Embedded in one of the country’s most visited and influential national parks, the Institute operates as an innovation lab, generating knowledge and incubating practical solutions. Working at the intersection of park lands and social good, our work provides the know-how for park leaders and their partners to be part of the solution to complex social challenges, from healthcare to community inequities.

Since many of our most promising ideas come from the innovative programming happening within our Golden Gate National Parks, we’re uniquely qualified to help other parks see new opportunities and apply best practices. Critical to everything we do is our ability to share and scale with all levels, from local communities to national policy makers, building momentum so that promising ideas become common practice.