All Stories Thursday, September 23, 2021 Construction of an Air Station at Crissy Field In September 1921, the Army completed construction of an air coast defense station at Crissy Field, the second such station in the United States. History Fee:Free Offered by: Thursday, August 26, 2021 The Signing of the Pacific Security Treaties in the Presidio In 1951, two historic treaties were signed at the Presidio of San Francisco that redefined United States policy in the western Pacific. History Fee:Free Offered by: Wednesday, July 28, 2021 Buffalo Soldiers at the Presidio of San Francisco On July 28, 1866, during the aftermath of the Civil War and in response to demands from settlers in the West for more troops, Congress passed an act to reorganize and enlarge the Regular Army. History Fee:Free Offered by: Thursday, July 22, 2021 Presidio Fire Safety Guidance While we know from a recent study that wildfire risk in the Presidio is very low, we regularly remove brush and shrubs to create “defensible space” around our buildings and the walls next to surrounding neighborhoods. Park Management Fee:Free Offered by: Thursday, July 08, 2021 Reducing Water Use in the Park Over the last few years San Francisco has had well below average rainfall. Last rain season, we’ve had a total of 8.92 inches of rain. Our normal rain fall is 23.65 inches annually. Park Management Fee:Free Offered by: Thursday, July 01, 2021 Picnic Like a Pro for National Picnic Month July is National Picnic month and summer picnics in the great outdoors are a great way to connect with friends and family. Here are tips to help plan the perfect picnic in the Presidio. Food and Drink Recreation and Wellness Fee:Free Offered by: Thursday, June 24, 2021 Pasados del Presidio The land surrounding the Golden Gate was Ohlone and Miwok territory for thousands of years. History Fee:Free Offered by: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 Protect Your Car from Theft “Smash and grabs” are up in the Bay Area, and the Presidio is not immune. Protect your vehicle from theft by following these safety guidelines. Park Management Fee:Free Offered by: Monday, May 24, 2021 Discover Five of the Presidio’s Rehabilitated Historic Buildings As an army post founded by the Spanish Empire back in 1776, there are currently hundreds of historic buildings and structures in the Presidio that together tell the story of its 218 years history. History Fee:Free Offered by: Monday, May 17, 2021 Native Ringlet Butterflies Reintroduced to the Presidio Park ecologists and butterfly experts have started working together to re-introduce the native Ringlet butterfly to the Presidio. Nature and Science Fee:Free Offered by: Thursday, April 29, 2021 Baby Western Pond Turtle Discovered at Mountain Lake In 2015, after the Presidio’s Remediation team made massive cleanup efforts at Mountain Lake, the Natural Resources team reintroduced native Western pond turtles (Emys marmorata) to the park. Nature and Science Fee:Free Offered by: Thursday, April 29, 2021 Presidio Archaeologists Discover Old-timey Military Garbage Over the years, the Presidio’s Archaeology team has continued to dig deep in the dirt to learn about the history of the Presidio through the Army’s old trash. Archaeology History Fee:Free Offered by: Tuesday, February 01, 2022 Six Ways to Enjoy Valentine’s Day in the Park Love comes in all shapes and forms. Here are 6 ways to celebrate all types of love in your life this Valentine’s Day, while exploring the Presidio. Food and Drink Recreation and Wellness Fee:Free Offered by: Thursday, January 28, 2021 “Outpost” is the Place for Kids to Play at Presidio Tunnel Tops The Presidio Tunnel Tops will be one of the biggest improvements ever made to the park. The 14-acres of new parkland will include attractions – such as the trails, views, gardens, and a much-anticipated two-acre playscape for kids known as the “Outpost.” Presidio Tunnel Tops Kids and Family Recreation and Wellness Fee:Free Offered by: Thursday, December 03, 2020 It’s the Season for Giving – Support Your Parks! As we head into the holiday season, here are a few ways you can support the Presidio and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Visitor Amenities and Retail Fee:Free Offered by: 1 2 3 It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Please turn on JavaScript and try again.
