View of Alcatraz from Crissy Field (Photo: Dana Brownfield, March 2007) Marin Headlands hiker, Golden Gate National Parks Cannon at Fort Point, Golden Gate National Parks

The Golden Gate National Parks stretch 70 miles north and south of the Golden Gate Bridge, creating a 80,400 acre greenbelt along the Pacific Ocean. From Tomales Bay in the north to the San Mateo watershed in the south, the parks include ancient redwoods, historic landmarks, miles of trails, rocky shorelines, rare and endangered species, lush coastal wilderness, and breathtaking vistas. Each year, millions of people visit the Golden Gate National Parks to experience the nature, history, and scenic beauty that truly define the character of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Learn more about the Golden Gate National Parks (officially known as the Golden Gate National Recreation Area) by visiting the Golden Gate National Recreation Area's website and the Presidio Trust's website, or click the pulldown menu at left of this page to select a park and view photos, detailed visitor information and links for more than three dozen individual park sites.

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Map of the GGNPC parks
Maps, directions, accessibility information, and more are available at the Golden Gate National Recreational Area's website.