• View of the Golden Gate Bridge, taken from the Marin Headlands, looking towards San Francisco at sunrise.

    Golden Gate

    National Recreation Area California

Parks For The People

The park chronicles 200 years of history, from Native American culture, Spanish Empire frontier, California Gold Rush, evolution of American coastal fortifications, and growth of urban San Francisco; comprising of 19 separate ecosystems & home to 1,273 plant/animal species. It has hundreds of ways to recreate including horseback riding, ranger-led programs, bicycling, hiking, and walking your dog.

Features

  • Report to the Community

    Report to the Community

    Learn more about the park's 2014 Report to the Community for the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

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  • Visitor using a wheelchair on the Tennessee Valley Trail.

    Access Information for Visitors with Disabilities

    Click below to find out what accessibility resources are available in GGNRA for the enjoyment of your visit.

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    @LARGE: AI WEIWEI ON ALCATRAZ

    Ai Weiwei Explores Human Rights and Freedom of Expression in Series of New, Site-Specific Installations Inspired by Alcatraz Island 9/27/14 to 4/26/15

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  • One Tam

    One Tam

    Be part of ONE TAM, the campaign of the Tamalpais Lands Collaborative, and help ensure a healthy future for the mountain we cherish.

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  • Commercial dog walker on Crissy Field Promenade

    Interim Permits for Commercial Dog Walking

    GGNRA and the Presidio Trust require an interim permit for commercial dog walkers in Presidio, San Francisco and Marin park lands.

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  • Information about how to plan for a special event within the park.

    Special Use Permits

    Find out how to apply for a special use permit through the SPUG Office for filming, weddings, beach fires, or any other events that require a permit.

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  • Healthy Parks, Healthy People logo with two people hiking and leaf

    Healthy Parks, Healthy People

    Learn more about the Healthy Parks, Healthy People Bay Area initiative, with special programs the first Saturday of every month at Golden Gate NRA.

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  • Child with a bucket, helping to clean up Ocean Beach at the California Coastal Cleanup Day.

    Be A Park Hero! Volunteer for the GGNRA Today!

    Learn how you can volunteer for GGNRA. There are many opportunities available for individuals, families, and even groups.

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  • Click here to find out what maps, brochures, and/or self-guided booklets are available.

    Get a Copy of Our Official Maps & Guides

    Download your own copy of our official guides and maps to help you plan your trip to our parks.

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