow above the Golden Gate Bridge.
Seasonal Guides to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Park Stories and More

Park Stories
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Blog
Here's what Earth Month climate action looks like in the Bay Area's national parks
View of the Golden Gate Bridge from along the beach
Blog
State of the Parks 2026: Partnership Keeps the Golden Gate National Recreation Area Strong
GGNRA Superintendent Christine Lehnertz high-fives a park visitor.
Blog
When the world arrives, GGNRA parks lead the welcome
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Gateways Article
Hawk Hill: Open for Golden Gate Bridge views, raptor-spotting after major lift

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Trail runner on the SCA Trail in the Marin Headlands.
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Alcatraz at night
Alcatraz by Michael Schwab
Stinson Beach
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