Golden_Gate_National_Recreation

The Presidio served as a military station for more than 200 years. Union regiments trained here during the Civil War. Approximately 1,600 acres of parks and beaches are located in this northwest corner of the City.

Take a scenic walk along the three-mile Golden Gate Promenade which starts at Aquatic Park, passes For Mason and the Marina Green and ends at Fort Point near the base of the Golden Gate Bridge.

For Point is a three-tiered brick structure built in 1853 to fortify the Bay Area during the Civil War. Although the fort contains 150 cannons, it was never used for active defense. Today it's a museum offering daily tours.

One of the largest urban parks in the world, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) encompasses more than 72,000 acres with 28 miles of coastline and includes many of San Francisco's most popular sights. GGNRA, a nonprofit organization, works with the National Park Service to preserve the wildlife and natural beauty of this expanse.