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Crissy Field, a former U.S. Army airfield, used to support the coast defense of San Francisco Bay.

The transformation of Crissy Field from a former military base with just 30 acres of usable space to a 100-acre urban national park showcases more than a stunning vista of the Golden Gate Bridge.

At its heart, the Crissy Field story is about a community coming together to create a park for all people.

From the beginning, the Haas, Jr. Fund worked with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and others to engage community residents from diverse backgrounds in the design of a park for all people to use and enjoy.

When construction teams unearthed American Indian artifacts, the National Park Service and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy worked closely with the Ohlone people to rebury the items and create interpretive displays for visitors.

The Crissy Field Center offers a wide variety of educational programs and amenities to help people from throughout the Bay Area connect to the park.

Since it opened in May 2001, the Center has served more than 400,000 people through school field trips, public workshops, after school programs, summer camps, and more.

With 1 million visitors every year, Crissy Field now attracts more people than any other park in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The park includes hiking trails, picnic areas and native wetland habitat for wildlife.

In 20 years, Crissy Field has become a refuge not just for egrets and blue herons and other wildlife, but also for millions of Bay Area residents looking for a beautiful place.

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Crissy Field: From Airfield to Urban Park

At its heart, the Crissy Field story is about a community coming together to create a park for all people.

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