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San Francisco's one and only State Park
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Candlestick Programs and Events
Candlestick Programs and Events
From Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay, the East Bay Hills, and San Bruno Mountain all while relaxing in the peaceful scenery of the park itself. Its location on the western shoreline of the San Francisco Bay provides a variety of recreational opportunities including windsurfing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, picnicking, biking, and bird watching.Candlestick Point SRA was born through the efforts of San Francisco residents organizing for environmental justice in their community. In 1977, Candlestick Point became California’s first urban State Recreation Area, bringing state park values into the city and acting as a gateway for entry to other State Parks. Candlestick Point’s history - from historic wetlands, to landfill, to landscaped park - demonstrates some of the ways in which people can dramatically alter their landscape, and the interplay of natural and built systems within California’s history.
Volunteer at Candlestick on the 1st Saturday of each month with the California State Parks Foundation
Volunteer at Candlestick on the 1st Saturday of each month with the California State Parks Foundation
Celebrate Earth Day by planting native species at Candlestick!
Celebrate Earth Day by planting native species at Candlestick!
Offering panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay, Candlestick Point State Recreation Area is the first park developed to bring state park values into the urban setting and offers various recreational opportunities for visitors. Rabbits, hawks, brown pelicans, and other native wildlife call this place home. During World War II, the United States Navy filled the tidelands to create the nearby Naval Shipyard. Today, the park sits on part of this former landfill and demonstrates how major land changes affect ecologically sensitive areas.
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Birding at Candlestick Point
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Literacy for Environmental Justice | Local Plants. Local People.
Literacy for Environmental Justice | Local Plants. Local People.
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