The former military airfield now sports a clean, smooth promenade with views of the Golden Gate, Alcatraz, and the North and East Bays.
It's the perfect spot for taking a walk or a bike ride
, or for bringing a picnic or tossing a football. Few locals haven't heard of Crissy Field–make it part of your weekend!
How many acres is Crissy Field?
Crissy Field's
100 acres
are bookended by two stunning picnic destinations, West Bluff.
Who owns Crissy Field?
The Parks Conservancy
managed the planning, design, and construction, as well as ongoing community engagement and volunteer habitat restoration efforts. Crissy Field opened to the public in May 2001, when at least 75,000 people attended the opening week celebrations that capped this post-to-park transformation.
Is parking free at Crissy Field?
Crissy Field Parking.
It's
free on weekdays, with a 3-hour limit between 9 am and 5 pm, but fees are enforced on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 5 pm
($1.20 per hour, $7 all day; machine accepts credit cards and coins).
Can you park overnight at Crissy Field?
You can park overnight but not throughout the day
.
How long is Crissy Field walk?
Try this
3.90 mile
, loop trail near San Francisco, California. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 21 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, fishing, and road biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
Are dogs allowed at Crissy Field?
Crissy Field is a convenient beach outing if you live in or are visiting San Francisco.
Dogs can swim in the water or run off-leash on the open fields
. The protected waters of the bay are a little safer for the dogs to swim in than the Ocean side and there is plenty to do in the area.
Who was Crissy Field named after?
Crissy Field, located in the Presidio of San Francisco, is named after
Major Dana H. Crissy
.
Why is it called Crissy Field?
Named
in honor of Major Dana Crissy
, Crissy Field was the military's first Air Coast Defense Station on the Pacific coast.
Where is Crissy Field Beach?
Crissy Field is a public recreation area on the northern shore of the San Francisco Peninsula in California, United States, located
just east of the Golden Gate Bridge
. It includes restored tidal marsh and beaches.
Who built the Presidio?
| Presidio of San Francisco | Built 1776 | Architect Spanish/Mexico/United States Army | Architectural style Spanish Colonial, Spanish Revival, Colonial Revival, Classical Revival | Website Presidio of San Francisco Presidio Trust |
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Are there bathrooms at Crissy Field?
Bathrooms.
Accessible restrooms can be found at East Beach, the Golden Gate Bridge Plaza and at the Crissy Field Warming Hut
.
Can you swim at Crissy Field?
Crissy Fields offer visitors a lovely place to walk, cycle (
there is a fully accessible trail) or swim
! Enjoy swimming or windsurfing at this beach on the Bay. With views of the Bay Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge, it makes a great day destination.
Is alcohol allowed at Crissy Field?
Crissy Field – San Francisco has an abundance of well manicured parks and Crissy Field is one of our finest: parking, beach access, dog friendly, picnic tables and barbecues, and
it's OK to have open containers of alcohol
.
How long does it take to walk across the Golden Gate Bridge?
How much time will it take? Walking across the Golden Gate Bridge at a steady pace will take you about
30 minutes
to walk the entire route. You will want to leave plenty of time, though, as the walk is usually slow and steady, so plan for it to take you at least 45 minutes each way.
Can I walk across the Golden Gate Bridge?
It's free to walk or bike across the Golden Gate Bridge
. The pedestrian walkway is the east sidewalk that runs along the east (bay) side of the bridge. Bikes ride on either side, according to the daily schedule.
Is Golden Gate Park free?
During the day, Golden Gate Park is free
. Special attractions, such as the museums require fees (including Japanese Tea Garden and Conservatory of Flowers).
How long is the Bay Area Ridge Trail?
The Bay Area Ridge Trail is a continuous
550-mile
multi-use loop that circles the highest and often most scenic points around San Francisco Bay. Currently, 340 miles of the loop is open to the public, including the 2.5-mile section that passes through the Presidio.
Where do you park when visiting the Golden Gate Bridge?
The best free Golden Gate Bridge parking:
Langdon road, Vista Point, Fort Baker and Crissy Field
(on weekdays). The most convenient Golden Gate Bridge parking: The Visitor's Center and East Battery lots.
Are dogs allowed at Golden Gate Park?
Dog Rules of Golden Gate Park: In large meadow areas, it is frowned upon and nearly restricted to have your dog roam about without a leash.
No dogs are allowed, leashed or unleashed, in the Big Rec area where athletic playing fields are located
. Know, too, that poison oak flourishes in some areas of the park.
Are dogs allowed in Golden Gate National Recreation Area?
GGNRA provides trails, beaches, and open spaces that are available for dog walking!
We are proud to be the only park in the National Park Service to designate particular areas for allowing responsible dog walking off-leash when under voice and sight control
.
