My visit to Fort Funston
Growing up in San Francisco Fort Funston has loomed over the city my whole life. So when I say I’ve never actually been in the park means it I’ve taken it for granted. Everyone in my family has walked our dog in the park and I thought it was about time I did too. On a sunny afternoon I ventured with my roommate and my dog into the sand dunes of Fort Funston. The first thing I notice as I drove in was the hang gliders off the coastal parking lot flying in the wind. These people were enjoying the sun in the air while dozens of dogs and their owners walked through the trees. Continuing to walk I enjoyed the old cement relics of some forgot infrastructure. The view of the city and surrounding beaches made this trip complete. Fort Funston seems to be one of the last refuges in the urban setting where the city’s dog walkers can walk their dogs in a safe environment and breathe some fresh air. #SFSU
Sincerely,
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
This recreation area encompasses more than two dozen natural, historic and cultural sites in and around the city of San Francisco. Experience the isolation of Alcatraz, America’s first “supermax” prison. Stroll beneath towering trees in Muir Woods. Walk on the beach at the Marin Headlands. Scan the horizon from the 150-year-old Point Bonita Lighthouse. Tour half a dozen operational and shuttered military facilities, including an active missile site. Hike miles of trails and enjoy unforgettable ocean views.
State(s): California
Established: 1972
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