Park Stories

National parks are at an inflection point. In this Op-Ed, Parks Conservancy President & CEO Christine Lehnertz outlines how we can sustain these vital public resources together.

Christine Lehnertz reflects on stewarding the GGNRA during Super Bowl 50, and what it means to welcome the world again.

This fall marked a major milestone: the Parks Conservancy and NPS completed 15 years of work to restore and improve Hawk Hill. 

Prep the parks (and your garden) for next spring!

Learn about San Francisco philanthropist and civic leader Martha Gerbode, who used her wealth and influence to back bold conservation efforts—including the preservation of the Marin Headlands and Alcatraz Island. “Don’t bring me any projects that other people would fund. I just want the tough, controversial ones."

Check out four activations to get a glimpse into the wonderful world of park programs.

Fire has always been part of California’s story. Prescribed burns help reverse those trends by reducing fuels, recycling nutrients, and allowing fire-adapted species to regenerate naturally.

As the shutdown continues, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy has stepped up to keep beloved park sites open for visitors. Thanks to strong partnerships and the unwavering support of our community, we’re continuing to deliver on our promise of Parks for All Forever.

Gateway communities are the front doors of our National Park System, and the Bay Area is fortunate to have many. The GGNRA is just a bus, bike, or boat ride away for many living in San Francisco and neighboring areas. Read the Op-Ed by Parks Conservancy President & CEO Christine Lehnertz to see how we're delivering on the promise of these unique national park sites to build welcoming and belonging in local communities.

One of the San Francisco Bay Area’s rarest species is getting a new lease on life through a special headstart program, while the Parks Conservancy and our partners work to improve habitat so this endangered species can thrive.

Thanks to a collaboration between staff from the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and National Park Service, used coffee grounds from every cup sold at the Warming Hut are helping nourish native plants nearby. 

Through storytelling and inspirational programs like the Formerly Incarcerated Speaker Series, the Parks Conservancy and National Park Service are helping 1.4 million annual Alcatraz visitors reflect on justice, mass incarceration, and the human experience at this vital national park site.