• View of the Golden Gate Bridge, taken from the Marin Headlands, looking across the bay back towards San Francisco, seen in the distance.

    Golden Gate

    National Recreation Area California

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  • Tunnel to Marin Headlands Closed

    The tunnel on Bunker Road from Alexander Avenue in Sausalito towards the Marin Headlands is closed for construction. Please follow the detour signs to Conzelman Road (just above the north end of the Golden Gate Bridge) to go up over the hill. More »

  • Muir Beach (but not nearby Muir Woods) parking lot closed June-November 2013

    Muir Beach parking lot will be closed from June-November 2013 due to construction. Restrooms or nearby parking will not be available at Muir Beach during this period. Pacific Way is closed except to residents. Check back for updates or call (415)561-3054 More »

  • CAUTION: Post Storm Damage to Coastal Trail

    The Presidio Coastal Trail segment just north of the Pacific Overlook and adjacent to Lincoln Blvd remains CLOSED indefinitely. We have posted signage to alert bicyclists and hikers and with information for safe trail alternatives. More »

Spreading the Word on Climate Change

Education program

Park staff are educating the next generation about climate change and living sustainably.

Photo by Tung Chee

The heart of the initiative to reduce our own and our visitors' carbon footprint is education. The park has a unique position to reach millions of visitors and educate the public about climate change and the need to lead a more sustainable lifestyle.

It starts with Golden Gate's rangers, Public Affairs Division and other staff, as well as our partners and volunteers. We are educating ourselves with relevant and accurate information and then helping our visitors understand the threats and solutions through public outreach.

Here's our commitment:

  • Develop and promote exhibits, multimedia, events, lectures, and brochures for our park visitors … both adult and children.

  • Develop programs and materials to assist local schools and teachers explain the urgency of climate change to students.

  • Work with our local and regional media outlets to spread the word through Public Service Announcements, news releases and media packets.

  • Establish an internal and external communications channels to keep our staff, partners, volunteers and visitors informed of the latest information. These periodic reports will be relayed through podcasts, newsletter articles and Internet/Intranet updates.

  • Actively engage underrepresented communities in education and interpretive programs on climate change.

  • Track our progress and share the results with staff and partners.
 

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Did You Know?

Eisenhower walking out of Fort Mason headquarters building

Dwight David Eisenhower, the 5-star general who served as the U.S. Army chief-of-staff, visited Fort Mason, between 1945 and 1948, to review the post’s demobilization efforts. In 1952, Eisenhower was elected America’s 34th President.