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Golden Gate National Recreational AreaThere are many educational opportunities for visiting schools.
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Golden Gate National Recreational Area
For Teachers
 

The Golden Gate National Parks—with their fragile indigenous habitats and historic landmarks, ancient redwood groves and dramatic coastal preserve are also settings for one of the largest and most inspiring urban outdoor classrooms. Deeply committed to young people, the National Park Service, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, and Presidio Trust partner with educators, students, and the community to design programs that encourage inquiry-based learning linked to school curriculum. The goals and principles of the K–12 program confirm Golden Gate’s commitment to authentic, inclusive, and relevant education.

  • Parks As Classrooms programs are free.
  • Limited transportation is available.
 

Crissy Field Center, located on the Presidio of San Francisco, is a partnership project of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and the National Park Service. The Center offers multicultural programs that actively engage us with our environments and promote collaborations in building a more sustainable and environmentally just society.

  • Crissy Field Center programs require a $75 lab fee.
  • Scholarships for programs and transportation are available.
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Jessie Fremont on her porch at her home at Fort Mason  

Did You Know?
John Fremont, the explorer, and his wife Jessie Benton Fremont, lived at Fort Mason. Both were abolitionists and their home, once located at the edge of the post, became a center of San Francisco’s intellectual life.

Last Updated: May 15, 2009 at 12:06 EST