National Parks / Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area — CA
Experience a park so rich it supports 19 distinct ecosystems with over 2,000 plant and animal species. Go for a hike, enjoy a vista, have a picnic or learn about the centuries of overlapping history from California’s indigenous cultures, Spanish colonialism, the Mexican Republic, US military expansion and the growth of San Francisco. All of this and more awaits you, so get out and find your park.
Current Alerts
- CautionAuto-Theft Warning - Only Bring What You Need to the Park
You can prevent vehicle break-ins in parking lots and scenic overlooks. Before leaving your car for even a short period of time: 1) Remove all valuables, 2) Lock your doors. 3) Take your cell phones and electronics with you. Read article for more details.
More info → - Park ClosureTemporary Delays & Closures for Tennessee Valley Trails August 24 - Sept 4
Road crew will be traveling to work sites via Bobcat Trail to perform repair work on a section of Coastal Trail from the intersection of Fox to the intersection of Pirates Cove Trail. Work will start on August 24 and last for approximately two weeks. 8 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday. Once that section is complete work will start from Pirates Cove to the intersection of Tennessee Valley. Please obey closures and stay away from work sites. Signage will be posted near trail and road intersections.
- InformationTemporary Closure of Long Avenue August 26 7am to 4pm
Temporary closure to bicycles and vehicles for drain clearing and vegetation brushing along Long Avenue. Pedestrians may proceed with caution. To access Fort Point, visitors must detour through West Bluff parking lot to Marine Drive. Please obey the traffic controls and stay out of the work zone.
- InformationOcean Beach Fire Season in Effect through October 31, 2026
Fires allowed ONLY in park provided concrete fire rings between Stairwells 15 and 20. Do NOT make fire rings using rocks, logs or other items. When the Bay Area Air Quality Management District declares a Spare the Air Day, NO campfires, beach fires, or outdoor grills are allowed in the park. For more information, visit the beach fire regulations link below.
More info → - Park ClosureTemporary Closure Stinson Beach North & South Restrooms Starting August 21
Central bathroom is OPEN at Stinson Beach. North and south restrooms are closed due to unplanned power outage causing toilets to not be able to flush. Restrooms will reopen as soon as power is restored.
- InformationChina Beach Construction Phase 2 Spring - Summer 2026
Project continues with improvements to the lower terrace and picnic areas, rehabbing the interior and exterior of the bathhouse, and installing seating and foot wash station near beach. Projects are expected to take 16-18 months. See link for details.
More info → - InformationPresidio Trust Trails Annual Coyote Pupping Season is April to October
To prevent dog-coyote conflicts, avoid seasonally closed sections of the Park Trail and the Bay Area Ridge Trail to dog walking. Explore open dog-friendly trails instead and remember to keep dogs on leash. Visit the Presidio Trust's website for more details.
More info → - InformationUpper Fort Mason Roads and Parking Area Closures Fall 2025 - Fall 2026
Roads and parking areas at upper Fort Mason will have closures during utilities and seismic retrofit projects. Closures planned Fall 2025 through Fall 2026. Lots will be fenced and used as staging areas for projects occurring at Fort Mason. Signs will be posted in advance of utilities work as project progresses through each area at Fort Mason. Read signs and do not park in posted areas. Vehicles will be towed at owner's expense.
Source: National Park Service.
Upcoming Events
- Presidio Tunnel Tops StewardsWed Aug 26 2026Presidio Tunnel Tops in the Presidio of San Francisco. Specific meeting location will be listed in the registration confirmation email.
- Presidio Forest StewardsFri Aug 28 2026Presidio of San Francisco. Specific meeting location will be listed in the registration confirmation email.
- Presidio Habitat StewardsSat Aug 29 2026Specific meeting location will be listed in the registration confirmation email.
- Nike Missile Site Open HouseSat Sep 05 2026
- Presidio Tunnel Tops StewardsTue Sep 08 2026Presidio Tunnel Tops in the Presidio of San Francisco. Specific meeting location will be listed in the registration confirmation email.
- Point Bonita Open HouseSat Sep 19 2026