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Crissy Field Kite Day: Photos from a joyous celebration of 20 years

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Saturday, May 7, 2022 was a glorious day for kites and Crissy Field!  A big THANK YOU to everybody who stopped by the Roving Ranger to celebrate 20 years since the transformation of this beloved space. This day had it all: Families, friends, pups, the Bay, and a strong wind to help the sea of kites flying overhead! 

It was amazing to think that just over 20 years ago, we would have been standing instead on an abandoned asphalt patch, with no marsh and no beach nearby. We're immensely grateful for our NPS partners and to the generosity of the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, along with the thousands of volunteers and community members who helped make this transformation happen. 

Happy 20th, Crissy Field!

  • A child smiles flying a kite alongside the Roving Ranger at Crissy Field.
    High-flying fun at Crissy Field in celebration of its 20th anniversary. Ryan Curran White / Parks Conservancy
  • Crissy Field 20th anniversary kites flying in the blue sky.
    Commemorative kites from the Crissy Field 20th anniversary flying through clear skies. Russell Bombon / Parks Conservancy
  • A crowd amasses at Crissy Field Kite Day, flying their kites with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background.
    A crowd gathers for Crissy Field Kite Day to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the park's transformation. Francis Ng / NPS
  • Conservancy, NPS, and community representatives pose with commemorative kites at Crissy Field Kite Day
    Parks Conservancy staff, NPS partners, and the owner of Chinatown Kite Shop pose with the Crissy Field 20th anniversary commemorative kites. Ryan Curran White / Parks Conservancy
  • Children fly kites nearby the Roving Ranger at Crissy Field.
    Children fly kites over the Roving Ranger mobile trailhead at Crissy Field. Francis Ng / NPS
  • Park goers build their kites by the Roving Ranger at Crissy Field
    Park goers build their kites by the Roving Ranger at Crissy Field. Russell Bombon / Parks Conservancy
  • Conservancy staff and family help hand out kites at Crissy Field Kite Day
    Parks Conservancy staff get a little help distributing kites at Crissy Field Kite Day. Ryan Curran White / Parks Conservancy
  • A park goer flies a Crissy Field 20th anniversary commemorative kite at the busy park.
    Many visitors flying their Crissy Field 20th anniversary commemorative kites. Russell Bombon / Parks Conservancy
  • NPS ranger holding kites to distribute at the Crissy Field Kite Day event
    NPS ranger distributes kites during Crissy Field Kite Day. Francis Ng / NPS
  • Crissy Field 20th anniversary kites fly against a backdrop of blue sky.
    Crissy Field 20th anniversary kites fly against a blue sky. Russell Bombon / Parks Conservancy
  • Parks Conservancy staff displays the original commemorative kite from the opening of Crissy Field
    Conservancy staff displays a commemorative kite from the opening of Crissy Field. Ryan Curran White / Parks Conservancy
  • A park visitor receives commemorative Crissy Field 20th anniversary kites from staff at the Roving Ranger.
    Park visitors received commemorative kites at Crissy Field Kite Day, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the park. Russell Bombon / Parks Conservancy
  • A family enjoys flying a kite at Crissy Field.
    Families and park visitors enjoying kite flying at Crissy Field. Francis Ng / NPS
  • Many kites fill the sky at Crissy Field with crowds of park visitors recreating below.
    Kites fill the sky over Crissy Airfield. Ryan Curran White / Parks Conservancy
  • A parent helps their child with a kite at Crissy Field.
    A little maintenance keeps kites flying at Crissy Field. Francis Ng / NPS
  • IYEL youth assemble their kites at Crissy Field
    Youth from the I-YEL program assemble their kites at Crissy Field. Ryan Curran White / Parks Conservancy
  • IYEL youth pose for a group photo by the Roving Ranger at Crissy Field.
    IYEL youth gathered at the Roving Ranger. Ryan Curran White / Parks Conservancy
  • A crowd is gathered at Crissy Airfield on a beautiful day in San Francisco
    A kite-flying crowd gathered at Crissy Airfield to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the park. Ryan Curran White / Parks Conservancy

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