What’s in a name - and who has walked here before us? Lovers Lane is San Francisco’s oldest footpath and is located in the Presidio, a national park site with forests, hiking trails, and more. When the Presidio was a military post, Lovers Lane was a shortcut for soldiers hurrying to meet their sweethearts in other parts of San Francisco. Today, that same walkway connects us to something just as meaningful: the past, the landscape, and the ongoing restoration that keeps this park thriving. See fo

Discover the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers, who served with distinction and became some of America’s first national park rangers. Learn about their history, including their time at the Presidio, and honor the 460 Buffalo Soldiers laid to rest at San Francisco National Cemetery. | Presidio of San Francisco