National Park Name Sought for Golden Gate

The sweeping expanse that includes parts of the San Francisco waterfront, Marin Headlands and iconic sites such as Alcatraz Island and Muir Woods would be renamed the Golden Gate National Parks, under a bill by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The legislation would slap a new moniker on the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, officially making it the 59th national park. The designation wouldn't change much from an operational standpoint but carries prestige that many feel the park deserves. It may also help to attract donations and volunteers, said longtime park supporter Amy Meyer, who brought the idea to Pelosi.