Sports Basement

Sports Basement offers gear and classes for every type of outdoor adventure.

Region

Crissy Field Region

Type

Retail & Services, Recreation & Wellness

Top Amenities

Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms, Paid Parking, Bike Parking, Muni Bus-accessible

Limited Parking Near Sports Basement/Outpost Playground

From July 2024 through summer 2025, the Presidio Trust is building a new picnic area next to the Outpost playground and Sports Basement. It will be known as the Outpost Meadow, with space for 240 picnickers. Parking will be more limited near Sports Basement during the construction period. Additional parking is available on the Main Post near the Presidio Visitor Center (215 Lincoln Boulevard) and across from East Beach at Crissy Field. The playground and Sports Basement are open during construction. Thank you for your understanding.

Learn about the Outpost Meadow

Both retailer and community center, Sports Basement caters to outdoor enthusiasts, athletes, families, and visitors.

Step inside this 80,000 square foot building at Crissy Field and you’ll feel like you’ve been transported into another world. With departments devoted to climbing, snow sports, shoes, and cycling, Sports Basement is a place where those who love outdoor fun will find everything from wetsuits to camping essentials.

Open daily, Sports Basement also offers workshops and community activities, including yoga classes and bicycle maintenance clinics. Not ready to buy? There are plenty of great rental options, too.

Getting to Sports Basement

610 Old Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94129

By Public Transit

Muni Route: 30

Stop: Sports Basement Parking Lot

Muni Schedule

By Presidio GO Shuttle

Shuttle Route: Downtown & South Hills

Stop: Presidio Transit

Shuttle Schedule

Parking

There is a large paid Crissy Field parking lot next to Sports Basement.

Why We Love Sports Basement

Sports Basement is the perfect partner for your Presidio outdoor adventure. As a retailer that goes above and beyond, they also regularly engage with local community in the form of potlucks, workshops, and guided outings.

Accessibility at Sports Basement

The parking lot in front of Sports Basement has spaces for those with mobility limitations.

Insider Tip

Have dead batteries, old tennis balls, retired bike parts, worn out running shoes, or empty propane canisters you’ve been meaning to recycle? Take them to Sports Basement. And if you need to get some shopping done with the little ones in tow, the store has a kids’ play area to help make it easier for parents to browse.

Interior of Sports Basement in the Presidio of San Francisco. Photo by Myleen Hollero.

Supporting Outdoor Adventure in the Presidio

Sports Basement opened in the Presidio in 2003 in the old U.S. Army commissary where soldiers once bought groceries. You’ll still see signs for the “Bakery” and “Fish” departments, an homage to the park’s past.

In the Middle of the Outdoor Action

Located on the Bay Trail SF not far from Crissy Field East Beach and right next to Presidio Tunnel Tops, it’s easy to drop into Sports Basement for a snack bar, a Frisbee, or even a jacket when the fog rolls in.

Rent a Bicycle

There’s no better way to experience the Presidio than on a bicycle, and you can rent a wide array of traditional and electric bikes at Sports Basement.

A man and a woman on bicycles in front of Sports Basement in the Presidio of San Francisco.

Free Community Spaces

You can reserve community spaces at Sports Basement for everything from club and non-profit meetings to weddings. Learn how to rent “The Dairy” for your event.

Community Events

From group runs to the ski bus, there’s always something to do at Sports Basement. Check out their calendar to see what’s next.

People having a toast at Crossroads Overlook at Presidio Tunnel Tops.

Golden Gate Bridge Views with a Presidio Picnic

Enjoy views of the Golden Gate, bay, and city at Presidio Tunnel Tops, and finish with a picnic.

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Family Adventure at Presidio Tunnel Tops

Hunt for hidden objects, explore a huge nature playground, spot birds and fish, and have a picnic.

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Park Itineraries

Need help planning your day at the Presidio? We’ve put together some itinerary ideas for things to see and do in the park. Whether you’re planning to spend a few hours or an entire day, there’s something for everyone at the Presidio.