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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
Fort Mason
NPS
Fort Mason Fort Mason, once an historic army post located at the edge of the San Francisco Bay, is the headquarters for both the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and the Park Conservancy. Download the Fort Mason map, which contains public transportation information (pdf file, 122 kb) or go to the Parks Conservancy page which has a Google map function. Visit the Fort Mason accessibility page to learn more about getting around the site. Paid parking is available at Fort Mason Center, entrance off Marina Boulevard.
What are the Fort Mason activities? Paved, accessible trails and steep steps connect Fort Mason's upper and lower units. In between, the Great Meadow slopes down from upper Fort Mason to the Marina. These grassy hilltops and hollows are great for picnicking, sunbathing, walking, or sports activities. The meadow also offers wonderful views of San Francisco's hilly skyline and the Golden Gate Bridge. The visitor information center at the park headquarters' Building 201 provides maps and park-wide information. To learn more about the historic army post, download the Fort Mason self-guided walking tour (pdf file, 445 kb). Explore the Fort Mason Center with its historic piers and warehouse, home to a wide variety of environmental, cultural and art organizations. Also visit the Parks Conservancy's activities calendar to learn more about events at Fort Mason and throughout the park.
Where can I eat? From the Fort Mason Headquarters Building 201, you can walk about ¼ mile west to the Marina Safeway. There are also places to eat at Fort Mason Center. "Greens", the famous vegetarian restaurant, is open for lunch and dinner and also serves beverages and pastries. Take-out service is available during the day (415- 771-6222). "Cooks" offers sandwiches and soups at this small facility (415-673-4137). What is the history of Fort Mason? For information on this historic army post, please visit the Fort Mason history page. You can also download the Fort Mason self-guided walking tour (pdf file, 445 kb).
Can I walk my dog at Fort Mason? Please visit the park's pet management page to learn more about walking your dog at Fort Mason. Who are the park partners at Fort Mason? Parks Conservancy Please visit the Golden Gate National Recreation Area's permit page.
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Calendar of Park Events
Click the more link below to find out about what park events are going on throughout the park. Read More
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Fort Mason Center
Lean how this organization uses historic army buildings for new and exciting uses. Read More
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Fort Mason
Learn about this historic Civil War army post. Read More
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Creation of GGNRA
Learn how this urban national park was created. Read More
Did You Know?
It takes about 1,000 years of radiolarian “rain” to produce a layer of ribbon chert just one millimeter thick.