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Golden Gate National Recreational Area
Crissy Field Access
 
 
Crissy Field is a 100 acre site characterized by a sandy promenade along the bay, spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, and bay environments. From waste dump to thriving coast environment, Crissy Field has gone through an amazing transformation.
 
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Crissy Field has miles of Walkways surrounding and going through itsvast grassy areas. All of them with a steller view of Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and the ritzy little town of Sausalito.
 
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Contact Accessibility Information

Crissy Field Center

Open
Open All Year Wednesday to Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm

Phone
(415) 561-7690

Location
Crissy Field Center 603 Mason at Halleck, Presidio

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Parking Accessbility

  • East Beach Parking(Near Surfers Flag)

There are 8 accessible parking spaces.

  • West Bluff parking (near warming hut)

There are five accessible parking spaces.

 
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Public Transportation There are various bus lines that run to and through the park. To get the best information on transit to the park areas you are interested in visiting, refer to the public transit information site: www.511.org

  • Muni Train Line L goes from Market St. and Embarkadero all the way to Crissy field and is fully accessible.
  • Muni Bus Line #28 runs from Daly City Bart all the way to stop at the Exploratorium or Palace of fine arts where you can catch Muni Line Bus #29. Muni
  • Bus Line #29 runs towards the Presidio Transit Center and off boards at Crissy field and Fort Mason.
  • Please visit www.511.org to plan your trip. Travelling to Muir Woods Avoid traffic hassles this summer! .
 
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Restroom Access

The far end of Crissy field at the west bluff parking area at the the Fort Point fishing pier there are three accessible restrooms next to The Warming Hut and National Park Service Buildings 985 and 986.

 
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Hiking and Pathway Accessibility

The Crissy field Bridge and the outer rim of the Field are all accessible without any significant slopes.

An all terrain wheelchair can make the field and track entirely accessible.

 
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Picnic and BBQ Areas

  • West bluff area

There are accessible picnic tables and Barbeque grills near up the slope from the Warming Hut, or the bike path if your coming the other way.

  • East Beach area

There are accessible picnic tables and barbeque grills.

 
The Golden Gate Bridge from the view of Fort Point by Dan Ng  

Did You Know?
The Golden Gate Bridge’s two towers rise 746 feet, making them 191 feet taller than the Washington Monument, linking the Presidio of San Francisco to the Marin Headlands.

Last Updated: August 18, 2009 at 15:10 EST