Presidio Tunnel Tops
MY PARK MOMENT PHOTO SHOW Now Open
Some of the 400 winning My Park Moment shots are images you can return to view virtually online.
My Park Moment in the Presidio expresses the joy of a child skipping through the waves on Baker Beach, the serene beauty of orchids in bloom, and a gathering of friends who, for the first time in months, embrace. Observing a girl hidden among the tall grass, it’s easy to forget a dynamic city buzzes no more than one mile away. These scenes capture the magic of the Presidio, a national park unlike any other in America.
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Opens September 1, 2021
The free My Park Moment photo show is hosted in the Presidio, a national park site next to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
You can start your experience at any of the four outdoor sites, pick up a map, and then walk, bike, or drive between each of the show’s locations. The total walking distance for the entire show is approximately two miles, with a walking time of approximately one hour.
Main Post West
Located near the Presidio Visitor Center, this location features Community Snapshots showcasing exploration and adventure, as well as Visual Story winner Marissa Leshnov.
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ABOUT THE MY PARK MOMENT PHOTO SHOW
The free My Park Moment photo show celebrates people loving their favorite parks. A panel of creators and community leaders selected over 400 winning shots from 7,000 photo submissions sent in from across the country. Taken by everyday parkgoers, teenagers, and professional photographers, the photos capture the beauty and joy of the great outdoors.
The My Park Moment photo show is displayed in four outdoor locations in the Presidio. You can enjoy it in two ways: come visit the show in the Presidio or experience it virtually online.
Come now to get inspired and then return to make your own park memories at the new Presidio Tunnel Tops when it opens in spring 2022.
LOCATION 1: Main Post West
Where: Near the Presidio Visitor Center at the Main Parade Lawn.
What: Community Snapshots showcasing exploration and adventure, as well as Visual Story winner Marissa Leshnov.
Paid Parking: There are several nearby lots; ADA parking is available.
Transit: Take the free PresidiGo Downtown Shuttle to the park (see schedule and map). Muni 41 and 45 stop just outside the Presidio at the Lombard Gate (0.7 mile, 15-minute walk to the photo show).
LOCATION 2: Main Post East
Where: Presidio YMCA Parking Lot, 63 Funston Avenue.
What: Community Snapshots showcasing play, joy, and fun, as well as Visual Story winner Sheilby Macena.
Paid Parking: Several nearby lots; ADA parking available.
Transit: Take the free PresidiGo Downtown Shuttle to the park (see schedule and map). Muni 41 and 45 stop just outside the Presidio at the Lombard Gate (0.6 mile 12-minute walk to the photo show).
LOCATION 3: Crissy Field East
Where: Near the East Beach at the East Mason Parking Lot.
What: Community Snapshots showcasing wonder, tranquility, healing, inspiration, and calm; Visual Story winner Yuxing Liu.
Paid Parking: on site; ADA parking available.
Transit: Take the free PresidiGo Downtown Shuttle to the park (see schedule and map). Muni 30 stop just across the street.
LOCATION 4: Crissy Field West
Where: Sports Basement Parking Lot at Crissy Field, 610 Mason Street.
What: Youth Pavillion; Visual Story winner Francess Santos.
Paid Parking: on site; ADA parking available.
Transit: Take the free PresidiGo Downtown Shuttle to the park (see schedule and map). Muni 30 stop just across the street.
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Main Post East
Located near the Presidio YMCA, this location features Community Snapshots showcasing play, joy, and fun, as well as Visual Story winner Sheilby Macena.
Crissy Field East
Located near East Beach, this location features Community Snapshots showcasing wonder, tranquility, healing, inspiration, and calm, as well as Visual Story winner Yuxing Liu.
Crissy Field West
Located in the Sports Basement parking lot, this location features the Youth Pavillion, as well as Visual Story winner Francess Santos.
Monetta White
Executive Director, Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD)
Monetta White, a native San Franciscan, is a community advocate and champion of preserving African American culture. With a background in civic engagement, production, and entrepreneurship, and over 20 years of development experience in public programs and local business, White has collaborated with hundreds of non-profits, donors, corporations, and creators. As Executive Director MoAD, she has created alliances with the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, the Nelson Mandela Foundation, the Perez Art Museum of Miami, and the African American Art and Cultural Complex.
Bruce Getty
Photographer/Business Owner, Getty Photography
Bruce Getty is a renowned landscape photographer from the Bay Area. He’s given photography workshops across the United States and has been in business for over 20 years. Through his time in the industry, he’s worked with over 600 clients, shot photography in over 10 countries, and hosted four international workshops in various locations such as Dubai, Canada, Australia, and Patagonia. His passion is sharing the love of the outdoors and benefits that nature can bring through landscape photography. He hopes to inspire others to travel and experience nature through his photographs of the world.
Sean Uyehara
Director of Programs, Headlands Center for the Arts
Sean Uyehara is Director of Programs at Headlands Center for the Arts, where he oversees the organization's mission-based activities. Prior to joining Headlands, was a programmer at SFFILM, where he developed cross-disciplinary exhibitions, performances, and screenings. He has a PhD in Cinema-Television, Critical Studies from the University of Southern California where he focused his studies on the concept of the virtual.
Isaac Haney-Owens
Artist, Creativity Explored
Isaac Haney-Owens has been taking pictures since early childhood. He used a film camera for his first photographic practices but has since switched to a digital format because he enjoys the immediacy. One of his projects involves recreating vintage signs as miniature dioramas. He curated his first exhibition at the Creativity Explored (CE) gallery in summer 2019, entitled Cityscape. He was among the first artists to participate in CE's Artist Internship program, where he created content for their social media channels. See his posts on Instagram at hashtag #IsaacTheIntern.
Ben Moon
Art Director,
Instagram/Moon Collective
Ben is a visual designer and art director born and raised in the Bay Area.
Jackie von Treskow
Public Art Project Manager,
San Francisco Arts Commission
Jackie von Treskow is an Oakland-based Public Art Administrator with more than a decade of experience implementing innovative, site-responsive projects in the public realm. As a Project Manager for the San Francisco Arts Commission’s Public Art Program and Civic Art Collection, von Treskow currently oversees an average of fifteen to twenty permanently sited public art projects each year, working closely with partner agencies and community stakeholders citywide.
Jacqueline Bates
Photography Director, California Sunday Magazine and Pop-Up Magazine
Jacqueline Bates is Photography Director of The California Sunday Magazine, which won the National Magazine Award for excellence in photography in 2016 and 2017, and Pop-Up Magazine. Previously, she was senior photo editor of W Magazine and worked in the photo departments of ELLE, Interview, and Wired. Bates holds an MFA in photography from the School of Visual Arts, and her work has been exhibited internationally.
Nicole Frugé
Director of Visuals,
San Francisco Chronicle
At the San Francisco Chronicle, Nicole Frugé leads one of the most diverse metro photo staffs in the nation. She was named the Jim Gordon Photo Editor of the Year in 2019, Photo Editor of the Year in 2018, and the Chronicle's photo editors were twice named the Picture Editing Team of the Year by the National Press Photographers Association’s Best of Photojournalism contest. She spent ten years as a staff photographer in Texas and Florida. She covered the Iraq war, Hurricane Katrina, and social and environmental issues for the San Antonio Express-News.
Sergio De La Torre
Associate Professor,
University of San Francisco
Sergio De La Torre has worked with and documented the multiple ways in which citizens reinvent themselves in the city they inhabit. These works have appeared in the 10th Istanbul Biennial; Bienal Barro de America; Cleveland Performance Art Festival; Atelier Frankfurt; Centro Cultural Tijuana; YBCA; TRIBECA Film Festival; and El Festival Internacional de Cine de Morelia. Sergio De La Torre is an Associate Professor at the University of San Francisco Art and Architecture Department.
Moanalani Jeffrey
Principal, Agency Moanalani Jeffrey
Before building a successful photography agency in 2010, Moanalani Jeffrey spent six years in advertising, sales, and marketing, representing clients for broadcast giants CBS and iHeartMedia. Today, her fresh approach and trusted execution have earned a roster of clients from luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Cartier to celebrities, non-profits, and dignitaries, including sitting presidents and political figures.
The Selection Committee is made up of people from a broad range of art backgrounds across the Bay Area. They worked together to select over 400 images displayed in the My Park Moment photo show. We are grateful for their support!
There are several ways to support the Presidio. A Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy memberships provides a great way to give back and preserve the Golden Gate National Parks. Memberships comes in many forms, including individual gifts, workplace giving, tributes and memorial gifts. You can also volunteer. Parks Conservancy members are also invited to participate in their monthly Member Hiking + Event Series, as well as other fun community events.
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MY PARK MOMENT PHOTO SHOW FAQS
When is the photo show open?
My photo is featured in the show. How do I know where it is?
Are there guided tours?
Is there accessible parking?
Are there bike racks nearby?
How far apart are the four photo locations?
Can I rent a bike in the Presidio?
Can I bring my dog?
Can I buy food at the photo show?
The My Park Moment Photo Show is free. No tickets or reservations are needed.
The photo show opens September 1, 2021, and will run for one year. It is on view outdoors seven days a week.
See a list of where photos are located.
Docents and youth ambassadors will be on hand at all four locations during select hours to answer your questions.
Yes, there is ADA parking near each of the four locations.
Yes. You can find one using this map.
The total walking distance for the entire show is approximately two miles, with a walking time of approximately one hour.
Bay Wheels dockless electric bicycles are available to rent in the Presidio (learn about Bay Wheels). Classic and electric bicycles are also available to rent at Sports Basement in the Presidio (learn more).
Yes, well behaved pets on leash are welcome.
There are several places to eat in the Presidio (see a list of restaurants). You are also welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy at one of many sites around the Presidio (see picnic sites).
about the presidio
Americans are traveling to national parks in record numbers this year, flying and driving long distances to access natural beauty and open space. No need to log all those hours in a car or plane if you live in the Bay Area, however – the Presidio, a national park site located in the heart of San Francisco, is practically around the corner. Unlike most urban national parks or historical landmarks, like Ellis Island, the Presidio of San Francisco offers 2.4-square miles of trails, vista points, and – coming in 2022 – the Presidio Tunnel Tops, new parklands that connect the Presidio’s Main Post to Crissy Field.
The My Park Moment photo contest invited amateur and professional photographers to capture scenes in parks from around the country. Images from the My Park Moment photo show will inspire you to plan a visit for a stroll on the Battery-to-Bluffs Trail or another trail within the park’s 24-miles of trails, to dig your toes into the sand at Baker Beach, run through the grass at Crissy Field, or look for birds, butterflies, and other wildlife at El Polin Spring, the fresh water source for the area's indigenous people.
The Presidio’s historic locations are here to welcome visitors, from the highly acclaimed Presidio Golf Course to Fort Point National Historic Site, the interactive military museum that dates back to the Gold Rush in 1853. In spring 2022, Presidio Tunnel Tops promises to inspire multigenerational visitors for decades to come. You’ll arrive at Presidio Plaza, a gathering spot located a few steps away from the Transit Center and Presidio Visitor Center. Friends will gather at the Campfire Circle, an ideal location to enjoy a Park Ranger-led discussion. Visitors will explore the Cliff Walk above Crissy Field, and experience breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the City’s skyline from several overlooks.
The Picnic Place, the Meadows, and the Presidio Steps provide ideal locations for a casual lunch or an evening concert. Families will experience the Outpost, an outdoor play center that features a variety of natural structures to climb, play hide and seek, and invent new games while learning about the ecology of the region. The Field Station is designed to enhance the outside world through art and science and the Crissy Field Center will further this education, offering environmental classes, camps, and field trips for youth.
National parks are considered “America’s Best Idea” for good reason – they’re preserved spaces that provide a variety of opportunities for everyone to explore and learn more about the outside world. San Francisco is one of the few cities in America and the world to offer a national park within its city limits. With a cross-section of trails to explore, and with it’s ocean views and beautiful beaches, restaurants, lodging, and other amenities, the Presidio remains one of the Bay Area’s great success stories. Visit the Presidio website to plan your adventure into the wild at the edges of the City.
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The Presidio is much more than a national park site – it’s a destination that’s alive with towering trees, wide sandy beaches, and hundreds of iconic locations waiting to be explored. It’s also a thriving local community and a city within a city where people live and with businesses where people work. The park's funding model depends on these businesses for revenue to maintain the trails, picnic areas, and buildings. When you enjoy brunch at the Presidio Social Club Exchange, share curly fries and a lane at the Presidio Bowl, or try a local craft beer at Sessions at the Presidio, you contribute directly to the Presidio’s upkeep.
The Presidio has served as a critical island of refuge for visitors over the past 18 months. The Partnership for the Presidio will continue to maintain a safe and peaceful environment of natural beauty as our public health guidelines continue to evolve. The Partnership for the Presidio is made up of: Presidio Trust, National Park Service, and Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Working together, the Partnership for the Presidio has converted the former military base into a nationally recognized urban playscape, a transition that has served as a model for numerous other similar projects across the United States.
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Main Post East
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PresidiGo Shuttle
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Top Attractions
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Activity Guides
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Presidio Golf Course
Presidio Golf Course
Warming Hut Park Store
Warming Hut Park Store
Walt Disney Family Museum and Café
Walt Disney Family Museum and Café
Presidio Bowl and Grill
Presidio Bowl and Grill
Planet Granite
Planet Granite
House of Air and Café
House of Air and Café
Presidio Theatre
Presidio Theatre
La Petite Baleen
La Petite Baleen
Batter's Box SF
Batter's Box SF
SenSpa
SenSpa
Sports Basement
Sports Basement
Roaring Mouse Cycles
Roaring Mouse Cycles
Presidio Community YMCA
Presidio Community YMCA
A Body of Work Studio
A Body of Work Studio
Baptiste Yoga San Francisco
Baptiste Yoga San Francisco
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Image credit: Marissa Leshnov
Image credit: Sheilby Macena
Image credit: Yuxing Liu
Image credit: Francess Santos
Enjoy the My Park Moment photo show from anywhere! The photos are organized below by location.
The Virtual Photo Show
The Virtual Experience
Click on locations to explore
Presidio Bowl and Grill
Presidio Social Club Exchange
PresidiGo Shuttle
All Presidio Businesses
Image credit: Marissa Leshnov
Image credit: Elissa Pham
Image credit: Sharaya Souza
Image credit: Diana Morales
Image credit: Francess Santos
Image credit: Yiqian Barba
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Monetta White
Executive Director, Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD)
Monetta White, a native San Franciscan, is a community advocate and champion of preserving African American culture. With a background in civic engagement, production, and entrepreneurship, and over 20 years of development experience in public programs and local business, White has collaborated with hundreds of non-profits, donors, corporations, and creators. As Executive Director MoAD, she has created alliances with the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, the Nelson Mandela Foundation, the Perez Art Museum of Miami, and the African American Art and Cultural Complex.
Isaac Haney-Owens
Artist, Creativity Explored
Isaac Haney-Owens has been taking pictures since early childhood. He used a film camera for his first photographic practices but has since switched to a digital format because he enjoys the immediacy. One of his projects involves recreating vintage signs as miniature dioramas. He curated his first exhibition at the Creativity Explored (CE) gallery in summer 2019, entitled Cityscape. He was among the first artists to participate in CE's Artist Internship program, where he created content for their social media channels. See his posts on Instagram at hashtag #IsaacTheIntern.
Sean Uyehara
Director of Programs, Headlands Center for the Arts
Sean Uyehara is Director of Programs at Headlands Center for the Arts, where he oversees the organization's mission-based activities. Prior to joining Headlands, was a programmer at SFFILM, where he developed cross-disciplinary exhibitions, performances, and screenings. He has a PhD in Cinema-Television, Critical Studies from the University of Southern California where he focused his studies on the concept of the virtual.
Bruce Getty
Photographer/Business Owner, Getty Photography
Bruce Getty is a renowned landscape photographer from the Bay Area. He’s given photography workshops across the United States and has been in business for over 20 years. Through his time in the industry, he’s worked with over 600 clients, shot photography in over 10 countries, and hosted four international workshops in various locations such as Dubai, Canada, Australia, and Patagonia. His passion is sharing the love of the outdoors and benefits that nature can bring through landscape photography. He hopes to inspire others to travel and experience nature through his photographs of the world.
Jacqueline Bates
Photography Director, California Sunday Magazine and Pop-Up Magazine
Jacqueline Bates is Photography Director of The California Sunday Magazine, which won the National Magazine Award for excellence in photography in 2016 and 2017, and Pop-Up Magazine. Previously, she was senior photo editor of W Magazine and worked in the photo departments of ELLE, Interview, and Wired. Bates holds an MFA in photography from the School of Visual Arts, and her work has been exhibited internationally.
Jackie von Treskow
Public Art Project Manager,
San Francisco Arts Commission
Jackie von Treskow is an Oakland-based Public Art Administrator with more than a decade of experience implementing innovative, site-responsive projects in the public realm. As a Project Manager for the San Francisco Arts Commission’s Public Art Program and Civic Art Collection, von Treskow currently oversees an average of fifteen to twenty permanently sited public art projects each year, working closely with partner agencies and community stakeholders citywide.
Ben Moon
Art Director,
Instagram/Moon Collective
Ben is a visual designer and art director born and raised in the Bay Area.
Moanalani Jeffrey
Principal, Agency Moanalani Jeffrey
Before building a successful photography agency in 2010, Moanalani Jeffrey spent six years in advertising, sales, and marketing, representing clients for broadcast giants CBS and iHeartMedia. Today, her fresh approach and trusted execution have earned a roster of clients from luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Cartier to celebrities, non-profits, and dignitaries, including sitting presidents and political figures.
Sergio De La Torre
Associate Professor,
University of San Francisco
Sergio De La Torre has worked with and documented the multiple ways in which citizens reinvent themselves in the city they inhabit. These works have appeared in the 10th Istanbul Biennial; Bienal Barro de America; Cleveland Performance Art Festival; Atelier Frankfurt; Centro Cultural Tijuana; YBCA; TRIBECA Film Festival; and El Festival Internacional de Cine de Morelia. Sergio De La Torre is an Associate Professor at the University of San Francisco Art and Architecture Department.
Nicole Frugé
Director of Visuals,
San Francisco Chronicle
At the San Francisco Chronicle, Nicole Frugé leads one of the most diverse metro photo staffs in the nation. She was named the Jim Gordon Photo Editor of the Year in 2019, Photo Editor of the Year in 2018, and the Chronicle's photo editors were twice named the Picture Editing Team of the Year by the National Press Photographers Association’s Best of Photojournalism contest. She spent ten years as a staff photographer in Texas and Florida. She covered the Iraq war, Hurricane Katrina, and social and environmental issues for the San Antonio Express-News.
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