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Accessibility
The view of Alcatraz from Fort Mason on a nice September day, showing the whole island from a distance.

Alcatraz Accessibility (Launch Date 07/01/09)

There are many Accessible features on Alcatraz. Improvements are also being made as we speak.

Click on the link to see pictures, descriptions, and accounts of these features to make your trip to the "Rock" easy and comfortable.

 
A picture of the sand banked up against the wall of ocean beach.

Ocean Beach Accessibility

Click on the link to check out Ocean Beaches accesssibility features.

 Also featured accessiblity highlights from the Lands End and the Cliff House who is celebrating it's 100 year Anniversary.

 
Photo of Golden Gate National Recreation Area headquarters building, painting in presidio white with a green shingled roof.

Fort Mason Accessibility (Launch date 07/01/09)

Fort Mason has many accessible features in both the upper areas and the Great Meadow.

Click this link to learn about and see photos of these features as well as features coming soon to Fort Mason.

 
A picture of Fort Point being dwarfed by the massive Golden Gate Bridge on a nice late summer day.

Fort Point Accessibility

Fort Point, once the San Francisco Bays first line of defense. Is now a great historical site that is home to many events such as reinactments, candlelight tours, and much more.

There are many accessible features to this incredible site, click on the link above to check it out!
The sign at the beginning of the wood log loop trail at Muir Woods. Beuatiful Green foilage and trees in the background.

Muir Woods Accessibility

Muir Woods is one of the bay areas best resources for viewing ancient redwood trees. Even though it is in a shrouded forest Muir Woods has many accessible features.

 
Crissy Field next to the estuary with an accessible bridge crossing over to the beach areas.

Crissy Field Accessibility

Crissy field is one of the most popular and used areas in San Francisco for recreational purposes of all kinds.

It also has many accessible features scattered across its vast landscapes and vistas.
Map of terranes on the San Francisco Peninsula  

Did You Know?
Terrane is a geologic term for a large tectonic block with a unique rock composition and metamorphic grade. There are about 10 Franciscan terranes along the coast near San Francisco.

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Last Updated: August 25, 2009 at 19:09 EST