As of Wednesday, Nov. 21, Golden Gate National Recreation Area (including Alcatraz Island, Fort Point National Historic Site, and Muir Woods National Monument) will resume visitor services. Since Friday, Nov. 16, the San Francisco Bay Area has experienced unhealthy air quality as a result of California fires. We anticipate continued visitor services for Friday, Nov. 23, and through the holiday weekend, provided air quality conditions remain healthy. Said park Communications Director Charlie Strickfaden, "We thank the public for their patience and understanding while we implemented safety precautions for visitors and staff over the last week."
Park Traveler Alert for Inclement Weather
Visitors to the area are encouraged to monitor weather forecasts and use caution during travel to park sites. Heavy rain is forecast in the San Francisco Bay Area this week. Extreme weather events following many months of dry weather can cause slick roads and potential mudslides.
Thanksgiving Holiday Park Schedule
As a reminder, some of our park sites will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.
Sites Closed on Thursday, November 22:
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Alcatraz Island
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Fort Point National Historic Site (closed Thursday and Friday)
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Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center
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Lands End Lookout
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Marin Headlands Visitor Center
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Presidio San Francisco Visitor Center
Tags: safety
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
