Natural History Wanderings

From Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy

At the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, we know how deeply the Golden Gate National Recreation Area is woven into Bay Area life. These national parks are vital to our environment, our economy, and our sense of community.

Following the government shutdown Tuesday night, we’re working closely with our partners at the National Park Service to determine next steps.

What You Need to Know

• Some park sites will close and services will be limited, though National Park Service rangers remain on duty.
• The Presidio, the Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center, and other park sites will stay open.
• Alcatraz will reopen Thursday after a previously planned seismic repair closure on Wednesday. Learn more about visiting the island.
• For the latest openings and closures, visit the Park Status Updates page, and check parksconservancy.org for more from the parks.

Be a Good Steward

With limited NPS staffing, visitor services are reduced. Please help by practicing Leave No Trace principles: pack out what you bring in, stay on marked trails, and respect wildlife and historic sites. Where possible, take public transit to the parks. Small acts of care make a big difference.