Access For specific information about park accessibility for the disabled, contact park areas prior to your visit. Dedication Shortly after the death of Representative Phillip Burton of San Francisco in 1983, the Congress dedicated the Golden Gate National Recreation Area to his memory. In doing so, the Congress recognized a distinguished leader in conservation and park issues while he was Chairman of the House Subcommittee on National Parks and Insular Affairs. Windswept ridges, protected valleys, and beaches offer nature's best on the city's doorstep. From the hillsides near the Golden Gate, you can enjoy magnificent views of the San Francisco harbor entrance.
Various organizations offer education programs with some also providing overnight accommodations.
At Fort Cronkhite are the California Marine Mammal Center, the Golden Gate Energy Center, and the Yosemite Institute Residential Environmental Center and Conference facility. Near Battery Alexander is the YMCA Point Bonita Outdoor and Conference Center. This narrow valley is entirely secluded from urban sounds and scenery. The tranquility of the forest of towering trees and canyon ferns is accessible to nearly everyone. Follow a gentle trail and enjoy the scenery at your own pace.