Crissy Field's Fun Facts
San Francisco, California
On Crissy Field's 10th anniversary, the iconic San francisco landmark by a total 10 million visitors to date... 1 million visitors per year! Here are some other facts about Crissy Field:
- Crissy Field began as a marsh and seasonal home of Ohlone Indians, and later hosted Spanish and Mexican ships, a Grand Prix raceway, an historic army airfield, and a U.S. Coast Guard station.
- Of the TOTAL project costs $34.4 million was raised by the community and 92% of the donations were $100 or less.
- 3,000 volunteers worked on the restoration planting of the Crissy Field dunes from 1998 - 2001.
- 100,000 native plants planted, of 73 native species.
- 70 acres of asphalt were removed.
- 87,000 tons of hazardous material removed.
- 230,000 cubic yards of soil excavated to create tidal marsh.
- Dedication was May 6, 2001, attended by 75,000 people.
We invite you to explore the history, vision, transformation and legacy of Crissy Field:
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- Crissy Field began as a marsh and seasonal home of Ohlone Indians, and later hosted Spanish and Mexican ships, a Grand Prix raceway, an historic army airfield, and a U.S. Coast Guard station.
- Of the TOTAL project costs $34.4 million was raised by the community and 92% of the donations were $100 or less.
- 3,000 volunteers worked on the restoration planting of the Crissy Field dunes from 1998 - 2001.
- 100,000 native plants planted, of 73 native species.
- 70 acres of asphalt were removed.
- 87,000 tons of hazardous material removed.
- 230,000 cubic yards of soil excavated to create tidal marsh.
- Dedication was May 6, 2001, attended by 75,000 people.
We invite you to explore the history, vision, transformation and legacy of Crissy Field:
Crissy Field 10th Anniversary
Crissy Field History
Crissy Field Public Process
Crissy Field Design
Crissy Field Construction Documents
Crissy Field Construction
Crissy Field Transformation
Crissy Field Quotes
Crissy Field Fun Facts
Crissy Field News