• 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 »

More about the Division of Planning

The Division of Planning is an assemblage of planning, environmental review, transportation and design professionals that provide GGNRA management with the technical expertise and policy guidance needed to preserve and protect the park’s natural and cultural resources and provide for appropriate public use. Planning staff work as a team with other park divisions, park partners, and other agencies to make this mission a reality.

Planning staff are responsible for:

  • preparing, updating and implementing plans and park projects
  • managing construction projects
  • developing comprehensive project designs
  • land acquisition planning
  • architectural and landscape architectural design
  • design review
  • facilitating environmental compliance of GGNRA actions that could impact the environment
  • environmental monitoring
  • review and monitoring of adjacent developments and other projects (park neighbors, PG&E, Caltrans, etc)
  • environmental document preparation (categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, and environmental impact statements)
  • public involvement

If you have questions for a member of the planning staff, call (415) 561-4930 or email us and your message will be directed to the appropriate person.

Did You Know?

Remains of military road above Battery Townsley

This old military road above Battery Townsley is part of a huge rotational slump. It began to slide in 1984.