Picnic Place and East Meadow at Presidio Tunnel Tops

You’re not required to make a reservation, but it’s recommended if you want to guarantee a space, especially on Saturdays and Sundays which tend to book up in advance. If a site hasn’t been reserved, it’s open to all on a first-come, first-served basis. Tables that have been reserved will be marked in the morning with a sign.

Reservations are available two months in advance via Recreation.gov at the following links:.

Reserve Picnic Place

Reserve East Meadow

Reservations can also be made by calling (877) 444-6777 daily from 7 am to 9 pm PST (except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day).

These are the maximum capacities at Picnic Place. Groups are allowed to book up to one site at a time. 

• Tables 1 (16 ft) and 2 (23 ft): 30 people 
• Tables 3 (16 ft) and 4 (23 ft): 30 people 
• Tables 5 (16 ft) and 6 (16 ft): 24 people 
• Table 7 (23 ft): 18 people 
• Tables 8 (23 ft) and 9 (23 ft): 36 people

The maximum capacity at the East Meadow partial rental space is 40 people.

Each site at Picnic Place has a different rate for weekdays and weekends: 

• Tables 1 (16 ft) and 2 (23 ft): $130 M-F, $170 Sat/Sun 
• Tables 3 (16 ft) and 4 (23 ft): $130 M-F, $170 Sat/Sun 
• Tables 5 (16 ft) and 6 (16 ft):  $100 M-F, $140 Sat/Sun 
• Table 7 (23 ft): $80 M-F, $100 Sat/Sun 
• Tables 8 (23 ft) and 9 (23 ft): $160 M-F, $200 Sat/Sun

At East Meadow, reservations are $450 Friday through Sunday.

Most of the sites at Picnic Place are organized into pairs so that two different groups will not have to share one grill. Table 7 (23 ft) is the exception and can be booked by itself.

Yes, on leash dogs are allowed.

No, vendors of any kind (including caterers, food trucks/carts, hired entertainers, etc.) are not allowed at Picnic Place or East Meadow. You may have a caterer or restaurant drop off food trays or party platters, but they may not stay to prepare, cook, heat, or serve the food.

Yes, alcohol is allowed in accordance with 36 CFR § 1002.35.

Pop up tents are not allowed at Picnic Place or East Meadow. At Picnic place you are allowed up to four (4) folding chairs or lawn chairs and one small table no larger than 4ft by 4 ft. At East Meadow, shade structures smaller than 5 feet wide and 5 feet tall are acceptable as well as five (5) tables no larger than 6 feet by 30 inches and lawn chairs.

You may decorate your picnic tables and should tape, weigh, or tie down any decorations. Tacking, nailing, and stapling of decorations to the tables is prohibited. Decorations on trees or other surrounding surfaces or vegetation is not allowed. Balloons, confetti, streamers, glitter, piñatas, water balloons, and other similar items are not allowed as they may harm wildlife.

Yes, bring your own charcoal; it’s not provided.

The nearest parking lot is located on French Court, and there is a short-term loading zone available next to Picnic Place. Note that the parking next to Picnic Place and East Meadow is extremely limited. However, there are several other parking lots nearby, including near the Presidio Visitor Center.

Wheelchair accessible, all-gender restrooms are located inside Presidio Transit Center, just south of Picnic Place.

Picnic Place is available Monday to Thursday and on a case-by-case bases for corporate events. The space is for casual picnicking and no third party vendors are allowed. To learn more, please email picnic@presidiotrust.gov.

Yes, please review the Picnic Place Terms and Conditions of Use.

Yes, please review the East Meadow Partial Lawn Reservation Terms and Conditions of Use.