Candlestick Point SRA Free Programs

Thanks to generous support from our partners Parks California and the California State Parks Foundation, Candlestick Point State Recreation Area is able to provide all of our programming free of charge. We provide the necessary equipment. Please register ahead of time by visiting the page listed below each program description.

January 2026

woman building picnic tables
VOLUNTEER WORK DAY
SAT JAN 03 | 10 AM - 12 PM

Help staff build new redwood picnic tables. All equipment will be provided.
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boys with fishing poles


BEGINNER FISHING
SAT JAN 10 | 12 - 2 PM

Learn how to fish at Candlestick's fishing pier. All equipment will be provided. Ages 7+ 
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people with binoculars


INTRO TO BIRDING
SAT JAN 24 | 1 - 2:30 PM

Discover how to identify water birds by appearance, behavior, and habitat. Binoculars will be provided. 
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