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Park outing at Lands End with Rafiki Coalition
Gateways Article
For the last 8 years, we've partnered with Rafiki Coalition for Health and Wellness, which works to eliminate health disparities and improve wellness for Black and marginalized communities in San Francisco.
A Kayak paddles over the Golden Gate waters, viewed before Alcatraz Island from Crissy Field East Beach.
Events
Thu, Jun 12 9:00am-9:30pm
Fri, Jun 13 9:00am-9:30pm
Sat, Jun 14 9:00am-9:30pm
Alcatraz Island
Authors Ken Widner and Mike Lynch will return to the Rock for a three-day book signing event on Alcatraz Island, spotlighting their bestselling book “Alcatraz: The Last Escape.”
Photo of author Chris Carlsson.
Events
Presidio Visitor Center
The Parks Conservancy invites you to the Presidio Visitor Center on Saturday, May 31st from Noon-1 p.m., for a book signing with author and local historian Chris Carlsson.
A formerly incarcerated speaker lectures in the Alcatraz Dining Hall
Events
Alcatraz Cellhouse - Dining Hall
The Formerly Incarcerated Speaker Series is a biweekly program on Alcatraz Island that lifts up and highlights the voices of people who have spent time inside of jails and prisons.
The Alcatraz Historic Gardens with the Power Plant seen in the background.
Events
Alcatraz Island
Join us for a special Earth Day experience on Alcatraz Island, where history meets nature. Explore the island’s stunning gardens, discover sustainable gardening practices, and participate in a hands-on marine science activity that connects us to the health of San Francisco Bay.
Sign saying "Women Working" with a trail crew in the background.
Volunteer
Tennessee Valley Parking Lot
Come work alongside members of the NPS Trail Crew to help improve the trail systems of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. This space is designed to connect all women and their allies to nature.
A formerly incarcerated speaker lectures in the Alcatraz Dining Hall
Alcatraz Cellhouse - Dining Hall
Events
A formerly incarcerated speaker lectures in the Alcatraz Dining Hall
Alcatraz Cellhouse - Dining Hall
Events
A night view of the Golden Gate Bridge from Kirby Cove. The lights from the bridge glow on the water and there are stars twinkling overhead.

These are the places in the GGNRA where you can escape light pollution

Parks
Volunteer removing litter at Ocean Beach
Volunteer
Volunteer
A red, black, and white bird seen perching on a tree at Rancho Corral de Tierra.
East Beach Crissy Field Parking Lot
Events
NPS ranger enjoying a conversation at the Presidio Tunnel Tops with the Golden Gate Bridge backdrop.
Main Parade Lawn
Events
Ocean Beach poster and baseball cap.

Ocean Beach Products

Product
'The Big Lockup' exhibit at Alcatraz Island
Alcatraz Cellhouse - Dining Hall
Events
Tam Van at Rock Spring Trailhead

Walk and learn under the trees

Parks
Volunteers at Fort Mason
Tue, Jun 03 9:00am-12:00pm
Tue, Jun 10 9:00am-12:00pm
Tue, Jun 17 9:00am-12:00pm
Fort Mason Flagpole
Events