Picnic Place

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. 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).

Maximum capacities are below. 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

Each site 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 

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. 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.

Tents, including pop-up tents, are not allowed at Picnic Place. No furniture, other than four folding chairs or lawn chairs and one small table no larger than 4 foot by 4 foot, is allowed.

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 is extremely limited. However, there are several other parking lots nearby, including near Presidio Visitor Center.

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

Yes, you can host a picnic here, but if you want to host an event with catering, live entertainment, or amplified sound, we recommend you consider renting one of the nearby lawns.

Yes, please review the Terms and Conditions of use.