Government shutdown: List of what Bay Area national parks, tourist attractions are open and closed

"Wednesday, October 1, 2025 3:37PM Tourist attractions like Alcatraz, Muir Woods National Monument, and SF Fleet Week will be impacted by the government shutdown. Here's what we know. SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The U.S. government is shut down Wednesday after Congress failed to reach an agreement on a spending bill by the midnight deadline. The shutdown is having a big impact on national parks and more in the Bay Area."

"Muir Woods National Monument: CLOSED Fort Point National Historic Site:Parking lot CLOSEDInterior CLOSEDLong Avenue and Marine Drive CLOSED Restrooms OPEN San Francisco County Alcatraz Island: Temporarily CLOSED on October 1, but reopening for its regular schedule on October 2 with all facilities OPEN Fort Mason:Park headquarters CLOSEDRestrooms OPENUpper Fort Mason parking lots OPEN Lower Fort Mason (near Fort Mason Center for the Arts) OPEN China Beach: CLOSED"

The U.S. government shutdown began after Congress failed to pass a spending bill by the midnight deadline, triggering closures and limited operations across Bay Area federal sites. Numerous National Park Service sites and historic locations are closed or operating with restricted services, including Muir Woods, Fort Point, and temporary closure of Alcatraz on October 1 with a planned reopening on October 2. Some facilities and restrooms managed by nonfederal partners remain open, while several parking lots and visitor centers are closed. SF Fleet Week military events and other federally supported activities face uncertainty during the shutdown.

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