Outpost Meadow Picnic Area
Enjoy a picnic with the family next to the Outpost nature playground.
Outpost Meadow Opens to the Public on Thursday, July 17!
Outpost Meadow opens to all on Thursday, July 17!
Created as an extension of the Outpost nature playground and Field Station, Outpost Meadow provides more of what families have told us they need: space to gather, rest, and enjoy a meal.
The 1.5-acre site includes wheelchair accessible picnic tables, barbeque grills, stroller and bike parking, water fountains, a large lawn surrounded by gardens, and easy access to Presidio Pop Up food trucks. And it’s all against a Golden Gate Bridge backdrop!
Note: Picnic tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis through October. A reservation system for some tables will be rolled out in fall 2025.
Why We Love Outpost Meadow
Jump and climb at the Outpost playground and then take a break at this beautiful gathering space. There is plenty of stroller parking!
Accessibility at Outpost Meadow
More than half the picnic tables at Outpost Meadow are accessible with companion seating. Paths and paved surfaces are accessible. Accessible parking and drinking fountains are nearby.
Insider Tip
All picnic tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis through October 2025. A reservation system (via reservation.gov) for some picnic tables will be rolled out in the fall (check back for details). More reservable tables are located nearby at Picnic Place at Presidio Tunnel Tops.
A Family-Friendly Place for a Picnic
We’ve expanded Presidio Tunnel Tops with more space for families and friends to picnic and play.
Picnic Tables, BBQs, & a Beautiful Lawn
Outpost Meadow offers seating for up to 240 people. Three picnic pods feature 19 tables, half of which have companion seating. One pod has two double BBQ grills. Another six communal picnic tables, including four that are accessible, surround a large lawn. If you need to pick up a blanket or Frisbee, Presidio Sports Basement is right next door.
Forgot Your Picnic?
Presidio Pop Up food trucks are right next to Outpost Meadow so you can grab a meal or a snack.
Enjoy Art with Your Picnic
Umbrellas feature playful images from the same artists who made the colorful ground murals at Presidio Tunnel Tops.
Colorful Gardens
Outpost Meadow features 23,000 Presidio native plants and 4,000 drought-tolerant ornamentals Flowering plants Seaside Daisy, California Poppy, and California Lilac. Shade is provided by California Live Oaks and Torrey Pines.
By the People, for the People
Community groups helped shape Outpost Meadow’s design and operation. Feedback informed the picnic table reservation system, signage, food service, and activities.
- 1.5-acres
- 25 picnic tables
- 2 double grills
- 9 umbrellas with art
- 1 large lawn
- Two drinking fountains with pet bowl
- 23,000 native plants
- 4,000 ornamental plants
- 75 spaces for bicycle parking
Frequently Asked Questions
All picnic tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis through October 2025. A reservation system (via reservation.gov) for some picnic tables will be rolled out in the fall (check back for details). More reservable tables are located nearby at Picnic Place at Presidio Tunnel Tops.
Sports Basement offers bike rentals. There are also Bay Wheels Bike Share stations near Crissy Field Center and Presidio Transit Center.
Restroom are located near the Field Station and at Sports Basement.
Yes! We highly recommend you schedule your visit to the Outpost Playground and Field Station so we can be prepared to support a great experience. For details, visit the Youth Group Visits to Presidio Tunnel Tops page.
Getting to the Outpost Meadow Picnic Area
601 Old Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94129
By Public Transit
Muni Route: Muni 30
Stop: Crissy Field Terminal
Muni Route: Muni 43
Stop: Presidio Transit Center (7-minute walk to Outpost Meadow)
By Presidio GO Shuttle
Route: Presidio GO Downtown Route and South Hills Route
Stop: Presidio Transit Center (7-minute walk to Outpost Meadow)
Parking
Paid parking is available next to Outpost Meadow and on the Main Post near Presidio Visitor Center. Accessible parking spaces are available.
Biking
Outpost Meadow features 75 spaces for bicycle parking.
