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Harper Quinn is an SF News Today staff byline covering parks, recreation and public lands. This profile collects reporting on access, stewardship, programming and neighborhood use of open space.
Events · Baker Beach
A free Sept. 24 volunteer event at Battery Chamberlin lets participants help maintain the 1904 fortification, then learn to load and raise its historic disappearing-gun mechanism.
Events · Corona Heights
The Corona Heights museum opens on a normally closed Sunday for free climbing, skateboarding, archery, crafts, live music and a new Josephine Randall history exhibit.
Events · Bernal Heights
Fiesta on the Hill runs 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sept. 20 in Bernal Heights. Cortland closes 6 a.m.–7 p.m., and the 24 Divisadero reroutes for most of the day.
Events · Presidio
The Presidio marks the exact 250th anniversary of El Presidio de San Francisco on Sept. 17, with free afternoon programs and an evening film premiere.
Events · Muir Woods
Muir Woods waives its normal $15 entrance fee for eligible U.S. citizens and residents Sept. 17, but advance parking reservations are still required and standard parking costs $10.
Events · Presidio
San Francisco Amateur Astronomers will set up telescopes at Presidio Tunnel Tops for a free two-hour public Moon-viewing night on Sept. 19.
Events · Candlestick Point
San Francisco’s free Kite by the Bay returns to Candlestick Point on Sept. 12 with kite flying, kayaking, fishing lessons and family activities. Here’s what to know before you go.
Guide · Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach fire season is in effect through Oct. 31. Fires are allowed only in 16 designated rings, must be out by 9:30 p.m., and are barred on Spare the Air days.
Guide · China Beach
China Beach remains open, but NPS says SFPUC utility construction will cause parking restrictions, lane closures and access controls along Sea Cliff Avenue.