Field guide
Crissy Field parking and trail information for runners
Plan a run or hike at Crissy Field in San Francisco. Get official information on the easy, mile-long trail, free and paid parking, and restrooms.
Crissy Field is a 100-acre recreation area located on the San Francisco Bay shoreline at the Golden Gate. The area is a restored U.S. Army airfield and includes beaches, picnic areas, and open spaces.
This guide provides practical details for runners and hikers based on official information. It covers the main trail, parking options, public transportation, and available facilities.
Official facts at a glance
- Type of place
- Recreation central
- Size and history
- 100 acres, restored from former U.S. Army airfield
- Location description
- Next to Presidio’s San Francisco Bay shoreline, right at the Golden Gate
- City and State
- San Francisco, CA
- Golden Gate Promenade/San Francisco Bay Trail stroll length
- Just over a mile
- Golden Gate Promenade/Bay Trail surface
- Easiest place to walk or roll
- Trail difficulty
- Easy trails
- East Beach parking
- Free parking lot
- West Bluff Picnic Area parking
- Paid parking lot
- Street parking
- Paid street parking along Mason Street
- Muni bus access
- Muni Route 30 Stockton, Muni Route 28 19th Avenue
- Shuttle access
- Presidio GO Shuttle
- Restrooms
- Accessible restrooms available
- Key features
- Beaches, picnic areas, easy trails, wild open spaces
Sources: Crissy Field Region (presidio.gov), Crissy Field East Beach (presidio.gov). Official pages, checked Oct 21, 2026.
The Golden Gate Promenade trail
The main trail at Crissy Field is the Golden Gate Promenade, which is part of the San Francisco Bay Trail. The route is described as an easy trail for activity.
The path is just over a mile long. Its surface is considered one of the easiest places to walk or roll in the area, making it suitable for a steady run or walk.
Parking at Crissy Field
Several parking options are available. There is a free parking lot located at East Beach.
Paid parking is available in the lot at the West Bluff Picnic Area. There is also paid street parking along Mason Street.
Public transit and facilities
Crissy Field is accessible by public transportation. Muni bus routes that serve the area include the 30 Stockton and the 28 19th Avenue. The Presidio GO Shuttle also provides access.
For visitor convenience, accessible restrooms are available on site.
Before you go
- Decide between free parking at East Beach or the paid parking options.
- Check current schedules for Muni bus routes 30 and 28.
- Verify the route and operating status of the Presidio GO Shuttle.
- The main trail is an easy surface suitable for running or walking.
- Accessible restrooms are available on site.
Nearby options: running and active spots in San Francisco. All cities: City running and hiking guides.