Places to explore in the Presidio:
Ohlone Meadow, Crissy Field
El Polín Spring
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The Ohlone Meadow is located near
the Warming Hut on the West side. It is difficult to reach via MUNI but there is plenty of paid parking nearby. *El Polín Spring is located inside the park. It can be easily accessed (0.1 mile) from Inspiration Point Overlook or by following the Ecology Trail
from the Main Post (0.6 mile). *El Polín Spring can be visited as a self guided tour or through the Tennessee Hollow Watershed Trekkers Field Trip (Grades 3-5) offered by the Presidio Trust. *Picnic tables are available near the spring though much of the area is protected. *If bringing children, know that this is a popular dog walking area. Dogs are on and off leash. There is 4 hour free parking at Inspiration Point and a few free 2 hour spots at corner of Hardie and Funston. There is also paid permit parking. |
They also offer Kids On Trails guides for exploration with children.
Also check their calendar for individual events that explore the area and archaeology..
revised 10-17-15