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Outpost Meadow Picnic Area

Enjoy a picnic with the family next to the Outpost nature playground.

We’re giving visitors more to love at Presidio Tunnel Tops with the new Outpost Meadow picnic area.

Created as an extension of the Presidio Tunnel Tops Outpost nature playground and Field Station, Outpost Meadow provides 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.

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.

Woman, girl, and dog sitting on a picnic bench at Outpost Meadow, with Golden Gate Bridge background

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  a total of 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.

Woman, girl, and dog use a water fountain at the Outpost Meadow picnic area at Presidio Tunnel Tops.

Forgot Your Picnic? 

Presidio Pop Up food trucks are right next to Outpost Meadow so you can grab a meal or a snack. Sports Basement, right next door, also offer grab and go food.

Enjoy Art with Your Picnic 

Coming Soon: 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. 

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

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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.