Golden Gate National Recreation Area's mission is to preserve and enhance the natural environment and cultural resources of the coastal lands north and south of the Golden Gate for the inspiration, education, and recreation of people today, and for future generations. In the spirit of bringing national parks to the people, we reach out to the diverse urban community, bringing the richness and breadth of the national park experience to all including those who may never have the opportunity to visit other national parks. We also work to protect the integrity of our park's fragile resources in the challenging context of an urban setting. And, we are committed to forging partnerships with the community to strengthen the park's relevance to our metropolitan neighbors and to engage the public in stewardship of the park's history and ecology.