Bring Your Own

In 2023, the Presidio, a spectacular National Park located in San Francisco, embarked on a campaign to increase visitation from Bay Area residents—in particular those residents who have never visited and who have been an historically underrepresented presence in national parks. The objective was to promote a sense of belonging, delivering on the Park mission to provide national park experiences for all.

To ensure that our campaign would effectively challenge dated perceptions and better reflect the diversity of people and interests within our communities, we engaged community partners and leaders, an outdoor equity consultant, and stakeholders of the Park. At the end of our discovery process, we decided to strategically “flip the script” on traditional National Park messaging and put the emphasis on what our unique visitors contribute to the park experience, rather than focusing solely on the benefits of the park itself.

The resulting campaign showcased the visitors as much as the natural environment, driven by the inclusive invitation to “Bring Your Own” personality, culture, and interests to the Park.