Kate L.
10/18/2025
The Alcatraz gardens are so beautiful. They are a peaceful pause in an action packed day seeing the sights of San Francisco. Do not miss this often overlooked part of a visit to Alcatraz. Thank...
Historic Gardens of Alcatraz Project
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San Francisco, CA 94102
The Historic Gardens of Alcatraz Project is a collaborative effort between the Garden Conservancy, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, and the National Park Service to restore and maintain the gardens that were once an integral part of life on Alcatraz Island. These gardens, created by officers, families, and prisoners, showcase the resilience of plants in a harsh environment and highlight the ecological benefits and aesthetic possibilities of sustainable gardening.
Through the Alcatraz Historic Gardens Project, visitors can explore an island alive with vibrant plants collected from around the world, both from the past and newly introduced. The project not only preserves and rebuilds the gardens, but also interprets their history, horticulture, and cultural significance, offering a unique and inspiring experience for all who visit.
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Dore K.
12/13/2025
Avoid! The island was completely under construction, they count on reviews to tell you about what you can do, but they do not guarantee it with vague language. I purchased a ticket stating "the...
Rachel C.
11/11/2007
IT IS NOT JUST ABOUT THE PRISON. It is about the life on that ROCK. What did the employees and inmates do to make it more "livable?" Come see . . . . . THE SOFTER SIDE OF "THE ROCK." This is...
Teresa L.
5/11/2013
The audio tour through Alcatraz provides a glimpse into the daily lives of the families living on the island, but you don't see the residential facet of Alcatraz until you see the gardens they...
Zann G.
11/27/2008
This is such an amazing project! I'm so thrilled to be one of the volunteers who gets to go out there on a regular basis for gardening. Most people don't even know the gardens exist. Some of the...
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